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It is easy to think of only the young woman when an unplanned pregnancy occurs; but that is only half of the equation. What about the young man? They often need guidance, encouragement and hope just as much as the one who is pregnant.

Not very many places reach out to the men in this situation. But at Two Lines (formerly Advice & Aid), we not only reach out to them, but we have a young man on staff who is there for that very purpose. Kyle’s story of being there to help other young men is one that needs to be shared.

Young men need help during an unplanned pregnancy, too.
We can be that help!

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I was eighteen years of age, standing in front of an abortion provider with my friends praying, and one of them leaned over and said, “Just think – for every woman that walks in there, a man is somewhere else, not involved.”

His comment took me by surprise because I had honestly not thought of the men involved in unplanned pregnancies. It was always a woman’s issue to me and, like many people today, I didn’t value the importance of the men involved.

I am now in my 8th month working at Two Lines (formerly Advice & Aid) and I have the privilege of meeting with some of the men who walk through our doors. I have met with men from multiple countries and a variety of ages, ranging from still in high school to late thirties. Their stories are varied. Men have walked into Two Lines (formerly Advice & Aid) barely knowing the mother of the baby, estranged from her, or married to her.

After talking with male clients and seeing their influence on the mother’s decision, I cannot stress how important the fathers are. Nearly all of the men I have met with were considering abortion. And although I have had a few discouraging conversations, I am mostly encouraged by the decisions of these young men. They want to make the right choice.

In the midst of the pressure of an unplanned pregnancy, these men are asking the question, “Do I have what it takes?” They want to know if they are capable of being a dad. Some of the male clients never had a dad in their own life. They were never taught how to be a dad. Some have good fathers but need to be reminded to act with courage and not fear.

We desire to be an encouraging voice to these men. My goal is to value the men who walk into Two Lines (formerly Advice & Aid). I want to treat them like they are a father, not a bum boyfriend. As a young man (I am 25), I know that I am constantly looking to the older men in my life for answers on how to take care of my family, work hard, and serve others.

That is why we need fathers to volunteer to spend time sharing their wisdom with young dads at Two Lines (formerly Advice & Aid). Together, we can make abortion unthinkable, one life at a time.

For stories from other men who have found help at Two Lines (formerly Advice & Aid):
My Story of Finding Help When I Needed It Most
Choosing to Parent – Jason’s Story
My Girlfriend is Pregnant!

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If you have just found out that your girlfriend is pregnant, you need somewhere to turn that can offer both of you real answers . . . and some hope and encouragement.

Don’t hesitate – Come in and talk with Kyle. He can offer guidance, options, and the help that you are looking for!

 

Even though every person’s story is different, they all have common threads running through them. This is Maria’s story – she has shared it with us so that others can see how she found the strength and the help she needed to move forward.

We all need help. Maria found that help through Two Lines (formerly Advice & Aid)’s Bridges program.  We have many ways of offering help – for the teenager who suddenly finds herself pregnant; for the college student like Maria, who has other plans for her life; and even for those who already have a family but need an extra boost.

Maybe you will see a bit of yourself in Maria’s story. She got the help she needed.
You can too.

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My name is Maria and this is my Two Lines (formerly Advice & Aid) story. Several years ago I was blessed with a daughter. Even though she was not in my plans or in “my time,” she was definitely in God’s time. I was in college and I knew that I had to choose whether to have her or not.

 

I had to re-evaluate school, my hobbies and my dreams because now it was not just about me, but also someone fragile – this little angel that depended on me.

I was a single mom for five years. Those years made more more mature and taught me that the value of life is not just based on material things. The value of life is based on love, consistency and perseverance. I may not have had a lot of money back then, but we had each other. I could see on her face that she was as happy as I was having her in my life.

Time went by fast. I found the right man who is now my husband. My perfect time finally came, and I had my second child, a boy, that I love as deeply as my daughter. Shortly afterwards, I learned that Two Lines (formerly Advice & Aid) had this amazing program called Bridges. It is a two-year program, and my baby was 8 months old when I started. I am really thankful to Two Lines (formerly Advice & Aid) for the opportunity to participate, because it was such a great help to me and my family.

I graduated from the Bridges program in December, 2015. I learned a lot there, and I also found the courage to go back to school. I now have three different certifications in the medical field. I learned how to invest and save my money; I learned about different healthy foods that i can make for my family. I also had a CPR class during my two years in the program. The most valuable thing is that the coordinators and staff are not just there, they really care about every person in the program. They treat us as a family. That’s how it feels; that’s how I feel. I have the support of a family.

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Do you see yourself in this story? Could you use a support – a family – like the one at Two Lines (formerly Advice & Aid)?

 

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Abortion recovery is a very real necessity
If you have gone through the pain of a past abortion, there is a tremendous amount of healing – psychologically, spiritually and emotionally – that needs to take place.

You may find yourself looking for recovery help, but it can often be difficult to find, leaving you feeling alone and isolated. A past abortion is an immensely private issue that you may be unwilling to discuss openly, which can add to your feelings of helplessness and isolation.

