Trigger warning: Themes include abortion / termination“The thing about silence is that it never really is quiet. Hiding never really achieves what we hope it will achieve.”Monique Thomas tells the story of a pivotal moment as a teenager, becoming pregnant, having a termination, and not telling anyone. She describes living in fear and shame, and how God drew her out of that place. When the things we are carrying cause us to pull away from God, it breaks his heart. Jesus invites us to come - and to let go. If you are walking through a similar season, we hope there is someone in your life who will meet you with the same level of compassion and understanding as Monique experienced. We’d recommend contacting The Arch Trust (www.archtrust.org.uk) who provide a helpline, counselling and support groups for anyone who has had an abortion in the UK. Please message us if you need help locating support in a different region.

Monique Thomas is a writer and a singer. Her book “Pressure’s Off: Learning to embrace the gift of God’s grace” is available online through Amazon. Monique lives near Manchester, England with her husband and three young sons.