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When life throws unexpected challenges your way, it’s easy to feel stuck. For many of the young women I help through Project Cuddle, life’s struggles often pile on top of each other. One of the toughest situations that many women face is dealing with a serious health condition during pregnancy, like Hepatitis. This can bring…

As the founder of Project Cuddle, I’ve seen many heartbreaking, unexpected situations where a life-changing decision needed to be made. I often find myself in the most unanticipated of circumstances, from rushed phone calls to late-night interventions. One such story stands out among the rest—an incident that wasn’t just about providing support, but about facing…

The term “the system” can evoke a myriad of emotions, but for many of the women who come to Project Cuddle, it stirs deep fear and mistrust. These are women who have endured hardships unimaginable to many—foster care, abusive homes, or adoption situations that left emotional scars. Often, they feel trapped in a web of…

When we received the call about Isabella, I knew this would be a unique case. Isabella was not like many of the young women we often assist. At forty years old and expecting her seventh child, she stood out in our records. Her journey to reach out for help was one of resilience, pride, and…

In August 1998, Hurricane Bonnie tore through the southern coastline of North Carolina, leaving a trail of devastation and stories of resilience in its wake. For me, it was another reminder of how natural disasters can compound the already overwhelming challenges faced by women experiencing unplanned pregnancies. In this chapter of our journey, I’ll share…