Kalia's Story*

I'm 15 yrs. old and 22 weeks old or 1 week from 6 months. I have been with my boyfriend for almost a year now. I've known him 3 years. We were both going through depression when we met. We helped each other in a lot of ways. You see I'm adopted and have always had trouble with my parents. My sister was the only blood relative I have in this world and she loves the parents very much.

But me, I was different and when my boyfriend found out all the things they did to me he decided that we had to leave the state. So my parents wanted us to get married. The day we where supposed to we decided to just leave. I was locked up for 30 days for being an out of state runaway. When I got out I got to stay in the state but I had to live with foster parents.

When I found out I was pregnant I did not believe it. I went to get an ultrasound and found out that I was 15 weeks. My foster parents could not have children so they demanded I get an abortion or give the baby to them but no matter what I could not live there any longer. So me and boyfriend decided to get an abortion. But in the end I decided to keep the baby. We realized how lucky I am to be able to have kids from being raped so much.

Now him and his family are very excited to have the baby come into the family. Everyone can't wait. I did not find out what I'm going to have. So it is going to be a surprise. But we can't wait. We are both happy for a little family that we will soon have. we both are still in school and he is getting a job. Did I mention he is a year older than me. I'm due in July 2003 which is funny because I turn sixteen in September and he will be 17 in August so our birthdays our in a row. I wish more girls could have the support I have. I am not trying to promote teen pregnancy, but I wanted girls to know that sometimes it can be alright.

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