http://www.iol.co.za/dailynews/lifestyle/russia-world-s-highest-rate-of-abortions-1.1176756
I have been noting with great interest the number of hits to my web-site from Russia. It's very curious to me, as it is more than 50% of the hits from the U.S.
Since I am an American, my blog is from that experience. I have had only one abortion, but I have heard that it is not uncommon for Russian women to have many. And I wonder what curiosity, and maybe pain? brings them here to read what I have to say.
According to the attached article, Russia's abortion rate - 1.3 million, or 73 per 100 births in 2009 - is the world's highest.
I just have a feeling that a lot of Russian women may be hurting because of abortion:
http://www.census.gov/population/international/files/ib96-2.pdf
The statistics bear it out.
I'm not sure if my blog provides any comfort at all or if there are any post-abortive services in Russia. I would just say this, perhaps you could reach out to http://www.rachelsvineyard.org/ and begin a ministry of healing for the women in your community.
I wish you God's peace and love and forgiveness, Dear Sisters. You are in my prayers.
