Life Decisions
Two Heartbeats, One Turning Point
No woman imagines finding herself pregnant under circumstances like these. Pregnancy is meant to be filled with happiness, confidence, and love. It isn’t supposed to begin with pain, fear, and abuse. And yet, that’s exactly how it began for Texas native, “Amber.”...
Two Heartbeats, One Turning Point
No woman imagines finding herself pregnant under circumstances like these. Pregnancy is meant to be filled with happiness, confidence, and love. It isn’t supposed to begin with pain, fear, and abuse. And yet, that’s exactly how it began for Texas native, “Amber.”...
Two Heartbeats, One Turning Point
No woman imagines finding herself pregnant under circumstances like these. Pregnancy is meant to be filled with happiness, confidence, and love. It isn’t supposed to begin with pain, fear, and abuse. And yet, that’s exactly how it began for Texas native, “Amber.”...
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;...
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...