Real Girls, Real Stories
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A Story of Hope, Courage, and New Beginnings
Greetings from South Africa: A story received from one of our affiliated pregnancy centres touched me so much that I wanted to share it with you, as it captures the essence of hope and love that we strive to nurture in our community.
Lesson About Her Unborn Baby’s Life
A pregnant girl not ready for parenthood, struggles to reconcile that her life will change forever. She resorts to ending her pregnancy. Her mother makes one last desperate plead to save the unborn baby's life.
I’m Pregnant Conversation with my Parents
Telling your parents "I'm pregnant" can be a challenging conversation but approaching it with preparation can make it easier. Here are some points to help you have the conversation. StandUpGirl has resources to guide your pregnancy journey.
More Real Stories
11 weeks and 2 days into my pregnancy
I don't even really know what to write here, as you can see from the title I'm 11 weeks and 2 days into my pregnancy. The day I found out I never...
My Positive Pregnancy Test Story
This all started a little over three years ago with a positive pregnancy test! I was sixteen, a virgin, and - quite frankly - sick of it. I was...
15 and Having a Baby
I'm 15 and I'm having a baby. I'm scared, and I don't want to mess this up. My baby is due May 27. I don't know yet if I'm going to keep the baby or...
I want to be a MOM
Dear Jewel, I am 15 and 17 and 1/2 weeks pregnant. I had an abortion over a year ago, and it was the most horrible thing i ever did. When i found...
16 and Pregnant Saved My Life, Literally
Picture this: You are a 15-year-old girl in high school. Raised in a Catholic family. You go to church on the weekends. College is in a few years,...
This is My First Pregnancy Story
I am twenty two years old, and this is my story. when i was seventeen i was in a bad place...i had moved out of my parent's house and was living in...
A Baby Will Poem
My poem.... A baby will make love stronger, days shorter, nights longer, bank balance smaller, home happier, clothes dirty, the past...
Abortion is a Pain
A poem for my son Waiting behind the veil is my beautiful son He died when i killed him. Abortion is a pain, can't even have a funeral. I always...
16 and Pregnant and I Know That I Am Not Alone
Yesterday my mom took me to the emergency room because I had been blacking out and throwing up a few times a day. The doctor asked me if I was...
I Was Homeless
Homeless living in my car a Ford Explorer at the time with my husband along with our blue heeler pup. When I found out I was pregnant we ended up...
I Don’t Get a Do Over
There is help for women who are in a crisis pregnancy. Had known of a resource like StandUpGirl.com my choice would of been better.
Hard Time Pregnancy Journey
My pregnancy journey...I'm 29 years of age, 23 weeks pregnant and expecting baby girl soon. This is my 2nd pregnancy after 6 years. We've been...
Sweet Nightmare Pregnancy Story
Pregnancy is such an sweet nightmare experience. Some people says its beautiful and some don’t; however, the end result is priceless. I cannot say...
Anything But A Heroine
My friend recommended this site to me. She said that it helped her heal from her decision, and although mine was almost 10 years and 8 months ago...
Pretty Pregnant
When I was young I've always ask my mom what's the feeling of pregnant, she always says, "It's very hard because I couldn't do what I've ever...
Regret at 18
As I took the test awaiting the results, the display read, “positive.” I was numb and couldn’t process the reality…
12 Years Old – My story
My story starts when I was 11. I was being raped by someone I knew. The day after I turned 12 I found out I was about 6 1/2 months pregnant. I was...
Whose Is It?
I found out I was pregnant when I was 19 years old. I was in love with the guy called Sam, and we had an argument. I met this really nice guy,...
Pregnant & Nervous
Hi. I'm 17. And a few days ago I found out I was pregnant. I'm nervous, I don't know how to tell my mom. I'm scared of how she will react. And the...
My Abortion Story at 17
I was 17, and I was a vulnerable girl thinking that she needed a boyfriend. So I was with the wrong boy. Very immature and really only after one...
My Sister Had an Abortion
Hi my sister had an abortion when she was around 15 or 16 and I have no one I talk to. The baby wasn't growing right and likely wouldn't survive. My...
Scary Beginning Great Ending
Our daughter was a junior in high school when she told us she was pregnant. You already know about all the scary stuff so I won’t dwell on that. I...
I Couldn’t Get an Abortion from that Moment On
I'm 18 years old. I'm a senior in high school and I'm 4 months pregnant.... This is my story. Let me tell you a little about myself. I had a very...
Proud Mom of Twins, Lauren Rejected the Easy Way Out
Four years ago, Lauren came home from college for the weekend with an excruciating announcement to tell her parents. By the time she was packing up...
