“Jemma” Felt Lost and Afraid

“Jemma” Felt Lost and Afraid

When “Jemma’s” doctor confirmed her pregnancy, her initial joy was quickly squashed by reality. She was unemployed, moving back and forth between relatives’ homes, and dealing with legal problems that made both housing and employment very difficult to find. Jemma was...
“Tami” Felt Trapped

“Tami” Felt Trapped

The last thing “Tami” needed or wanted was to be pregnant. As a single parent, she was struggling to raise the children she already had. And her situation was complicated by the fact that she thought she was done having children. So when her doctor confirmed her...
“Kelly” felt conflicted and torn

“Kelly” felt conflicted and torn

The last thing “Kelly” was prepared for was another pregnancy. Her youngest child had just turned two, and Kelly felt totally overwhelmed at the thought of having another person to care for. Distraught, she began searching for abortion information. She ultimately...
“Cosette” Felt Pressured to Abort

“Cosette” Felt Pressured to Abort

“Cosette” dropped out of high school and left her family in order to be with her boyfriend. She was excited when she discovered she was pregnant. But her boyfriend wanted her to abort. Torn between what she wanted and what he wanted, she came to the women’s care...

Allani’s Story

Allani's Story Allani's life hadn’t been easy. She was in the foster care system for most of her younger years, until one of the foster families adopted Allani and her siblings. However, when her adoptive father suddenly died, Allani’s home life became strained –...