Hi, this Alonnah Winborne and Johntell Faulcon Jr. mom, I remember the first time I walked into Options Now, scared and unsure. I was alone with a positive test and a future that felt like a closed door. They didn’t see a problem; they saw a person. They saw me. Through two pregnancies, they were my constant. The parenting classes were a lifeline, not just for the knowledge, but for the community. After each one, picking out a tiny outfit from their boutique with the gift card felt like celebrating a milestone, making the future tangible and sweet. When my first was coming home, they provided the car seat, one less overwhelming thing to worry about in a sea of new responsibilities. But more than the tangible help, it was the intangible that anchored me. After every appointment, they would gather, and pray over my growing belly & family. They prayed for health, for strength, for joy. In those moments, I felt carried. Their support was never conditional. Whether I was considering adoption or preparing for motherhood, they listened. They supported *my* decisions, empowering me with information and unwavering kindness. They were loving. They were caring. In my most fragile moments, they were the steady hands that helped me believe I could do this. They still are.
