To The Point

We interviewed Erica, who came to us around the time the pandemic had started. She shares some of her fears about being pregnant and being a first time mom. She tells us about her favorite classes she has attended. She also tells us what she would say to a donor and a first time client. 

In this podcast we were able to get feedback from Lauren. She tells us what it was like coming to Turning Point, what she would tell someone who is afraid to come, and what she would tell to a donor who gives to Turning Point. It's incredible to hear her feedback and to know that because of our generous community, Turning Point supports families like hers every day. 

In this story, we dive deep into some early childhood trauma that Brenda experienced. Her story is nearly unbelievable. From the ground up Brenda worked hard on a constant pursuit to better her life. 

Dive into this episode with us as we interview Peggy. As an organization, Turning Point is into it's tenth year of serving men and women who were faced with the decision that Peggy is faced with. Fifty percent of pregnancies are unplanned. This is the reason Turning Point is here. Peggy tells us she felt as if she had no other options when it came to her unplanned pregnancy. Everyone she turned to offered her no other options, and in the end she made a decision that impacts her to this day.

In this episode, Pat reminds us that domestic violence is a silent and complex crime. She states that we never expect those we love and trust to hurt us, yet that is why we need organizations like La Casa. Tune in to this episode now!

In this episode we invited Darwanna in to tell her story. When you meet Darwanna you would not expect her story to have started the way it did. She starts off by telling us she had a rocky past. The beginning of her story starts with her mother telling her she would not amount to anything. By the middle of her story, Darwanna says she couldn't take what she was going through anymore and was ready to give up. How did she do it you might ask? Well take a listen! 

Join us as we dive into Pat's story. Pat began to experience domestic violence at a very young age. She tells us that she didn't realize how bad it was until the day she turned the abuse she was experiencing onto her children. As she recalls her story she brings us with her so we can find out where her journey took her and where she is today.

April's story starts out on pregnancy number five, when she was trying to decide what to do. She dives into the leading factors that were driving her to want an abortion. One of the leading factors was the relationship she was in. She describes the steps she took to discover her worth and decide enough was enough. Join us as we find out how she got to where she is today. 

Tune in to this episode as we have a talk with Justyn. She's an incredible woman who started a career in child protective services but is now working on the other side trying to help parents prevent circumstances that can lead to broken families. Her philosophy is "take the good things and make them better" and she encourages parents and families that are struggling to ask for help. Listen and let us know what you think! 

Naomi tells us, "I was trying to fix things with lies, and nothing was getting fixed". Naomi's story hits on many topics that are brushed under the table today. From addiction to suicide, parenting to abortion, this story goes from hopeless to hopeful. We invite you to tune in to find out how she did it, and where she is today. 

Join us in this episode where we meet Mary. Mary dealt with a circumstance that many young adults face, unplanned pregnancy. Listen as we figure out what Mary and her now husband did to over come the hardships of teen parenting. She tells us that the challenges didn't stop, and that it got harder. In the end she says it was all worth it. Tune in as we dig deeper.

Join us with this episode as we invite Krysta Montez from La Pinon to speak about sexual assault. She digs deeper into the issue of sexual assault. This is a great follow up to Juliana's Story, we encourage you to listen to her story if you haven't yet! Sexual assault affects 1 in 4 females and 1 in 6 males. This is something to talk about and shed light on so it doesn't remain in the dark much longer. We can change the rape culture we live in, so tune in to find out how!

When I held her I knew I would go to war for this little girl. Once you have that baby in front of you, you know as a parent it is your responsibility to protect them and do whatever it takes to keep them safe. This is where adoption comes in.

In this episode we meet Sarah. Her story has so many elements, and she is beating so many odds! She tells us "I pictured myself getting high as a little old lady. I never pictured myself getting clean. I thought this life was perfectly fine. Why change it? When there isn't anyone there doing anything different, and you grow up that way, you think it's normal."

I had the notion I wasn't sexually assaulted. Did I get sexually assaulted? Was this my fault? Does society minimize it or was my own mind going into survival mode? 

To the Point... addiction, sex, adoption, abortion, sexual assault, domestic violence, rape, unplanned pregnancy, and parenting. Join us as we dive into the darkness that fueled these incredible stories. Where vulnerability and strength come hand in hand.