I was shocked to find out that I was pregnant with my third child. I'm a struggling single mother, with two children whose fathers have not helped in raising them. This was the most difficult decision I have ever made in my life, but I had to make the choice to protect my other two children. I'm not financially, physically, mentally prepared for another child at this point in my life, and didn't find it fair to bring another child into the world that would take away from my other two children. I was physically sick with the decision, and I am still emotionally devastated by having put myself in this situation. On the day of my procedure, there were protesters with signs saying terrible things, but my mother was with me the whole time. She helped me ignore their statements and ignorance. (Don't be afraid of them, they are mostly men and will never ever be in this position to make such a decision, they don't realize how difficult it is for us women.) With the help and support from the staff and counselor at AWC, the experience wasn't so scary. My counselor reminded me that my decision was what was best and they would help me through the process. They were so caring, and understanding and supported me behind the scenes. I don't think that I would have been able to do it if the staff members weren't such a great team. Thank you all so much, for being such an amazing support system when I needed it most.

-anonymous

I just want to thank everyone that helped me last month. During one of my most difficult times, I'm so happy I found AWC. Everyone that I came in contact with from the first phone call to the follow-up appointment was so kind and helpful. I never once felt uncomfortable or judged. I especially would like to thank the volunteers that walked me into the building that morning. I am so grateful that you were there. Thank you for doing what you do. It's good to know that there are such great people to help us women through such a difficult time.

-anonymous

Okay I don't know were to start when i first found out I was pregnant I was terrified. I'm only 17 years old and was not ready for a baby financially & mentally in every way I just was not ready. I'm too young to have a baby. That's when i made the decision to call Allentown Women's Center. From the first phone call I made, I had so many questions and no matter how many questions I asked them probably twice, they didn't give attitude or anything. They were very considerate of how annoying I probably was. They are the nicest and most understanding people I have ever talked to. Okay, when it came day for the procedure I was crying my whole way up there because I was so scared. Although, from the moment I walked through the door until I walked back out it they were the most nicest and generous people I seriously have ever met. They made me feel so much calmer and not so scared. They really helped me through the day. Another person I have a big thank you to say to was my counselor there she was seriously the best THANK YOU !! I just would really like to thank the whole Allentown Women's Center for making me feel more comfortable and safe with my decision. THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!!!

-anonymous

I, as most girls, felt like my unwanted pregnancy/abortion was going to be the worst thing that I'd ever go through in my life. Fortunately, it wasn't. The care and professionalism from the entire staff at AWC went above and beyond my expectations. At age 23, and about to enter graduate school, I knew a child was not in my cards at the moment. The counselor that I had was amazing, and made me realize that I was making the best decision possible for myself. I can't thank AWC enough for making my abortion as pleasant of an experience as it could be.

Sue