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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.

I got one, do I want another?!

I am 20 years old. I am the mother of a little girl. She is currently 11 months old, about to be 1 in just a few weeks... I just found out that I am...

Listen with your heart

I was 17 when I found out I was pregnant. To my boyfriend of 2 years. I trusted him with my life. When I told him, he said he would support any...

I was given a chance to breathe…

Questions of whether to have an abortion or to carry the pregnancy through is a question my own mother was faced with. She was in her second...

Dear little one (6mths)

Dear little girls, Wow, I am almost 6 months along. I am huge. My boyfriend is supportive but I know in my heart he is not your father. I mean he...

Hormones

Okay, so now I'm 14 weeks and my mood swings are really starting to kick in. I love the father of my child to death, and I know he loves me, but...

Update

So much has happened in the last few months of my life. I'm living on my own now. I'm renting a townhouse in a city 40 miles from the town I grew up...

The change..

Life has changed. I went from a married woman to a mom. Wow. That's so insane! I am having a lot of trouble adjusting, and am experiencing...

I chose to follow my heart

I'm 22 years old, I've read some of the blogs and I was really touched by a few. So touched that I decided to share my story with you. 10 months...

Undecided

Hello I just turned 20 and I just found out that i am pregnant with my 3rd child. I have a 4 year old and a 1 year old already, that I raise on my...

big mistake

I was sixteen and thought I was madly in love. We had been dating for three years. I was so stupid, he beat me almost everyday. My parents pretty...

What do I do.

Hello everyone. I'm going to be a mommy again. I'm happy, but there's always that nervousness that comes along with bringing another life into this...

What do I do.

Hello everyone. My name is April and Im going to be a mommy again. Im happy, but theres always that nervousness that comes along with bringing...

am i pregnant?!?!?

I'm 15 years old and I'm 7 days late for my period and idk, I'm starting to think that I could be pregnant.... I have taken like 5 pregnancy tests...

I’m so lost what do I do?

When I was 14, I found out I was pregnant. I told my Mom and she said I was going to have an abortion no matter what. I told her I couldn't do that....

MY STORY

I'm 18 years. old, I'm a freshman in college and this is MY STORY. 4 years, my freshman year in high school, I was ready and excited. I met this guy...

unexpected twice!

Here I was, a 19-year-old with an amazing boyfriend that I have been with for over a year. We were both having a hard time paying bills and even...

I’m 19 just had an abortion

Four weeks ago I found out that I was pregnant! My partner and I were so good I was on the pill and we were safe. Well guess what girls its not safe...

Face the consequences

I am only 16 years old and pregnant. It would of never happened if I stayed home and didn't go to the party, but it did and now I have to face the...

My fear

The fear in me is far too great. Wishing that it's not true of what it shall not be Knowing if I am Just has me think what's going to happen to me....

help me

I could really use help!!! I just found out I'm pregnant. I'm 19. It's not very young but I am in college and have plans of going to med school. I...

IM SO ALONE

OK, I feel so empty inside. I have been kicked out my house because my mother hates me. I think I'm pregnant. I have not had a regular period since...