We Thought Abortion Was Our Only Option, Until This Miracle Happened… My husband and I found out we were pregnant in December of 2013. At the time, I wasn’t authorized to work in the United States and my husband’s job barely provided for the two of us. We sought out help, but had no community to support us or the baby. We wanted to be parents, […] Read More
We Thought Abortion Was Our Only Option, Until We Saw a Bus That Said “HOPE” My husband and I found out we were pregnant in December of 2013. At the time, I wasn’t authorized to work in the United States and my husband’s job barely provided for the two of us. We sought out help, but had no community to support us or the baby. We wanted to be parents, […] Read More
An Abusive Boyfriend, an Unexpected Pregnancy, and the Ultrasound that Changed Everything The following story comes from Several Sources Shelter in Englewood, NJ. On Christmas day in 2013 I got a big surprise. While my three kids were screaming about new presents in the next room, I sank into a ball on the bathroom floor. The pregnancy test I had just taken came back positive. I couldn’t […] Read More
“If I Stay Too Long, I Might Choose to Keep the Baby” The following story comes from Several Sources Shelter in Englewood, NJ. Last April, I found out I was pregnant with my fifth child. When I told my husband Jose, he responded by saying, “So, what are you going to do? You know we can’t afford another baby now.” I made an appointment to get an abortion […] Read More
Victoria’s Story The following story comes from Several Sources Shelter in Englewood, NJ. My name is Victoria and I am twenty-four years old. I live in Paterson, NJ in an apartment with my four-year-old disabled son. I planned to get a job following high school, but with a child that needs 24/7 care, this quickly became impossible. […] Read More
Agnes’ Story The following story comes from Gift of Hope Pregnancy Center in Englewood, NJ. My name is Agnes. Last Saturday, I woke up with morning sickness a reminder for my appointment for an abortion at the Metropolitan Women’s Clinic in Englewood, NJ. My husband and I married young and he has been abusive towards me throughout […] Read More
Reina’s Story The following story comes from Several Sources Shelter in Englewood, NJ. My husband and I found out we were pregnant in December of 2013. At the time, I wasn’t authorized to work in the United States and my husband’s job barely provided for the two of us. We sought out help, but had no community […] Read More
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