At the age of 19, I was a very happy, vibrant young woman, excited about what the future had in store for me. I was a freshman attending college in San Antonio, excited about meeting new people and swimming on the university’s swim team. However, I had no idea that my freshman year was going to be the worst […]
Children conceived in rape – like me – took a beating at the GOP presidential debate in New Hampshire Sat. evening. Gov. Chris Christie and Gov. Jeb Bush had some harsh words regarding the treatment of the innocent child conceived in rape, and I think their rhetoric demonstrates that they’re not really committed to ending […]
I became pregnant by rape and miscarried my child – a loss which many don’t understand. I have been writing a lot lately and it really helps to get things out. I want to share this poem I wrote with you, from my son’s perspective. (This poem is for you Michael Jude. You will always […]
In 2010, I continued a pregnancy after my unborn child was diagnosed with a “lethal birth defect.” During my pregnancy with Beatrix, {full story told here} I was repeatedly pressured by medical professionals to “terminate.” Because of the lack of support during my pregnancy, I have dedicated the last five years to supporting families faced […]
Trials are a way for God’s name to be glorified. It’s called purpose! My name is Yoi Reyes and my husband Pete and I are the founders of Mary’s Pregnancy Resource Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It is my prayer that as you read my story and what the Lord has done, you will be encouraged. […]
After sharing my conceived in rape story a few years ago at Lake County Right to Life’s annual fundraiser in Indiana, a sweet woman came up to me and through tears, shared her own story of having endured a forced abortion after being raped while in foster care. We’ve maintained a friendship since then, with […]
Petulant or Vigilant? The Battle For No Exceptions – By Jim Sable A new year of battling abortion begins, which means another year of fearless pro-life people fervently working to stop abortion has ended. You could call any year that passes without stopping abortion an unsuccessful year, but there were many successes in 2015, particularly: […]
During Christmas break of my Sophomore year, at age 16, I stayed with my 24 year old 2nd cousin. One night, she had a 19 year old guy come over who she’d met in a chat room. Everyone was drinking, and I believe that our drinks must have been drugged. I briefly “came to” in […]
I was 19 and living on my own, working as a nanny. An ex-boyfriend of mine who I was still friends with was going to come over to visit, as I had just recently moved into my new apartment. He came in and we visited, and before long he was kissing me and trying to […]
Yesterday, the 38 Michigan Senators unanimously passed the Rape Survivor Child Custody Act authorizing courts to terminate the parental rights of rapists upon a rape conviction or upon a finding based upon “clear and convincing evidence” that the parent committed “criminal sexual conduct” – the terminology used for rape under Michigan law – and that […]