How 5 Fort Collins Women Found Hope During Unplanned Pregnancies

An unplanned pregnancy can leave you feeling like the ground has shifted beneath you. It’s not always something you can talk about easily, even with people close to you. And when you’re carrying that weight alone, it’s easy to wonder if anyone else has ever felt this way.

But you’re not the only one.

Over the years, many women in Fort Collins have quietly reached out to A Friend for You during some of the hardest moments of their lives. Each story is different. Some weren’t sure who to tell. Others didn’t know what they wanted to do. Some were already parenting, or navigating relationships that felt fragile or unsafe. All of them were looking for something steady.

Below are reflections drawn from real experiences shared by former clients. These stories aren’t about easy answers—but about what it meant to have someone show up, stay present, and remind them they didn’t have to go through it alone.

Story Highlights of Real Clients at A Friend For You:

“I didn’t tell anyone. I was scared and felt alone.”

One woman shared that when she found out she was pregnant, she didn’t tell a single person. She wasn’t ready for the questions, the opinions, or the pressure. She was working and going to school, and each day felt like it stretched farther than she could manage.

When she connected with A Friend for You, she said it was the first time she didn’t feel like she had to explain or defend herself. Her volunteer met her quietly—just one person checking in, not asking for anything in return. Over time, that one connection gave her space to breathe and think more clearly. She didn’t have to figure everything out right away. She just didn’t have to do it alone anymore.

Another client shares, “I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do.”

She wasn’t ready to make a decision. The timing felt wrong, her emotions were all over the place, and every option felt too big to face. When she reached out to A Friend for You, she said she didn’t know what she needed—just that she couldn’t keep sitting with the weight of it all by herself.

Her volunteer didn’t offer advice or push her toward a certain path. Instead, she made space for her to talk through the hard parts without rushing or trying to fix anything. One conversation turned into two, and slowly, she started to feel a little more grounded.

Even without answers, she didn’t feel quite so alone anymore. And that made all the difference.

A different client mentions, “She met me where I was—literally.”

There were days when just getting out of the house felt impossible. Between the emotions, the uncertainty, and everything else happening in her life, making appointments or even answering texts felt like too much.

Her volunteer didn’t try to schedule or organize anything right away. She simply asked where she could show up. That might have meant meeting for a walk, sitting outside with coffee, or quietly being present during a medical visit. There was no script, no pressure—just someone showing up in small, steady ways.

Over time, that support helped her feel more capable. Not because everything had changed, but because someone stayed, even when things were messy.

Another client notes, “I made it through, and I didn’t do it alone.”

She didn’t know how things would turn out. And even now, looking back, she says she’s not sure how she made it through some of those early days. But what she does remember clearly is the person who stayed with her.

Her Friend didn’t disappear after one meeting or message. She kept checking in—sometimes just to ask how she was doing, sometimes just to listen. That kind of consistent support, even in small ways, helped her feel less afraid to face what was in front of her.

Now, she says the experience changed her. Not because it was easy, but because she learned that she was stronger than she thought—and that being strong doesn’t have to mean doing it alone.

Another client mentions, “She never made me feel ashamed.”

She almost didn’t reach out. Part of her expected judgment—or questions she wasn’t ready to answer. But from the first message, her volunteer responded with calm, steady kindness.

There was no shame. No checklist. Just someone who treated her like a whole person, not a problem to solve. That changed something.

Even when she felt unsure or overwhelmed, she never felt small. She says that support helped her begin to trust herself again—and reminded her that she was worthy of care, even in the middle of the unknown.

Why These Stories Matter

No two pregnancies are the same. No two decisions, feelings, or circumstances are either. But if these stories show anything, it’s that even in the middle of fear, confusion, or deep uncertainty, there can still be connection. There can still be support.

Each woman’s path looked different. Some didn’t know what they wanted. Some felt completely alone. Others needed someone to simply show up, without asking anything in return. What they all had in common was this: they didn’t have to go through it by themselves.

If you’re in a place that feels uncertain or heavy, you’re not alone. A Friend for You is here to walk alongside you—at your pace, in your timing. If things feel especially overwhelming, Colorado Crisis Services offers free, 24/7 support by phone, text, or chat.”

You don’t need to know what comes next. You just need to know there’s someone who will be there when you’re ready.