Facing an unexpected pregnancy can be a whirlwind of emotions and uncertainties. It’s a journey that often leads to a range of feelings – from surprise and fear to joy and anticipation. In these moments, practicing self-compassion becomes an invaluable ally, offering a pathway to navigate this unexpected chapter with kindness and understanding.
Facing an unplanned pregnancy can raise a slew of different feelings – overwhelming, confusion, fear, uncertainty – to name a few.
You may experience feelings that are completely opposite and conflicting from what your partner feels, which can make the decision-making process more difficult. You are not alone.
As seasons change and the responsibilities and duties of the coming school year approach, it can be overwhelming to think of what lies ahead. Many people struggle with anxiety surrounding the re-immersion into the school year. This is called anticipatory anxiety.¹ Anticipatory anxiety is excessive worry about a future event.² It can happen to people in many different scenarios when facing something big or new in their life.
Life is full of uncertainties, and unexpected events can often catch us off guard. Whether it's a sudden medical expense, a car breakdown, an unexpected job loss, or maybe even an unexpected pregnancy, having a financial safety net in place can provide immense peace of mind. As young adults, this is the perfect time to develop healthy saving and budgeting habits. In this blog, we will explore the importance of saving for a rainy day and share practical tips to help you build a solid financial foundation.
Over my years of working at Mea Centre I have heard many stories from women, before, during and after their pregnancy of the pressures they felt when they were making their pregnancy decision. Many have commented that they had family members, friends, their partner, school counsellors and even health care professionals who were telling them they should choose one option over the other. Such a situation, where someone tries to influence a pregnancy decision, is referred to as coercion. Coercion can take many different forms and can be challenging to detect.
I don’t know about you, but I do a lot of online shopping. It is convenient. You can stay home, not have to deal with crowds or traffic, and have everything delivered to your door. It is nice when you know the company and they have proven to have quality products and reliable delivery. However, it can always be a little nerve wracking when you try a new store. Will the quality be as advertised; will you like it or need to return it? And what do you do if you get something you didn’t order?
“I don’t want to have an abortion, but I’m not ready to be a parent.”
“I already have a child, but I don’t feel I can handle more.”
“I was taking all the precautions because I don’t want to have to get an abortion, but I got pregnant anyway.”
It can be intimidating to take in the life change of pregnancy at any time and in any circumstance. However, the added shock of realizing you have been pregnant without realizing it can leave you with many questions:
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Have you heard the phrase “they just dropped a bomb”? It just refers to someone giving big news aka “a bomb” and it has such a profound impact it forever changes your lives, like the effects of a bomb.
That is how you might feel if your friend drops the “p” bomb. “I’m pregnant.”
This is huge news.
Your friend is likely feeling overwhelmed with the news of an unexpected pregnancy and it is understandable if you are feeling overwhelmed too.