by Care Net | Sep 20, 2019 | Abundant Life Blog
The pro-choice Guttmacher Institute just released its most recent report on abortions in the United States. The number of U.S. abortions declined by 7%, from 926,602 abortions in 2014 to 862,320 in 2017. The abortion rate dropped from 14.6 per 1,000 women (ages 15 to...
by Heather Creekmore | Sep 17, 2019 | Abundant Life Blog
In 2017, Ryan Magers pleaded with his girlfriend””then six weeks pregnant with Ryan’s child””not to get an abortion. Magers took on an extra job, and vowed to be prepared for the baby’s birth. But, she did it anyway. Out of a desire to stand up...
by Care Net | Aug 13, 2019 | Abundant Life Blog
Trina* was scared. When her pregnancy test came back positive, she did what most women do and told her partner. She hoped that he would understand or even be excited. She wanted him to speak up for their child and for her. Unfortunately, he didn’t. He made it...
by Care Net | Aug 13, 2019 | Abundant Life Blog
“My parents want me to have an abortion.” Mateo* listened to his girlfriend Isabella* tell him in a trembling voice. It had been a big week already. Isabella had told him that she’d taken a pregnancy test – and it was positive. In the couple...
by Heather Creekmore | Aug 13, 2019 | Abundant Life Blog
In June, the town of Waskom, Texas became the first declared “sanctuary city for the unborn.” The town council voted unanimously to protect life and created a city ordinance preventing any abortion clinics from operating within the town. In July, the...
