Layla* was connected to a local life-affirming pregnancy help center after calling into the Options United hotline. By calling, she never stepped into an abortion clinic despite having doubts about …
Lisa’s Story
In the face of unexpected challenges, sometimes all we need is a guiding light. This is a story about Lisa, a brave mom who found hope and support in her …
Kendra’s Story
Facing uncertainty in one’s life is uncomfortable and unwanted. Kendra* had a vision of how her life was suppose to go and it did not include an unplanned pregnancy. Yet, …
Camryn’s Story
One ultrasound can give a mother a glimpse into her future and a shimmer of hope in the love she feels for her child. Why is it that so many …
Fully Pro-Life
When talking pro-life issues among a group of women, there are generally two categories on the abortion debate: pro-life and pro-choice. There is also a neutral party: personally pro-life. If …
Choosing Motherhood
There is a quote that reads “When a child is born a mother is also”. It sounds very sweet and is probably on a Mother’s Day card somewhere but I …
Gia’s Story
Gia* could not be a mother given her circumstances at the time she discovered she was pregnant. She didn’t want to reach out to anyone or any organization instead she …
If you build it they will *probably not* come
A quotable movie line from the Field of Dreams, “If you build it, he will come.” A timeless, now classic movie that offers great entertainment but please don’t apply the …
Olivia’s Story
Olivia* reached out to Options United to receive help in regards to her unplanned pregnancy. She was lead to a pregnancy resource center with needs of baby items and a …
Ava’s Story
Ava* was already a mother of three girls. Finding out she was pregnant would not only require sacrifice from her but from her other children as well. She was afraid …