People's Stories
These are personal stories submitted by women and men on the subjects of unexpected pregnancy, teenage pregnancy, parenting, adoption and after abortion.
Please click on one of the stories below or one of the categories to read stories on that subject.
Abortion
When I was 22, I chose abortion
I am a 50 year old single mom of 3. When I was 22 years old I was a single mom with a 9 month old child who was in and out of hospital due to illness. I became pregnant, was very scared and even though I was with the father of this child at the time, I didn’t think I could handle another child. So I chose to have an abortion…
At 37, I was pregnant and scared
I was 37, my marriage was in threads, and I was pregnant. I was scared. What was I to do? I didn’t really need to have a baby did I? I went to the doctor and she just fed into all my fears…
A new song
I’m sure you must have heard of Bob Marley’s famous song “Redemption Song.” I have always loved part of the chorus that reads “… these songs of freedom.” I remember thinking, “What does that really mean and will I ever sing a song of freedom?”…
Unexpected Pregnancy
I was single and not ready to be pregnant
I had spent the three months up to that point, praying feverishly that God would change his mind and take this thing growing inside me up to heaven. “Why on Earth would you want this child born into my life?” I lashed out…
Studying Abroad and Pregnant
I arrived in Vancouver as an international student. Shortly after, I found out I was two months pregnant with my daughter. I went to talk to the father of the baby right away. He offered to support me and take me to the doctor. However he didn’t keep his word and never did take me to the clinic even though he said he would…
I was 17 years old and pregnant again
When I first came to the Pregnancy Centre, I was 17 years old and pregnant with my second child. Nobody in my family besides my mom knew I was pregnant yet because I was so terrified of their reaction at the time…
Men
My older sister had an abortion
My parents told me that my older sister had undergone an abortion. They had had no say in the matter; in fact my mother was abroad at the time. The arrangements had been made on behalf of my sister, by the father of her boyfriend, just a few days before her birthday…
Teens
Afraid I Was Pregnant
I was 17 when I came to the centre after hearing a sexual integrity presentation at my high school. I found out about the Centre from the presentation. I had been dating my boyfriend for one year, and we had just started having sex about a month ago…
