How a Former Abortion Doctor Became Pro-Life - Dr. Patti Giebink

[@rachelwatley173]

At 15 I was raped and became pregnant. In the blink of an eye my life changed forever... My family, my friends, and even the doctor tried to pressure me into an abortion. I know their intentions were well meaning, they just wanted the whole ordeal to be over with for me.... At 15 years old I realized two things... 1) having an abortion would not change the fact that I was raped, nor would it change the fact that this child existed...2) I was in no way prepared to raise a child or be a mother... I refused to abort the baby. This decesion costed me my home, my family, and even the majority of my friends... My family could not handle the stress, my parents filed for divorce, and I became homeless because neither of my parents wanted to handle the situation... Don't get me wrong, I love my parents, they were good parents, they just didn't understand how to handle the whole situation. NOBODY out there knows how they will react until they find themselves in the situation. I was terrified, and I was alone. I found an unwed mothers home in my town, and they took me in, they fed me, they provided me with shelter, they provided me with counseling. They took me to and from doctor appointments, and helpped ensure that I continued school through a home school program they offered. They helpped my mom and I reunite, and provided us with family counseling, so that we could work together through the situation. It would be years before my dad and I would reunite, but eventually we did before he passed. I made a choice to place the child for adoption. They helpped me find the perfect parents, which I was able to meet with and get to know during my pregnancy. They were there with me when the boy was born, and they were there by my side when he was taken from me for the last time. Nobody can ever prepare you for just how painful and emotional it is to place your child for adoption, but the loving people in this organization were by my side the whole time, and a very strong support system for me following the birth. I was able to turn my nightmare into someone else's dream come true. It was the most loving and selfless thing I have ever done in my life. I carried him in my womb, but he was not for me...He was a gift for another mother, who had spent years praying for him. He is now 28 years old. I pray daily for him, and hope all has been well in his life. Over the years it has never set well with me how quick we are as a society to promote abortion, and view the other options availble as some sort of horrendous last resort. It has never set well with me how we have spent decades dehumanizing the child developing in the womb for the soul purpose of making abortion a more palatable choice. Rape is always one of the first arguments thrown out when it comes to defending abortion, even though less than 1% of abortions performed annually are because of rape. Everytime I have tried to speak about my experience I am shut down immediately and reminded that I had a choice, and then treated like my choice and my experience is irrelevant because it was contrary to abortion. But my experience does matter, what I experienced is relevant. I know first hand just how difficult it is to be in that situation. I know how difficult it truly is to make the choices I made. To anyone out there experiencing a crisis pregnancy please know there are options. There are thousands of organizations out there who can help you through your situation. You are not alone. May God bless you.

[@Nicole-no5dd]

Amazing story. You are such a strong woman and have overcome so much!

[@focusonthefamily]

Hello, Rachel. We were sorry to read that you were a victim of sexual abuse, and we appreciate the time you took to openly share your pro-life story with us -- you clearly share our heart for preborn babies. We’re greatly encouraged by the testimonies of those who feel as passionately as we do about the sanctity of human life. We can think of no greater issue facing our nation today, and it’s always encouraging to learn about the ways friends like you are making a difference. As you continue your work on behalf of the preborn, you may find the resources available on our “Pro-Life” page (bddy.me/3z2Qi7Q) helpful. You may also be interested in these two resources: Hope & Healing After Abortion (bddy.me/3RMqioL) and Pro-Life Advocacy & Encouragement (bddy.me/3O6xN6S). Thanks again for sharing your heart with us, Rachel. It is our earnest prayer that the world will come to the realization that human life is God’s most prized creation. May the Lord bless and keep you as you continue to walk in the light of His peace and grace.

[@amandafaye691]

Beautiful, inspiring story

[@bradleymathews5570]

I am thankful to hear about your decision to not abort, it's evident to me that the Lord Jesus Christ gave you the grace to avoid the option of abortion despite the opposition you encountered to do otherwise.

[@carmaela2689]

Why would your parents abandon you after you were victimized? This story doesn't make sense.

[@laramccully3272]

My Mom was born 2 months early, in the 1940s, in a tiny coal mining town in Wales. They told my Gran there was little chance she would survive. Her skin hadn’t formed properly yet. She was sticky to the touch. They told her to cover her in olive oil, swaddle her in a cotton blanket and to keep her on the fireplace hearth in a shoe box for warmth. Long story short, she thrived and turns 79 this December. Life is so very amazing.☺️💕

[@taraellis8279]

Doctors: “she won’t make it and if she does she will be disabled” Your mom: “im gonna ruin this whole doctors career.”

[@jenniferromero571]

That is such a beautiful story. No one knows how someone will thrive.

[@dotandme]

I was born premature weighed 2 lbs. 1 oz. in 1964 in a military hospital. I am now a grandmother of three a mother of two and a wife of a husband of 27 years.

