Testimonials

“I was 32 years old, married and the mother of a 12 year old daughter from a previous relationship when I found myself pregnant.  My husband was not happy about the pregnancy and told me I had to “get rid of it.”  I cried.  I didn’t want to have an abortion.  He said if I didn’t, he would leave me.  I didn’t know what to do.  Then, I heard about Birthright.  I called asking if they could help me.  I explained my situation to the kind volunteer.  She listened.  She understood what I was going through.  She explained that I didn’t have to do anything I didn’t want to do.  She said, “Let me help you to have your baby.”  Those were the most powerful words I had ever heard.  Since my husband was constantly pressuring me, sometimes not even coming home at night, playing with my emotions, I realized I had to find somewhere else to live.  But where?  The Birthright volunteer was able to help my daughter and me get into a shelter until we found permanent housing.  She helped me fill out applications to affordable housing in a nice area of town where my daughter and soon to be born baby would be safe.  

She then appealed to some wonderful and generous supporters of Birthright and they donated money to purchase a crib, car seat and stroller for my baby.  They connected me with a midwife and I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl.  After the baby was born, the volunteer brought us a layette with everything I could possibly need for my baby and even a small gift for my 12 year old daughter and for me.  They checked on us frequently, brought over groceries and made sure we were all ok.  I can never thank or repay Birthright for everything they did for me.  Without Birthright I would not have my precious baby girl.”

“I wanted to write a quick e-mail to let you know how happy I am that I visited your Birthright centre.  It was the best experience in my life.  The woman there was amazing.  It was like sitting down with my grandma.  She was soft-spoken, sweet and very helpful.  This organization is amazing – helping women and giving support is great.  Sometimes I run into people who are just there for a pay check, but not this Birthright lady.  She is there to truly help girls and women.  I just wanted to let you know that your philosophy at Birthright, “At Birthright, a friend is waiting, for as long as you need one” is definitely being put into action.”

“I walked into the Birthright office one blustery, cold day in February looking for help.  The volunteer there welcomed me and I spent the first half hour just crying and telling her my story.  She listened as I spoke and wept and she encouraged me to take my time.  She was in no hurry and I felt I was the most important person to her at that moment.

I was four months pregnant, married with two children.  My husband, who had been molesting my two children, had been removed from our home and here I was, four months pregnant and caring for two children, unemployed and all alone.  

People around me had been encouraging me to have an abortion, telling me that “this was way more than I could handle.”  The volunteer asked how I felt about it.  “This is so hard,” I said.  “I want to have this baby and no one seems to understand me.”  The volunteered smiled and said, “You’ve come to the right place.  Everybody here understands and wants to help you.”  These words brought me comfort.  I stopped crying and for the first time, I began to relax.  

I needed a lot of help and Birthright was there for me.  I needed gas cards to get to my medical appointments which were provided for me.  The volunteer called me regularly with words of encouragement.  Birthright provided me with many material things, but most of all, they provided love and moral support when I needed it most.  I am happy to say that I delivered a healthy baby boy 5 months later.  Thank you Birthright for being there just when I needed you most.” 

"Thank you Birthright for the wonderful gifts.  I can’t wait to dress my little one in all those cute clothes.  I especially love the Winnie the Pooh snowsuit.  That will come in handy real soon, I’m sure.  All of you have been so great and so supportive and made this experience that much more special.  You are all so kind and compassionate.  Thank you for all you have done to help me and others.

“Where there is great love, there are miracles.”"

"I found myself in the scariest position a young, single woman could be in- facing unexpected parenthood.  Terrified and uneducated, I only saw one way out.  By some miracle, I stumbled upon Birthright.  Birthright relieved some of the financial burdens and pressures causing me to be scared.  They helped me with my rent and groceries.  Without these burdens, I was able to focus on more important things, and more open to see the many options available to me.

Birthright also provided emotional support; something that was hard to find elsewhere.  The volunteers at Birthright exposed all my options with no pressure, force or judgment, letting me make the final decision.  This empowered me to do the right thing and grow as a person.  Birthright and its volunteers truly cared about me and took it upon themselves to make my problem, their problem.  They were able to connect with me on a very personal level, and I have made some friends for life.  Thanks to Birthright, I have a beautiful daughter.  Without Birthright, I wouldn’t be where I am today."