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Host a monthly picket outside your local crisis pregnancy center!
Contact us for more information.
Adoption can be a positive choice for many women. We've begun building an ongoing list of non-profit, woman-centered adoption agencies and resources for moms. See our new adoption resource page for information on choosing adoption and finding an agency that works for you, or to submit a resource to be added to our list.
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Kelly's Story
In 1993 I was fairly certain that I had become pregnant after a
non-consensual sexual encounter (that part becomes important later). I
remember passing a pregnancy center to and from work on High Street in
Columbus, OH and decided one day that I would stop in and confirm my
suspicion. The women were older and seemed nice enough when I walked
in. There were photos of babies and children's magazines throughout
but it did not strike me as odd; probably because I had an eighth month
old son at home and was used to seeing these things in a doctors
office. When I became uncomfortable and fairly certain that something
was not right was when one of these women continued to ask me where the
"father" was. I reluctantly explained that I had not wanted to have
sex but that it was forced upon me by the father of my eighth month old
son (I completely broke down since this was the first time that I had
said it aloud). I was afraid they would want me to report the rape and
I was scared for my life at that point and not planning on going to the
authorities. But they didn't even mention it; of course, I was
thankful at the time. When my test came back positive and I asked to
schedule an abortion they asked me, "What about the father... doesn't he
have a say? This baby is his too." I felt so sick. I couldn't
believe they would say that... the father? The father
was a rapist. I just grabbed my things and ran out while they
attempted to stop me and they continued to ask how I could "kill
someone's baby." I remember I was so angry that I wrote them a letter a
few months after I terminated my pregnancy thanking them for helping me
make that choice and dropped it by on my way out of town. Fifteen
years later and I still smile at that part.
Kelly
Columbus, OH
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Support Dollars4Choice!
You don't have to have hundreds in the bank to support our cause!
As a small, grassroots organization, we want you to know your financial support can be small and grassroots too. We're asking supporters to send a donation of $ 5 or more via Paypal as part of our Dollars4Choice campaign.
Five dollars can pay for a week of advertising with Google Adwords, 24 full color pamphlets/fliers for distribution to resource centers, a month of web hosting, or the materials to make protest signs. Any size donation is sure to help us continue expanding awareness of CPCs and keep advocating for reproductive justice.
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Legal Disclaimer: The contents of this resource are for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for medical, legal or other professional advice. It is not intended to be utilized for diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a
physician or other qualified health provider with any medical questions you may have regarding your reproductive options.
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