[@laramccully3272]

@@dotandme I love that.❤️

[@fbbWaddell]

That is amazing!!!

[@tugglemiles2991]

I knew a fiesty 99 year old lady. She stated out life as a 1lb. baby who the Dr, thought wouldn't live. Her sisters were teenagers they all held her her diapers were her Dads handkerchiefs. She overcame and thrived. She grew into a 5ft 9 in adult. She even out lived both of her children and her daughters in law held her in high regard. Her Mom was over 55 when she was born. All life is precious.

[@jodyculbertson5853]

Precious life

[@redtedgamer8692]

It’s shocking at how much these doctors get wrong when they say that a child will grow up with so many problems and the child ends up growing up living a wonderful life. A lot of these doctors get this stuff wrong.

[@smokyquartz5817]

Lying on a "Christian" show. Smh.

[@rozannmoake8146]

I came from a pretty religious family. My brother got his girlfriend pregnant when she was 17. She was getting pressured to have an abortion from her parents. I was not nice. I was not loving. I thought my brother’s behavior was her fault. I wanted him to adopt the baby and never see her again. I told her that if she loved him she would leave him alone because she was ruining his life. 🤦🏼‍♀️ 14 years later, they have been married for 13 years, have 5 amazing boys, are very happy together and, amazingly, they have forgiven my mistakes and we are friends. For anyone in any of these situations... it can work out amazingly. It might not look like it right now. It might be a struggle for a long time! But that little boy was such a healing little thing. They are wonderful parents! I am so grateful for my amazing sister in law who was so strong when those who should have wrapped their arms around her in help and love and support pushed her away (speaking of myself here.) Don’t give up. Don’t give up on yourself or on others.

[@kender7121]

What made you change your mind about her? Did he ever defend her against his family or did he side with you a lot?

[@rozannmoake8146]

It definitely wasn’t easy for them! Marriage is not easy. They have fought hard for their relationship and for their family and have grown a lot.

[@kender7121]

@@rozannmoake8146 you didn’t answer either of my questions.

[@rozannmoake8146]

@@kender7121 I answered both of your questions specifically.

[@kender7121]

@@rozannmoake8146 I asked what made you change your mind towards her and you said “It definitely wasn’t easy for them”.

[@alliengoy2853]

There's still hope for you! Even if you had an abortion, accept Jesus in your heart, and his forgiveness. He loves you more than you can ever imagine!

[@joyceburwell5744]

Amen 🙏

[@marinogod84]

Hush little girl.

[@alliengoy2853]

@@marinogod84 The simple fact that you were watching this video means that you're probably seeking answers... Will be praying for you!

[@nbass5773]

@Lisa Fenwick lol she literally said the opposite

[@carissahanson9887]

Pope John Paul to the second says that the women who have had abortions and now have received healing must be part of the solution the stories that are told from those that have committed a sin and have repented are very powerful there is always hope you can turn something that may be your darkest day into light for someone else for the children. There is forgiveness for anybody remember in the Bible Jesus asked Paul why do you persecute me and caused him to be blind for some days and he became a great representative for the church a warrior for Christ.

[@izzieluv]

I'll never forget my first ultrasound with my first pregnancy. My husband and I had every intention of keeping our baby (turned out to be babies) but when we got to the car my husband said, "how could anyone consider having an abortion after seeing that?"

[@forlife84]

Exactly. But places like Planned Parenthood won't show moms the u/s for that reason. They don't want women to know the truth. They want them to believe it's just a clump of cells.

[@CG-tt3ny]

I would say, when people don't experience real love within their family or friends they don't learn how to love.

[@sheilatt9589]

It's because PP doesn't show them the ultrasound.

[@davidm1149]

Many of the women considering an abortion, when shown the reality of this "procedure" change their minds. The thought is that they are being spared the harsh reality of raising "someone else's child" (or similar thought). The fact is that it is better to have the child than live with the alternative which is actually soul-destroying in many ways. I've known a few women who have had abortions, and it is devastating to many. It is ludicrous to assume that you are helping or aiding them through abortion - nothing is further from the truth.

[@mama-tw7bl]

@@CG-tt3ny I truly believe everything starts at conception throughout the pregnancy and at birth also I do believe that everything does start in the home. Not 1 human person was born to hate or born with anger in their heart. Those are learned behaviors that are taught. I also believe that everyone deserves to be treated with love, respect, honor and upmost dignity. I think and raised 5 children with Jesus Christ as our Living Savior. Also taught that we have freewill to choose our own individual paths and journey's in this life we each have. However not 1 of us is free from the consequences of those freewill choices that were made. Sorry there's no way around that. I told them to freewill choose Whom they will serve for not 1 of us is promised a tomorrow. Sorry there's no way around that either. So choose wisely!

