To celebrate our 40th anniversary of providing care to women in the Triad, we are sharing 40 stories from women who have honored us by allowing us to be part of their journeys. Continue reading to hear inspiring stories from real women in the Triad.
“The pregnancy care center helped me get over my fears with kind words and reassurance that I wasn’t alone. They offer a ton of resources and classes that help with anything you need. The nurses offer help and they’re only a call away.” —SNR
“I found out I was 6 weeks pregnant and seeing the baby on the screen, I just knew this was meant to be. God knew I needed this child even if I was unsure. Everything happens for a reason. I don’t need everything to be perfect. I’ve realized my life wasn’t ruined, it was just put on hold for about a year. I wouldn’t change anything! —SP
“We feel more prepared for our baby’s arrival thanks to The Pregnancy Network! I’m glad I was able to be with other moms (new and experienced) and hear their stories and share my own. I have felt pretty alone during my pregnancy so it was a fun thing to look forward to to be with other moms. I LOVE THE PREGNANCY NETWORK!” —MXP
“Everyone was so nice from start to end of the appointment and there are tons of resources that made us feel more confident that we can be parents.” —BG
“Everyone here truly cares about you. They took their time telling me my options and also just making sure I knew all possibilities. After finding out I was so far along they made sure that I left with a bag of clothes and diapers and most essentials. They also offered a pregnancy/parenting class. These women are some of the most caring and loving group of people I have ever met, and I plan to one day be able to come back and help others how they helped me.” —Benaiah
“Finding out that I was pregnant kind of stopped us right in our tracks, and we discussed abortion. Neither one of us was financially able at the time to provide for a child. But nothing really clicked with me until I literally came [to the pregnancy center] for the ultrasound. She was jumping, like she was moving on the little screen. And…I just started crying. I’m like…I can’t get rid of this. I can’t. That’s it, we’re having this baby.” –Amanda
“Lauren gave me my first ultrasound. I saw the baby—itty bitty, you could barely see—but…I was still questioning if I was going to keep her. Me and Lauren would keep in contact….[she] really supported me. The defining point was actually the day of my abortion. I woke up that morning and decided that I was going to keep her. I’m very thankful that I went to the pregnancy care center and decided to have my baby. The pregnancy care center, to me, felt like a judgment-free zone to where I’m okay to express how I truly feel and not what I think somebody wants to hear. They still respected me regardless of what decision I was contemplating.” –Ariel
“I went [to the pregnancy center] for a pregnancy test. [The registered nurse] was like “Do you have anybody to talk to?” I was like, “Not right now because I just moved to Greensboro. I don’t have a friend.” So she was like, “Okay, I will help you so you can talk to some people.” So, it’s not even a week – Ms. Kristi called me and she said, “Oh I would love to take you for lunch.” I said, “Ok that would be nice.” I have support because she calls me and checks on me…Ms. Kristi has become part of my family.” –Fanta
“The Care Center really helped me, not just having the baby, making the right decision, but also encouraging me that I can be somebody, I can finish, you can make something of yourself. And when I finished school, I just had to tell them. I did exactly what you said. I graduated, and not only graduated, I graduated with honors.” –Genine
“My son is one of the greatest joys of my life. I would have missed out on one of the greatest gifts of God if I had given him up.” –JP
“I found I was pregnant a week after the baby’s father and I decided not to be together anymore…I was too afraid to financially take care of a kid by myself. So I felt like abortion was the only answer. The Pregnancy Network provided hope. Provided hope for me, for the future, for my son, for myself and for my daughter. There’s people that are going to support you, and give you options, and help you through whatever situation you may be going through.” –Kari
“Abortion had been kind of in the back of our minds. When we got to the Care Center, our first appointment was an ultrasound to see the baby and once we saw that baby, abortion went out of the picture…The Parenting Class changed our perspective completely. It was so comforting and reassuring to have all of our fears addressed, and to have a community of other people that were going through it at the same time.” –Mandy
“The Greensboro Pregnancy Center is just a great environment. It provides free services to people, like free parenting classes, pregnancy tests, anything that you need. And they help you, they talk to you all the time, and I just love it.” –Mercedes
“On my first visit, I met with a really nice volunteer and we talked for about an hour, and I cried the entire time. But, I felt really like they understood me, and no one was judging me. They really showed me grace like I had never seen before. And they recommended a lot of classes they had. At a time when I didn’t know where to go, the Care Center really took me in and showed me the love of Christ.” –Morgan
“My experience here was amazing. Everybody I interacted with was so kind. They have a lot of helpful information and resources, too!” –Makayla
“I feel so welcomed as a new mom. I didn’t know what I was gonna do when I found out. They gifted me a baby bag with some items, and I cannot express how welcomed I felt. The ladies at the office are wonderful and super nice. I felt comfortable with every single nurse I came across.” –Angel
“As I walked in, I had made my decision. I didn’t know before coming how awesome of a staff they have, even me getting lost and not able to find the place. They walked me through it all even sent out two staff members to stay by the busy road of Gate City while traffic was at its highest to get me to their location. Stacy prayed for me and her voice was so calming and soothing—something that I really needed.” –Dee
“The time after my abortion was very—I was just very confused. I started to continue smoking with drugs and drinking, trying to cope with mentally what I was experiencing at that time. My healing actually really didn’t start until I came to Greensboro Pregnancy Care Center…Knowing Jesus is knowing that he created me, he formed me in my mother’s womb….no matter what mistakes I made, he has forgiven me. If you consider an abortion–seek counseling, seek help, seek support.” –Arabella
“I found myself pregnant, and with my upbringing I could not think of any possible scenario where telling my family or following through with this pregnancy would allow me to continue living as the teenager I thought my family would be proud of. I resorted to abortion. Fast forward two and a half years and I am now with my boyfriend for 2 years. I love him. But we are not married. It happens again! My boyfriend spoke life to me. I decided to keep my beautiful girl and my family of course accepted and loved me for me! From the moment my daughter was born the veil was lifted from my eyes to see how precious life is…I know God has forgiven me and God has given me healing over my past through abortion recovery and empowered me to heal others in the name of Jesus. I am now able to volunteer on the sidewalk of the same clinic I walked in many years prior and be the voice of empowerment for others in desperate need of love.” –Sarah
“I wish my story were about choosing life, but regrettably, I chose abortion. I was 19 and a freshman in college…Nearly 29 years in bondage until The Pregnancy Network recommended a post-abortion healing group. This healing allowed me to finally accept God’s forgiveness and grace. There is no doubt that God is the author and perfecter of life. He has written and redeemed my story.” –Carla
Next week we’ll share part 2 of this series, and highlight 20 more stories from women in the Triad.
Adrienne Bergmeier
Adrienne Bergmeier is a Communications Coordinator at The Pregnancy Network.