unexpected pregnancy

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:

A Birth Mother- Who is She?

She is a mother

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.

Being in a relationship can be very exciting. However, whether you are newly dating, or have been with someone for years, maintaining boundaries is crucial in sustaining a healthy relationship. 

Boundaries ultimately allow for you to define what you are comfortable with, sharing what is important to you. Understanding our own boundaries can help in expressing when we are not comfortable with another person's actions.*