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Excerpts from Patients Letters
As I sit here today, I look around the room, I see many faces - all ages - some full of tears, others just emotionless. For whatever your reason of your decision, all you need to feel is that in your heart you are making the choice that is best for you! Do not feel ashamed, embarrassed, or like a bad person! Be grateful you have a choice to do what is best for you at this time in your life. Today, I'm here with a friend, in support, but I, too, have been in the situation, and have had to make a choice, it is not easy, as many things in life are not...
To the entire staff of the Women's Center:
I just came home from my three-week follow-up exam at your clinic. I wanted to tell you all then that i was so thankful for all your help and consideration during visits, but I forgot so I'll write this letter.
When I found out I was pregnant I was devastated! I didn't know where to turn, my husband and I were married 7 years, decided no to have children and then I got pregnant. I'm 37 and used birth control but left I was too old and set in my way of life to have child. It was so good to know I had an option to take. I was lost and didn't know where to go for help. I found your center in the phone book. I was scared and didn't know what to expect. But after my first visit with your counselors and saw how organized you were, I felt total relief! The people there didn't make me feel like I was committing a crime by having an abortion...
My story will probably sound just like any other, but it was one experience for me like no other. I am 17 years old and I never expected that when I went to Planned Parenthood to get the Depo-Provera shot, I would learn that I was 9 weeks pregnant I broke down. I quickly told my boyfriend of 4 years the news. He comforted me and told me things would be okay. We discussed what would be the right thing to do, and decided to terminate the pregnancy. It would be the best for all three of us in the end, but was the hardest decision I've ever had to make. I couldn't stop touching my belly and crying. I found myself eating right, wearing my seat belt, singing a lot, and picking names. I wanted this baby more than ever, but I learned that I would never be able to give it a good life, like it deserves. I didn't have support from anyone but my boyfriend...
I am here with my best friend to support her through this procedure. We are both 18 yrs. old and seniors in high school. We have been best friends since 4th grade. We both have big plans to go to college and have good careers. We both plan to live life to the fullest, have fun and be set in life before we start families. It's unbelievable to think that we were playing with dolls at recess together in 4th grade and now she's pregnant and I'm taking her to get an abortion. But I know that I would make the same choice if I were in her shoes and I also know that she hasn't lived her life yet, how can she start a new one for someone else to live? She deserves to have fun and be successful and set in her life before she has a child. It just isn't the right time or situation for her to be a mother...
I came here five years ago to have an abortion and I was very scared and unsure what to expect. I don't regret my decision to terminate my prior pregnancy because today I have a 3-month-old daughter. 5 years ago I was not ready! My friend already has a beautiful 10-month-old daughter whom she loves with all her heart. She knows right now is not the time to have a second. Having another baby would mean more stress for everyone and that wouldn't be fair to her, her daughter, and most important this unborn child. In the future, her second born will also be happy because she will know (or he) that she is loved, cherished and most of all wanted!
The staff at Allentown Women's Center:
I just wanted to thank you very much for the help you've given me. 2 months ago I faced a very difficult decision. Realizing an abortion was my best option, and I came to you. Everyone there that I had the pleasure to deal with was so helpful and caring and nice to me. You made what I thought would be a very difficult thing to go through, so much easier. Thank you so much for caring...
Dear Allentown Women's Center:
I am taking the time today to thank you for making my procedure less stressful. I honestly thought it was going to be more painful afterwards too. I would also like to thank your caring & loving staff, you were great, so great in fact I am going to continue coming to your center for my yearly check-ups, even though I live an hour away. Thank you...
To Staff at AWC:
A quick note to say thank you for your compassion kindness during very difficult times in my life. You made me feel safe, well taken care of and most of all sure about the decision I made. Thanks again...
Just wanted to send a note to say "thank you" for your kindness and caring. The day of my procedure I was very scared & thought the whole thing would go different than what it did. It was a very difficult choice to make, but the staff was so supportive & kind, which helped me so much. Even afterwards when I had a question or concern everyone on the phone was great in no way was anyone judgmental or unkind...You've all made me feel like an individual & not just a statistic. Thank you so much again...
Dear Women's Center Staff:
Recently my daughter was at your clinic for an abortion, I accompanied her & I just wanted to express my heartfelt thanks & appreciation for your professionalism & caring attitude towards us. It really makes such a big difference to these girls how this is handled & I will be recommending your center to all who need it. Thank you...
To the Allentown Women's Center:
Thank you for your support, and for helping me get my life back on track. I am now in a happy, healthy relationship, and have opened my own business. These are both things which I could not have managed having the stress of unplanned pregnancy. Thank you...
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