“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 …
Lydia did not feel prepared for a child. At all! 25 years old and finding herself pregnant for the first time, Lydia could not imagine how this child would fit into her plans for finishing school and pursuing her career. When she shared the news with the father of the baby, she was surprised – and frustrated – to hear …
Joan felt defeated. She had hoped never to be in this situation again. The father of her children had stopped providing support for her. Now she was providing for herself, her three children, and her sister and niece who lived with her. Joan did not think she could handle providing for one more baby. She needed to get this taken …
