CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE SUMMER NEWSLETTER It’s Summer and There’s so Much to Talk About Written by Nancy Strader, Executive Director, Compass It’s summer and there is so much change in the air. The sun is shining, flowers are blooming, hope is beaming almost everywhere. Like most places, life has looked a little … Continued
Summer 2021 Newsletter
God Will Make a Way
Written by: Abby Custer Who remembers playing the iconic game of “M.A.S.H.” as a kid? Let me jog your memory a bit. The acronym stood for “Mansion/Apartment/Shack/House” and included various categories to predict your future such as who your husband would be, what pets you would own, where you would live, and how many children … Continued
This Is Not Supposed to Happen in College
You had planned to freak out over your first bad grade or your first round of college exams or even your first college relationship going south, but you most definitely did not plan to be freaking out over this…an unplanned pregnancy while you’re still a college student. This was not supposed to happen to you … Continued
What’s up with my body?
Determining early pregnancy symptoms can sometimes be challenging because many of the symptoms appear similar to those of PMS. Additionally, not everyone experiences the same symptoms, so asking a friend who has gone through pregnancy what her symptoms were like is not always a safe bet either. Talking with a healthcare provider is the best … Continued
Relationships and Unexpected Pregnancy
Relationships can be complicated, and an unexpected pregnancy can make any relationship more complicated. First, we will focus on the relationship between the parents of the child. Unfortunately, parents who have an unplanned pregnancy are less likely to be in a committed relationship and are more likely to have conflict in their relationship. Common sources … Continued
The Hope of Easter
Written by: Abby Custer Winter can be an isolating season, and this one may have felt even more so due to the added social distancing on top of bitter cold temperatures and endless snowfall. I don’t know about you, but the past few weeks I have felt a bit like a bear coming out of … Continued