[@DanceQueen5122]

Bless Sam & his mom. In 1973 I was newly married and 4 months pregnant. Very sick and was told that my pregnancy was dangerous and both the baby & I could lose our lives. And if survived the baby would have all kinds problems. So to save my life an abortion was recommended. My husband was frightened to lose me. I told him it is God’s will that We became pregnant and that I will die for this child’s life . I spent 7 months bed ridden & very sick a gave birth to a beautiful perfect baby girl a month early . The first few months were difficult,but so worth it . Now we have 3 beautiful granddaughters. I’m a daughter of DES and grateful to have her .

[@kwpp7]

What's DES?

[@DanceQueen5122]

@@kwpp7 Diethylstribestrol a synthetic female hormone that was given to pregnant women between 1940 to 1971 to prevent miscarriages and early labor. Most girls & women born from this couldn’t conceive or has complete hysterectomies at 15 years and older. At the time of my pregnancy I wasn’t diagnosed yet. It causes us to over produce estrogen which makes us cancer prone cervical & vaginal cancer. My entire pregnancy was like I had constant food poisoning and I started dilating by my fourth month so I had to stay bedridden.

[@dianahess7286]

Our church supports un wed mother’s, we support women who are pregnant and have no where to go. We help them get back on their feet.

[@karaokeandrandomclips]

@@callipitter8474 Pregnant women who have no support/nowhere to go might consider abortion.

[@karaokeandrandomclips]

@@callipitter8474 Did you watch this video? What are your thoughts on abortion doctors no longer doing abortions?

[@MsDormy]

That is how it should be.

[@ginaryan4957]

Praise Jesus Christ our Lord!

[@davidmccormick7451]

My Ex-wife had an abortion and didn’t tell me till later. It not only killed an INNOCENT BABY, it killed my love that I had. My Ex. Never really got over it nor the help she needed. I personally know several women who have had an abortion and have never recovered mentally from it and some physically from it.

[@racheloftheprairie7722]

My great-grandmother who died at 96 always talked about the back alley abortion she had had as a young woman. She was pressured into it by her husband and mother-in-law. It still affected her decades later.

[@hollyhock3945]

😢

[@randibass7558]

So awful to live with that trauma your entire life!

[@lees9410]

Sad😢

[@whdbnrm3023]

@@randibass7558 living with people that would pressure you into having an abortion would be such a betrayal , she should have left

[@rosecoloredgirl5349]

@@whdbnrm3023 that long ago, it was virtually impossible for a woman to leave her husband.

[@AP-xe2yt]

Yes! Let’s have compassion for these women affected by abortion and make church a safe place. 1000% agree

[@TheMerFree]

"Nobody is beyond His reach." Truth.

[@onThisJourney]

It's never our place to take the life of an unborn baby. All lives matter. Save the One.

[@go_away510]

What happens if the person who has the baby has it unplanned?? What if they are poor, young and are in no state to take care of their child. Would the child be sent to an orphanage?? There are millions of children in orphanages waiting to be adopted. But many never do. Children are sent to foster homes and are abused. You care so much about the life of an unborn baby, but what happens to it after its born????

[@vern0018]

@@go_away510 I believe when we value life and it's God's gift, most wouldn't want to send babies to orphanage. It's true when you said it's a problem when children are sent to foster homes. It's never God's plan for children to be separated from their parents. It also takes faith to believe in God's provision.

[@meghoughton562]

@@go_away510 There are COUNTLESS couples on waiting lists to adopt babies. If a mother decides to give her baby up for adoption, that baby is all but *guaranteed* to find a loving home.

[@juanjansen5480]

@@go_away510 It’s better to be alive living a bad life and having the opportunity to improve that life than to not be alive and never have an opportunity even to breathe fresh air, don’t you think?

[@livmuller7109]

@@go_away510 I think your missing the point.

[@mrs.c5471]

She is correct in how people need to come together, calling someone a murderer isn’t going to help. Believe me, I’d bet most women suffer rather they admit it or not. Some men who didn’t have a voice or choice are suffering. Let’s make the conversation caring while still being truthful about the lies that surround this subject.

[@jenniferromero571]

But that's what they are doing. They are murdering their babies.

[@basementdwellers2231]

November 2019 - baby born at 21 weeks 1 day survived and is still alive today.

[@jo6731]

Wow. Listening to this. I was born at 28 weeks in the early 70s. I have a Masters degree and have run a marathon. My daughter was born at 30 weeks. Taking AP classes in high school and wants to be a lawyer. Preemies are amazing. I would be fine if PP was only about exams and birth control.

[@BuenasNoticiasdeIL]

They believe abortion IS birth control. Birth control that is not abortion just hormones is harmful also... It is full of chemicals and causes cancer. Birth control is designed for a promiscuous lifestyle.

[@jo6731]

@@BuenasNoticiasdeIL No, before I got married I had an irregular period. Some women who had heavy cramps take the pill to ease that (I'm sure Becket is cringing at this convo on his YT). I used the pill until we were ready to start a family and I'm 100% faithful to my husband.

