Jillian* contacted our center in tears.
She had taken an at-home test and knew she was pregnant. Already a mother to one and unable to see how she could afford another child, she felt scared and overwhelmed. Anxiety had taken over her thoughts and emotions.
Client Advocate, Jen*, met with Jillian and the baby's father. Jillian shared that she loved being a mother and had never before considered abortion. However, she just couldn't figure out how she could mother another child financially or emotionally and wasn't sure there was any option other than aborting their child.
Jen walked Jillian through her fears about this child and helped Jillian to step back and objectively think about the future. They discussed how Jillian would feel 1, 5, and 10 years from now about her decision to parent, place her child for adoption, or abort her child. As Jillian was able to focus on the future, she could see herself successfully parenting this child.
Jen then shared all of the ways our community would wrap around her and her family as she moved forward;
- material items to care for both of her children
- classes on how to manage multiple children and budgeting, and
- emotional support just like Jen was providing during this visit.
Empowered with this knowledge, Jillian and her partner left behind much of their fear. They were finally allowing themselves to be excited about their coming child.
Please keep this family in your prayers in the coming year.
*Names and personal details have been changed for confidentiality.
