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HEATHER'S STORY
Lane — Born February 2025
My mom actually planned on getting an abortion with me in 1992 due to an unplanned pregnancy. She went to Save a Life in her town and decided not to abort me. I ended up being an only child. I grew up very prolife and had a baby at 18. I later had 2 more children with my now ex-husband before our divorce in 2023. I ended up unexpectedly pregnant again at 32 years old and was terrified. Me and Lane’s dad had a very toxic relationship, and I was scared of being a single mom of 4 kids.
I took the first of the abortion pills, and it was instant regret. I went to get an ultrasound the next day to check on him, and when I saw he had a heartbeat, I immediately contacted APR to save my baby.
His dad abandoned us for most of my pregnancy, and I went through it alone as a single mom. I am an RN and worked 2 full-time jobs to save for my maternity leave.
In January, I went into preterm labor at 31 weeks and ended up in the hospital for 3 weeks. Lane was born 6 weeks early on 2/3/25 and had a 19-day NICU stay.
Even with all the absolute torment and trauma his dad has put me through, I DO NOT regret my decision for 1 moment.
God knew I needed this little boy, and I am SO INCREDIBLY THANKFUL for him.
I am so thankful for my baby and for the donors who make APR possible.
I know that Lane is here for a reason.
He has survived through a Plan B, abortion pill, subchorionic hemorrhage, and preterm labor.
I believe God has big plans for his little life, so please share so our story can have meaning and hopefully help other women who wish to reverse their decisions made out of fear.
The devil is a liar, and we have made it through every single struggle. Abortion for me was a decision made out of fear, BUT GOD has seen us through physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually, AND financially.
There is still so much ahead for us, but also so much hope.
If the abortion had been successful, then I would’ve had a secret.
Instead, God has given us a story.
And I’m so so thankful <3
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Anahi and Elias
ANAHI'S STORY
Elias — Born October 2022
When I was 19, I found out I was pregnant. I was already working two jobs and working long hours each day while attending college. I escaped from my abusive parents at 17 and have been couch-hopping ever since with no real sense of stability. At the time I found out I was pregnant, I was sharing a bed with a friend and her dog, lacking the stability and space I so desperately needed for my baby.
In my desperation, I turned to my son's father despite the toxic nature of our relationship. It felt like my only option, leaving me feeling more trapped than ever. I desperately wanted a family for my son, so I stayed even when everything told me to leave. Things took a turn for the worse when he started physically hurting me.
The months that followed were filled with more ups and downs, and when it was time for me to give birth, the situation was so bad that security had to kick him out of the hospital. I had to go through the process of giving birth alone.
It was torture being at that apartment, continuing to endure the physical and emotional abuse. 
It broke my heart knowing my innocent baby was on his way to the path that I was on as a child. I felt like such a failure.
Amid this darkness, a glimmer of hope emerged when a friend told me about Thrive. Without hesitation, I applied. Thrive provided a sanctuary where I could reclaim my education and create a safe and stable environment for my son. Because of the unwavering love and care of everyone at Thrive, I have begun to truly heal in the present and from the scars of my past.
When I think of how much I have grown from my past, it has opened my eyes to the stark reality that the absence of resources for women in situations like mine not only creates hopelessness but also continues the mindset that abuse is acceptable and for that, I am grateful that Thrive exists. It has played a pivotal role in breaking the toxic cycle that once enslaved my son and me.
Thrive gave me hope for a better future and the strength and support to break free from abuse, and it has empowered me to help others who are going through similar situations. Thrive is more than just a shelter; it's a lifeline that transforms lives and shows the incredible resilience of the human spirit.
