Before Embrace Grace, my life revolved around my kids and work. Every day felt the same. I would pick up my kids, drop them off at my mom’s, and go to work. Then I would do it all over again. My children were my happiness and my motivation. They were the reason I kept going, even when I felt exhausted and overwhelmed. I promised them a better life and kept telling them to give mommy time.
When I found out I was pregnant again, I was shocked and honestly in denial. This would be my fourth child. I was not married, my support system was limited, and I was already raising three kids on my own. It felt like I was stuck in the same cycle all over again. I leaned heavily toward abortion, but my heart would not let me go through with it. I thought about adoption too, but I knew I could not carry a baby for nine months, bond with them, and then let them go.
I am so thankful for Hope House Pregnancy Center and Ms. Beth. Without them, I would have never found Embrace Grace or the support I needed. Through Embrace Grace, I learned that God has never left my side, even through everything I have walked through in life. I learned to lean on Him and trust Him more. I met women who had been through similar situations, and for the first time, I did not feel alone.
I also found a church that I hope to one day join as a member. Most importantly, I learned how to take time for myself so I can grow spiritually, learn to love myself, and become the best version of me for my children. That has helped me show up differently for my kids and given me hope for what’s ahead.
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