Women conceived in rape seek to inspire others in choosing life

[_Abyssinia]

During Italy’s fourth annual March for Life, two women shared testimonies of being conceived in rape, and expressed hope that they can offer light to women who are pregnant through similar circumstances.

Speaking of women who are currently pregnant as a result of rape, Rebecca Keissling and Mary Rathke told CNA May 4 that they wish to “give them hope, and that they wouldn’t feel alone.”

The women were present in Rome for a May 3 international prolife leader’s conference, during which Kiessling gave her personal testimony and spoke of the importance of not making exceptions in one’s prolife stance. They also participated in the annual March for Life event held the following day.

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[SpidersfromMars]

I wish you could hear more from the women who were raped and gave birth - you tend to just hear from the children. Not that that’s a bad thing, but I think hearing pro-life arguments straight from the horse’s mouth, so to speak, would be even more effective.

 

[TCEL]

I wish you could hear more from the women who were raped and gave birth - you tend to just hear from the children. Not that that’s a bad thing, but I think hearing pro-life arguments straight from the horse’s mouth, so to speak, would be even more effective.

I agree! I’ve read some stories, but haven’t personally heard from a woman who gave birth.

I’ve only heard one first-hand story from a woman who was raped, and had an abortion. I was at Mass one day in front of PP, and during the consecration a lady stopped her car by us (out on the main drag of the road due to bubble zones), got out, and started sobbing. She went to the priest, and he hugged her while she cried. I learned later that she had had an abortion when she was a teenager because she had been raped. The people in her life said abortion was the best answer, so she went along. Now she regrets it and thinks about it a lot. I only heard her say, “It’s not the answer, it’s not the answer.” Then she thanked us for being out there doing what we were doing, and drove away.

Can’t make this stuff up, and I feel blessed I happened to be there that day. It breaks your heart, but it was very powerful.