Planned Parenthood Saved Me

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Planned Parenthood Saved Us

Planned Parenthood not only saved my life, but that of my girlfriend.
We were each 20 year old college students and sexually active, but one
day we made a poor decision and had unprotected sex.  A little over a
month later we found out she was pregnant.
I’ll never forget where I was when she called me sobbing. She was
devastated and I felt the pit of my stomach fall out when she told me
the news.  I had no idea what to do next, but we both knew we weren’t
mature enough or financially capable of raising a child at that point
in our lives.  It just wasn’t the right time. Fortunately for us the
professionals at Planned Parenthood were there to help us through the
difficult decision of having an abortion.
We didn’t end up staying together, but because we had a choice we both
were able to graduate from college and have gone on to be successful
individuals.  She pursued a graduate degree in physical therapy and is
engaged to a great guy.  I was able to finish my biology degree and am
an Army Officer married to the woman of my dreams.  Thanks.

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