She considered having an abortion...Now, she's thankful she didn't
At the age of 18, Javiera Ramirez found out she was pregnant. She felt like her life was falling apart. Having a baby wasn't in her plans and she didn't know where to turn. JAVIERA RAMIREZ Foundation Chile Unido "At 18, I was a wild child. I didn't have any responsibilities. I didn't want any. I just wanted to go out and have fun.” The first few months were anything but easy. She admits that at one point, it seemed like the only viable option was to have an abortion. JAVIERA RAMIREZ Foundation Chile Unido "That's the first thing you think about. It seems like an abortion will solve your problems. It's the first thought that pops into your head when you learn of an unwanted pregnancy. You think, I don't want this baby and the reaction is to reject it.” Things changed when she found a pro-life foundation, named 'Chile Unido', or United Chile. There, she received psychological support and logistical help. Eventually, she decide...