Erin* was only 22 years old when she found out she was pregnant. Her ex-boyfriend, the father of her child, was in jail and in no position to take on the responsibility of being a parent. An unexpected pregnancy is always frightening, but being alone made it even more terrifying for Erin.
Beth became pregnant with her third child and immediately started thinking about what she wanted for the son she was carrying. Like most parents, she wanted him to have every opportunity in life. She dreamed about the kind of life her son would have, and the kind of man he would become.