Shockwaves: Abortion's Wider Circle of Victims - Paperback

by Janet Morana (Author)

Shockwaves 978-1-941243-96-1
A long-time defender of life and frequent speaker on EWTN, Janet Morana details the devastating effects of abortion through in-depth, first-person accounts of mothers, fathers, grandparents, siblings, doctors, and clinic workers who are impacted by the loss of a child to abortion. Realizing the serious, long-term effects on society and on the many people who are impacted will inspire us to promote and pray for an end to abortion.
Among the Features of this Book:

• Chapter 1 Abortion, No Big Deal; Not!
• Chapter 2 The Wider Circle of Victims
• Chapter 3 Death at the Epicenter
• Chapter 4 Always a Mom!
• Chapter 5 Fatherhood Forever
• Chapter 6 Mourning Lost Grandchildren
• Chapter 7 Missing from the Family Portrait
• Chapter 8 Missing from the Family Tree
• Chapter 9 Friends Don't Let Friends Get Abortions
• Chapter 10 The Society of Centurions
• Chapter 11 Mourning the Lives I Could Not Save
• Chapter 12 Abortions Scatters, Healing Gathers
• Conclusion
• Afterward
• Important Websites

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Abortion is often framed as a personal decision affecting only the mother and the unborn child, but its impact extends far beyond. A wider circle of victims--fathers, siblings, grandparents, and society as a whole--often experiences profound emotional, psychological, and moral consequences.
Fathers, though frequently overlooked, can suffer intense grief, guilt, and powerlessness, especially if they had no say in the decision. Many men struggle silently, carrying emotional wounds that affect their relationships and self-identity. Siblings of aborted children may also experience a sense of loss or survivor's guilt, questioning why their lives were spared while their brother or sister was not. This unspoken absence can affect family dynamics and the way children perceive the value of life.
Grandparents, too, are deeply affected. Many mourn the loss of a grandchild they never had the chance to know. Some grapple with regret if they encouraged the abortion, while others feel helpless if they opposed it but were unable to prevent it.
Beyond the family, abortion has societal consequences. The loss of millions of unborn lives affects demographics, labor forces, and cultural attitudes toward the sanctity of life. A society that devalues its most vulnerable members risks fostering a culture of disposability, where human worth is contingent on convenience rather than inherent dignity. Ultimately, abortion's reach extends far beyond the womb, leaving emotional, spiritual, and societal scars that often go unacknowledged.