According to Abby Johnson, a former Planned Parenthood Clinic Director, “The term ‘pro-choice’ is a myth. Women don’t walk into abortion facilities proudly touting their ‘right to choose.’ Women have abortions because they feel like they have no other choice.” You will see this clearly illustrated in Kandi’s story below. Kandi was stubborn. She readily admitted […]
A Heart Healed, A Heart Saved
Selena was two weeks past her expected period date when she really started to worry. Her husband had made it very clear to her that having a child would throw off their plans. He had dreams of starting his own business and giving them a “cozy, comfortable” life. While Selena agreed that sounded nice, she had […]
Stumbling Into Life: Sarah’s Story
Sarah, a young and scared 14-year-old girl, stumbled into FirstCare by accident. She was actually trying to find the abortion clinic, as she was told it was in the same location. Upon walking in, she was warmly greeted by the First Care receptionist. She was asked what she needed. Sarah said that she had taken a positive […]
The Narrow Line: Laney’s Story
We want to share a story with you that demonstrates just how narrow the line between life and death can be. “I’m here to have an abortion,” Laney announced as she walked through our door. The receptionist gently informed her that while First Care doesn’t perform abortions, a nurse would be able to confirm her pregnancy […]
“I Have to Kill It!”
“I have to kill it!” Those were the piercing words heard through the halls despite the closed door to the counseling room. Jane was one of the first clients to come in for our medical services and her pregnancy test came up positive. As we walked her through the intense emotions of the moment, we were surprised […]
“We’re Looking for the Abortion Pill” Was Their Initial Request
Miranda is married with a three-year-old already at home. Due to difficulties in dealing with their current child, she and her husband came to First Care after discovering they were pregnant again. They shared that they were leaning towards aborting by using the abortion pill. Miranda had already made a separate appointment with a local affiliate of […]
A 17-Year-Old Faces Her Fears
A 17 year-old recently visited our Lake Worth Clinic to get some advice about her pregnancy. This woman — really, just a girl — was hiding her pregnancy from her parents. She knew that if her mom or dad found out that she was pregnant, that they would try to force her to have an abortion; something that she knew in her heart was […]
What If My Baby Had Been Adopted Instead of Aborted?
Melissa had an abortion in June. She didn’t realize how much it would affect her. She told our counselor, “The children you abort haunt you.” She hadn’t received counseling before her abortion. Sadly, 67% of women considering an abortion receive no counseling before the procedure. With this pregnancy she asked, “Do I have to have […]
“How Can I Make Him Be A Father?”
Elaina came in for information about abortion. She had never been pregnant before and was excited to be pregnant. But she knew her boyfriend didn’t want to be a father. She didn’t want to lay a burden of fatherhood on him that he didn’t want to bear, so she resigned herself to accepting that an […]
Hands Trembling, Sasha Whispered
Gazing at the glossy, freshly-printed ultrasound picture held in her trembling hands Sasha whispered, “It’s a boy.” Sasha was terrified. She was already fifteen weeks pregnant, but this 17-year-old hadn’t told a soul. She knew, KNEW, in her heart that if her father found out he would drive her straight to an abortion clinic; abortions […]