The road of motherhood is often complicated. B reanna and her husband had experienced several miscarriages and ectopic pregnancies and knew the pain of expecting a child and losing that child. After years of dealing with miscarriage, Breanna gave birth to two girls who were now toddlers. Their financial situation was difficult and often unsure and Breanna had just had …

Ruth had always been a problem solver. Intelligent and independent, she had always forged her own way. She was moving forward toward completing her college degree and her career was starting to take off. A pregnancy seemed to get in the way of all of it. This appeared to be a problem, and she was determined to solve it. Ruth’s …

“Pregnant.” The pregnancy test response was clear as day. Patricia leaned forward and put her head into her hands. She did not want this result. She did not want to be pregnant right now. She and her boyfriend already had two children and they had been struggling financially while she was trying to finish her nursing degree. Added to this, …

Nicole felt unsure about everything. The past year had been the most difficult year she had ever experienced, both emotionally and financially. She was struggling with providing for and parenting her 9-year-old and her 2-year-old. Her boyfriend had been supportive, but she felt disconnected from him. Nicole wondered if she had depression, but did not give it too much thought. …

Melody felt like every circumstance was lined up against her. She could see it all like writing on a wall, each circumstance giving her a name she did not want. Hurting: She had already had an abortion and still felt that pain. Single mother: Her boyfriend had left her and their 5 children to fend for themselves. Poor: She was …