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Scared

Written by Sisipho
Whats been scaring me about this whole pregnancy thing is the fact that so many people both close to me and those who i go to school with are falling pregnant and i was just thinking to myself how so many people could be pregnant at the same time? i mean, is preganancy contagious or what? Read More Add Comment (1)

The Love of a Child

Written by Kayla
I finally told myself I would just continue on and do what needed to be done, like finish school and get a job, before I had a baby. That didn't last very long. March 24th, 2008 I found out I was 5 weeks and 2 days pregnant. I was so scared... Read More Add Comment (4)

She Filled Me with Strength

Written by Caroline
Hi my name is Caroline and I got pregnant at the age of 14. I could not believe it when I did the pregnancy test - nothing felt real. I really did not know what to do. I did not have a great relationship with my mum and the father was long gone so I spoke to my sister who was very supportive. Read More Add Comment (8)

More than young

Written by Nikki

Hi Becky, I am pretty new to your site having only joined today, but I just wanted to say something. I have been reading the stories and testimonials of young women and girls on the site, and it struck me that I was not seeing tales from older "young women". I am one of these older "young women"; I am 33 years old. I am not American, I hail from a little island in the Caribbean called Trinidad. I met my baby's father...

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A Stand Up Guy

Written by John
Hi My name is John from Gauteng, South Africa. I got your email address on the standupgirl.com and I thought maybe you could be the right person to talk to. My girlfriend and I have been together for almost 2 years now. Recently we just found out that she is 2 months pregnant... Read More Add Comment (24)

You Can Get Through It

Written by Jamie

Dear Becky.
I am writing to you as I hope that my story can be shared with all at SUG and hopefully will help other girls who are torn between choosing life and abortion. I was 21 and had been with my boyfriend for 3 years when I found out I was pregnant in December 2007. My initial reaction was shock, as I was, at the time, a college student, with 6 months left until graduation. My boyfriend’s reaction was also shock, as we had always used contraception.

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Doing This On My Own

Written by Jess

I was a party animal. Went out 3-4 times a week wasn’t much of a drinker but I loved to have a good time. One Saturday I went out with my girlfriends we were having a blast and we went outside for a smoke when this guy beside me tells this other guy that I look like some girl he knows, so I turn around and the other guys like "Yeah my cousin thinks you look like one of his friends" and we just started chatting and we were teasing the guy...

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I was 18 and Confused

Written by Jessica
I just felt I needed to share my story. I was 18 and it was the end of march or beginning of april when I found out I was pregnant. My boyfriend and I (now fiance) were very confused on what to do. Read More Add Comment (16)

What To Do?

Written by Helen

Hi Becky,
I am 24, just started a new job and am in a relationship with a guy that was my best friend.... I have a 5yr old son and he is Great, i had an abortion 3yrs ago with my ex because he didn’t want the baby.

I just found out that i am about 2 weeks pregnant but i am not sure if i should have the baby.

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I'm a Young Mom

Written by Rachele

Hi Becky,

I’m writing to day to hopefully inspire one girl, somewhere. I found out I was pregnant a little after i turned 17. I was a run away and heavily addicted to drugs. When i found out i cried for hours and when i told the father of my baby i was pregnant he said "take care of it" as in...get an abortion. I was mortified. That word in my head was not realistic, it sickened me to hear that from someone i cared so much about. I moved back home and stopped all drug use and started researching my options.

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