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Being a Father to the Fatherless
from NGPC 2018 Magazine
Since men are less likely to talk about their emotions, this chronic grief turns them inward and prevents them from developing deep meaningful relationships.
For the men who pressure or encourage the women they care about to have an abortion, the emotional issues can be even bigger. They often have troublesome feelings that can emerge later on. These men can pay a great emotional price once they recognize the reality of what an abortion is and how it has affected their partners. Their decisions haunt them.
Interestingly, one study (Linacre Q. August, 2015; 82(3): 273–282) found that when married people use abortion as a form of birth control it doubles their risk of having a divorce. The researchers concluded: “Abortion seems to have a destructive effect on the marital bond.” And the only thing the study found to counteract this increased risk was church attendance and building the relationship on the biblical model of “communication, self-control, and mutual motivation.” In other words, it’s never too late for men and women to turn to God and begin to build their foundation on Him.
While overturning Roe v. Wade is important, we will never win the battle over abortion until men turn their hearts toward God and do His will. When men build stable lives on the Rock, they can stop abortion from happening. Most pregnancy centers like the North Georgia Pregnancy and Family Resource Center have male counselors available to help men find the stability God offers.
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Jason and Ashley (not their real names for privacy purposes) have been together for several years. They have one child together and one on the way. Ashley had been married before and was actually still married, but unable to get a divorce because of finances and complications with child support. She and her husband have a child together, but the husband/father is not in the picture.
Since Ashley's son didn’t have a father in his life, Jason decided to be his dad. He took Ashley’s son in to be his own even though he didn’t have to. But Jason wanted to be a father to him “since this little guy doesn't really know his biological dad.” What a loving, selfless act. Jason is a hard worker, is drug free and wants to support his “family.”
He actually lost a child to a drunk driver years ago, and has gone through many struggles. But he’s not using any of that as an excuse. He is stepping up to be a father to these little ones. And the North Georgia Pregnancy and Family Resource Center has been there to help him do it.
