Finding Help When Pregnant
Staring at a positive pregnancy test can bring on a rush of different and sometimes conflicting emotions, especially if that pregnancy isn’t planned. There may be anxiety around telling others, or being all alone, or figuring out next steps. It can feel overwhelming and even isolating. But, the truth is that you are not alone. […]
Reflections from Day Four — Part Two
From Carolyn: This afternoon we visited Rehab Uganda, an organization that is working towards rehabilitating women that are being exploited. Many are young, are forced into this lifestyle to provide for themselves and/or the children they have or to help pay for school fees. There were about 30 women at their Drop-In Center this particular […]
Reflections from Day Four— Part Three
Thoughts from Abby: A dirty wooden bench on a dimly lit front patio is protected from wandering eyes by a large tarp. The sound of bass is resounding in my chest from the huge speaker right next to me on the patio. Women, young girls actually, start pouring onto the patio, making it crowded and difficult […]