257 | From Pro-Choice to Pro-Life: Why I Changed My Mind on Abortion | Special Guest, Marianne

In this deeply personal and thought-provoking episode, Brittany sits down with Marianne, an adoptee and animal rescuer from North Carolina, to explore her journey through identity, faith, and the complex emotions surrounding abortion.

Marianne opens up about her life as an adoptee raised in a conservative Christian home, the pain of losing her adoptive mother at a young age, and the spiral of grief that followed. Through honest reflection, she shares how her struggles with belonging and worth led her to question everything—including her views on abortion and her faith in God.

What began as a story of confusion and anger becomes one of redemption and awakening. Marianne describes how personal research and exposure to the realities of abortion shifted her perspective once again—this time toward compassion, truth, and a renewed desire to protect life through empathy and education.

Together, Brittany and Marianne discuss the importance of informed consent, transparency, and grace in conversations about abortion. They remind listeners that behind every opinion or belief lies a story—often marked by pain, loss, and the longing to be understood.

If you’ve ever wrestled with your stance on abortion or struggled to reconcile your beliefs with your experiences, this episode offers a rare, grace-filled perspective that invites you to listen with both truth and tenderness.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Marianne’s journey as an adoptee navigating grief and identity after her mother’s death

• How pain and loss shaped her initial shift from pro-life to pro-choice

• The turning point that brought her back to faith and renewed compassion for women and the unborn

• Why transparency and informed consent matter in abortion discussions

• How sharing our stories can bring healing—and even lead others to Christ

Connect with Marianne: Mar Mar (Facebook)

✨ Ready to begin your healing journey? Schedule an Abortion Recovery Breakthrough Call with me—we’ll talk through where you’re feeling stuck and what it could look like to finally start moving forward with God. 👉 brittanypoppe.com/coaching

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