“Penelope” Wanted a Fresh Start

“Penelope” Wanted a Fresh Start

The last thing “Penelope” wanted was to be pregnant. She had just gotten out of an abusive relationship and wanted a fresh start. But she hadn’t been feeling well recently. Penelope had a hunch what might be causing her illness, and she began making calls for...
“Stephanie” Felt Confused and Conflicted

“Stephanie” Felt Confused and Conflicted

“Stephanie” didn’t believe in abortion. But when she discovered she was pregnant, she felt a great deal of turmoil. Further complicating things was the fact that there was a question as to who the father of her baby was. She’d been in a relationship with someone for...
“Lexi’s” Circumstances Were Overwhelming

“Lexi’s” Circumstances Were Overwhelming

When “Lexi” found out she was pregnant, her circumstances could not have been more overwhelming. She was trying to find permanent housing while rotating between friends’ homes. She’d just been in a car accident and lost her job. And on top of all of that, she’d...
“Leona” Felt Distraught and Derailed

“Leona” Felt Distraught and Derailed

“Leona” wasn’t sure what to do when the pregnancy test came back positive. Feeling afraid, panicked, and hopeless, she began calling around to get information about abortion. One of her calls was to Human Coalition’s Contact Center. As a member of our staff listened,...
Allani’s Story – Words of Restoration

Allani’s Story – Words of Restoration

Allani's life hadn’t been easy. She was in the foster care system for most of her younger years, until one of the foster families adopted Allani and her siblings. However, when her adoptive father suddenly died, Allani’s home life became strained – resulting in her...