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User Profile: faithfulBlackberry46
faithfulBlackberry46 January 25th

I’m 10 weeks pregnant and 16. I play 5 different sports that I’m in the middle of season for one of them. My parents are super religious and so are my boyfriends. They are going to be beyond angry and I’m scared. I’m also being scouted to play college softball and I feel like my entire life is ruined. I have so many emotions I don’t even know where to begin ):

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User Profile: Remina
Remina January 25th

@faithfulBlackberry46

Oh goodness, I know that you must be so overwhelmed and scared. I know that it can feel like everything is ruined, but that is not the case! I know you are worried that your parents and your boyfriend's parents are going to be angry. Maybe they will be a little upset, but at the end of the day, your parents will also be worried about you and hopefully wanting to help you. Depending on where you live, there are options. What do you want to do about the pregnancy? 

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User Profile: faithfulBlackberry46
faithfulBlackberry46 OP January 25th

@Remina

there are only 2 options in my state because of the laws they have here. 

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User Profile: Remina
Remina January 26th

@faithfulBlackberry46

So I assume those two options are keeping it or adoption. I know that is frustrating. I am sorry that the laws don't take into account the age of the mother. Is there someone you trust that you can reach out to?


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User Profile: Aayla
Aayla January 25th
@faithfulBlackberry46 I can imagine how overwhelmed you must be feeling. Take a deep breath and remember whatever you decide to do, there's people and resources to help you through it. It sounds like there's a lot going on in your life that you deeply care about, and first of all you should figure out if and how a pregnancy will affect it, and what you want to do about it. The choice should be entirely yours, not your family's or your boyfriend's. A pregnancy can change your life in so many different ways, and it's up to you and you only to decide whether or not you want that in your life right now. There's no right or wrong choice, and no one should be judging you no matter what.
You also don't necessarily have to tell anyone until you've made your final decision about how to deal with it. Sharing the news before you've made your final decision might mean being heavily influenced by other people's opinions, and it might not be a good thing at a delicate time like this.
Whether you decide to carry the pregnancy to term or to end it, there are organizations that help women meeting their needs - be it medical procedures, psychological support, or even material support. Once you've made your decision, you can look for the closest to where you live - or if there are none near you, some organizations also give counselling and support remotely, and you can figure something out together. Just remember, the final decision is your, always. The only right decision is the one that feels best for your life.
User Profile: sss4ra
sss4ra February 22nd

hey i get why you’re overwhelmed and no you didn’t ruin your life not even close things feel huge right now but it won’t stay like this forever if you want someone to talk to i’m around your age 🤍

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