What would you do

I don’t understand why you wouldn’t have already told them. Secrets suck. They bring you down. You will feel much better once you tell them. If they don’t like it, they’ll get over it. Just start by saying, "It wasn’t a mistake I got pregnant." They’ll get the hint and then go from there. Love, Chanti

To Rebecca:
Let me tell you something. I was 20 when I discovered I was pregnant. Now I am 22 and Sofia is 9 months old. Everyday I look at her I think how beautiful she is. I am not talking about some off the wall comment. I mean, she is so beautiful I can’t even describe what more in life is beautiful. It’s just indescribable. After I think that, as she lay in her crib peacefully, I sincerely thank God because I know I don’t deserve this precious being. But God wants me to take care of her and love her. I have realized that every human being has a purpose in life, a divine purpose. He uses new life to bring happiness and peace into the world. Years from now, Sofia may save someone’s life or discover corruption in a political circle, I mean, you just don’t know. And for you to sit at your desk and cold-heartedly, without thinking, that you are having an abortion is unfathomable. You want to know what else I think? When I look at her body, I shudder to think of what an abortion would have done to her arms, legs, head, heart. She would have been ripped apart, piece by piece. I have seen pictures, I have read literature, I INFORMED myself of everything and that is why I had the grace and will to go through with the pregnancy. You should do the same. If you haven’t noticed, the population of the world, especially in Europe is declining. Doesn’t take a genius to figure out why. I was in your position, whatever you are going through, I have felt. I was alone, and very, very afraid. And as I write this to you, Rebecca, my little 9 month old daughter is crawling around playing with toys and laughing at herself in the full-length mirror on the closet door. You may not see the whole picture of why you are pregnant (as I wasn’t sure what it was either), but God does, and He wants you to trust in Him. The more you stress and worry, the worse it gets, ok? Just deal with the situation. Life is hard, I know, I never knew how much, but now I am familiar with that phrase. I didn’t run away from my problems, I didn’t buckle under pressure, I dealt with the hand I was given. I don’t like it when others don’t deal with their problems either. It’s almost an insult to all the sacrificing I went through. I hope you find the courage to change the things you can, and the wisdom to know the difference.