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ADOPTION |
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ABORTION |
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Your pregnancy ends with giving life. |
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Your pregnancy ends with death. |
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You may feel good and positive about your choice. |
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You may feel guilt and shame about your choice. |
You will remember giving birth. |
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You will remember taking a life. |
You will have plenty of time to plan your and your baby's future. |
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Abortion is final; you can't reverse your decision. |
You can hold, name, and love your baby. |
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You will never know or treasure your baby. |
You can have continued contact with your child. |
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You will miss the opportunity to see your child develop. |
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Remember that adoption goes a step beyond choosing life for your baby.
It is a quality of life decision for you and your child. |
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You can pursue earlier goals and plans. |
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You can pursue earlier goals and plans. |
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You can live independently. |
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You can live independently. |
You will not have to parent prematurely. |
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You will not have to parent prematurely. |
You will be free from the financial burdens of parenting. |
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You will be free from the financial burdens of parenting. |
You will have the freedom to choose if you want to have a long-term relationship with the baby's father. |
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You will have the freedom to choose if you want to have a long-term relationship with the baby's father. |
You can resume your education or career. |
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You can resume your education or career. |
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