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.
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