[@georgewagner7787]

They don't make money from those other services

[@BuenasNoticiasdeIL]

@@jo6731 have you tried changing your diet? You see- medicial providers are terrible for health. They gave You hormones to regulate a period. These hormones are harmful and can give you cancer later in life. It says so on the package itself. Natural vitamins and exercise would have helped you better. But doctors are in it for the $$$$ and drug companies are hurting our women and children. So sad.

[@jo6731]

@@BuenasNoticiasdeIL I'm beyond that time of life now. ;)

[@dana8208]

We need to be praying for women who feel this is their only option as well as praying ceaselessly for churches who only offer temporary support to avoid abortion. Churches need to support these women and families throughout their pregnancy and well beyond until they are capable and have overcome the challenges that had them thinking abortion was their only option. Childcare, diapers/supplies, food, counseling, safety etc. The church needs to reach farther than just stopping abortion clinics. Be the foundation of strength for women and help them build and they will thrive.

[@keeptrying5962]

Let's add the very-loving and unselfish option of adoption.

[@dana8208]

@Nicole Horn thank you! Since I posted this comment I have thought about what an amazing opportunity that would be to support women on this journey and help out after delivery. I may need to see what my local church is doing and see if they have a similar program I can be a part of. ❤ I am also going to look into Embrace Grace.

[@dana8208]

@Nicole Horn I am in Canada :)

[@georgewagner7787]

These services do exist. ( not sure about Canada though) 3 in my borough . Problem is the city website calls them fake and liars even though their websites say they don't recommend abortion

[@carolynnmarkiewicz6015]

I have always been puzzled by how a woman losing her life from a backdoor abortion gained more significance than the baby that was literally disassembled limb by limb ? Why is the mother's life worth more than the unborn? The woman had a choice to use birthcontrol or give the baby up for adoption. The unborn didn't ask to be conceived and is given no choice.

[@ZezimaContra]

Short answer: selfishness

[@Wben113]

Every liberal cause was always predicated on the accepting to the rule and the inability to think past that. Anti death penalty but so pro abortion.

[@claire3gen710]

the pro-choice and planned parenthood movement deliberately put the focus on the woman's plight in order to skew the real issue. The real issue being another tiny human with its own individual fingerprint separate to its mother who can't speak up for itself and is totally defenceless. Mostly it's not the women who are evil as they have mostly been seduced by the mantra 'my body my choice'. The real evil is the extremely wealthy billionaire funded pro-choice and planned parenthood organisations.

[@randibass7558]

Ultimate Bully Mentality is all I can figure, plus downright depravity as we aggressively pull away from our Creator. Boy, people are going to be in shock when they have to answer to Him!

[@bhallmark3390]

My thoughts exactly.

[@amandafaye691]

Thank you for standing up for pro-life ❤️

[@sodone4078]

Ultra sound works because my niece came to me back in spring saying she was pregnant. She didn't know what to do cause she wasn't ready to have a baby. But she'd gone to dr and had an ultra sound in hand. She basically talked herself right out of that abortion and I knew when I saw she had ultra sound that she'd not abort the baby. Her baby is due in Oct of this yr. Def works to save babies. Thank you for promoting them.

[@soniag4516]

Support her anyway you can. My son was a freshman in college away from home and he made a girl pregnant. After my initial shock, rants, threats I calmed down. The young lady wanted abortion but I somehow convinced her not to. Although I was disabled with very little income we managed to help her and baby. I've been helping my son raise his daughter since she was 3/4 months old and now a sophomore in high school. When I was sick with covid last July & August my granddaughter brought me water, soup, and walked me to the bathroom. She wasn't afraid of catching C-19. Who would have thought.

[@sodone4078]

​@@soniag4516 that's so sweet and yes I am a huge support system for my niece. And like you my son got his high school sweetheart pregnant a few months after they graduated. They had a baby by age 19 yrs and my grandson is getting ready to turn 13 in few days already. I love him more than could ever imagine.

[@cyh4031]

My wife, abortion survivor and pro-life speaker Carrie Yvette Fischer and I stand with you!!!

[@lisamoyer4999]

I was 17. I had been with my BoyF for 2 years. He wasn't obviously ready nor was I . I didn't have the ability to financially care for a baby. In now 49, have two grown sons, have been a nurse for over 20 years, I no longer practice. i will tell you honestly that baby is never too far from my thoughts. It is something that will be with me forever, I always have the lingering question did I do the right thing? Its not a cut and dry medical choice everyone is making it out to be. I do think more women who have had abortions need to speak out ❤️

[@megalopolis2015]

I agree. Thank you for your bravery. I hope more people learn from your experience.

[@ashleygwynn516]

I'm so sorry for your pain. It is real and it has purpose 💜. Please keep telling your story. I believe it can make a big difference. Who knows, maybe your story will help another mother to choose life. Sending hugs to you mama

[@soniag4516]

I'm writing my story of multiple abortions, before and after marriage-- pray for me.

