Are you facing an unplanned pregnancy? Are you trying to make a decision about abortion, adoption, and parenting? If so, this site is dedicated to you. We aren't going to talk about anyone else but you. No one else matters right now - not your husband or boyfriend, your family or friends, or even the baby - just you. Your feelings, beliefs, and concerns about pregnancy and parenting, abortion, and adoption are what is important. The decision you face regarding your pregnancy will be one that will affect you for the rest of your life, and we hope that you will use this site as you make this choice. No matter what the final outcome may be, we are honored to assist you in finding the help and information you need, and we will stay by your side in whatever decision you make.
It is important to let go of any criticism you may have of yourself. No matter what brought you here - you are here now, and the only thing to do is move forward. Anytime you start to feel anxious about the road ahead please remember:
You have choices. No matter what you may think right now, each and every option is available to you. You can keep the baby. You can place the baby for adoption. Or you can have an abortion. Your circumstances might be pulling you in one direction and making you feel pressured into a decision you wouldn't ordinarily choose. This site will help you explore each of your options in a factual way.
You have support. There are countless organizations available to help you before, during, and after childbirth, an abortion, or an adoption placement. We will help you locate resources in your area based on your needs.
You have time. Please do not go into the decision-making process feeling rushed. Be sure to take some time to gather the information you need, especially if you have an abortion scheduled or are being pressured to schedule one. This is the place to find all the information you require. You won't have to search far and wide for anything. It's all right here at your fingertips. We believe in making this as easy as possible for you.
You have a friend. You are not alone in this. There are thousands of women, right now, who are in the same position as you and tens of thousands more that have already decided to parent, have an abortion, or place for adoption. Take comfort in the fact that women have walked in these footsteps before and have made it through this difficult time. Through viewing our guestbook and message board, you'll be able to read stories similar to your own and discover what it was like to parent, place for adoption, or have an abortion. Any time you feel alone you can email someone from Choice To Live With.
You have strength. You have the courage and wisdom needed to seek help. You have already shown incredible insight in coming here for help in making the most important decision you may ever make.
Please begin your decision-making process by taking a deep breath, getting comfortable, and clicking on any of the links on the left side of the screen.
