By Laura Knight
“What if I shared my secret? How would they react? I have carefully hidden this secret, but I am continually reminded of it. Memories of the abortion I had as a college student keep emerging from the furthest recesses of my mind. Yesterday, I saw a family pushing a baby stroller, and I was reminded of my own child that could have been.” – ‘Emma’
“As a young man, I remember the two times I failed as a father – when I couldn’t protect my unborn baby and his mother from the lies of abortion. After years of drowning this hidden past with alcohol, drugs, and toxic relationships, I faced the truth and shared my story with someone who led me to an abortion recovery group.” – ‘Michael,’ a SaveOne graduate
“Every time I hear the word ‘abortion,’ I immediately remember when my granddaughter told me about hers. That was two years ago. I didn’t know. I could have helped. She didn’t seem upset, but I am devastated with grief over a grandchild I will never know. Am I overreacting?” – ‘Wendy’
Healing from the ripple effects of abortion
Did you know that 1 in 3 women in America has experienced an abortion? Behind each decision is a story, often carried in silence. Abortion can have a ripple effect, touching not just women but men, grandparents, siblings, and friends. As the stories above reveal, the aftermath can leave emotional and spiritual scars, sometimes buried for years.
For many, the pain manifests as grief, depression, anxiety, regret, or even addiction. Relationships may suffer, and emotional attachments can become hard to navigate. Abortion creates a deep wound, one that is difficult to heal alone.
What is SaveOne?
SaveOne is a confidential, Bible-based healing program designed to help men, women, and loved ones who are suffering from the effects of abortion. Participants find freedom, hope, and restoration through guided study and compassionate support.
I lead SaveOne recovery groups here in Mississippi, partnering with Pro-Life Mississippi and churches like First Presbyterian Church of Madison to offer these life-changing studies. In SaveOne groups, participants experience a safe and confidential space to process their pain and begin a journey toward healing.
Why healing matters
The decision to heal often begins with sharing a story. When people experience the restoration and hope offered through SaveOne, they often want to help others avoid years of hidden pain. If sharing their journey can “save one” person from the trauma of abortion, they know it’s worth it.
Whether you carry this hidden pain yourself or know someone affected by an abortion, healing is possible. You are not alone.
Laura Knight is a passionate pro-life advocate, having been actively involved since she began her work as a sidewalk counselor in 2013. She has served on the Pro-Life Mississippi board of directors since 2016 and held the position of board president from 2021 to 2024.
Laura and her husband, Jay, have been married for 21 years and have four children. Laura holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and public relations and a degree in nursing. Currently, Laura is pursuing certification as a Billings Ovulation Method instructor and a fertility awareness speaker.