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Weeks later, when ThriVe followed up with Elena, she indicated that she planned to parent! She even asked about parenting classes and booked her next appointment over the phone that day.
Just before her new appointment, Elena called and canceled, saying she changed her mind and again wanted to have an abortion. The patient advocate continued to lovingly care for Elena as she tried to encourage her to come in for support. However, Elena refused and only wanted referrals for abortion.
About two weeks later, ThriVe reached out to her again via text. Elena replied that she had changed her mind and when asked about her decision cheerfully replied, “I actually went back on that decision, I would like to sign up for the class for helping parents get the things they need.” How relieved the ThriVe staff must’ve been!
Since their last phone call with Elena, ThriVe said she is now sixteen weeks pregnant and has enthusiastically signed up for parenting classes and began prenatal care.
*Names and minor details changed to protect privacy
(Story provided by Amber Wilder, ThriVe Orlando, FL)