What is important for you to know is that you are not alone. Others have walked in your shoes, and have found the healing that they needed.

There is help available.
And with that help comes the hope that healing can begin.

Two Lines (formerly Advice & Aid) offers the sensitive, comforting help that you are looking for with our Abortion Recovery program. We have trained staff on hand that understands the emotional pain and scars that come with a past abortion. Our counselors know the unique healing that needs to take place because they themselves have found healing and help in their own abortion recovery journey.

An abortion recovery plan that works best for YOU
We offer two different healing scenarios for you to choose from. Two times each year, we hold a group session where women of all ages are encouraged to come. We often find that, as they feel comfortable with opening up and sharing their personal experiences, both the woman sharing and the other women in the room find healing and comfort.

The other scenario we offer is one-on-one sessions with a peer counselor. These counselors have been where you are today . . . dealing with the scars of a past abortion. They have found the help they needed to recover. They no longer feel trapped by the past. They no longer deal with unrelenting grief. The help that they can offer you is unique in its perspective – and highly effective as you begin your journey to recovery yourself.

Does a friend need help?
Perhaps you are not the one who has experienced the pain of a past abortion, but you know and care about someone who is suffering. Reach out to us. We can offer help and advice as you work to help your loved one begin to recover.

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How you can reach out to us . . .
to begin the recovery & hope you need

Phone:
If you would like to speak with someone on the phone, simply call us at 913.962.0200 and ask for Martha. She understands your situation and can begin to point you in the direction of healing. There is no commitment, no invasion of your privacy. Just a warm, comforting voice on the line that holds out hope for you.

Appointment:
It is easy to make an appointment with us – simply click on the button below and schedule an appointment at a time that fits your schedule. You don’t even have to speak with anyone today. Once here, you can meet with someone who very likely has been exactly where you are. The difference is that they have found the help and hope they needed to begin the recovery process. You can too.

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Stories of women who have been where you are today:
Malinda’s Story
Janae’s Story

There are many different ways that love can be shown to clients or community, but rarely is love the distinct or stated goal of a business. Why? Simply because it is not quantifiable. No one has ever heard in a business meeting, “Congrats, Bill. We have grown 3% in love over last year.”

But we think that perhaps it is time for that to change. Love is a very important part of each of our lives. In fact, love is so important to us that it is even included in the list of necessities for life, alongside things like food, shelter and safety. Often, our daily conversations center around love in some way.

For those who are struggling with unexpected news of an unplanned pregnancy, love may be one of the strongest feelings that they are seeking. During this time, when all plans and identity seem to be lost, receiving unconditional love can be the only anchor that some women need.

What does that unconditional love look like? Love is demonstrated most as a sincere desire to see the other person have a good and satisfying life. Love is a platform on which a person can stand and make good decisions.

Fear is often the very opposite of love; and is usually what women facing an unplanned pregnancy experience.

Fear too often leads to destructive decisions. True and unconditional love says, “You are not alone. There is hope.” Love is not an abstract concept.

So what happens if you find yourself in an unthinkable situation, and feeling like you don’t have that one, unconditional loving relationship on which to rely? That is exactly why Two Lines (formerly Advice & Aid) exists. In fact, you could even say that we have built a business on love.

What does love from Two Lines (formerly Advice & Aid) look like?

Peer Counseling – First, we make a commitment to have a 24/7 hotline for both women and men facing an unplanned pregnancy. They can call anytime and talk to us. When someone walks into Two Lines (formerly Advice & Aid), they meet immediately with their very own Client Advocate. Client Advocates focus on loving that person by simply listening to them and sharing accurate information. We want each person to be heard.

Free pregnancy tests and sonograms – Experiencing an unplanned pregnancy can be stressful. Not knowing for sure if you are pregnant can be equally as stressful. By offering free medical services in a loving environment, we can begin to build the foundation for someone to make fully informed decisions – not decisions made out of fear, but out of knowledge. And the loving part is that we are there for the entire process.

Education – Love means being there for the long haul, providing useful help and empowering knowledge. Through our Journeys (pregnancy through birth) and Bridges (birth to two years old) programs, we equip each person to successfully look forward by offering parenting classes, health classes, finance classes and more. Love is consistent and enduring and that is why we stay with our participants over a period of three years. We want to help them build healthy, life-long habits.

Abortion Recovery – Many women and men who have intimate experience involving an abortion go through deep emotional pain at some point in their lives. We understand that healing needs to take place, and love means walking through that process with them . . . as long as it takes.

You can be sure that love is something you will find at Two Lines (formerly Advice & Aid). We desire to stand with you, to equip you and offer hope. You may be in an extremely difficult situation, but to quote the Roman poet Virgil, “love conquers all.”

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Additional articles about how Two Lines (formerly Advice & Aid) offers support and love:
{Unexpected Pregnancy} Help Is Just A Phone Call Away
Afraid, Alone & Pregnant

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If you are interested in visiting one of our offices, we want you to know that a visit with us is comforting, peaceful and in no way judgmental. This is a safe place for you to consider all aspects of your unplanned pregnancy. And best of all, you will be in a place that displays true, unconditional love for you .

