That's what I would encourage people to do.

Whether you're testifying before Congress or having what seems to be a heated

conversation with someone here on social media, realize that you may never

know the impact that you're having but you have to have

faith that in that moment you are saying and doing something that has the opportunity

to transform that person's life can bring about conversion. That's Melissa

Oden and she joins us to share her story as an abortion survivor on today's

episode of Focus on the Family with Jim Daly. Thanks for joining us.

I'm John Fuller and let me note that this program does contain some mature themes not suitable

for younger children.

John Wild, the issue of abortion has divided the country for decades, literally, probably very few people have heard the stories of those who have survived an abortion attempt.

And there are hundreds, if not not thousands that are in that space and I can only

sympathize and empathize with them that I'm sure they feel voiceless sometimes like we are here and we want to be heard. Many people view

abortion as necessary. When talking about abortion they may use terms like

health care family planning, a smart move, basic human right.

You've heard a lot about that in the news lately, especially with Roe v. Wade being overturned.

It's now in all 50 states and all states are seemingly going

different directions. Some restricting abortion access, others making it right to the

point of birth that you can eliminate a child's life.

So we want to delve into this topic of the abortion survivor.

We have two wonderful guests to talk about this with us today.

Right, and Melissa Odin is an author and speaker and is on the board of directors for

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