by Adelita Mendez | Aug 19, 2019
“Neala” came to the women’s care clinic looking for information on abortion. Already a single mom to several children, Neala was behind on her bills and overwhelmed with life. After being homeless for a time, she was living temporarily with family when she discovered...
by Adelita Mendez | Aug 19, 2019
“Zoe” didn’t know what to do. Her marriage was falling apart, and she knew divorce was inevitable. However, she never anticipated that she’d experience an unplanned pregnancy. Thoughts and fears plagued her. What will people think? Even though Zoe could see a future...
by Adelita Mendez | Aug 19, 2019
“Estelle” took a deep breath as she tried to comprehend what the ER doctor was telling her. Pregnant? Pregnant! How could she be pregnant when she’d been responsible? Her mind raced. I used birth control. Stunned, she tried to comprehend the news. Her chest felt...
by Adelita Mendez | Aug 19, 2019
“Annika” was struggling to care for herself and her children. She felt like she’d finally found peace after freeing herself from an abusive ex. She’d worked very hard to sever all ties with him, and then the pregnancy test result was positive. Pregnant? Pregnant! She...
by Adelita Mendez | Jul 12, 2019
“Lottie’s” mind raced. She didn’t know if the father of her baby was her new boyfriend, or an abusive man with a criminal history whom she used to date. As a single mom, Lottie struggled to provide for her child. With finances tight and uncertainty over who her baby’s...
