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What Was Best For Me

Hi Becky, As the end of my senior year approached I felt different something had changed. Sure enough, a baby was growing inside of me. I was 18 and found out I was pregnant 2 weeks after graduating. I went to a clinic and I was 5 weeks pregnant. I was devastated. ...

My Choice

In August of 1999 i was raped. He was a friend who was high and he raped me. I live in a small southern town. Being friends with him and his sister was already a problem. You see, i am white, and he is black. In the beginning of October I found out i was...

I Went Through With It

Dear Becky, On the 18th of August I found out that I was 4-5 weeks pregnant. The father of my baby was my best friend and was already in a relationship with another girl, who is also pregnant and due in September. After we found out, I immediately told my parents...

Nice Enough, But…

I just turned 21 years old & I've been dating this guy for 3 months now. I never really wanted to be with him so I don't know why I've stayed. He's a nice enough guy but I don't get the butterflies & I don't like having him around much or really like him...

He Wants Me To Get An Abortion

Hey Becky it's jalisa and i have a question my and my boyfriend Michael been seeing one another for 8 1/2 months..... we use to have fun... we had sex unprotected sex on his birthday but i was on birth control then we end up breaking up and then i found out that i was...

I Hid My Pregnancy Well

Dear Becky | Your website was a huge encouragement to me during my pregnancy. I wanted to share my story in hopes it will encourage another young woman in her journey of becoming a mother. I was pretty much a typical 17 year old. I was a junior in high school. I...

Teenage Mothers

I know that many of the teenage mothers out there are dealing with the thought of abortion and trying to figure out if they really want to give up their teenage years for a baby. I just want to share an encouraging word with them. I know that if I was strong enough to...

My Family’s Advice

I was 17 and pregnant from a one night stand. My father tried to convince me to have an abortion, I already knew immediately that wasn't an option for me. My mother wanted me to give the baby up for adoption. My Uncle offered to pay for my college (4 year...