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                          Entering Canaan

                          The Gatherings: Fighting the battles of post abortion trauma

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                          “ The Lord said to Joshua “Take all the soldiers with you and go on up to Ai…don’t be afraid or discouraged…I will give you victory”. Joshua 8

                          At the Gatherings (monthly groups), specific issues of post abortion trauma are addressed using scripture meditations followed by questions pertaining to a particular issue regarding abortion, such as denial, grief, or shame. Through this time of prayer and discussion the participants are able to grow as a community, face their fears together and gather the tools necessary for them to deal with the individual experiences they are having as a result of their abortions. Their various stages of healing enable them to share with one another, specific methods that have worked. They are also able to discover personal trouble spots and individual abortion connectors that are crucial to identify in order to reach healing.