Brianna* already had an ultrasound when she called the Options United helpline. She was still considering an abortion because she did not believe her baby’s father wanted her to go through with her pregnancy. Feeling alone and lost she was desperately seeking answers. An abortion seemed like an easy solution that would make her worries […]
Lily * was determined to have an abortion. “I didn’t care what anyone had to say about me having an abortion, I scheduled it and did not want to hear I was wrong.” Despite being set on getting an abortion she still reached out to us through our helpline. By calling, she could validate her decision to have […]
On September 18, 2020 Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg passed away from complications of cancer. She was hailed as champion for women’s rights and an impeccable role model for women and girls. She was a small woman with a ginormous impact. Her bravery, boldness, and dedication were truly remarkable. As a pro-life supporter, I had mixed […]
From the kindness of others Hannah’s* feelings about her pregnancy changed from nervousness to excitement. When she first called us at Options United, Hannah* wanted an abortion. She didn’t have any support and wasn’t prepared to make the journey into motherhood alone. The call responder at Options United reassured her that there were people who […]
The #savethechildren hashtag was started by social media influencer Helen Owen. Her mission was to bring awareness to the issue of child sex trafficking and she succeeded. People started reposting information with the hashtag, supporting organizations dedicated to stop child sex trafficking, and brought awareness to their own social media followings. Preventing innocent children being […]
Have you ever looked back at old photos of yourself and thought about how much you’ve changed? Your fashion choices or hairstyle may be drastically different. You may have aged and only notice when you compare now to then. These changes often go unnoticed in your day to day. The gradual change is hardly ever […]
2020 has been a year of uncertainties. For Mya* it has been life-changing. While waiting on the results of her pregnancy test she was already thinking of how she would pay for an abortion. The coronavirus pandemic brought new fears and economic troubles. Having a baby during this time seemed more than an inconvenience but […]
Who are the victims of abortion? The obvious victim is the innocent unborn. But what about women who have abortions? Can they be considered victims? In some countries, forced abortions due to child household limits are real and do happen. This is a complete tragedy as the mother absolutely values the life of her child. […]
Carmen* was only two weeks away from finding out the gender of her baby. It didn’t matter if the baby would be a boy or a girl, she was just excited to be a mother. She knew her child was a blessing no matter what and was counting down the days when she could hold […]
Baby Hope* was saved after her mother chose life over abortion. Her change of heart was due to the loving support from one of our call responders, Crystal. When Crystal answered the call there was a frightened young woman on the other end. She thought abortion was the solution. It was through Crystal’s regular follow […]
