Ann Croze brings over 25 years of experience walking alongside women on the path to healing after abortion. Her passion for this work is deeply personal. At the age of 20, during her junior year of college, Ann found herself in an unexpected pregnancy that led her to make a decision in secret—one that she believed would allow her to move on. While initially relieved, the years that followed were marked by confusion, hidden grief, and silence.
Three years later, Ann surrendered her life to Christ and embraced His forgiveness—but the secret of her abortion remained buried for more than a decade. “I didn’t believe the people at my church—who were actively pro-life—would understand or accept me,” she shares.
That changed in 1998, when she attended a women’s retreat where a speaker from First Image introduced HEART (Healing Encouragement for Abortion-Related Trauma). There, God opened the door to her healing. “Participating in that group was one of the most transformative decisions of my life. I was finally able to grieve, process, and honor the life of my child—and step into the freedom Christ had already won for me.”
Since then, Ann has led countless women through the same healing journey that changed her life. After serving with HEART for many years, she has now joined the ministry team at Restored Nation, where she continues her mission: helping women break free from shame and embrace restoration through Christ.
Ann's story is a testament to God’s grace, healing, and redemptive power. Her heart is to create safe spaces for women to share their stories, experience true healing, and walk forward in freedom.