Olivia's Story

I am 28 years old, I have a 7 year old little girl. At the time I had a so-called boyfriend, he was 34, We decided not to have an abortion at that time... this was our mistake... We didn't have the right to kill an innocent child... I moved in with the "boyfriend" and 9 months later we had a beautiful little girl... I do love her...

2 years after her birth, her father and I broke up... I am now a single mom trying to make ends meet... I am pregnant again, I just found out 2 days ago... I have a boyfriend... he wants me to have an abortion I am not sure I can...

I have an appointment tomorrow... at 8:00 am. I feel this child growing inside of me... but I know that I don't have a future with my new boyfriend... I don't want to be a single mom of 2 children. The timing isn't right... I want to be married and in-love with my husband. I believe my next child will be happier if I wait for that...

I feel guilty for even considering abortion, what right do I have to decide the faith of another... but if I keep this child what faith will she have? A single mom of 2 that must work all the time to support her children. Every other weekend with her dad, mom too tired to listen to her/him, so worn out from working all the time...

It is my choice, but I not sure it is the right choice... I will be at my appointment tomorrow...
I will say a prayer tonight for me, my unborn child and my daughter that is 7....

Olivia
December 1999

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