From shame to grace: God’s love after abortion

Parenting + Kids

Feb 3

The Well podcast with Brittany Poppe

Healing After Abortion: From Shame to Grace Through God’s Love

For many women, the pain of abortion doesn’t end with the decision—it lingers quietly in the form of guilt, grief, and shame. These emotions are often carried in silence, fueled by fear of judgment and the belief that God’s love might somehow be out of reach.

But that belief is not the truth of the Gospel.

In this heartfelt conversation on The WELL Podcast, I sit down with Brittany Poppe, Christian Abortion Recovery Coach and podcast host of Abortion Recovery for Christian Women, to talk about healing after abortion and how God meets women not with condemnation—but with grace, compassion, and restoration.

This conversation was created as a safe, sacred space for women who may still be carrying regret, confusion, or sorrow years later. If you’ve ever wondered whether healing is possible or questioned how God sees you after past decisions, this message is for you.

The Difference Between Guilt, Shame, and Conviction

One of the most important distinctions we discuss is the difference between guilt, shame, and conviction.

Guilt says, I did something wrong.
Shame says, I am something wrong.
Conviction, from God, gently leads us toward healing and truth without crushing us.

Shame isolates. It convinces women to stay silent, to hide, and to believe they are disqualified from God’s love or purpose. Brittany shares how shame kept her stuck—until God met her in that very place and reminded her that His grace is not fragile and His forgiveness is complete.

How God Responds to Our Deepest Regrets

So many women silently ask:

Can God still love me after this?
Why does this still hurt so much?
Will I ever feel peace again?

The heart of this episode—and this message—is simple but profound: God’s love is not withdrawn because of our past.

Brittany’s story reflects a God who moves toward us in our brokenness. A God who heals not through punishment, but through presence. Through truth. Through love.

Healing after abortion doesn’t mean forgetting—it means allowing God to redeem what feels beyond repair.

Why Silence Keeps Women Stuck

One of the most powerful themes we explore is how shame thrives in secrecy.

When women believe they must carry their pain alone, the weight only grows heavier. Brittany shares how bringing her story into the light—first with God, then with safe support—became a turning point in her healing journey.

God never asks us to heal alone. He invites us into community, confession, and compassion—not exposure, but restoration.

What Healing Can Look Like After Abortion

Healing looks different for every woman, but it often includes:

Naming grief instead of suppressing it
Releasing shame and self-condemnation
Receiving God’s forgiveness fully—not partially
Allowing space for both sorrow and hope

This episode is not rooted in judgment or fear. It is grounded in the truth that nothing is beyond redemption and grace is greater than regret.

You Are Not Alone—and Your Story Is Not Over

If this topic feels tender for you, please know this message was shared with care and prayer. Whether this is part of your story or someone you love, the truth remains the same:

You are seen.
You are loved.
You are not disqualified.
And healing is possible.

God’s grace reaches farther than our past, deeper than our shame, and stronger than our silence.

If you’re searching for Christian healing after abortion, overcoming shame through faith, or understanding God’s grace after regret, I pray this conversation reminds you of the heart of the Gospel: God’s love does not leave us where we are—it restores us.