THE UNFORGOTTEN BABIES

What happened mattered.

A way to remember, to grieve and to love.

Towards healing from abortion

"Walk gently in people's lives, as you never know what they have been through, or going through at this very moment and they are just waiting for the right person to hear their story."

Marina Young

Buttons Project
www.buttonsproject.org

Thank you Marina and Peter for your willingness to be open about how abortion touched and changed each of you, and you as a couple. I sincerely hope that in reading your booklet, others with similar experiences will feel that they are not alone, and can find hope as you have done. May you be richly blessed as you bless others with the Buttons Project."

Carolina Gnad

Founder of P.A.T.H.S www.postabortionpaths.org.nz

"A 'lived experience', written with humble honesty, allowing the reader new insights. A very valuable resource for New Zealand and beyond."

Cushla Hassan

Crisis Pregnancy Support
www.crisispregnancysupport.org.nz

Healing starts the moment you feel heard.

Many post abortive women are struggling alone with their pain and just waiting for the right person to hear her story. Someone who understands what she’s going through and someone who will not condemn her or minimise what has happened.

Our hope is that sharing some of our story, will not only help others on their journey of healing, but also help those that ﬁnd themselves with an unplanned pregnancy and are going through life-changing decision making. That people will be fully informed and know of all support options available to them.

I was so impressed with “The Unforgotten Babies”, the honesty and transparency was refreshing. It is so helpful for our clients who are facing an unplanned pregnancy to read about someone else’s experience. I especially appreciated the chapter from a man’s perspective as so often men don’t know how to respond. I highly recommend this booklet to anyone facing an unplanned pregnancy or struggling after an abortion.

Janice Tetley-Jones

Director, Pregnancy Choice Centre Tauranga

Marina and Peter’s story is powerful. It’s powerful because they have been so transparent in their explanation of the journey. As a result, those who read this story will find themselves with a sense of comfort within their pain. And for those who are considering abortion, they will find their eyes opened by grace and an opportunity to consider other options. Thank you, Marina and Peter, for your transparency.

Jo Hood

CEO, Mainly Music