National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children 9.12.2026

National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children

By Toni Weisz / Recovery Tools

Scripture: “The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart.” Psalm 34:18 (KJV)

September 12, 2026 — Remembering the Children

Every September, the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children gives us an opportunity to pause, remember, and honor the lives of children lost through abortion. On September 12, 2026, people across the nation will gather at gravesites, memorials, churches, and places of remembrance to acknowledge these lives and to pray for healing.

For many, this day carries a deep personal meaning. Behind statistics and headlines are real stories—mothers, fathers, grandparents, siblings, and families who may carry grief that few people ever see.

Remembering the Children

The National Day of Remembrance is not simply about looking backward. It is about recognizing the value and dignity of every human life and refusing to let these children become forgotten.

Each child had a life that was never given the opportunity to unfold. There were birthdays that were never celebrated, milestones that were never witnessed, and futures that will never be known on this earth.

Yet remembrance can be an act of love.

For those who have experienced abortion, this day can also bring complicated emotions. Some may feel grief. Others may feel regret, shame, anger, confusion, or even relief mixed with sorrow. There is no single way to experience loss.

God sees every heart and knows every story.

There Is Hope Beyond Regret

At My Ashes to Beauty, we believe that even the deepest places of brokenness do not have to be the end of the story.

God Meets Us in Our Brokenness

The Bible reminds us that God is close to those who are hurting:

“The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart.” Psalm 34:18 (KJV)

That promise matters to anyone carrying the weight of a past abortion.

Remembrance does not have to mean living forever in condemnation. There is a difference between acknowledging what happened and believing that your past has the final word over your life.

God offers forgiveness, mercy, restoration, and a new beginning.

A Day to Remember and Pray

On September 12, consider taking a quiet moment to remember the children who were lost. Pray for their families. Pray for women and men facing difficult pregnancies. Pray for those who are still carrying the pain of past decisions.

You Do Not Have to Hide Your Tears From God

If this day brings personal grief, allow yourself to bring that grief honestly before God.

You do not have to hide your tears from Him.

The ashes of yesterday do not have to define tomorrow. God can take places of profound sorrow and begin creating something beautiful from them.

Remembering With Hope

This National Day of Remembrance, we remember the children. We honor their lives. We pray for their families. And we hold onto the hope that God is still able to bring beauty from ashes

Please reach out if you would like to talk this week to my email: toni@myashestobeauty.com.

Here for you,

Toni

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You Survived What You Thought Would Break You

By Toni Weisz / Recovery Tools

Scripture: “… and provide for those who grieve in Zion—to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes … ” Isaiah 61:3

Look How Far You’ve Come

There were moments when you wondered if you would make it.

Maybe the pain was deeper than you ever expected. Maybe someone you trusted disappointed you. Perhaps you walked through rejection, loss, betrayal, disappointment, or a season when God seemed strangely quiet.

And yet… you’re still here.

You survived what you thought would break you.

That doesn’t mean it didn’t hurt. It doesn’t mean you weren’t afraid. And it certainly doesn’t mean you walked through it perfectly. It simply means that somewhere in the middle of your ashes, God was sustaining you.

Your Story Didn’t End in the Fire

Sometimes we look at what happened to us and see only the destruction. We see what was lost, what went wrong, and what can never be changed.

But God sees something different.

He sees the person you are becoming.

The fire may have changed you, but it doesn’t have to destroy you. The tears may have marked your journey, but they don’t have to define your future. What you experienced can become part of your testimony rather than the end of your story.

Isaiah 61:3 reminds us that God gives “beauty for ashes.”

That is the heart of redemption. God doesn’t pretend the ashes never existed. He takes what was broken and begins creating something beautiful from it.

Keep Going

As August comes to an end, take a moment to look back—not to live there, but to recognize how far God has brought you.

You may not have everything figured out.

You may still have questions.

You may still be healing.

But you’re here.

And that matters.

Don’t underestimate what it took to get this far. Don’t despise the small victories. Don’t forget the prayers God answered along the way.

You survived what you thought would break you—and God is not finished with you yet.

Your ashes are not the end.

God is still writing beauty into your story.

Please reach out if you would like to talk this week to my email: toni@myashestobeauty.com.

Here for you,

Toni

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National Wellness Month: Walking in Victory Over Past Trauma

By Toni Weisz / Recovery Tools

Scripture: Psalm 147:3
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

Healing Is a Journey, Not a Destination

August is National Wellness Month, a time to focus on caring for our minds, bodies, and spirits. While wellness often brings to mind exercise, healthy eating, and getting enough rest, true wellness reaches much deeper. It includes emotional healing, spiritual growth, and finding freedom from the pain of yesterday.

At My Ashes to Beauty, we believe God never intended for trauma to define your future. Whether your wounds came from childhood, abuse, loss, addiction, betrayal, or life-changing disappointments, healing is possible. The scars may remain, but they no longer have to control your life.

Walking in victory doesn’t mean pretending the pain never existed. It means allowing God to transform your ashes into something beautiful and discovering that your story is still being written.

