Abortion is one of the most emotionally and spiritually devastating traumas in our culture today and many women go years living with this condition completely and utterly alone — full of regret, shame, and feelings of hopelessness and helplessness. In many cases, only a handful of people know what they are enduring because these women fear judgement and criticism. At Compassionate Grace, we have a simple, heartfelt, and empathetic message for these ladies: You are NOT alone. There is a safe place where you can heal with others who have walked in your shoes. Erin Akey is a 35-year post-abortive woman and an integral part of our women's ministry leadership who suffered from 30 years of food addiction after her experience as a teenager. She understands the sadness, shame, guilt, and overwhelming grief that comes with abortion and has only found recovery from this pain in and through Jesus. With a full biblical approach to healing from post-abortive trauma, Compassionate Grace is a place of hope and forgiveness in Christ. Gatherings will be monthly to start and everyone will be able to remain completely anonymous — except for Mrs. Erin and her husband Pastor Ben Akey. This ministry is for women only and will begin meeting on July 11 at 6PM.