Client Stories

 Anna, Melissa, Steve & Savannah Stories Watch the video about LAPS clients telling their stories. Anna was told she couldn’t conceive and found herself unexpectedly pregnant and a single mom. Melissa shares about first becoming…

 Melissa’s Story – Addicted and Pregnant Watch the video and listen to the amazing story of recovering from addiction, jail time, and a full 180 from a LAPS Client. In one year she became an…

Jenifer’s Story Last June (2017), I walked into my appointment with Lakes Area Pregnancy Support. This was not my first visit with the support center in Brainerd, but it was the first time my results…

Melissa’s Story The day had finally come when I saw two pink lines. I was a mix of emotions of mostly excitement and a little bit nervous. My husband and I were married in October…

Sarah’s Story Karen was my worker who helped me out during my pregnancy. I found out about LAPS by my neighbor since she was pregnant at the same time. Karen helped me learn how to…

Ricki & Kib’s Story My husband Kib and I got married in October of 2014.  In Spring of 2015 we found out we were having a baby.  Our neighbors told us about LAPS.  When we…

Sue’s Story (Volunteer Client Advocate) My LAPS story began more than five years ago when a longtime interest in service to a pregnancy center became a calling. Before my husband and I were married, when…

Maci’s Story I was 17 years old when I found out I was pregnant. I was still with my significant other, but he worked out of state to establish a good job. My parents had…

Jessica’s Story I started coming to LAPS since I was a few weeks pregnant. Coming here was one of the best things I have done in a long time. All the staff at LAPS are…

Whelma’s Story My family and I moved from the Twin Cities to the Lakes Area. We don’t have any family members in the area. My pastors wife introduced me to LAPS when we found out…

Faith’s Story Here’s my story: My journey with LAPS started when I was 14 weeks pregnant. I had called a week before to see what I had to do. I remember being nervous walking in…

Barbara’s Story Barbara is a Volunteer Client Advocate & Abortion Recovery Group Leader at Lakes Area Pregnancy Support Center. Here is her story: My church introduced me to Lakes Area Pregnancy Support about 10 years…

Sophie’s Story I found out I was pregnant at 21. The day after I had gotten into an argument with the father of my daughter and we decided we were done talking completely. I was…

Morgan’s Story I was only 19 and just out of High School. My relationship had already ended when I found myself pregnant. It was very hard telling my mom and family about this situation. I…