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A woman who personally had been impacted by sidewalk counseling now fights for the right to counsel pregnant women like she once was.
Alina Dulgheriu, a member of the Be Here For Me campaign against abortion, recently lost a High Court appeal challenging a buffer zone in Ealing, London, that prevents pro-lifers from reaching out to women outside abortion facilities, according to The Catholic Universe.
Dulgheriu opened up about why she fights for the right to reach out to pregnant women via sidewalk counseling, for she had once considered getting an abortion herself.
She said she had planned to get an abortion because she felt like she did not have any other options.
“I was devastated because I could never have imagined having an abortion, but I couldn’t find the support I needed to continue my pregnancy,” she said.Dulgheriu then planned to go to an abortion clinic, thinking her mind was made up.
“So I made my choice, but once I walked through that gate, there was a woman there saying, ‘we can offer you help’. Then I felt that I did have a choice. I can choose, yes or no. I chose not to go ahead with the abortion because I was given another option by the woman at the gate,” she said.Today, Dulgheriu attends vigils with her daughter, praying rosaries and offering women a chance to reconsider abortion. However, there have been roadblocks that make it more difficult for this life-saving work to happen.
In April, the Ealing Council in west London unanimously approved the 100-meter (328 foot) buffer zone to prohibit pro-life outreach around a Marie Stopes abortion facility in the city. Those who violate the buffer zone could face fines or jail time.
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Pregnant, need help or know someone who does?
National Hotline: Call 1-800-712-HELP or Text 'HELPLINE' to 313131.
In Southeast Penna: Call the Community Women's Center at 215-826-8090
If you or someone you know is suffering after abortion, confidential non-judgmental help is available.
Call Project Rachel's national toll-free number 888-456-HOPE (4673) or visit hopeafterabortion.org.
Pregnant, need help or know someone who does?
National Hotline: Call 1-800-712-HELP or Text 'HELPLINE' to 313131.
In Southeast Penna: Call the Community Women's Center at 215-826-8090
If you or someone you know is suffering after abortion, confidential non-judgmental help is available.
Call Project Rachel's national toll-free number 888-456-HOPE (4673) or visit hopeafterabortion.org.
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