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I have to admit that sometimes, in this job, you can really wonder why you are here. Sometimes clients are unwilling to take necessary steps, and you feel like your words are falling on deaf ears, even though I have been through some struggles of my own and speak from experience. But every once in a while, a day comes along that impresses on my heart what I know in my head.

I attended my first birth this month as a labor support person. Since she moved in, I have watched this young lady grow and change as a person. We have spent many hours talking about school, work, other people in her world, and the events that led up to her pregnancy as well as what she planned to do with her life afterwards. Her love and concern for her unborn child was always evident. I assumed that I would have my usual role of sending her off with someone that would walk through this experience with her, and I would greet her at the residence and fuss over her and the baby when she returned. Towards the end of her pregnancy, I knew that she was unsure about who would go with her into the delivery room. Her world had changed so much with this baby. There were very few people left to help her through this last mile of the road.

As a mother myself, I knew it would be impossible for me to send her into that room alone, knowing what would lie ahead. So I went with her. I talked when she wanted to talk, gave her my hand when she reached for it, and quietly cheered her on. There were moments when she told me that she wanted to go home, couldn’t do it anymore, and " please take the baby out". I could see how tired and scared she was and there was a look on her face that I had never seen before, but she still closed her eyes again and pushed….

After 21 hours of labour, her very healthy and stunningly beautiful daughter was born. I’m sure it was one of the few times in my adult life that I jumped up and down! I think she would have too, if she were able. I know that I am bonded to this young lady and her daughter in a very important way and I will always think of her. I also know that through this experience, I was able to convince her that we do care, and of the sincerity of our words.

What I didn’t expect is how much of a blessing this experience was for me as well. Since then, I have thought about this experience from a million different angles but what sticks out in my mind is how lucky I am to work in a place where miracles happen all the time, and where young women will move mountains for their children. I am confident that this young woman will move forward with her life and that her future is bright, and that we have all had a hand in it. That is why we are here.

Residential Counselor – Vita Manor

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Rosalie Hall
(416) 438-6880 ▪ www.rosaliehall.com

Rosalie Hall is a young parent resource centre, serving Toronto communities since 1914 and located in Scarborough. The centre provides a comprehensive range of services to young parents and their children, including: community counselling and outreach, drop-in day care, residential care (for mothers and their infants), child development, parent relief, peer mentors, arts and crafts, pastoral care and the Young Parent Employment Program.

Rose of Durham
(905) 432-3622 ▪ www.roseofdurham.ca

Rose of Durham is a non-profit charitable agency whose mission is to serve expectant/parenting young people who reside in the Durham Region. Professional staff, with assistance from qualified volunteers, address emotional, physical, social, educational and spiritual needs through a variety of programs and services supportive of the young parent's development towards responsible parenting.

Rose of Durham provides services to young parents and offers a variety of programs to meet their needs:

Individual and Group Counselling
Prenatal Classes
Parenting Classes
Teen Parent School Program
Drop In Programs
Special Workshops
Summer Programming

Rose of Sharon
(905) 853-5514 ▪ www.therose.ca

Rose of Sharon provides services for pregnant teens, young mothers and their families with a variety of programs including: parenting and personal development; community outreach through individual, couple and family counselling; and childcare which provides stimulating programming for children. Educational programs (for students 20 and younger) allow young parents to work towards completion of their high school diploma and transition to post secondary placement. Rose of Sharon also offers a community education program on prevention for middle and high school students.

Vita Manor
(905) 858-0329 ▪ www.vitamanor.org

Vita Manor is a Catholic agency in partnership with the Peel Community.

The agency provides pregnant women and their children with opportunities to enhance their well-being, build their families and live to their fullest potential.

For families, the agency will provide information when appropriate to parents and fathers-to-be and assist women in developing positive relationships with families and fathers-to-be.

The agency also offers community and residential support programs, education and advocacy.

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