Melissa Ohden's life journey took a profound turn when she discovered she was an abortion survivor at age fourteen. Her memoir recounts her decade-long quest to find and offer forgiveness to her biological parents. Her personal narrative of love and redemption transcends the divisive debates surrounding abortion, connecting instead with our shared humanity. It illuminates the complex facets of abortion's impact, fostering greater understanding and compassion for all individuals affected by it. As the founder of the Abortion Survivors Network, Ohden leverages her background in social work to advocate for empathy and healing.
Melissa Ohden was fourteen when she learned she was the survivor of a botched abortion. In this memoir she details her search for her biological parents, and her own journey from anger and shame to faith and empowerment
Melissa Ohden's world changes forever when she discovers she is the survivor of a botched abortion