Found something I wrote in the beginning of my healing ..fitting for the year of the Priest:
To say it was difficult to get up the courage (to go to confession) is an understatement, but in retrospect it was a million times easier than living with what I had experienced in the 15 years since my abortion. He was kind and gentle and made the confession as easy for me as he possibly could. I left that night feeling like the world had been lifted off of my shoulders.
I wish I could say that was it , but the effects of sin linger even when you have been forgiven and for me this was the beginning of my journey to wholeness. A long painful journey, but one well worth the climb, one that brought me to peace.
I was fortunate, in that I began to see this priest for an incredible journey to faith. One in which I came to know Jesus and His great love for us. I slowly began to trust in HIm and surrender myself to the intense pain that was inside of me. Protected by the love of Christ, I was able to release all that I had held inside of me for so long. I believe this is a necessary journey, for only in the light of God's love do we have the strength to really look at what we have done.
Reclaiming Our Children: A Blog About Healing After Abortion 
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