Why I Left the Abortion Industry (Part 1) - Abby Johnson, Sue Thayer, and Annette Lancaster

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They all began their jobs at Planned Parenthood with one goal in mind: Helping women. But as Abby Johnson, Sue Thayer, and Annette Lancaster became more involved in their work at the abortion clinics, their eyes began to open. They all had startling, life-changing realizations, and left the clinics to become passionate, pro-life advocates.
In this powerful two-day Focus on the Family daily broadcast, Abby, Sue and Annette give the “behind the scenes” on what’s happening inside abortion clinics, equipping you with the knowledge you need to approach pro-life issues in a loving but truthful way.
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[@savedorslaved4371]

I have prayed & asked for forgiveness for the abortion that I was misled to have at age 13. The Lord is so very gracious & has granted me forgiveness. I must say that I believe our Lord forgives when we are truly & honestly remorseful & when our heart aches w/ pain for what we have done.

[@wisdom1285]

You're forgive my dear

[@littlebird3393]

🥰😘😭I understand

[@utterlynice1]

He forgives you and loves you so much! You were young and adults influenced you to do this.

[@Patty77Barboza]

That an amazing testimony.. wow at age 13.. I cant imagine. What would you say to a 13-14 yrs/old now?

[@lindsay833]

Thank you for sharin, the Lord heals all wounds. He loves you. What would have helped you choose life at that age? What can I do to help a young gal in that position?

[@z.s.r.h]

i got pregnant for the first time two years ago at 20. i was terrified. i was hiding my relationship with my boyfriend from my father who is a very strong Christian. i expected him to disown me, and i was nervous about my boyfriend's reaction. however i was SO blessed because my boyfriend was overjoyed, and asked me to marry him that night. i told my mom in the morning over text because i was ashamed to tell my dad face to face. she was SO excited, and just a few mins later my dad texted me that nothing i could do could ever make him stop loving me. that right there was the most tangible expression of God's mercy and grace. even though my dad was upset obviously he never yelled at me or made me feel bad and excepted my now husband into the family from the get go. sometimes the people around you will surprise you. i know not every situation goes like mine did, so i can sympathize with girls who have it harder. but it is WORTH IT. you can always put your child up for adoption. it is not worth destroying your body and another's life for the sake of connivence.

[@alexzandria6803]

Thank you so much. People need to hear this.

[@zoooweeemama1808]

What a beautiful story I wish people would put the money tords Orphanages and foster homes instead of Spending 600 dollars to end a life.

[@prissylovejoy702]

A lesson on not assuming what is in someone else’s heart also. So glad that you grew from this experience and now encourage others. Blessings to you.

[@z.s.r.h]

@@zoooweeemama1808 i agree completely!!!

[@z.s.r.h]

@@prissylovejoy702 thank you! it was scary but i was all the better for it. i can't imagine my life without now 18 month old and my one month old daughter!

[@OutoftheDarkMinistry]

Yes the “counselor” in front of my told me, “your going to be broke with no money, how will you feed this baby, you won’t be able to support this baby.” I remember one moment it came into my mind that this was the devil sitting across from me.

[@aubreesummerhays2616]

As a mother of a beautiful adopted girl please please consider adoption ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@bethd6116]

This message is so needed in a world that sees life as expendable. Thank you for doing this interview. It’s high time we take our heads out of the sand.

[@jamincrikyt2805]

I agree, Beth. So many people seem to see others, beside themselves, as mere numbers. From conception to old age, even. No one seems to realize the crippling effects that has on a society. Praying for our country!

[@jamiem2444]

I've told my kids that I will be thrilled when I become a grandma no matter what. I'm also teaching them chastity. I hope and pray that they wait until marriage, but either way I'll support my kids when they have babies.

[@poeticpiscean]

I experienced a spontaneous miscarriage at home with my husband. It was the most traumatic thing I have ever experienced. It was not a heavy period. It was painful and something that still haunts me. The fact that these women are told this and given those pills is just wrong. I was blessed with a little boy a few years ago. I can tell you that the miscarriage was more like labour. I wish I had been more prepared. I can't imagine how those women feel.

