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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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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Legacy Adoption Services believes in giving back to the community it serves. In keeping with the mission of adoption, Founder Tina Dean, staff, family and friends adopted a two mile stretch of 1709 in Keller, Texas, a suburb of Dallas-Fort Worth.
Adopting a Helpful Attitude
Legacy founder Tina Dean and family participated in the first of four clean-up days scheduled for 2013 this past weekend.
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If you find yourself dealing with an unplanned pregnancy, you may feel overwhelmed by what lies ahead. At Legacy Adoption Services, we will provide counsel and support to help you make the best choice for you and your baby. As you evaluate the options, we want to help you consider the various factors that influence your decision.
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