i had been on and off with the same guy for 3 years, my family all hated him but i thought i was in love.

i want to add my voice in support of everyone who has shared their story here on a public forum or has a story they keep silently in their heart.

i wasn't raped; i wasn't a victim of incest. i was simply young, and careless, and in a very, very bad place in my life.

it is very hard to write my story because i have to get over the shame i feel for my past situation that resulted in an unplanned pregnancy.

i feel the details are not important; i am one of many - if we're honest with each other.

formal sex education is one of the few sources of reliable information on sexuality and sexual health for youth. hundreds of studies have shown that well-designed and well-implemented sex education can reduce risk behavior and support positive sexual health outcomes among teens, such as reducing unintended teen pregnancy and sti rates.