[@SleepySylvanians]

So sorry for your loss

[@foreverdreamwithinadream6871]

I am so sorry about your loss. I agree though, that they need to stop lying to these girls and women. It's not honest to tell them it's no worse then heavy period. They don't even help those who are dealing with regret, guilt or even being pressured into getting an abortion. They don't even give them other options because they don't make money that way.

[@Alaitha]

Sorry for your loss... I had the same experience regarding pain. I had a son (30h labour), and then a miscarriage two years later at 9 weeks. It took a long time for my body to complete the miscarriage, so I got medical help in the form of pills. The doctors and the pamphlets they gave me told me that it would be like heavy period cramps. It was not. It was labour. It got so bad that I called their emergency phone number thinking that something had gone wrong. I had also no clue the size of what I would be pushing out. They said I might not even be able to tell it apart from the blood that would come out, so I traumatised myself after every contraction wave trying to find the baby in the blood. The baby itself was tiny, like a walnut, but it came with the whole amniotic sac and placenta intact, protecting it. The size of a baked potato. Not possible to miss. The misinformation they give to women regarding miscarriages and abortions is outright unethical.

[@latina2673]

Sorry for your loss. ♥️ Sending love.

[@Angie12392]

I regret ever getting an abortion… and to this day I regret it…

[@dustyfuller5632]

Can we keep putting these up on big screens like this everywhere??I want to see this!!!

[@julissavaca6814]

That is just so devastating to hear about these poor girls that take the pills at home and see a poor baby in the toilet. Just so heartbreaking that they had to find out alone like that just how devastating their choice was. Hearing these stories really just makes me appreciate having my baby now and knowing that she's safe. Thank you for sharing your stories and educating people

[@the-Carpenter]

No one is more powerful than someone who discovers the truth for what it is: whether it is a pro-choicer to a pro-lifer; or an atheist to a believer. So happy that these wonderful women are fighting for the truth.

[@marcycruise9362]

I want you all to know that the See Life event that was virtually done this year was probably the only reason I saw it. I have been enthralled every since. 👶❤💜🇺🇸💜❤👶

[@jenvaughn2038]

Boy...thay hit me like a ton of bricks when she said "that's the power of sin".....how very true

[@jeanfelix9696]

That statement hit me hard, too💯

[@AMKmusic96]

That heart beat should be played at every planned parenthood

[@pinkiescott672]

Brings me to another era and another life before I realized I was actually alive and my life and life in general was REAL. I had my first abortion when I was a sophomore In college in 1979. My automatic reaction was to make the mistake go away. Not only was I a product of my era late 70’s early 80’s; it was totally the norm and a socially acceptable solution for my era and social Indoctrination... along with that I felt That my parents would have been upset and disappointed that I got pregnant before I finished college at an “historical Black prestigious “institution of higher learning.. years later when I told my socialite mother what I had done and a big reason why I aborted my first pregnancy was that I didn’t want to let My “elitist” parents down, I was totally shocked to hear how saddened they were that I made that choice! That was my first realization that I should never put others opinions as a priority over what was actually RIGHT!

[@ednarose86]

Hearing Sue say that they have goals to meet for the number of abortions done each month, makes me sick to my stomach. Absolutely sick.

[@jerryhardesty9993]

TAKE MY HAND MOMMY, NOT MY LIFE!

[@buckie48192]

Touching 😔

[@rubberduky1829]

I'm here in Dallas, I was driving from Garland back home. Listen to focus on the family and heard the interview with her. Moved to tears while driving on 75. I've always been against abortion, but this was the piercing of my heart and the finalizing of my anti abortion stance. Thanks to Abby for be courageous to leave a giant of a company like that. I loved the ending of where she said we are to not let Satan hold us to our past sins and mistakes, but rather chose daily to be in the present. ❤

[@nikkiplatt316]

The coaching they were taught to do is so demonic. Makes my skin crawl. Keep telling the truth ladies. Hopefully this video reaches people.

[@vendingguy47]

That pains me to hear about the regret and what pains me more is how Planned Parenthood are trained not to use the words "baby" or "fetus. I'm grateful for these women to start helping others leave the abortion industry.

[@christinat.7171]

W.o.w. had no idea. Glad the truth comes out. Quotas??!!!!

[@vendingguy47]

Yes, Abby!! Hearts are being softened.

