Participants of the 10 Step Program share their thoughts on the healing process.
‘Lori’ from Maine
“I was referred to Healing Hidden Hurts and Debbie Miller by a priest during confession. In addition to the pain of my abortion 40 years earlier I was also deeply troubled by childhood violence which caused constant memories of moral distress. During the program I felt I was being heard, not only by Debbie, but more importantly by the Lord. My prayer life improved as I became more consistent in prayer. My husband and I had the opportunity to move back to our home town in Maine where my health would benefit and we would be closer to long time friends and family. My life just seems to be getting better and I feel free from the pain of my past and am at peace!”
‘Deanna’ from Indiana
“I was referred to Healing Hidden Hurts and Debbie Miller by a good friend of mine. It had been over 20 years since my abortion and at the time I was struggling with depression and frequent crying. I was seeing a therapist and was taking medications for depression and sleeplessness. My post-abortion symptoms were depression, exploding anger, broken relationships and the inability to sleep at night.
Step 7 which covered ‘ANGER’ was most meaningful to me because I realized how deeply the abortion was affecting my everyday life. My life was consumed with anger and it was out of control. I was lashing out at my family members and anyone else who crossed my path. I realized during step 7 that I was deeply wounded by my abortion and was acting out of my pain. I discovered that God loved me and wanted to heal me from my past mistakes.
Since I have completed the program I no longer explode with anger as I once did. I have learned how to recognize when I’m hurt and express my anger in healthy productive ways. I have restored my family relationships with God’s help and was able to forgive the young woman I was when I made my tragic choice to abort my child. I can pray now and have learned to trust God and to turn to Him with my needs and fears. I have become a better wife and mother, and am able to listen to others now and respond instead of react. I am active in my parish now and give back to God by singing in the choir. I am at peace with the Lord and myself.”
‘Reba’ from Indiana
“I was referred to Healing Hidden Hurts and Debbie Miller by a friend who had been helped by her years earlier. I was 40 years post abortion and had been sexually abused as a young girl by a friend of the family. Being a recent convert to the Catholic faith I was learning to pray and trust in the Lord. During the program I was helped by being able to share my past hurts in a safe space and in confidence. My relationships have improved and I am at peace with myself and with my God!”
‘Cher’ from Nevada
“Since completing the Ten-Step program I feel AMAZING! I feel free … things that upset me in the past don’t bother me now. I have hope … before I had fear of relationships, but now I have confidence. I am not responsible for others actions … I have more joy! I’m a different person.I attended the March for Life in Las Vegas … I shared my testimony of healing for the first time in public. Healing Hidden Hurts is a life-changing program!”
‘Rene’ from Indiana
“Dear Debbie, … I want to thank you again for all the support you provided me through the Healing Hidden Hurts ministry. I feel calmer and more joyful these days. I don’t burst into tears when I think of my past. This is a significant change in how I view myself. I am slowly but surely healing from many wounds. God bless you and the work you are doing to help others like me.”