Life Decisions

Jamilia

Her baby’s life was hanging in the balance, and abortion seemed to be the only answer. Jamilia couldn’t decide whether she should keep her baby or not. She had so much stacked up against her. First, the father wanted her to get an abortion; he didn’t want...

Jamilia

Brittany’s Story

Beep beep, beep beep … The heart monitor revealed Brittany’s fragile heart. It was beating faster, fighting to maintain stability, pushing...

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...