[@luzamdg]

Abby, how do you manage to be so active in the prolife movement and still be a great mother? I have three kids, and as much as I wish I could help out more, I just don't find the time and energy to do it. Also, I had that baby that would tie you to an impossible guy for the rest of your life, but I still feel deeply guilty and sad every time I remember I ever considered taking misoprostol. It still breaks my heart, and my baby is 19 months old now.

[@focusonthefamily]

Luz, we can't speak for Abby, but we hear your heart. Please know that raising your children in God's love is the most important thing you could be doing right now -- and is a powerful testimony to His grace. In this busy season of your life, you can pray for pro-life pregnancy centers and the mothers and babies they serve. You can also attend the March for Life virtually this year (marchforlife.org/)! And if one day the Lord calls you to volunteer your time more directly, we're confident that He will give you the time and energy to do so. In the meantime, may He bless and encourage you in all you do!

[@sbrown8937]

@@focusonthefamily Amen🙏

[@yislenizurita8668]

My favorite interview episode so far!

[@carmentehillah]

@focusonthefamily thank you SO much for shedding light on this very important topic. It is changing and saving many precious lives!

[@katiefyock9607]

They DO NOT DO WOMEN"S HEALTH CARE! Abby is correct about that! I used to get my birth control from them and when I went off of it to get pregnant with my oldest daughter, I had gone in for a pregnancy test cuz I had several positives at home. They did the test, said congratulations you are going to be a mother, and gave me a list of area OB/GYN doctors in the area. They don't treat women's cancers either. I went to pregnancy ministries because even being married and waiting until 28 to have her, we were still blue collar working poor and still are. Pregnancy ministries which is funded by CareNet educates you and helps you get supplies for your child if you do what they expect of you and you can also volunteer for them by cleaning baby furniture that is donated and washing baby clothes at your house and bringing them to and from their clothes closets. You can earn points for items by the volunteer work, going to doc appts., Wic and county assistance office appointment, and going to church and bringing back a bulletin.

[@vee5314]

Such an inspiring program

[@queenestaq.m.7290]

Now is a great time to show it again

[@jenniferromero571]

It makes me so happy when people see how evil it is and leave.

[@saklee1777]

21:55 the song lucy by skillet came to my mind. its about a guy that him and his lover regretted having an abortion and couldn’t get over it. its based off of the lead singer’s friends who were so traumatized by it that they had to go to a therapist.

[@cherpidy3991]

Actually I think John Cooper and his then girlfriend are the ones who got the abortion. 😢 So sad.

[@johnjaso385]

How come focus on the family hasn’t exceeded over a million subscribers on KZbin? Where are all believers who are pro gospel?

[@beverlypasco262]

This information needs to go to the mainstream media. Main stream media doesn’t seem to know this side of the story. 😓🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼This truth is imperative for women to get ahold of.

[@michelleyb.9709]

The common theme in these videos is the lying ideology of PP versus the painful reality that they women experience.

[@klaiejah]

Thanks for your candour ladies...

[@elvismbaby5589]

Love from India.💖 Please also add subtitles.

[@beepeace2365]

Powerful conversation love y’all ladies

[@sherryw.3694]

How I can relate!

[@su8096]

Thank you for sharing

[@vendingguy47]

Where can I find information about locations in my area where people pray outside of the PP Clinics?

[@focusonthefamily]

You might check with a local Pregnancy Resource Center (PRC) to see if they're aware of prayer gatherings. You can find a PRC near you at bddy.me/3lrJmrS. Blessings!

[@thealmond5774]

Also you can go to 40 days for life’s website.

[@josephat8334]

Thanks guys for that job

[@crazylo0716]

Im glad i did not go to planned parenthood for my positive result.... Carenet is the best way and gives prayer at the end of the appointment.. and will give you different baby gifts. Also a free ultrasound to let you hear the heart beat if possible depending on how far along you are

[@levilliedavis4469]

I’m pro life and I really hate that those other babies were killed in abortion and embryonic stem cell research

[@flaviodasilva2022]

Beautiful interview! ❤️

[@roxayneochs1298]

She is amazing 👏

[@annhood3]

you can reach out to Surrender The Secret for healing of post abortion as well

[@anng.4542]

Also Project Rachel and Rachel's Vineyard.