For our office locations, click here.

 

 

 

One of the most rewarding aspects of Two Lines Pregnancy Clinic (formerly Advice & Aid Pregnancy Center) is when we can offer answers, assistance and hope for someone for an extended period of time. Our connection doesn’t end when a person makes a decision regarding how to handle their unplanned pregnancy. Sometimes, people even come to us with a pregnancy that was completely planned . . . but they have no idea how to manage it all. Many times, we have the opportunity to walk with them for awhile, giving them assistance, offering them knowledge and skills that allow them to be successful when they walk out our doors for the last time.

One of the ways that we do this is through our Bridges Program. This is a two year program where participants can find practical, emotional, spiritual, social and intellectual help that they need. For more information, read about our Bridges Program here.

We often ask those who have completed the Bridges Program (and wish to give us feedback) to let us know how this program helped them. It is rewarding to hear, in their own words, how they found exactly what they needed . . . and most of all, hope for their future. These are their words:

“The Bridges Program helped me in so many ways – education (I was able to go back to school), materials, parenting skills, financial knowledge (helping me learn how to prepare my taxes) and even in my relationships.”

“The program was most helpful to me in a financial way. Because you provided so much of what my son needed, I was able to save a lot of money. I was even able, with your help, to provide Christmas for my son!”

“This was an amazing experience! I learned so much on many different topics of daily living. You gave me the encouragement to go to back school. When you had a Johnson County Community College student come in and speak to us, it inspired me to finish my schooling (what a great talk!). I am now almost through my classes and will graduate as a Certified Nursing Assistant. I plan to keep going now until I reach my goals. Through the Bridges Program, I learned so much – from how to be a better parent for my kids to how to save money on groceries by making a shopping list. I learned about taxes and saving money, how to have good relationships . . . and so much more!”

Those who have graduated from our Bridges Program are often able to take what they have learned and move forward with their lives. No longer are they stuck in life, not knowing where to turn for help. They have found help . . . and hope for a better future.

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For more information about our Bridges program, please contact us at 913-962-0200. By calling, you are not committing yourself to come – you will be simply speaking to someone who can begin to give you the information you need.

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The help you need might just be right around the corner!

Additional help if you or someone you know is expecting:
Two Lines Pregnancy Clinic (formerly Advice & Aid Pregnancy Center) has additional programs to help. To learn more, check out these posts:
Our Journeys Program
Our Labor & Delivery Program
Our Hotline & Online Chat

Fear
Everyone, regardless of age, gender or position, has some type of fear. It often drives our actions. We simply are motivated to do the things that help us avoid our greatest fear.

“What is your greatest fear?”

While there are many different answers to that question, one of the most common answers is simply . . . being alone. In fact, all of us, especially when faced with a crisis in life like an unplanned pregnancy, have a deep fear of having to face it alone. The thought of having to make decisions, get help or change our lives, coupled with the knowledge that we are on our own, often makes for anxiety and poor choices. In fact, when confronted with a crisis event like an unexpected pregnancy, those who are alone often make decisions that aren’t best, simply to get out of the situation. It is common . . . but can have life-long negative effects.

So what do you do when you find yourself alone, facing a crisis, and afraid? It may be hard to find someone who knows how to offer help. It may be hard to find someone who can physically be there through the entire process. It is certainly hard to find someone who has both the resources and the experience to give you knowledge, options, and assistance. But those are some of the very things that you need most during this time so that you don’t have to travel this road alone and afraid.

The Solution To Being Alone & Afraid
Let us offer a solution to this very real problem. Our entire reason for existing is to be there for women just like you who are facing an unplanned pregnancy. Our daily lives revolve around making sure that those women in crisis don’t have to face this alone. Simply put. . . We are here.

We are here anytime of the day or night, any day of the week – 24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days a year. We are here waiting, ready to provide a listening ear as you share with us all of your fears, worries and thoughts. We are here, ready to talk to you from the very moment that you begin to wonder if you are pregnant. We are here to help you sort through your emotions, to answer your questions, to give you accurate information as you figure out what to do. We are here to walk you through your pregnancy. We are here when your baby is born and even through the first 2 years of your child’s life to coach you as you beginning your parenting journey. We are here, if you choose to abort and find yourself having a hard time with your choice.

No longer should being alone during this difficult time be a fear for you. There is enough happening to you right now that you are working through. Going through this alone shouldn’t have to be one of those issues. And, with one simple phone call, being alone will be a thing of the past.

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If you are interested in visiting one of our offices, we want you to know that a visit with us is comforting, peaceful and in no way judgmental. This is a safe place for you to consider all aspects of your unplanned pregnancy. And best of all, you don’t have to do it alone.

For our office locations, click here.

For additional information about the various services at Two Lines (formerly Advice & Aid):
Our Programs Blog Articles