The Abortion Recovery Center at 2037 SW McAlister is a new resource in Topeka for people whose lives have been affected by abortion. Johnson County District Attorney Phill Kline spoke at the opening ceremony today.

Kay Lyn Carlson is the director of the Abortion Recovery Center. Today she shared her testimony with supporters of the center. "It's an important resource because there are millions out there who have suffered the same way I have suffered from the detrimental effects of abortion, and we need this service to help with healing."

The ARC is a resource for women who are dealing with psychological, social or spiritual issues as a result of an abortion. Phill Kline said, "there's silent suffering right now, of those who are post-abortion and they need to learn the grace and forgiveness of God and of those in our community."

It's a place to share and a place to heal. Carlson said, "sometimes if you've had an abortion, the hardest person to forgive is yourself, and I've experienced that, and so many other people have as well. I just would like to say that you're not alone and that you really can learn to forgive yourself."

The center offers a safe, non-judgmental, confidential environment where women can participate in professional counseling, bible studies, support groups and more.