For Immediate Release: October 13, 2025
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‘Healing After Abortion’ amplifies the voices of women and men who found peace, forgiveness and freedom after abortion
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Each October, Americans pause to remember the pain of miscarriage, stillbirth and infant loss. While Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month does not formally include abortion, Save the Storks recognizes that many who have experienced abortion carry a similar, often silent grief. Through its “Healing After Abortion” initiative, Save the Storks is breaking that silence, sharing stories of forgiveness, faith and restoration for women and men who have walked the difficult road of post-abortion healing.
According to statistics shared by Save the Storks, nearly one in four women (24%) will have an abortion by age 45. Of those, 44% later express regret, 64% say they felt pressured, and 84% report not being fully informed about their choices. These figures highlight the emotional and spiritual burden many carry — and the urgent need for compassionate, informed healing resources.
The “Healing After Abortion” initiative offers real testimonies from women and men who found peace after years of pain and secrecy. Among them is Save the Storks Chief Operating Officer Annie Tang Humphrey, who courageously shared her own healing journey.
“For years, I lived under a cloud of shame, believing my past defined me,” Humphrey said. “It wasn’t until I encountered the grace of Christ that I realized healing is not only possible but promised. My prayer is that other women — and men — will see these stories and know that freedom is within reach.”
Her story, alongside those of others such as Pam — who lived with guilt for 25 years before finding forgiveness — and Susan, who turned her pain into a passion for helping others, reflects the heart of Save the Storks’ mission: to bring truth, grace and hope to every story.
When President Ronald Reagan first proclaimed October as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month in 1988, he sought to comfort those grieving the loss of a child. Save the Storks extends that legacy by also recognizing the silent suffering of those who have experienced abortion.
Save the Storks Chief Executive Officer Diane Ferraro said the ministry’s mission is to replace isolation with connection — and shame with grace.
“When we attend conferences and churches, time and time again, women and men come up to us sharing their abortion story,” said Ferraro. “I met a woman last year in her 70s who had an abortion at 18 and had never told anyone. These stories are heartbreaking, but they’re also hopeful — because when people begin to share, that’s when healing begins.”
Ferraro hopes the campaign empowers others to open up about their experiences and embrace redemption.
“Your story matters, and there’s more to your story than abortion,” she added. “When you share it, you not only begin to heal yourself, but you help others take that same step toward freedom.”
Save the Storks’ “Healing After Abortion” initiative connects individuals to a variety of free, faith-based resources designed for lasting restoration — including self-guided healing programs and in-person retreats.
“The truth is, God can redeem every story,” added Humphrey. “What once felt like a source of shame has become a testimony of His mercy. There’s hope for everyone willing to take that first step.”
As the nation pauses this October to remember lives lost, Save the Storks urges those who have experienced abortion, both women and men, to know that healing is possible — and that their story is not over.
Save the Storks’ mission is to create a story of hope and empowerment for every woman facing an unplanned pregnancy. This national organization that started in 2012 focuses on four key areas of impact: Elevating women’s healthcare through strategic partnerships with pregnancy centers; Mobile Medical Clinics that bring women’s healthcare directly to where it is most needed; Church and Community partnerships; and the Digital Platform for women, offering 24/7 access with real care and real options.