[@Sycosoulreaver]

She did a great job. It affects way more people than you would think!

[@izzy9132]

I will never forget a family story I first heard at age 12 (8 years before RVW) about the abortion my cousins cousin (wealthy and never worked) had died from due to a backroom abortionist. Then it was mentioned that it was this 25 year old party girls THIRD abortion. Immediately I said it sounds like this woman had real problems and needed church and psychiatric help. All the adults in my actual family suddenly pounced on me for being cruel and cold hearted. All I thought of was how precious those babies lives were ONLY to me.

[@Mik3xcellence]

Sad we live in a crazy world

[@georgewagner7787]

Now we have birth control. This story doesn't legitimize abortion

[@AMcDub0708]

It’s sad that women feel selfish enough to have elective abortions. We don’t pity murders, and I don’t pity a mother who dies from getting a back alley abortion.

[@sherilcarey7100]

I really appreciate this. It is just incredibly difficult for me to imagine or relate although I certainly have my own things to prove to me how desperately I need God's grace. This is so important for us to all be open and helping each other, bearing one another's burdens. Thank-you for sharing your real story with me.

[@theologymatters5127]

So beautiful. Thanks to her for her bravery and openness, but also to you for being so kind to her.

[@cuttingdowntrees7235]

I love Jesus

[@moreJesusplz]

Amen!!!!

[@learnbibleversethroughpict6027]

@@moreJesusplz Amen🙏🙇‍♀️

[@louangesaves3481]

I Love Jesus as well . I have for all my adult life .

[@ashleygwynn516]

Me too!!!

[@karenbaker2566]

Christians, don’t just pray. ACT. Apply to adopt or foster. Put your time and commitment on the line. Make a real difference.

[@bogartmotomoto8222]

But christians has limited resources to provide a major major help for these unborn and single parent. How about call out your Government ?

[@davidolson8537]

“I want both sides to see the other side.” That’s a helpful place to begin.

[@aprilburton3018]

The Catholic Church offers a beautiful retreat called "Project Rachel ", for women who have had abortions. It doesn't matter how old the woman is, it's for women of every age who have had an abortion. It is an incredibly healing retreat where you will encounter the Love , healing and Mercy of Jesus Christ. The retreat is offered in most states. Look up PROJECT RACHEL, may your healing begin. Thank you for this truthful video.

[@MsDormy]

That sounds like a wonderful project.

[@learnbibleversethroughpict6027]

Lord, save the unborn 🤰🤰🤰

[@myabonneau1008]

Lord, save the born ❤️

[@bogartmotomoto8222]

@@myabonneau1008 huh? Once they already born, they are already saved. She meant abortion lol

[@joshuatoro8977]

Friend of mine just gave birth to her daughter after 6 months her daughter's going to be in there for 3 months in the hospital hooked up the stuff but it's amazing to think this little child is alive she says she wouldn't never thought that life could be started at that age and it's made her a believer against abortions

[@teresacesario6247]

The life is in the Blood, not the heartbeat. I heard a teacher say this once and I never forgot it.

[@cherileerogers1650]

The Bible says it also. Genesis 9:4-6, Leviticus 17:11, Deuteronomy 12:23, to name a few. Most importantly; the blood of Christ shed for the redemption of many, Matthew 26:28.

[@rubypeterson665]

@@cherileerogers1650 wow! I never thought of it like this until now. With the abortion topic I many times just use the scientific arguments against abortion but this one is a great Biblical one.

[@cherileerogers1650]

@@rubypeterson665 And there is much more about life/blood in God’s Word. Thank you for sharing.

[@annaannan6840]

Life is in the Brain. That’s why the heart can keep beating, even when someone has become brain dead..

[@rubypeterson665]

@@annaannan6840 But there are many creatures and organisms living without any brain or blood :/ I realize now why life is so hard to define because it’s so vast.

[@mamablue007]

What gets me is she can still call it terminating a pregnancy. It's ending a life. Period.

[@soniag4516]

Old habits die hard, extend grace.

[@LibbySlaughter101]

She claims to have thought it was 'only tissue' as well. Impossible for a doctor to think that. Someone needs to tell her she's forgiven.

[@FairMaiden20]

I love this interview. I liked when she talked about how we need to have compassion and love people where they are. What a beautiful soul ❤️

[@jenniferromero571]

This makes me so happy. Every time someone for abortion becomes pro-life.

[@alyseceleste]

Wonderful wonderful interview. I asked the Lord how I can make a difference in unborn babies lives- here it is. I am in love with your ministry!!!

[@megalopolis2015]

I wished you had given Patti more than a few words in edgewise, but I am glad you showcased her book and acknowledged the importance of her work. Thank you all for everything you do to save lives and souls.

[@MaryH-lj6lx]

I needed to hear this interview today. Yes, every family has been affected by abortion in one way or another. Thank you for this powerful interview!

