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Brave Little Bear

I fell pregnant at 16 years old, in year 10 at a private Catholic School. Almost everyone I talked to discouraged me about carrying my baby—most thought the only reasonable thing to do was to have an abortion. But, acting against the advice of some around me, I...

Me And The Big He

After my boyfriend left my confidence was shattered. His words and his actions bruised my heart, my mind, and the deepest parts of my soul. I still constantly think of the threats he made, which constantly push me to think of my future with Hanna. Lisa (or Becky):...

Right Now

I am almost 15 years old and me and my boyfriend have not yet had sex but we want to but we also want to have a baby RIGHT KNOW. And i want to know if that is the right way to go. I know I probably soound stupid because I mean no 14 year old in there right mind would...

Army Issues

Becky, I found your website after posting my story at msn.com where two articles are running about adoption vs. abortion. I submitted my story there, but want to repeat it here, if it helps anyone. Thanks! While now "Pro-life," and having volunteered at a Crisis...

What About Yourself?

Hi thank you for replying to me quickly and all the help you have given me. I've sat down with my fiance and we talked about the baby, we've sorted things out and now he's happy that he is going to be a dad again. He has been telling his mates at work the lot, my...

Imagine The Pain

I read your story, and... I think I'm in the wrong place. You see I'm suffering from the pain of my own choice. I had a abortion from a one night stand. Like you, was drunk and I don't even known his last name. All I know is that he was the father 'cause I don't...

Ready!

Hello, my name is Kendra I am almost 15 years old and me and my boyfriend have not yet had sex but we want to but we also want to have a baby RIGHT KNOW. And i want to know if that is the right way to go. I know I probably sound stupid because I mean no 14 year old...

I Was Raped

Dear Becky, My name is Kate and I am 16 years old. Last summer I was a normal 15 year old girl ready to go into 10th grade. But one night changed everything. I was at an end of summer party and everything was okay until I it became a drinking party. I was never into...