SUPPORT GROUPS???

DOES ANYONE KNOW OF ANY SUPPORT GROUPS FOR SINGLE PREGNANT WOMEN? I HAVE ALOT OF QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS AND HAVENT TOLD ANY FAMILY OR FRIENDS YET OF MY SITUATION AND WOULD LOVE TO ATTEND IF THEY EXSIST.  I AM NOT SURE YET IF I AM GOING TO HAVE THE CHILD OR NOT, I JUST WANT SOMEONE TO HELP ME MAKE THE RIGHT DECISION. ALL THE COUNSELORS I HAVE TALKED TO ON THE TELEPHONE VIA PREGNANCY HOTLINES SEEM TO BE PRO LIFE. I WANT SOMEONE OPEN MINDED TO ALL OPTIONS. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF A GROUP OF SUCH EXSISTS. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE.

[ourbabydreams]

Hello, I am not sure what kind of help you are asking for, but in your previous post you said that you were fearful of this man. I just wanted to give you one option that I know of first hand. There is a place you can go, it is called a battered womens shelter. You would call the police and let them know your situation and they arrange for you to be picked up and taken to a shelter only for women. It is not like a shelter for homeless at all. The women there are very supportive and can give you advise. They will not judge you at all. It will be a safe haven if that is what you need. Just call 911. Please do not let anyone hurt or scare you into doing something that you do not or do want to do. It is your body, your mind and once you feel safe I think you can make the decision that would be best for you.

Take care of yourself
Christine

[hther]

I do know of one that is called www.safehavenministries.com.  There are stories and posts all over it about women who are struggling and need support.  Not all the women have aborted, there is a section called "unwanted pregnancies" and in that thread women are talking to each other about pros and cons of their situations. It may help you to read the stories of other women in your situation.  You should check it out.  You also should visit abortiontv.com because I feel ALL women should know and see pictures of the procedure they may get. Good luck to you and please keep us posted.

[nurse12hr]

I am sure I will catch flak for this, but planned parenthood, DESPITE what people believe, provides counseling for women in all sorts of different situations.  They will talk to you about ALL your options.  Abortion, adoption, and keeping.  They can often put you in touch with resources you didn't know were available if you want to keep your baby.

It is all about choices.  Many years ago, I was a single young unmarried woman who was pregnant.  I initially went to PP for an abortion, and I talked to a counselor there who made sure I was aware of ALL my options, and I ultimately decided to have the baby.
Choice isn't only about abortion.  That may be what you decide to do.  No one, here or anywhere, can tell you what is right for you.  You will be the one supporting the child, physically, financially, and emotionally for the rest of your life.  Or, you will be the one to deal with the emotional and physical aspects of adoption or abortion.  

It's about choice.  If you contact PP, make sure you ask to talk to a counselor about options.  If you feel they are pressuring you one way or another, ask for a referral to someone impartial.  I am sure they come across this type of situation every day.  There are good clinics that provide support and option counseling, as well as bad clinics who are little more than abortion mills.  

You may also try private counseling thru a licensed psychologist.  There is also emotional crisis counseling available in most major metro areas. They may be able to point you in the direction of resourses and people to talk to in your specific area.

[hther]

Why would you think you would catch flack for your comment? It was very good advice!  All your advice is great and I have learned a lot from you!  Please continue to post whatever you want and call them as you see them!  You are a blessing to this forum and I'm thankful for all your knowledge and your time you dedicate here.  Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[nurse12hr]

Because so many people think PP is totally about abortions.  They are picketed every single day in this town.  People try to stop women from going in there, and that is sad because these women are not always seeking abortion, they are sometimes there for counseling or birth control.  If you are on a limited income and are afraid to go to PP for your birth control, you may wind up pregnant and facing a terrible dilemma.

[nurse12hr]

And, a lot of people don't want to hear about any "choices".