by Adelita Mendez | Jul 26, 2017
Some studies find that as many as 64% of women facing an unexpected pregnancy experience pressure to get an abortion. That pressure most often comes from the woman’s spouse or partner, but also from parents, friends, or employers. For “Kinsey,” it was her boyfriend...
by Adelita Mendez | Jun 28, 2017
Like most young women her age, “Amnesty” had big dreams. She would marry the man she loved, and they would move in together and live happily ever after. But those dreams came to an abrupt halt when Amnesty learned she was pregnant. When she shared the news of her...
by Adelita Mendez | Jun 12, 2017
When we first met Wylie, he was living in a motel room with his wife and son, walking an hour to and from his temporary job, and trying desperately to overcome the felony charge that seemed to dog him wherever he went. If he hadn’t met Christ while serving out his...
by Adelita Mendez | May 24, 2017
“Camryn” suspected she might be pregnant, but she wasn’t sure. A friend suggested she visit our Human Coalition – Raleigh Women’s Care Clinic for a free pregnancy test. After confirming her pregnancy, our Care Coordinator met one-on-one with Camryn, helping her map...
by Adelita Mendez | Apr 24, 2017
When “Avery” learned she was pregnant, it seemed like the odds were stacked against her. The baby’s father had recently broken up with her. She was already working two jobs just to make ends meet while going to nursing school. And, according to Avery, her parents...
