An Abortion Survivor's Story of Forgiveness - Claire Culwell & Tonya Glasby

Claire Culwell’s birth mom was just 14 years old when she gave birth to her daughter after an abortion procedure that took the life of her twin in the womb. In this amazing conversation, Tonya Glasby shares about her decision to give Claire up for adoption to loving parents. Jim Daly sits down with Tonya and Claire to discuss the circumstances of the abortion attempt and how - through forgiveness - God has healed their relationship and emboldened them to speak out for preborn babies.
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[@Michelle-by9fp]

😭what a blessing that Claire was saved from abortion. My heart breaks so much, I was in similar shoes as Tanya. I was 15, my husband was 16, our moms who were both teen moms gave us no option other than abortion. The grief, regret, and heartbreak is unreal. By God's grace, we ended up accepting Jesus as Lord of our lives and ended up married with 3 amazing children. For anyone considering abortion, or a parent of a child who ends up pregnant young, please choose life.

[@charitycox8303]

😭💕

[@KeithCindyPanama]

Won’t hear this on media. Thankfully You Tube lets this story be heard.

[@TheGamersGuide819]

This encourages me to forgive people who have hurt me in the past .

[@hopecreed5502]

THIS TAKES LOTS OF COURAGE TO DO

[@Coalition4Life]

We love you, Claire! Thank you, and thank you Tonya for your willingness to be vulnerable and share your journey with us! Y'all are BEAUTIFUL!

[@elviacisneros1116]

Beautiful outcome because of forgiveness

[@hopecreed5502]

THANKS FOR YOU ALLS HONESTY

[@Loveprevails]

I like how the presenters were so humane about this, great show, so much resilience and Gods hand at play

[@kathrynakennedy5358]

We're on our journey to adopt from Deaconess now- I loved hearing this episode!! ❤️

[@charitycox8303]

Wow! Tonya, I don't know if you can see this, but when I see you and hear your voice and story I just want in the worst way to give a big loving caring hug like you missed out on as a little girl! I hurt for your pain, I rejoice in God's goodness and am thankful for God's amazing and miraculous work amidst the pain, and I love you in Jesus!

[@hopecreed5502]

So Glad y are talking about this and healing and bringing t the surface and DEALING WITH THESE TOUGH ISSUES

[@charitycox8303]

Me too!

[@KeithCindyPanama]

Please do more about adoption reunions.*********

[@guitarvass7]

Thank you all for everything

[@hopecreed5502]

TO HEALING TO HEALTHY LIVES TOGETHER IN JESUS NAME

[@cathyreece9914]

Powerful story with a happy ending!❤❤❤

[@daughteroftheking469]

My heart breaks to hear how she was forced into an abortion. I don't care what happens, I will never get an abortion, or encourage it, even if maybe a future child of mine gets pregnant. That choice will never be on the table for me, it's too horrible

[@smokyquartz5817]

Be real careful what you say.

[@Allister_1]

@@smokyquartz5817 Human life has VALUE. Careful what YOU say.

[@joelbuzbee1750]

Her mother was only 13- a 13 year old can’t process being a stable mother at that age- that being said - her mother could have supported her and been there for her right through her adoption to another mother who could not have children

[@b3llastrattaaaa]

I do think about why my 2 aborted babies look like. I've been thinking about them a lot and sometimes I find myself in turmoil. It's hard. Please pray for me

[@craigdelange5785]

Claire is a blessing from Gog

[@american162]

How many people could ever forgive something like that?

[@bethbabasa3125]

I just wish that Claire would call Tanya Mom. That would be awesome ❤

[@mariewheeler5626]

Give it time. Maybe that will happen. Forgiveness is a journey, it can't be rush.

[@smokyquartz5817]

What is wrong with you?

[@adriannespring8598]

Ultimately its clearly underlining how unprofessional abortion care is the biggest issue. Healthcare is essential.

[@hopecreed5502]

With out FORGIVENESS NO OF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED

[@alexandria1680]

❤️

[@hopecreed5502]

WOMEN DO BELIEVE LIES IN OUR OUR LIVES WE GOT T NOT BELIEVE THEM

[@ellavateyourselftarotwdken7869]

Woah

[@szatanowska]

Its shocking and evil people consider abortions so easy and only option!!! Going on with pregnancy and giving baby up for adoption never crossed thier mind!? Sick!! Its not babies fault! That human can have happy healthy life!

[@smokyquartz5817]

The manipulation campaign continues. People be smarter than this show. That ghoul's little speech at the end to tell women how to feel and what to do. Absolutely disgusting. Do not let yourself be taken in by this twisted message.

[@angieb2472]

How do watch this and come out so angry from it?

[@Susq15]

​@angieb2472 I don't doubt these stories stir a lot of guilt and regret in people. Some respond with denial, defensiveness, and/or anger. It's hard to believe someone could look at something this beautiful and call it twisted, watch grieving victims and call them "ghouls," but the alternative is to admit the humanity of the unborn and the enormity of what they have supported (or perhaps, done).