Melissa Ohden welcomes Paula Illari to Life Beyond Abortion for a raw conversation on choosing life amid pain. Through faith and therapy, she found healing and now advocates with Save the One, supporting women affected by rape, incest, or prenatal diagnoses. They challenge cultural narratives that abortion is empowerment, emphasizing community, forgiveness, and the March for Life.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:02:37 - First Pregnancy Choice

00:04:32 - Second Pregnancy Crisis

00:07:48 - Abortion Decision

00:09:32 - Cultural Silence

00:11:27 - Friend's Influence

00:15:42 - Healing Through Faith

00:18:58 - Advocacy Beginnings

00:22:16 - Save the One Work

00:27:29 - Pro-Choice Critique

00:32:04 - Contact Resources

00:52:15 - Closing Remarks

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