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She Is My Everything

Dear Becky, i found out i was pregnant 28 april 2009. i was only 17 and in my first year of university. i was so lost, sad and confused. all i could think about was how i was going to get myself out of the situation. i cried myself to sleep thinking i had let myself...

We’ve Conquered

Growing up my mother was my rock. i had an alcoholic dad, but my mom, i hadn't ever seen drunk in my life. She was the strongest christian i had ever met and she put her family before all else. My dad was a very bad alcoholic and through all the scary things he did...

So Not Worth It

I looked around me, woman around me , with no feeling in their eyes – while mine prickles with close tears. They sit there laughing and joking like nothing is wrong and that the smell of murder is not hanging in the air. I sit there staring at a white wall, their...

The Little Blue Line

Hey, I'm Abbie and im 17 years old. I felt as though I really needed to write something, after seeing how alone some of these girls feel, I really do feel as though my story could help. A few months ago, I found out I was pregnant. I honestly cannot explain to anybody...

How Can Alice Say She’s Pregnant?

Dear Becky,i found out im pregnant i couple of days ago and i still havent told my parents. How am i supposed to say im pregnant?! the only person who knows is my boyfriend...my boyfriend has always been there for me, we were best friends before we went out. he used...

I Knew I Would Regret It

Hey there, My name is Meg and I help Becky out on Standupgirl.com, I came across your letter in the inbox and I really wanted to touch base with you, I know you have probably been contacted by now but I can't stop thinking about your letter. I had a dream last night...

When I See Her Smile

Hi Becky, My name is Alisa and I'm 17. I have a 5 month old daughter named Brooklyn, who I love with all my heart. When I first found out that I was pregnant my mom and dad both said that I should just have an abortion. Because I was a cheerleader, I was popular, I...

Think About What YOU Want

Dear Becky, I'm glad that I came across this website to see so many girls from all over the country share their stories, whether it was inspiring or sad, and now I'm writing to share my own.. I found out I was pregnant when I was 17, a senior in high school, I was...