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Melissa is the survivor of a failed saline infusion abortion. Despite the initial concerns regarding Melissa’s future after surviving the attempt to end her life at approximately seven months gestation, she has not only survived but thrived.

Melissa is a Master’s level prepared Social Worker and the author of two books: "You Carried Me: A Daughter’s Memoir" and "Abortion Survivors Break Their Silence". The Abortion Survivors Network is the only healing and advocacy organization for abortion survivors and their families.

Melissa speaks at events around the world, inspiring audiences with her powerful life story, and she is a sought-after expert on abortion survivors. 

Tom Jordan is an Emmy award winning broadcast journalist, currently the host of Detroit-based "Tom Jordan Live." Tom mixes it up with politics, social issues, sports, business news, and more. 

Tom is also the pastor of Calvary Chapel Waterford. His breadth of experience includes his news coverage of some of the nation’s biggest stories: multiple presidential campaigns, natural disasters, national breaking news, the Olympics, the downturn and then turn-around in the U.S. Economy and many others.