Peyton's Story

Peyton reached out to Diamond feeling deeply conflicted about what to do. She had fallen pregnant after only a few dates with her boyfriend, and she was very early on in her pregnancy.  

Peyton's boyfriend wanted her to terminate the pregnancy. He loved her, but not any child she might be carrying. He felt it was too early in their relationship for them to become parents together.  

Peyton felt like she couldn’t have an abortion because of her beliefs on the issue, and decided she would continue with her pregnancy.  

When she started talking to a counsellor, it became clear that she was while a strong person, she was relatively unsupported and isolated from family and a network who could step in and support her with this decision. Her boyfriend became increasingly verbal and physical in his desire for her to terminate. He began calling her at work, when she was out with friends, or involved in other activities.  

Through counselling Peyton has been supported in her decision to continue with her pregnancy. She's been supported emotionally to identify her strengths and supports.

She feels hopeful for the future of her baby.