We all know that life doesn’t always turn out like we planned. But it’s what we do with those unexpected events that define us . . . that shape us . . . that bring out our inner, sometimes hidden, bravery. This is a true story shared with us of one lady who certainly had […]
When Pregnancy Doesn’t Go As Planned – This is What Brave Looks Like Read More »
A Serious Issue The CDC has been issuing warnings for the past several years about the dramatic increase in the occurrence of STI (sexually transmitted infections) also known as STD (sexually transmitted diseases). More than 2 million cases of Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis were reported, which is the highest number ever reported since tracking began
The Hook Up Culture: What You Absolutely Need to Know Read More »
This woman has willingly giving us permission to share her story so that others can realize there is hope in the midst of a difficult situation. All client experiences with Advice & Aid Pregnancy Centers are kept with the highest confidence. The stories that are shared come from the real-life experiences that our clients, staff and volunteers
When the Ugly & Unplanned Ends Beautifully Read More »
It’s important to know where and from whom you are receiving your medical advice and services. Occasionally, the places that offer advice and even medical services have little formal medical training to support what they do. It’s important that when you need medical services, you look for those clinics that can offer you what you
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“When I found out I was pregnant, I was 17. We were in high school. It was really scary. I, at 17, didn’t know what to expect. Telling my parents was one of the scariest things I have ever done.” So begins Hannah’s story. Seventeen, pregnant, scared. Her story begins like so many of the
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Here at Advice & Aid, we spend much of our day focusing on the preciousness of life at it’s earliest stages. We believe passionately that each life is valuable and precious, and deserves a chance at living. But we are not only passionate about the preciousness of unborn lives. A friend of Advice & Aid
Lives Are Precious – From the Womb to the End of a Life Long-Lived Read More »
You would be hard-pressed to find someone out there who isn’t “Pro-Mom.” After all, the birth mothers, adoptive mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers and countless other women who share in our lives and love us are well-deserving of great praise. But for some, the idea of “mom” can be a very painful one. When women struggle with
Infertility – A Silent Struggle Read More »
Pregnancy does not just affect the individual female and male involved – it also affects the parents of those individuals. Parents hold a unique position in the lives of their children, no matter how young or old that child is. One father/doctor offers a beautiful perspective of the special opportunity being a grandparent is. This
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In the unexpected, the focus often shifts to the mother. But there is a whole different side that often gets overlooked – the father! Being a father is a big responsibility and it’s not easy to walk the path of the unknown alone. The great news is that you don’t have to. A friend of
Pathways Dad’s Class: Giving Voice to the Other Party Read More »
The following was shared with us by one of our male volunteers. We thought it was timely, as we look ahead to Father’s Day soon, to hear from a dad on what it is like to be a dad. His words are extremely encouraging to any man out there who is afraid of becoming a
Dear Dad – It’s OK, You Don’t Have To Be Perfect! Read More »
