Finding out you’re unexpectedly pregnant can be emotional. It’s natural to turn to your friends, family, or partner during this time. However, not everyone may react as you expect when you tell them about your pregnancy, with some having strong opinions about what you should do.
It’s essential to remember that you deserve time and space to consider your options, free from pressure and in a safe environment.
The Cherish Women’s Center offers options counseling where you can talk openly and ask questions about your options free from judgment. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
Schedule your no-cost appointment today to speak with us.
You Feel Rushed To Make a Decision
One of the most common signs of pressure is feeling rushed to make a decision. This may look like repeated comments such as “you need to decide now” or feeling like they are frustrated with you for not deciding yet.
It’s okay to breathe, slow down, and take time to make your pregnancy decision and explore all your options.
The Support You’re Receiving Feels Conditional
It can be difficult to tell the difference between support and conditional support, especially when it comes from people who are close to you.
Conditional support is when someone withdraws financial help, emotional support, or affection unless you make the decision that they want. This type of support is only available if you agree with them and is a form of control.
Healthy support looks like someone listening to you, helping you process your emotions, and arriving at your own informed decision.
You Feel Isolated
When people closest to you are pressuring you into an abortion decision, it can make you feel alone and isolated. You may no longer feel like confiding in your partner, family, or friends, which can make this decision feel even more confusing and stressful.
If you feel alone and need extra support, it’s important to reach out to someone who offers non-judgmental listening. This could be a pregnancy center like ours, for example, where your information is kept confidential.
Your Safety Comes First
If any pressure surrounding your pregnancy starts to become violent or intimidating, you should seek support immediately. Call 911 if you are in immediate danger. You can also visit ShelterSafe.ca to find confidential crisis support, 24/7 phone support, and shelter resources near you.
No one has the right to control or influence your pregnancy decision, especially through emotional or physical abuse.
Find the Support You Deserve
You don’t have to go through this alone. The Cherish Women’s Resource Center offers confidential, no cost options counseling appointments to help you learn everything you need to know about your options: parenting, adoption, and abortion.
We also offer pregnancy testing and ultrasounds, which are the first step to take if you’re facing an unexpected pregnancy, as it influences what options are available to you and it provides important medical details about the pregnancy.
Schedule your confidential appointment today.