[@debblouin]

The Life Magazine cover article depicting the fetus in utero was published in the mid 1970s. Abortionists have always had to reassemble the parts of the fetus to ensure there were no parts left behind. There has never been an excuse.

[@daughterofthemosthigh3366]

It shows how blinded we can be when in darkness. Very sad.

[@tryphenarose384]

@@daughterofthemosthigh3366 Amen sister. And when the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.

[@soniag4516]

​@@tryphenarose384 Hopefully over the cliff never to be heard again

[@AMcDub0708]

Yes, which makes the “it’s just tissue” argument ridiculous

[@mcsinger7719]

I really wish this could of been like 2+ hours.. I wanted to hear more!!! Just when you got into it. .This was AMAZING.. WOW! I WOULD LOVE TO SEE HER AGAIN ON THIS SHOW!

[@izzieluv]

Point of viability is considered 24 weeks, but babies as young as 21 weeks have been saved and are doing great!

[@fortyoddyears5295]

All you have to ask yourself is “what if this LIFE were me, my mom, my dad, etc?”

[@trixie1556]

Exactly!

[@soniag4516]

Doesn't work for all-- some parents were/ are hellions and many people commit suicide, got to give God's Word and godly love with prayer, tangible help.

[@jlh4jc]

Thank you Dr. for sharing your journey.

[@lauraneaves6912]

Thank you for sharing your story with us! Bless you.

[@beverlypasco262]

This is truly Amazing Grace, Jesus poured out! Thank you Please share with your friends!

[@nealpersad]

Focus on the family, keep the focus on the issues. Watch from Trinidad and Tobago.

[@MultiChubby1]

So when did we need an ultrasound to know it's a baby? Seems that all of human history we all knew this.

[@theway77744]

Well, the ultrasound allows the woman to SEE the baby and humanize him/her.

[@marciamcgrail5889]

Well, we know and all human history knows that MultiChubby but in fact the modern liberal anti-life ideologists demand that it's a clump of cells; it's not human until birth; it's in the way of my/her reproductive rights; etc.. [sigh]

[@adrianmechelle3784]

This is a very progressive conversation. We as Christians need to do better in not judging and maybe that would contribute less to the outcome of abortion. Our world needs to love women more.

[@heidimills2226]

Yes. Love women more and better and more correctly.

[@myabonneau1008]

Absolutely. Love women more and allow them to freely choose their path without judgement. ❤️

[@1Cor13.4-7]

Amen. 🙏🏼

[@sarahhayden7831]

YES! Pro-woman 🌸🌸

[@FransceneJK98]

I’m childfree by choice and don’t ever wanna have kids but if I ever did end up pregnant, I’d keep and raise it. I’m pro life and yes you can be both.

[@bogartmotomoto8222]

💕💕💕💕💕💕💕❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💜💙💛💚

[@carolynbuquet4612]

Sidewalk Advocates For Life. This growing ministry effectively combats abortion with tools of love!

[@user-jq8qw1mp6u]

Yay! 🕊 👏🏼 Well said Dr. Patti Giebink! Christians Should show more compassion for women that has had that « experience» They should stop judging, cos Jesus doesnt judge them only because of that! He wants to save and help them 🕊 🙌🏽 😀 I’ve experinced being judged myself, after I became a beleiver. It was very hurtful. Love what you guys are doing to help women in this situation! Greetings from Norway 🇳🇴 🇺🇸

[@soniag4516]

Pregnancy care centers. Our community in California rallies around and gives generously. Our church has a room full of baby clothing, diapers, furniture, maternity clothes etc for anyone in need but especially for un-married moms no questioned asked. All items are washed, sanitized, cleaned, stored, labeled, so forth. Word is sent out via fliers, church announcements, PCC referrals, word of mouth.

[@user-jq8qw1mp6u]

@@soniag4516 Yay! Looove what you guys are doing!🕊 This is amazing👐🏼👏🏼😃 Hope many more church’es etc will do this ❣️🙏❣️

[@Deba7777]

I wish Jim, the host, would have taken more time, perhaps to make this a 2-part interview, because I felt that sometimes he didn't allow the Doc to finish her sentences, to elaborate on her experiences, her knowledge, her insights. Thank you.

[@kellyrhodes9315]

I agree

[@juliarichmond5904]

I agree as well. I am so interested in her story. She was quite gracious in spite of being interrupted so often.

[@sorenminoush145]

I felt the same. I felt the interviewer interrupted her too often and didn’t let her elaborate and speak freely. Was a bit frustrating to me, lol.

[@handeyecoordinationskills]

Isn't it ironic that all these pro choice people have already been born

[@randibass7558]

Why isn't adoption as alternative to abortion promoted in the US? The lack of promotion of adoption as a viable option is very telling.

[@josephinenelan4204]

Pro-abortion size likes to say "all the foster kids" without realizing that for brand new babies there's a waiting list.

