At fourteen, Emily’s world shattered when her mother found out about her pregnancy, telling her she couldn’t stay. Faced with harsh words and no home, Emily packed a few things and stepped into the cold November night alone.
No response from friends left her feeling even more lost until she found a teen shelter. Donna, a gentle woman there, gave Emily a blanket and a safe place to rest. For the first time in weeks, Emily felt a flicker of hope.
With help from social workers, Emily balanced school and prenatal care, determined to prove she was more than her situation. She let go of the boy she’d been hiding her pregnancy from, focusing instead on her unborn child.
In July, Emily gave birth to Hope surrounded by a new family — chosen friends who supported her. Though the future was uncertain, Emily whispered promises of fresh starts and hope to her baby, ready to face life together.
