Chew on this! Teething is rough. Plain and simple. Every new parent has or will experience the struggle that is teething. When and how baby teeth show up is unique to every baby. Some babies are very sensitive teethers while others pop out tooth-after-tooth with...
If you have asked yourself “How do I know if I am abused? This doesn’t feel right to me. Am I crazy?” you are not alone. Domestic violence and abuse can happen to anyone and is no respecter of persons. Abuse happens to females and males of all ages; Abusers are people...
I believe for all of us reaching out, it is important to understand where people are coming from. Some of that will make us uncomfortable, we will not agree with some of it and some of it will make us thankful for the lives we have. A special thanks to Vancouver...
Seventeen years ago I walked into a Birthright Center with my 10 month old son on my hip and asked the kind older lady at the desk if they did free pregnancy test. I was embarrassed and was prepared for the judgmental attitude I thought I would receive from her....
An 18-year-old came in and tested positive. Her boyfriend was gone and she didn’t feel she could provide for herself and baby. She thought that abortion would be all she could do. The volunteer talked with her about adoption options and encouraged her to discuss her...
A college student came in for a pregnancy test. She said her boyfriend didn’t come with her because he was out of town. When the result was positive, she began to shake and cry. A staff member held her in her arms until she became calm. She lived with her mother and...
Recently, a young lady came in to our local Birthright. She was in her twenties and came for pregnancy testing. As she connected with our volunteer, she opened up and shared her life story. She was the first of her family to graduate from high school. She had moved...
Clients come to talk about life plans and all options regarding their unplanned pregnancies. Women who have chosen life come to discuss resources: maternity clothes, books and other items to prepare for baby. Many even return with their young babes to receive material...
Who can she talk to? Who will be calm and supportive? Who has sound advice? Who will be confidential? Birthright volunteers are the answer for our guests. Recently, we had the mother of a pregnant 16 year old come in. Her daughter was six months pregnant and in...
With tears in her eyes, a nineteen year old woman and her boyfriend visited Birthright. Already a mother of a two year old and very poor financially, she was distressed about her pregnancy. Our volunteer invited her to sit down and talk. She nervously talked about...
A young lady, late into her pregnancy, came into Birthright. She seemed agitated and a bit fearful. After visiting with her, she shared that this was a surprise third pregnancy. My friend, the other volunteer on the shift, and I tried to help her relax and asked her...