[@JoyousinChrist]

Thank you

[@juliegattuso2841]

As I shared this video it's June 27, 2022

[@georgewagner7787]

Kamalas on tv talkingabout sanctity of rights. What about sanctity of life? I live in ny and never heard about this event. You need to do it every day.

[@colton.online]

Trump; the most pro life president. Ever. 😌

[@kingdavid6625]

Colton Ehle actually, he says that he wants to allow states to decide if abortion should be allowed, he doesn’t want to ban it. So as long as a few states keep abortion it’s fine

[@jjgems5909]

@@kingdavid6625 still more pro-life than the other guy

[@kingdavid6625]

Jessica Ramirez Biden?

[@jenniferromero571]

@@kingdavid6625 disgusting. Abortion should be illegal.

[@marygarrett9724]

Spiritual warfare. Satan had you blinded

[@droop9591]

The truth of "Planned Parenthood" is so disheartening to me. They were soo misleading! Makes no sense to me that they were called "Planned Parenthood" if they were encouraging abortion at all. Their original communtiy info showed them offering baby supplies, etc., not abortion. Their inclusion of abortion has left me so confused.

[@georgewagner7787]

It's about hard, cold cash.

[@jmc6940]

Speaking point at 15:30 could possibly be called a logical fallacy. It's a common debate tactic.

[@anng.4542]

Which talking point are you referring to? There are many examples given.

[@jamiejay7633]

Even if she lied, I'm sure a heartbreaking amout (60 million abortions since Roe vs Wade) of fetuses tried to get away from the suction.

[@buckie48192]

Mine did

[@alinabayybeee5228]

Does this mean a failed a surgical abortion?? Bc I’m going thru this rn 😔

[@alinabayybeee5228]

@@buckie48192 is your baby okay now? I just got one at 5 weeks an 3 days later I’m still super nauseous

[@sarahjones79]

Why is it an industry? 😱

[@anng.4542]

Seriiusly, you thought it was a charity?

[@s.studer5642]

Because it's about Money and GREED "why are you not hitting targets" and giving incentives to those who have vigorously murdered the unborn! Very disgusting 🤮

[@anothersaint9759]

-12:42 ~~~> -12:14 ❤️☝️😇

[@prissylovejoy702]

I so wish I could have been there.

[@blessed9107]

Sounds like all about money to me sad .😔

[@anothersaint9759]

24:14😔A holy hush😇.

[@vesma25]

Any proof ?

[@junevandermark9132]

Older women, that are more experienced in life, have early-term abortions. It is the young women that often have late-term abortions, and I'm sure we all want these young women to survive the abortions, so they will be able to go home to their loved ones and in turn, make better choices in the future.

[@jenniferenburg6067]

Abortion is a selfish decision that destroys 2 lives, the life of the mother (Mother will always live with that choice) and the beautiful child's life, that had no say in whether they get to live or not. I know that there are men that live in Sin and you didn't want to have the child because you didn't want to be tied down to him. My question is did you ever think about the life you were carrying? What about the baby in both cases???

[@bjemaja]

Sometimes when we are emotional, we don't think.

[@sararistow6137]

“Fear is the mind killer” That’s why they try to terrify women. To threaten someone with “you’ll be destitute, everyone will abandon you, you can’t afford this, your body will be ruined” that’s how you convince people to do evil things- you scare them and tell them a baby isn’t a baby.

[@linafrandin8641]

So sad, a baby is a "product". Broken hearted hearing this.

[@katenoke1571]

"abortion industry" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@trufflesrheaven]

I don't believe these ladies. They are getting paid to say this.....

[@orangeblossom9279]

How 🤦🏾‍♀️ watch Chuck d truth’s video on it. Almost all of the clinics are like this.

[@orangeblossom9279]

Do some investigative journalism if you can’t believe the truth!

[@orangeblossom9279]

Also watch his upload on Darwin

[@marshadrane8778]

The Truth is the Truth. You just don't want to believe the Truth... How would you know what is or isn't the Truth, have you had an abortion or worked in a abortion clinic??? May you receive Jesus as your Lord and Saviour; then you will believe what's really going on... I will be Praying for you..

[@georgewagner7787]

No, they were employed by planned parenthood and were paid by THEM to promote abortion because pp makes a ton of money.