My Pain Once again, I found myself crying in the middle of my small group meeting. Surrounded by all of the things that were supposed to help: loving and supportive friends that know God, studying life from a Biblical perspective, a warm and safe home, food to eat and the security of a loving spouse […]
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This photo is dear to my heart. It’s why the sanctity of human life is so deeply passionate for me. Only by the grace of God was this photo even possible. Six years ago, we found out we were having twins and it shattered my world. It was overwhelming; it made me so angry at
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With Valentine’s Day around the corner, the romantics of America have begun thinking ahead to the special day and deciding how to spoil their loved ones. It’s easy for a fast-paced culture that requires immediacy in everything to have the same expectations when it comes to falling in love – we want it to happen
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The following story has been shared with us by a mother who was blessed beyond words by someone she didn’t know . . . someone who chose bravery and selflessness, and ultimately impacted an entire family, making them feel whole. On June 22nd, 2015 I received a phone call that brought me to my knees.
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The following article is written by Melissa Ohden, a supporter of Advice & Aid, an abortion-attempt survivor, and now a speaker and writer on this very important topic. She has a unique perspective on the issue of what happens with an unplanned pregnancy. Her words here are spoken truly from her heart, and from a
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I have anorexia and pregnancy terrifies me. It was only about a month ago that I had the sucker-punch realization that my period was three weeks late. This may sound odd to many women, how could you not notice that it had been that long since your last cycle? However, for me it’s rather normal.
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One of the most powerful and healing weeks in the Awakenings program is the week that you name your baby. I had no concept of the significance and power that I would experience by simply inviting God in to that part of me. Not only did He know every detail about my baby, He knew
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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
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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
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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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