In honor of National Adoption Awareness Month, here is Sarah’s story:
When I found out I was pregnant at 25 I thought my life was over. I was trying to get out of a five-year abusive relationship with a guy who was stalking me and wanted to kill me. My parents without a doubt would not support me parenting my baby.
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Generally, most people do not consider adoption when they find out they are pregnant, or they do consider it, but do not feel that they are strong enough to do it. Pregnancy and the thought of newborn can cause a lot of excitement for a mom and her family. However, this excitement can cause people to choose to parent without even considering what the future holds.
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Legacy has improved the Adoption process
September is a month of change; change of pace with classes in the beginning of the school year, change of mentality from vacation mode to work mode, and if you live anywhere but Texas, change of wardrobe from shorts and tanks to pants and cardigans. But, as all Texans know,
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Unplanned pregnancy is never easy
Does it seem like friends, family and even complete strangers bombard you with information and opinions when you have an unplanned pregnancy? They forget that it’s YOUR decision and that YOU have to live with the consequences. You might feel uncertain about how to deal with your situation – and you also know that depending on what you choose to do,
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What to do? What to do? The question echoes in your head.
Women with an unexpected pregnancy often feel anxious, afraid and indecisive. You are facing one of the biggest decisions of your life and of your child’s life. You are not alone. Many women in your situation have been confronted with the same emotions.
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