My experience with Path2thrive was a very enlightening one. I was surrounded in a very safe emotional space with some incredibly amazing women from all walks of life, where we were all able to share our past experiences, present experiences and future hopes and dreams.
I learned that trauma with abortion hits us all and it doesn’t matter who you are or where you are at in life. I was able to express my fears and sorrows about my abortion, and come to the realization that I am truly not alone, that God loves and forgives me and that I will be reunited with my sweet child one day and the knowing of that gives me so much joy and makes me want to be a better person, so when I finally meet my child, he or she will be proud of the life changes I chose to make.
The online zoom meet ups were really cool because it gave us all a chance to connect “face to face” and encourage each other as well as develop friendships and to network, I was able to pick up some great tips from each of the ladies whether it be health tips, emotional healing tips, or just self reflection tips.
I like each of the modules because I was able to sit in silence with myself and really think about how I was feeling in the past, and also in the now, and where I want to be moving forward with my life. How I speak to myself. Having a direction or “Path” to follow and really honing in on the topic of abortion and how to move forward and not only survive but to thrive, was very helpful.
I have always felt so aimless in my life as to how to address this very heavy topic and Path2thrive gave me a solid starting point and direction. Also knowing I can return to the modules and the worksheets any time I want and need to.
Britt Ivy is one of the most down to earth, open, sweet, and endearing people I have ever met. She is absolutely beautiful in so many ways. I never once felt judged or embarrassed to open up about my abortion, I knew I was in a safe space and we all fully understood what each other was going through, that is priceless.
I am so grateful for this opportunity to be part of this community of such genuine, loving and God fearing women, great role models and new friends. I know I don’t have to hold my head down in shame anymore but walk in love and forgiveness of myself and hopefully be able to help other women and men to heal from this, and also to prevent future pain for others.
I highly recommend this program to anyone who has gone through this or is considering to have an abortion. I believe it can and will save lives.
Tanya D. – PATH2Thrive Graduate