Sep 19, 2004 / 22:00 pm
A campaign on the devastating emotional, physical and spiritual effects of abortion drew women and men on the steps of the U.S. Customs House in downtown Charleston Sept. 18, reported The Post and Courier.
The National Silent No More Awareness Campaign seeks to make the public aware of the physical, emotional and spiritual devastation abortion can bring to women, men and their families. It was co-founded by Priest for Life and the National Organization of Episcopalians for Life.
"A lot of men don't speak out about abortion and the way it affects their life," Steven Grgach was quoted as saying from the steps Customs House.
The 26-year-old’s girlfriend became pregnant when he was 15 years old, and her parents forced him to pay for an abortion. He said the death of his child through abortion 11 years ago has caused him years of depression and suicide attempts. Grgach said he's still in the process of healing.