Story #15: Brooke’s Story

In 2012, at our Annual Fundraising Gala, one client courageously shared her journey and the impact that support and compassion had on her life. As we celebrate 45 years of ministry, her testimony reminds us that the legacy we honor is not found in buildings or milestones, but in transformed lives.

Today, we invite you to read her story in her own words.

“I remember driving into the parking lot at Women’s Pregnancy Center – I was really scared about the possibility of being pregnant and I was hoping to find answers. My boyfriend at the time, Matt, was with me and if I was pregnant- we were thinking abortion was the solution.

I sat down with my counselor; she listened and made me feel like she really cared about me. I was about to start college and was really concerned about letting my parents down- I didn’t want to disappoint them. I found out the test was positive- and the nurse asked me if I wanted to have an ultrasound to confirm things. We talked about all my options- adoption, parenting and abortion. Matt was leaning more towards abortion- mostly because he didn’t feel at all ready to be a parent.

During the ultrasound, I was too scared and wouldn’t even look at the screen – I was freaking out. Then the nurse told me I was 22 weeks pregnant and I burst into tears. I was more than halfway through my pregnancy! I asked if Matt could come back with me. He did look at the screen – he saw the baby … and asked if abortion was still possible. As the nurse began explaining late-term abortion procedures, Matt turned white and said he was going to be sick and ran out of the room. We didn’t know what to do…It was so hard.

My advocate went through all the options with us once again. We really wanted to think things through. I still hadn’t told my parents I was pregnant.

A few days later I got up the courage to tell my mom… she was mad at first then calmed down. My parents were very supportive and didn’t want me to have an abortion. But Matt said that if I gave birth to the baby- he didn’t want to be together any more. We broke up when I was 26 weeks pregnant and I knew I was going to face this as a single mom.

My pregnancy was really easy- I felt great… and on December 17th, 2011 at 5:45 in the morning, my baby girl was born- I cried when I saw her. My family was with me and we all celebrated her birth. She was a very special Christmas present! With my parent’s help I finished Dental Assistant School and now have a full time job!

I honestly don’t know what I would have done without Women’s Pregnancy Center. Walking through the door was one of the best things I could have done at the time. My new boyfriend, Joey, is great with Braelyn, I love being a mom and I wouldn’t change a thing.”

The same compassion that made this story possible over a decade ago continues to transform lives every day. When you give, you become part of that legacy. You help ensure that more stories of hope, healing, and new beginnings are still being written.

Will you join us in honoring the legacy and reaching beyond with a gift today?

Thank you for being part of the mission.