I want a world where violence does not exist! I want a world where respect exists, and equality and love! Hello, my name is Yazmin, I am Mexican, and I am a victim of child molestation who became pregnant by rape. I would have loved to tell another story where there would be a world […]
This morning I stepped out for ten minutes to run some errands since my little bundle of joy Ellis had fallen asleep. As I returned, I heard a cry. He had woken up as soon as I stepped out. I asked the woman helping me if my baby was awake. When he heard my voice, […]
It’s been nearly 5 years since my older brother Lloyd, my sister-in-law Dixie, and my 22 year old nephew, Steven, were brutally murdered in their home in El Rancho, New Mexico, at night, on Father’s Day 2011. Lloyd and Dixie had been married since they were teenagers, with two grown daughters who are married with […]
My mother was sexually abused at age 15 and because of this violation, she became pregnant. In those years, talking about sexuality or any similar theme was abhorrent to society of that time and partly because of the shame and disrepute to any family. My unwed mother faced this situation for six months and had […]
Yesterday, crosshairs were placed over the lives of innocent children like me who were conceived in rape or given a fatal fetal impairment diagnosis — Chile’s Cámara de Diputados (House) approved a bill to legalize abortion in these cases. The Senate will be voting on this deadly bill, and if approved, it will go to […]
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 […]
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 […]
My story, for His Glory . . . . Please be aware there are parts that I have never before told. God is giving me a voice and strength to tell more as He helps me process through parts that I’ve kept hidden. It’s in the truth that God sets us free. When I […]
At the age of 16, just a few days before my 17th birthday, I went on my very first date. I was thrilled. He played football and was popular. We ate and saw a movie. I still had some time left before my curfew, so we drove around our rural area for a little while. […]
I am a birthmother from rape. I know what many people think about abortion in cases of rape, and I’m sharing my story to give an alternate point of view to consider. I can understand how this issue might tug on your heart, and how it may seem really hard to consider it realistic to […]