When Asked Her Intentions…

A young woman came to Crossroads Care Clinic seeking pregnancy confirmation. She arrived in tears, overwhelmed by fear and uncertainty. Already a mother to a small child, she worried deeply about how her parents would react and felt unsure about what to do next.

When asked about her intentions, she admitted she didn’t know—she felt lost. Our advocate gently reminded her that she had time to consider her options and didn’t need to make any rushed decisions. After confirming her pregnancy, we offered to schedule an ultrasound, and she agreed.

When she returned for her ultrasound appointment, she wasn’t alone. She brought her mother, the father of the baby, and her young child. With quiet strength, she told our nurse she had made her decision: she would parent this baby. She knew the road ahead wouldn’t be easy, but she also knew it was the only path she could live with.