Three Articles by Pregnant and Unwed Latter-day Saints
All three of the following authors were in similar circumstances; self-conscious of being judged and afraid to tell their loved ones.
I’m moved by the common thread they found in coming to Jesus Christ and seeking a relationship with Him. They didn’t hide from our Savior. Rather, they reached out. He helped guide them in their decisions.
“Single and Pregnant—Important Decisions” by Marissa King. Liahona (Digital Only)
At 22-years-old, the author finds herself not married and unexpectedly pregnant. Her friend advised her to have an abortion to keep the pregnancy a secret (but it’s never a secret!). The author chooses life for her daughter and adoption.
“Finding Hope as a Single and Expectant Mother” by Amanda Becker. Liahona (Digital Only)
In this heartfelt article, the author is in a single’s ward when she becomes pregnant.
“Getting Back on the Path after My Unplanned Pregnancy” by Jori Reid. Ensign (Digital Only)
As a college student, the author discovers she’s pregnant. She reflects on the values she abandoned and experiences a change of heart.
