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springboard to transfer this important topic out of the darkness and into the light. With gentleness and compassion, we can provide those impacted by abortion a safe and judgment-free space to release shame and regret and receive healing from our loving and forgiving heavenly Father. Robia Scott This message of freedom and wholeness aligns perfectly with my ministry and is the crux of my book, Counterfeit Comforts. In regard to the effects of emotional trauma, whether abortion, abuse, betrayal, abandonment, etc… all of the feelings we are not dealing with are dealing with us. We often seek relief from repressed pain by turning to comforts such as food, alcohol, shopping, cigarettes, sex, and other counterfeits to find temporary relief, but we can become enslaved by these counterfeits. Only the Holy Spirit, the true Comforter, can offer true relief and healing at the place of our wounding. I believe we are on the brink a mighty shift in culture, and I pray that the healing of hearts for both individuals and for our nation is at hand, and in His hand. Robia lives in Orange County, CA with her husband James and their daughter Gemma. Invite Robia to speak the message of experiencing God’s presence, emotional healing, and freedom from Counterfeit Comforts at your church or conference: Contact Smith Media Solutions • 27