For the birthmother’s friends
For many women facing an unintended pregnancy, in particular teenagers, the counsel of friends and peers carries great weight. In a 2005 study conducted by Spaulding for Children, participants were asked with whom they would feel most comfortable sharing news of an unplanned pregnancy. The highest percentage, nearly 55%, listed a close friend.
Hopefully your friends and those close to you will try their best to support you during this challenging time. As your peers and closest friends, their opinions will naturally be extremely important to you. Make sure they know that you may ask for their help, that you trust them and want to confide in them, and that you need their support, whatever you decide.
Your friends cannot make your decisions for you, and they may not always agree with you, but you may feel comforted and more confident just by knowing that they are on your side. Hopefully they will do whatever they can to help support you and your choices.