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Hello there. I am an adult woman, and I have some advice for you. First, if you fell that you are pregnant, I encourage you to tell your parents or guardian. Having a baby is a big responsibility, and you need all of the support you can get.
If that is not an option for you, I encourage you to see if there is a Planned Parenthood in your local area. I know in my state, they provide confidential pregnancy and STD tests, and for many, this service is free. I was sexually active at 15, so I know all too well what you are going through. I'm in Oregon, and I utilized their services for pregnancy and STD screenings, that they were 100% about confidentiality. If they call your house, they will not say who they are, unless you give them permission. Each state might be different, so I'm not sure if the policies are the same where you live. If you call them and ask, they will tell you their specific policies. In my state, they will not notify authorities or parents UNLESS abuse or violence is suspected.
If you are pregnant, take some time to explore the options that are right for you. I had a friend who had an abortion in high school, and it scarred her psychologically. I had another friend who was pregnant, and decided to keep her baby. Her life was hard, but she was glad she chose that option. I had another friend who chose "open adoption", and she has an arrangement that allows her to see the child a few times a year, but the child is legally someone else's child. This allowed her to pursue her long-term goals (such as college, etc.), but did not have the mental anguish of not knowing her child.
Regardless, PLEASE-PLEASE-PLEASE utilize safe sex methods. If you want to sleep with a guy, INSIST that he wear a condom, or no hanky-panky for him. STD's are a scary thing, and many of them are life-long conditions, and can cause some things, like infertility. Some are even life-threatening. I don't know where I heard it, but I seem to recall that 1 in 4 people has an STD. These are staggering numbers.
It is important that you find out if you are pregnant. Don't put it off. If you are pregnant and decide to deliver the baby, it is important to obtain prenatal care. Prenatal care is crucial because it can reduce instances of birth defects, and can detect if there are any problems with the baby's development. Many times, vitamin supplements are needed to increase our natural body chemistry (such as folic acid, etc.).
I hope this message finds you well. Just know that if you are pregnant, there are many options, and take your time to explore them all. Discuss with your family as to which option is appropriate for you.
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when i was 12 i was raped by two grown men and now im 18 and i have a 7 month old son and i think about that day every day of my life some ppl dont get the chance to remain virgins.. i think about what if i woulda got pregnant by one of then.. i didnt even know thier names. its made me scared of every man are i should be cuz alot of guys are pricks just tryin to get some and no its not an excuse for me cuz i wouldnt give back my son for nothin and my baby daddy got me pregnant on purpose and then left me when i was pregnant and i know it may sound wrong but im now with his brother and hes gnna adopt my son so hes his. i may have made alot of bad choices but im responsible for my actions. it wass hard to do it all by myself yes but it was well worth it. cuz when i see that smile dimples n all i forget all my troubles and i dont let the hard times define me i refuse to be a victim.. so hunny even if you are you should be happy everything happens for a reason. god will never give you more then you can handle. and yes if you cant take care of it or you dont want it then yes give it up for a better life but dont do something your gna regret later.. everyone makes mistakes its how you handle it is what makes you.. think about everything you do even if its a fight with a friend think about it.. every decision you make will affect you later in life. so try to take the path most others are scared to take alone....... good luck
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