Rosemerie Fenchel
Rosemarie “Rose” Fenchel grew up with a deep sense of not belonging—without fully understanding why. It wasn’t until her mother, nearing her 91st birthday, revealed a long-hidden secret that everything finally made sense: out of desperation and poverty, already raising five children, her mother had attempted to end her pregnancy through a chemical abortion—taking 54 pills and receiving three saline injections over three days. Miraculously, Rose survived. She is a chemical abortion survivor, having endured a medical abortion attempt in the pre-Roe era—what today is known as surviving the abortion pill or an Abortion Pill Reversal.
Today, Rose is a passionate voice for life—especially against chemical abortion. She shares her story to expose the reality of abortion pills and to offer hope and healing to others. Over time, both she and her mother found healing. And through the Abortion Survivors Network, Rose found what she had longed for: a sense of belonging.
As a trained dietetic professional, Rose has spent her career honoring the dignity of life at every stage. That same compassion and respect shine through when she shares her survival story—always with the aim to advocate for life, build connection, and encourage healing from abortion trauma.
Rose is a proud member of the Abortion Survivors Network and co-leads More Than Sisters alongside her younger sister, Michele Smith, who miraculously survived the same abortion attempt. Together and individually, they speak across the country, offering a powerful testimony of survival, sisterhood, and hope. Rose is also a certified leader of Surrendering the Secret, leading those with past abortion experiences find healing, forgiveness, and freedom.
Rose lives in New Jersey with her husband, Eric.
Why you Should Book
Rosemerie Fenchel
As a unique voice for life, Rose has the ability to relate to a variety of people groups, in multiple settings, to bring the listener into why standing up for life is a must for every human being.
Forgiveness for her mom was immediate when Rose learned the truth from her 90 year-old mom that she survived a chemical abortion, but she relied on her faith in Messiah to walk through her healing journey.
Through courage, transparency, and humor, she shares her story of healing and forgiveness, unlocking secrets, drawing listeners into the intimate details of her life that brought her true freedom, to challenge audiences to dig deep inside their own story to also be a bold voice for life!