Choosing Wellness Every Day

Healing from trauma is rarely a single moment. More often, it is a series of small choices made one day at a time.

Choosing wellness may look like:

Spending quiet time with God each morning.
Reading Scripture that reminds you of His promises.
Talking with a trusted friend, pastor, or Christian counselor.
Taking a walk while thanking God for His faithfulness.
Practicing forgiveness—not because what happened was acceptable, but because you refuse to let bitterness keep you captive.
Giving yourself grace on difficult days.

Some days you may feel like you’ve taken two steps forward and one step back. That’s okay. Progress is still progress.

God is patient with us, and we can learn to be patient with ourselves as we heal.

Psalm 147:3
He heals the brokenhearted and bind up their wounds.

God sees our pain, and His desire is to bring healing and restoration to every broken area of our lives.

Walking in the Victory Christ Provides

The enemy often wants us to believe that our past determines our future. God’s Word tells a different story.

Through Christ, we are not victims—we are overcomers.

Victory isn’t found in our own strength but in trusting the One who restores broken hearts and gives hope where there once seemed to be none. As we surrender our hurts to Him, He replaces fear with peace, shame with purpose, and despair with hope.

That doesn’t mean life suddenly becomes easy. Challenges still come, and memories may still surface. But they no longer have the final word. God’s love is greater than every painful chapter you’ve lived through.

As healing takes place, many discover that the very experiences they once wished they could erase become opportunities to encourage someone else. God often uses healed hearts to help heal other hearts.

This National Wellness Month, take one intentional step toward your own healing. You don’t have to have every answer today. Simply begin where you are and trust God with the next step.

He specializes in restoration. He redeems what seems lost. He brings beauty from ashes.

Your past may explain part of your story, but it does not determine your destiny. In Christ, you can walk forward with renewed strength, restored hope, and the confidence that your best chapters are still ahead.

Please reach out if you would like to talk this week to my email: toni@myashestobeauty.com.

Here for you,

Toni

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PTSD Awareness Month: Hope, Healing and Support After Abuse Trauma

By Toni Weisz/Recovery Tools

Scripture:
Psalm 34:18: “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” (NIV)

June is recognized as PTSD Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and encouraging those who are struggling to seek support and healing. At My Ashes to Beauty, we understand that trauma can leave deep emotional wounds, but we also believe that healing is possible and that every survivor deserves hope. Our main focus is helping women heal and recover from post-abortion and abuse.

Understanding PTSD

PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, can develop after a person experiences or witnesses a traumatic event. While many people associate PTSD with military veterans, trauma can affect anyone. Survivors of abuse, domestic violence, accidents, natural disasters, medical crises, grief, and other life-altering experiences may also develop PTSD.

Symptoms can vary from person to person and may include:

Flashbacks or intrusive memories
Nightmares and sleep disturbances
Anxiety and panic attacks
Emotional numbness
Difficulty trusting others
Feelings of guilt, shame, or isolation
Hypervigilance or feeling constantly on guard

These symptoms can impact relationships, work, physical health, and overall quality of life. Yet many people suffer in silence because they fear being misunderstood or judged.

Breaking the Stigma

One of the most important goals of PTSD Awareness Month is to reduce the stigma surrounding trauma and mental health challenges. PTSD is not a sign of weakness. It is a human response to overwhelming experiences.

Healing does not happen through willpower alone. Just as physical injuries require care and treatment, emotional wounds often require support, understanding, and time to heal. Seeking help is a courageous step toward recovery.

At My Ashes to Beauty, we encourage individuals to recognize that they are not defined by what happened to them. Their story is greater than their pain, and their future can be brighter than their past.

The Journey Toward Healing

Recovery from trauma is not always a straight path. Some days may feel difficult, while others bring new breakthroughs and hope. Healing often involves building healthy coping skills, developing supportive relationships, processing difficult emotions, and learning to feel safe again.

For many survivors, finding a compassionate community can make all the difference. Being heard, believed, and supported helps reduce the feelings of loneliness that trauma often creates.

Whether healing comes through counseling, faith, support groups, self-care practices, or trusted relationships, every positive step forward matters.

From Ashes to Beauty

The mission of My Ashes to Beauty reflects a powerful truth: even after life’s most painful experiences, restoration is possible. While trauma may be part of a person’s story, it does not have to be the final chapter. God has a wonderful plan for your life. Now is a good time to get started on a new chapter of your life. And compassionate support is available at My Ashes to Beauty.

This PTSD Awareness Month, let us choose compassion over judgment, understanding over silence, and hope over despair. If you or someone you love is struggling with the effects of trauma, know that support is available and healing is possible.

Your journey may have begun in the ashes, but beauty can still emerge. One step, one day, and one moment of healing at a time.

Being in a space where others understand—where you don’t have to explain or hide—can make a meaningful difference. Recovery support groups, like those at My Ashes to Beauty (which focuses on post-abortion and abuse recovery and healing), are created to offer that kind of safe, compassionate environment. We invite you to join us on a conference call, a safe place where you can speak honestly about your abuse trauma, in an understanding and loving environment.