[@jesusis1459]

She said it....they make more money on abortions

[@juliarichmond5904]

I don’t know and I agree. It has been disheartening to hear so many women say that they would abort their baby, but to adopt the baby out is UNTHINKABLE - an unpardonable sin. We believers need to find a way to converse with women and change the culture in this area.

[@Nicole-no5dd]

And it's so expensive. Many people want babies, but can't afford $30,000.

[@stormy8427]

What a wonderful doctor! She was economic with her words, and thus made her message very clear. It would have been nice though, to hear her talk a little more about what kind of work she is doing, if any, with regard to abortion-clinics, as she mentioned that they were "not very clean". (Filth,as we know, can make people sick). Thank you for sharing!

[@millier.206]

Sounds like the Dr Kermit story could be pretty common 🤢

[@dmnicmos3100]

My grandson was born at 25 weeks and he is a normal 4 year old today.

[@kwpp7]

She's right about every family being touched by abortion somehow. My paternal grandmother gave herself an abortion with a coat hanger. She went on to have three boys anyway, one of whom was my father. To this day he doesn't know about the abortion. It was something she only told my mother and me. Very very sad.

[@gaymichaelis7581]

Wonderful, wonderful, you folks at Focus on the Family!!!! I am so thankful that you had Dr, Patti (forgot her last name!) on!!!! And to learn about her book and work and how she found the gospel and stop doing/performing abortions!!! Which makes me so happy!! I had an abortion in my 20s, years ago(now turning 74 in a couple days!!) in Florida! And I was really torn with that!!!!! I was semi raised in a church, so I had semi of a conscience!!!! Anyway, like this Patti who got into “new age stuff/things”, I also did, and was looking for the truth, for happiness, for “something”?! And she & I eventually found the gospel!! Me eventually in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints…anyway, I repented for having my abortion. And have not done it since!!! This is so valuable this video that you have made!!! For all those women who may have done the same!!! Thanks again a whole lot!!!

[@focusonthefamily]

Hello, Gay. We’re pleased you wrote to express your support of the pro-life movement, and it was good of you to let us know about your personal experience with abortion and to share some of the highlights of your journey from guilt and remorse to forgiveness and freedom. Your openness and candor are sincerely appreciated. Whether we realize it or not, most of us are surrounded by women who are struggling with the debilitating pain of Post Abortion Impact. It is obvious that you have known their anguish firsthand, and it’s this that makes your testimony to God’s healing grace so powerful. You have discovered for yourself that there is no sin that cannot be forgiven through the all-sufficient atonement of the cross, and as a result you are now able to empathize deeply with those who continue to wrestle with the issue of abortion. Thank you again for being transparent enough to share your heart with us. May God bless and keep you as you continue to walk in the light of His peace.

[@anng.4542]

Amazing. This platform has decided to "educate" viewers of this video by posting "abortion health information". The header information is so big it almost covers the entire screen of my cell phone.

[@wandaprubant2082]

this was an awesome interview. What she had to say her experience and perspective is so true and impacting.

[@etheldevine2893]

Thank you Lord! I chose adoption.

[@andrealmoseley6575]

I have goose bumps hearing about Sam too!

[@cadilger1]

Thank you so much for sharing!

[@sharonlaudi8409]

There is an English saying " Between the stirrup and the ground peace is sought and peace is found' an apt idiom for repentant people as she is. There is a great rejoicing in heaven for a repentant sinner.

[@djwarrior1421]

Such a blessing to watch this.

[@LP-dc7fh]

I am pro choice and found this interview very thoughtful and on point.

[@AMcDub0708]

You still pro choice?

[@ginetterondeau1569]

For those who are for let me tell you something. I knew a lady who had it and she told us "we never forget, I can't"

[@vegasrichsave]

Thank you Doctor Giebink, I will add your book to my to be read TBR! Please let me know how many numbers? My mind is in shock I heard 10K a month are "aborted" in some clinical setting. So I figure 100K a year from a clinic. Then I think of all the cities in the united States and my heart is breaking. So many unnecessary deaths. Much respect

[@jg1way]

Thank you Dr. Patti! Amen.....

[@jenniferschade7553]

I agree we need compassion, but that doesn't allow for us to dismiss what is going on today.

[@justinec6781]

100% agreed

[@vanessasingh39]

I'll never understand how people feel OK about killing babies

[@soniag4516]

murdering is the correct term. Killing is done in self- defense, a fetus- baby is helpless. I am a fetus-baby murderer redeemed by the precious blood of Yeshuah.

[@DooDooMuffins]

The thing is that the majority of today's women know very well what they're doing and they just don't care. This generation is wicked

[@bessiejeans]

The majority of todays men dont seem to know that men are involved or responsible for getting the women pregnant, when they made the active choice to ejacultate in women, that leads to pregnancy, that leads to an abortion. Then they sit behind a screen blaming women, for the horrible abortion, that the men are responsible for...pathetic...

