After my Abortion


Below you will find a story by one of Hope First’s clients. It had been four years since my abortion, and I was still suffering with the pain, shame, grief,

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She’s a Fighter Like Her Mama


It didn’t seem possible at the time.  It seemed completely and utterly IMPOSSIBLE, actually.  Gary and I both knew we had no extra money or savings, and we had dreams

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I’m Just Going to Love Him Anyway


David had not left Stella’s side for 3 days as she laid in her hospital bed. Despite his own health issues, being an 87 year old man, he was present through

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Cheeto Keyboard


As I look down at my keyboard and type, I notice orange dust covering the keys. I am currently 17 weeks pregnant, and I am counting down the minutes till

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You Are What You Eat


You’ve probably heard this phrase once or twice in your life before, and if you are currently pregnant, people probably love to tell you exactly what you should be eating

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Just Not Feeling It


So there are a lot of opinions out there about pregnancy and everything that comes with it. People tell you how you should and shouldn’t feel right from the beginning,

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