I’m 18 years old and guess what?…I’m still a virgin. Seriously. Let me explain. First, my parents had always told me that sex was meant for marriage–it was “the greatest gift that I could give to my future husband.” Sound kind of old fashioned…a bit unrealistic? Believe it or not…it’s very possible. Though I respect what my parents say, learning from my peers is what made me want to stick to what I’d been taught.

I never intended to receive counseling for my abortions until I was prompted by an associate who had the wisdom to know that I was suffering. I was hesitant to make that first phone call. I did not want to uncover the secret that I thought I had buried so well. When I first called the WPC, my first impression was the remarkable gentleness, kindness, and understanding in the woman’s voice. She explained to me what the abortion recovery program would be like. I decided at that moment to commit myself to the healing process. I needed to take a look at myself.

In November of 2002, a young woman discovered some profound and very much life altering news. Through the Westside Pregnancy Clinic she discovered she was pregnant.

Initially, she came to the center seeking healing for a past abortion, which had been a struggle for her. She was sure she did not want to repeat the past. She was adamant that she wanted to keep her child.