Before I got pregnant, I thought I had found a partner who shared that same faith as me. But once I became pregnant, my partner started abusing me. The excitement I felt quickly turned into confusion and mostly fear. I knew I had to make a change before the baby arrived. I decided to leave him, carrying all the heavy feelings of grief, frustration, guilt, and disappointment. I felt angry and lonely. Each day was a struggle to hold on.
Then I was introduced to Embrace Grace. On my first day, I was really nervous, but the teachers were so loving. The Bible-based teachings made me feel certain I was in the right place. My life turned around again. I slowly began to feel confident and happy for the first time in a very long time. Every week, I looked forward to the meetings. My abuser made me feel guilty if I dared to feel happy in his presence. But through God’s loving grace, this class helped me take that power back.
I am so grateful to now enjoy things on a deeper level than ever before. I know it was a gift from God to find joy in even the smallest things. I was never shown more love in my life than at the baby shower Embrace Grace held for me. It was so beautiful, and I felt completely loved. They made me see I am part of their spiritual family, and that’s why I am eagerly looking forward to attending Embrace Life.
Find a place of belonging in a support group for moms with unexpected pregnancies or single, young moms and dads.
