Beth’s Story

“I was 18 at the time and heavily addicted to multiple drugs. I had moved across the country ran away from home with my boyfriend who was also addicted to drugs. When we found out I was pregnant it was just a big shock for me. I didn’t know what I was gonna do, I hadn’t ever planned on being a mom so soon.”

Rita’s Story

Rita was pregnant with her fifth child at the age of 26. She had already mothered four children, all of whom had different fathers. Although her youngest child was living with the father, Rita pondered how she was going to raise her 3 other children with one on the way.