Many alternatives to abortion
are available. There are organizations
that help provide for pregnant
women and girls go through
with their pregnancy and the
aftermath of either raising
the child or giving the baby
up for adoption.
In Philadelphia alone there
are 100 Crisis Pregnancy Centers
and over 3,500 throughout
the United States. Below are
just a few of these links:
The Project Rachel hot-line
refers women to counselors dedicated
to helping women who suffer
from Post-Abortion Syndrome.
Sister Eleanor from the Archdiocese
Respect Life Office told us
of a phone call she received
from an 80 year old woman who
had an abortion 50 years ago.
She said not a day has gone
by that she does not feel regret
and guilt. Project Rachel -
215-587-5640
Rachels Vineyard is
a weekend retreat for women
suffering from Post-Abortion
Syndrome.
1-877-HOPE4ME
Fortress International is
a rape crisis support group.
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