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 | Apr 15, 2019
“Emma” discovered she was pregnant shortly after being told she had two weeks to vacate her apartment. Even though she’d recently started a new job she liked, she was still struggling to provide for herself and her child. With her already limited resources, she didn’t...
by Adelita Mendez | Jan 22, 2019
“Deryn” had plans to pursue a career. She wanted to break free from her hometown and see more of the world. She had big dreams. However, all of that came crashing down with one positive home pregnancy test. Her life was mapped out … Deryn had her life mapped...
by Adelita Mendez | Dec 18, 2018
“Lanie” was overwhelmed when the home pregnancy test was positive. She had a young child, and the idea of supporting another one was overwhelming. Her boyfriend believed an abortion was the most reasonable choice, given their financial difficulties. And even though...
by Adelita Mendez | Nov 20, 2018
When “Jemma’s” doctor confirmed her pregnancy, her initial joy was quickly squashed by reality. She was unemployed, moving back and forth between relatives’ homes, and dealing with legal problems that made both housing and employment very difficult to find. Jemma was...
