My adoption story begins back in 1999. I was a 19 year old girl, just starting to experience independence, challenges, and life. I had just graduated high school and was living on my own for the first time, reckless and carefree. Then suddenly I was hit with the raw reality of the choices I was...
After I got over the shock of an unplanned pregnancy, I decided right away abortion was not an option and I was going to place this child for adoption. Although, it was never that simple; being pregnant was a difficult transition, I had to change my lifestyle and start the process of finding a family....
Lydia found out she was pregnant in September of 2014. She already had two children, a 4-year-old and a baby. The father of her unborn child was a drug abuser and an unsafe person to be around. On top of it all, Lydia had just become homeless because of some poor decision making. Pregnant and...
When Jessie found herself in an abusive relationship and pregnant at age 15, she felt trapped and heartbroken, even after breaking up with her boyfriend. Her mom mentioned visiting a New Life office to learn about her options. “I didn’t have a job, I was still a sophomore in high school, and my baby didn’t...
