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THE ABORTION CYCLE: Is Forbidden Grief Fueling Repeat Abortions? | The Dr.J Show | Theresa Burke

September 16, 2026·1h 26m
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Theresa Burke shares her extensive experience in helping women heal from abortion trauma through Rachel's Vineyard, exploring the psychological, spiritual, and cultural aspects of abortion-related distress. In this episode, Theresa Burke discusses the profound impact of abortion trauma, family dynamics, and the healing power of faith-based retreats like Rachel's Vineyard and Grief to Grace. She shares insights on how trauma affects individuals and families across generations and explores pathways to healing and reconciliation. Rachel's Vineyard: https://www.rachelsvineyard.org/ Forbidden Interviews: Dr. Joel Brind: https://rumble.com/vz5qlt-studies-prove-abc-link-they-dont-want-you-to-know-joel-brind-the-dr.-j-show.html Dr. Angela LanFranchi: https://rumble.com/vyyhqf-lies-of-the-national-cancer-institute.html Pracilla Coleman: https://youtu.be/5Ukkz7sKYI4 00:53 — Teresa Burke's Path to Healing Work 05:24 — Trauma Responses and the Silence Around Abortion 09:58 — Gaslighting and the Dismissal of Women's Pain 15:52 — Rachel's Vineyard and the Healing Process 19:03 — Spirituality, Ritual, and Grief 20:11 — Anniversary Grief and Self-Forgiveness 21:47 — Self-Sabotage, Repeat Abortions, and Recovery 27:57 — Why a Structured Retreat Can Be Transformative 32:23 — Community Support and Forbidden Grief 35:01 — Guilt, Regret, and the Effects of Trauma 44:36 — Research, Physical Health, and Post-Abortion Distress 51:53 — Family Dynamics: Parents, Men, and Siblings 58:58 — Trauma, Sexuality, and Identity 72:00 — Grief to Grace and Healing Beyond Abortion 75:33 — Faith, Hope, and Finding Support   The Ruth Institute is building an interfaith coalition to defend the family. For in-depth conversations to help you make strong arguments, the Ruth Institute's main YouTube channel is your place! For short-form content, check out Ruth Clips: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@RuthClips⁩   For our interviews and speeches with other media, check out Ruth Out and About https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@ruthoutandabout⁩   Subscribe to our newsletter to get a pdf of our report: Refuting the Top 5 Gay Myths https://ruthinstitute.org/refute-the-top-five-myths/

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