[@Белкаиеёжизнь]

Who raised this generation?

[@debblouin]

@@Белкаиеёжизнь The media and Planned Parenthood.

[@soniag4516]

There a dark spiritual force behind innocent blood sacrifices, abortion isn't cut and dry issue. Profiteering is one component.

[@KateMcW]

Thank you for sharing.

[@stevehardwick1578]

People get so hardened in their opinions and political party loyalty that they don't stop and think about what they're actually supporting. We're talking about dismembering living babies here, it's monstrous.

[@soniag4516]

Just as human as we are, no less just small.

[@giovannaloureiro175]

Please, could you activate the subtitles? I’m from Brazil and it helps me to understand English

[@froukjematthews3421]

Thank you.

[@711yada]

What a wonderful witness.

[@kathleen2568]

Wow , yay 😁 you’re still on air Praise the Lord ❤️

[@ayeshaharzallah5977]

How can we get an option like this near our abortion clinics here in North Carolina?

[@focusonthefamily]

Thanks for your comment, Ayesha. To find out where there are pregnancy resource centers that do not offer abortion in your area, we'd suggest checking out Option Line - bit.ly/3ASW4tX. It's likely there are more PRCs around than you may realize! Blessings to you.

[@soniag4516]

​@@focusonthefamily Great link, I'm keeping this in my referral "roll-a-dex" thank you.

[@yvonnegill1382]

The Way Home is a wonderful book that brought me to my position.

[@minervacuervo4662]

“Your eyes saw my embryo, and in your book they all were written- days fashioned for me when there was not one of them” Psalms 139:16 there is no question about God’s position in this matter

[@jennagrigsby9956]

Excellent segment!

[@nonyabiness]

Roe v Wade was an amazing movie. It goes into the lie which perpetuated the law so they could make $$$.

[@soniag4516]

Profiteering and human sacrifices to Baal & Molech, ancient gods who give power & control & wealth to those who do. When the whole truth comes out manu multitudes in America will loose their bearings.

[@janetlohmann3338]

This is such a beautiful story.

[@TXstrong1]

How can I share this on Instagram?

[@cecilia8957]

hit the share button and a menu will pop up...then hit copy link...then go into Instagram and press when you want to put it...the word paste will pop up...click that and it will put the link to this video 🐨

[@christopherconey732]

great discussion !!!

[@michelleyb.9709]

Still don't understand how they can say it's " just tissue" when they clearly know they are snapping the baby apart piece by piece to take it out?!

[@notconfused1676]

Speak the truth! Love the person, hate the sin.

[@soniag4516]

And give up a starbuck or two and give to the person as a hand-up.

[@liseernie]

Fantastic!

[@tugglemiles2991]

Thank you Dr. Giebink!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@marymarks7046]

I think in most states in the US there are laws where medical doctors take an oath to do everything they can to sustain human life.

[@justinec6781]

Abortion goes completely against a medical practitioner’s oath to do no harm.

[@FransceneJK98]

It means nothing. Doctors are killing people with the jab and know it’s deadly. That path they take in medical school is all BS. Just words and no action.

[@soniag4516]

Most medical professionals are liars and under a curse now.

[@lovevolleyball8840]

I was born at 24 weeks prior to 1980 and am fine. I weighed one pound

[@soniag4516]

You are beautifully and wonderfully made.

[@josephgilligan9698]

Wonderful video We need to be caring and loving. Love from Glasgow Scotland UK 🇬🇧🇺🇸.

[@profaduncan]

Solid interview that I am glad you posted. Some feedback if you want it - the doctor had a lot to say that you did not let her unfold. You led the interview far too much and railroaded her into conclusions at times, putting words in her mouth or cutting her off when she had an interesting point developing. It would be much more genuine and thought-provoking if you would back off a bit and let your guests speak their minds. Nonetheless, thank you for your work.

[@focusonthefamily]

Thank you for your feedback, Annette. We'll be sure to pass it along.

[@Yuneed2no]

I just do not understand how you can see it and not know it's life. Arms, legs, fingers, toes, beating heart, and a brain, before you even know you're pregnant. She saw this but she didnt see life? I'll never understand. The smallest baby I've ever seen was 9 wks. It was so incredibly hard to watch this mother suffer through this miscarriage. You literally know its not clumps of cells. You know it is a baby at every single stage. It is literally a fact.

[@TheBonnieMonroeShow]

I’m pro-choice, but I deeply appreciate her perspective & approach.

[@liamjames5470]

We need more of these doctors to come out against this please you are a critical part of the fight to end this. Please please please share your stories we need you to.

[@notagain8661]

Plan Parenthood lists over 10 different contraceptives and ways to prevent getting pregnant on their web page. At what number are these young folks going to accept their responsibility and use them?

[@andreabarker8002]

Thank you