A Message of Hope
Hi, I'm Kelli, the director of ARISE. Like many of you, I experienced an unexpected pregnancy as an 18-year-old college student. My boyfriend was not supportive of the pregnancy, and his reaction and other family circumstances led me to choose abortion. This decision put me on a path of self-destructive behavior that would last for 10 years.
When I walked out of the Chattanooga Women's Clinic, I was a very empty girl. I went back to my life and buried my abortion as deep as I could bury it for many years. Only now can I look back and realize all the ways my abortion affected my life and the lives of those around me.
I eventually married and had two daughters. I was pregnant with my son in 1998 when all of the emotions related to my abortion started to surface and I realized I needed help. I completed an ARISE Bible study and was able to work through the grief process and all of its emotions. I was able to experience God's love and forgiveness, to grieve properly, and to give my child his dignity back.
Only God Himself can bring this kind of healing. I am a living testimony that the help you will receive at ARISE works. I would love nothing more than to walk with you through this critical time in your life and point you to the same hope and healing that I received. You do not have to suffer in shame and silence any more. This could very well be a turning point in your life! Please contact me today. You are not alone. I am here for you.
