Stories and Reflections

Marina's interview with Simon O’Connor on his Family First podcast shares her story and the inspiration behind the Buttons Project, which aims to help others heal from abortion.

“I didn’t dare to think that I could bring up a child without him. We managed to fix an abortion appointment within a week." That was the start of June’s journey as she battled with guilt, shame and pain from abortion for the next few years. Time did not heal her. Learn about her abortion experience and how she processed the loss of her child.

This is the unveiling and blessing of the Memorial Garden to honour the babies lost to abortion. May this be a safe space for people to find peace, rest, and begin their healing.

The garden was created by Peter and Marina, the founders of the Buttons Project Trust, which emerged from their personal experiences with abortion and their journey toward healing. They collaborated with Mangere Lawn Cemetery, and the carving work was performed by men from the Department of Corrections. This carving features thousands of buttons donated to the Buttons Project, symbolising the babies they lost.

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May these little buttons lay to rest as they join the thousands of others. A little button means that a precious button lived