by Birthright | Sep 14, 2017 | All Posts, Personal Stories
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...
by Birthright | Sep 13, 2017 | All Posts, Personal Stories
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...
by Birthright | Sep 12, 2017 | All Posts, Personal Stories
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...
by Birthright | Sep 8, 2017 | Personal Stories
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...
by Birthright | Sep 5, 2017 | All Posts, Personal Stories, Volunteers
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...
