by Adelita Mendez | Jul 15, 2021
When “Maria” discovered she was pregnant, she had just lost everything. Recently evicted from her apartment and without a stable home, Maria made the heart-wrenching decision to send “Chase,” her teenage son, to live with her mom in another state. In the early...
by Adelita Mendez | Mar 11, 2021
“Nora” had been sitting at the Planned Parenthood clinic for over an hour, anxiously waiting for her name to be called. Today was the day that she was supposed to get it over with. She had been anticipating this day ever since she found out she was pregnant. And she...
by Adelita Mendez | Aug 19, 2019
“Ali” was devastated. Her long-time boyfriend was going to prison for a very long time. She couldn’t believe it. Fear and panic overwhelmed her, and she sought comfort in the arms of a co-worker. A short time later, she discovered she was pregnant with his child....
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...
by Adelita Mendez | Jun 19, 2019
In Her Corner Allani once feared what life would be like after a life decision. Having been forced out of the house by her adoptive mother, she wondered how she could provide even the basics for a baby when she was homeless and on her own. Allani found out she was...