Life Decisions

Zuri

“Zuri” moved to Texas from another part of the country. This was a desperate effort due to relationship problems with her boyfriend, her mother, and her sister. The situation got even more complicated because she was pregnant. Her pregnancy was unexpected, and her...

Zuri

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...

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...

Bethany's Story

“Bethany” looked down at the positive pregnancy test in disbelief. She had her suspicions, but the test confirmed what she hoped wouldn’t...

Annette's Story

When “Annette” called Human Coalition, she had already made up her mind. She was far along in her pregnancy and preparing to leave Georgia...

Tayler's Story

“Tayler” was facing an unexpected pregnancy. Already a mother of one, her finances were not in order, and paying her rent was a struggle...

Justine's Story

“Justine” wanted to feel excited. She wanted to feel joy over her pregnancy. But looking down at the positive pregnancy test, she felt...

Mackenzie's Story

Planned Parenthood was a place “Mackenzie” knew all too well. Suspecting she was pregnant again, she didn’t know where else to...

Joslyn's Story

“Joslyn” was frantic. She had just taken a pregnancy test and found out she was pregnant — a total surprise. The father didn’t want to...

Zara's Story

In 2017, “Zara” faced a pivotal decision that would alter the course of her life forever. After initially contemplating an...

Morgan's Story

The Moment She Thought Was the End With trembling hands, "Morgan” looked down at the positive pregnancy test. The faint pink lines...