18 and Terrified, She Took the Abortion Pill: What Happened Next?
“I looked down and staring right back up at me were two bright pink lines. This time I thought, “I’ve really done it now.” And
September 13, 2026
The heartfelt experiences shared by our patients highlight the profound impact of our commitment to providing non-judgmental and informative care. We are honored to be a part of their journeys, and we are dedicated to being a beacon of support and understanding for every woman who walks through our doors.
“I looked down and staring right back up at me were two bright pink lines. This time I thought, “I’ve really done it now.” And
Four times, 32-year-old Kelsey Wagner stared at the little pink plus sign showing a positive pregnancy test. Each time, in the days and weeks to come, she experienced loss. Today, Kelsey’s journey involves walking alongside women who are suffering. One in four pregnancies ends in loss, yet stigma keeps many women silent and feeling alone.
Every woman walking through LaVie’s doors bears the image of God—with dignity, value, and a story that matters. And as he paid closer attention, a deeper reality came into focus. He noticed patterns. Women driving older, unreliable cars. Women carrying the weight of parenting alone. Women navigating abandonment, instability, and fear. It raised a haunting question:
What kind of culture leaves women here?
Today, we’re inviting you behind the scenes into a real day at LaVie. Not the polished version, but the honest, in-between moments. The ones filled with urgency, tenderness, prayer, and hope.
There is another quiet, sacred work happening at LaVie, one that reaches far beyond a pregnancy test or ultrasound room. It is the work of healing women (and now men) who carry the invisible weight of abortion long after the procedure is over.
A boyfriend who doesn’t want the baby. Family members who withdraw instead of lean in. Friends who offer opinions instead of presence. Suddenly, what should be a season of care and protection becomes one of isolation. Fear grows.