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If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy and have questions or would like to
talk with a counselor; please call us at 1-800-395-HELP or visit us at our
offices. All communication is kept confidential.
Abstinence Website
AΣITIA is a website
designed to help youth and young adults come to the conclusion, on their
own, that abstinence from sexual activity outside of marriage is the best
choice for their lives, physically, emotionally and spiritually.
Click here to visit the
website.
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Adoption vs. Abortion
When you realize that you are truly pregnant, emotions, fears and
'what- if's' all seem overwhelming. And the idea of adoption seems the
worst of all. But this is a time of thinking through all the 'what-if's.'
"Adoption is not a breaking of trust but a
keeping of faith, not an abdication or responsibility but an act of
redemption, not the abandonment of a baby but an abandonment of self
for a baby's sake."- Curtis Young, January 2001
The following information helps highlight some of the differences and
similarities between adoption and abortion. Feel free to contact us
if you would like more information about adoption.
Differences:
Your pregnancy ends with
giving life.
Your pregnancy ends with
death.
You can feel good and
positive about your choice.
You may feel guilt and shame
about your choice.
You will remember giving
birth.
You will remember taking a
life.
You will have plenty of time
to plan your and your baby’s future.
Abortion is final: you can’t
go back on your decision.
You can hold, name, and love
your baby.
You will never know or
treasure your baby.
You can have continued
contact with your child.
You will miss the
opportunity to see your child develop.
Similarities:
You can pursue earlier goals and plans.
You can pursue earlier goals and plans.
You can live independently.
You can live independently.
You will not have to parent prematurely.
You will not have to parent prematurely.
You will be free from the financial burdens of
parenting.
You will be free from the financial burdens of
parenting.
You will avoid being forced into a hasty marriage.
You will avoid being forced into a hasty marriage.
If you are a teenager, you can resume your
youthful lifestyle.
If you are a teenager, you can resume your
youthful lifestyle.
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