Please reach out if you would like to talk this week: toni@myashestobeauty.com.

Here for you,

Toni

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Hidden Grief

By Toni Weisz / Recovery Tools

Scriptures: Psalm 34:18 and Psalm 51:17

Grief has a way of showing up quietly. Not always in ways others can see—but deeply, intensely, within.

In Scripture, we see this kind of grief in the life of David.

David wasn’t a stranger to sorrow. He experienced loss, regret, and deep emotional pain. In one of the most difficult seasons of his life, after his own failure and its consequences, David found himself overwhelmed with grief.

And he didn’t hide it from God.

In Psalm 34:18, he later writes:
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

That wasn’t just a comforting idea—it was something David lived.

David understood what it meant to feel brokenhearted, to carry sorrow that others may not fully understand, and to wrestle with both grief and the weight of his own choices.

And yet—he brought all of it to God.

In another moment of honesty, David writes:

“My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise.” (Psalm 51:17)

David didn’t try to hide his grief.
He didn’t pretend he was fine.
He didn’t push his emotions away.

He brought his brokenness fully into the presence of God.

And that’s where healing began.

Grief after abortion can feel complicated—just like David’s grief was.

There may be sorrow mixed with regret.
Questions mixed with silence.
Feelings that don’t seem to fit into neat categories.

But David’s story shows us something important:

God is not repelled by your grief—He draws near to it.

You don’t have to have the “right words.”
You don’t have to sort out every emotion first.

Like David, you can come as you are—honest, broken, unsure—and still be met with compassion.

Grief is not something to rush past.

It’s something to bring into the light—gently, honestly, and at your own pace.

And sometimes, healing deepens when you’re walking through that grief with women who have walked that road and now experience the healing that is available to you.

Being in a space where others understand—where you don’t have to explain or hide—can make a meaningful difference. Post-abortion support groups, like those at My Ashes to Beauty, are created to offer that kind of safe, compassionate environment. We invite you to join us on a conference call, a safe place where you can speak honestly about your abortion, in an understanding and loving environment.

David didn’t heal by ignoring his pain.

He healed by bringing it to God—and allowing himself to be seen in it.

You can do the same.

Your thoughts:
If you’re dealing with grief right now and would like to be as honest as David was about his grief, what would you say to God about your grief right now?

Please reach out if you would like to talk this week: toni@myashestobeauty.com.

You are loved,
Toni

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Post-Abortion Healing Through Resurrection Power

By Toni Weisz / Recovery Tools
Scriptures: Matthew 28:1-10 and 2 Corinthians 5:17

Easter is a story of Christ’s resurrection. (Read Matthew 28:1-10)

It also gives meaning to life rising from what seemed lost, of hope breaking through darkness, and of something new being born out of something that felt final.

But for many, seasons like Easter can feel complicated.

When your heart is carrying grief, regret, or quiet pain, it can be hard to fully connect with messages of joy and new life.

You may find yourself wondering:

“Can something in me really be made new?”
“Can God bring life out of this part of my story?”

The message of the resurrection of Christ answers with a gentle but powerful yes.

God Specializes in New Life

The resurrection of Jesus is more than a moment in history—it’s also a picture of what God does.

He brings life out of what feels dead.
He restores what feels broken.
He redeems what feels beyond repair.

In 2 Corinthians 5:17, we’re reminded:
“If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”

That doesn’t mean your past disappears.

But it does mean your past does not have the final word.

When Your Heart Still Feels Heavy

After abortion, emotions can linger in unexpected ways.

Grief.
Shame.
“What ifs.”
Silent questions.

And sometimes it can feel like those things disqualify you from experiencing joy, peace, or closeness with God.

But the resurrection tells a different story. Jesus rose for broken, hurting, searching people.

He rose for you—right in the middle of your story.

Resurrection Doesn’t Ignore the Wounds

After Jesus rose, He still had scars.

They didn’t disappear—but they were no longer symbols of death.
They became evidence of victory and restoration.

In the same way, your story may always be part of you—but it does not have to be a place of shame.

Over time, through healing, it can become:

A place where God met you.
A place where growth began.
A place where life started to return.

Healing Is a Process of New Life

Resurrection isn’t always instant in how we experience it.

Sometimes it looks like:

A small moment of peace.
A shift in how you see yourself.
The courage to take one step toward healing.

New life often begins quietly.

But it grows.

And you don’t have to walk that process alone.

Being in a space where others understand—where healing is nurtured gently and without judgment—can make a meaningful difference. The My Ashes to Beauty Post-Abortion and Abuse Recovery Conference Call is helping women experience that kind of safe, compassionate restoration. You are invited to join us.

Your Story Is Not Over

Easter is a reminder that what feels like an ending is not always the end.

There is still life ahead.
There is still healing ahead.
There is still hope ahead.

God is not finished with your story. And even here—right in this place—new life can begin.

Your Thoughts?

What is one area of your heart where you long to experience new life or healing?

Please reach out if you would like to talk this week: toni@myashestobeauty.com.

You are loved,
Toni

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