Samika’s Story

Samika’s Story

After having two abortions and giving birth to two children, “Samika” discovered she was pregnant a fifth time. It was the perfect storm; Samika was on birth control but had just gotten off it. She immediately got pregnant, and she was crushed.   Overwhelmed...
Karen’s Story

Karen’s Story

Late. Her period was days late, which could only mean one thing.   Karen was pregnant. Not pregnant with joy, but pregnant with a child that wasn’t planned. Having been pregnant once before, the North Carolina mom knew these emotions well: fear, worry, guilt, and...
Mariana’s Story

Mariana’s Story

A child out of wedlock was the last thing “Mariana” wanted for herself. Attending college while her boyfriend was still finishing high school, they were in no position to have a child. Mariana planned to graduate and then one day get married. But now she was pregnant,...