Letters from Actual Clients:

I am convinced that The Hope Clinic for Women is a gift from God to me. For the years following my abortion, I thought I could push all my feelings about it to a place no one would ever see. Little did I know that those feelings would eat away hope and replace it with guilt and shame. When I walked into the clinic, I had no hope that any part of my life was going to be better. By the third visit, I knew why it was called The Hope Clinic - I was starting to have hope for a better relationship with myself, God, and the world around me.

My counselor is so good at relating to me in terms and on levels that make the most impact on my recovery. I trust her guidance and ability to help me unravel the knots in my life so that I can live for today, and hope for tomorrow.

-From post-abortion client , July 2010

I was in an abusive marriage for many years before God delivered me from it. When I was going through the healing process, I was in a vulnerable place and a person took advantage and raped me. I got pregnant as a result of this rape.* When I found out I was pregnant I was devastated. My world crashed down in front of me. When I told him, he asked me to get an abortion. I told him it was not the right thing to do. What would I do now?

I was a single mom without support. While searching the phone book for help, I came across: Hope Clinic for Women. The phrase “You have more choices then you think” caught my attention. When I went to Hope Clinic I met four wonderful women. I talked with my counselor Sandra first about my situation (she was a good listener). Sandra prayed with me and talked to me about the options I had. I chose adoption. Nicole discussed the adoption process and helped me with other referral agencies. Since first meeting with Hope Clinic, my life has changed.

After the baby (a little boy) was born I continued to hear from Hope Clinic. Nicole visited me in the hospital. She brought everything that I would have needed. I do not have any family here, but Hope Clinic became my family, my best and closest friends during the darkest moments of my life.

I was a single mother with two children, struggling with a difficult pregnancy, going through a difficult divorce, but Hope Clinic made it easier. The people working there really do care. Above the gifts and attention I received, I will always cherish the people who have given money to Hope Clinic so they could rescue women like me. I pray God blesses all the people who work at Hope Clinic and those who support them. My children and I will be forever grateful. Hope Clinic helped me put a beautiful baby boy in the arms of a couple who were praying for a baby. Hope Clinic is the answer from Heaven for lost women. Keep up the good work Hope Clinic! You have shown me the reality of Christ.

God Bless--Emma**

*Emma was very brave to share her pregnancy was the result of rape. While 1 in every 3 women will be sexually assaulted, most will not report it. People often ask us how many abortions are the result of rape/incest and statiscally that percent is typically 3-5% (known/reported).

**Name has been change for confidentiality purposes

I just wanted to thank you for Hope Clinic. Hope Clinic was a place to cling to in the early crisis of my unplanned pregnancy. Your organization provided me the resources I needed to enable me to give my daughter the divine gift of life. It was bitter sweet giving birth to my daughter as it brought up the pain of my first pregnancy where I was coerced into abortion and I found myself wondering what might of been, but I take solace in the fact that I was able to make the right choice and bring this child into the world despite speculation from family. I appreciate Hope Clinic's compassionate and nonjudgmental mentality. When I look into my daughter's beautiful eyes I am filled with reverence of God's grace, and I thank Hope Clinic for opening my eyes to the camaraderie of man and the beauty of life.

-Charlotte*

*Name has been changed for confidentiality purposes

It was a narrowing time in my life; my career in corporate travel had ended due to the 9/11 terror attacks. The lease was up on my apartment and the house I had planned on renting fell through. I had two weeks to find a new place to live. I had also taken a job making ½ the salary I had made for the past 3 years. It was not a good time for me to be pregnant.

Fortunately, my boyfriend and I had a very stable relationship of over 5 years, and he loves children, so I wasn’t alone. I was however very confused. I had never thought of becoming a mother. The thought overwhelmed me. I had considered terminating the pregnancy, but I’ve always had negative connotations of abortion.

I came to Hope Clinic to counsel with an unbiased outsider. My counselor was so nice and provided me with information about everything. She gave me a book that was my pregnancy “bible”-“What to Expect When You’re Expecting.” I just kept telling her I didn’t know what to expect. Did I mention also mention that I didn’t have insurance and had no idea how I would pay for prenatal care or birth? Marsha also helped me with my Tenncare application process. She told me the Hope Clinic offered a free Ultrasound, too. I took advantage of that while I was waiting on my insurance approval. My ultrasound was at 9 weeks. It was Amazing! My boyfriend and I got to see little arms and legs beginning to form and we heard the baby’s heartbeat for the first time. We were in awe. I had a very positive feeling after that.

I have since gone to work full time in a wonderful office job. I couldn’t have kept a positive attitude without the help of my counselors and all the other great staff at Hope Clinic. I have also gotten married. All is right in my world and I have gratitude for the women at the Hope Clinic. I may not have thought it was the right time, but God knew.

Thank you for all the wonderful gifts after my baby was born and for all the love and support through my pregnancy!

Sincerely,
-Mariah*

*Name has been changed for confidentiality purposes