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Choice? Not for me.
I had no other option. My parents were going to kick me out of the house. I had nowhere to live. I didn’t have a job, as I was in school. My boyfriend was pressuring me to get an abortion. He didn’t want to be a father. He didn’t love me. I was...
Emergency Contraception
What is emergency contraception (EC)? Often called the “morning-after pill,” it is intended to prevent pregnancy after known or suspected contraceptive failure, unprotected intercourse or forced sex. The Plan B may also prevent the new life from implanting in...
STIs and Infertility
Audrey1, a 22 year old young woman came to the clinic for Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) testing because she recently heard rumors that a previous sexual partner of hers had an infection of “some type”. She had not been experiencing any symptoms of an...
Meet Lara Hodson
We want to give a warm welcome to Clarity's new Development Director, Lara Hodson! 1. Tell us a little about your family. I have three children. Jessica (34) who is a pilot in the Air Force Reserves and also flies for UPS. Joel (30) is a musician,...
How Healthy Are You?
Did you know that your happiness and overall well-being is directly linked to your health? When prompted to think about health most people immediately think of physical health. However, there is much more to consider. You could say, “There’s more to me than what...
What if I want to place my baby for adoption?
If you are pregnant and considering adoption, know that adoption is a beautiful option. You are a brave and selfless woman for even exploring the possibilities! There are many options/decisions you are allowed to make through the adoption process. You can pick the...
20th Annual Clarity Golf Challenge
Monday, July 30th, 2018 – we invite you to golf with a great purpose at this year’s Clarity Golf Challenge at Indiana’s #1 rated golf course – Otter Creek in Columbus, Indiana. At the Golf Challenge, each swing brings a sense of great satisfaction that...
Me, too. But Is There Hope?
Me, too. We hear it often in the media today. At its core, those courageous words are filled with fear and shame. If it is the first time you have vaguely referenced some form of personal sexual violation, molestation, or rape, then you may be...
How Do I Know if I Have an STI or STD?
Everyone loves a free gift, right? Who wouldn’t want a free drink from Starbucks? What is even nicer is a free gift when you least expect it. Like when you’ve had a hard morning and you hit the drive through at the nearby Starbucks and find out that...
Meet Jennifer McGuire-Kozakiewicz
Name: Jennifer McGuire-Kozakiewicz (Koe-za-ke-vich) Title: Testing Clinic Assistant 1. Tell us a little about your family. Oh, our family. I give all the glory to God for weaving us together. My husband, Tom, and I live in Columbus with our 3 wild...
Shout Out to Our Wonderful Volunteers!
Did you know that Clarity exists because of the time and efforts of our volunteers? Over 300 volunteers give more than 12,000 hours of service to the organization each year. They answer phones, counsel clients, schedule appointments, clean the centers, repair...
Reaching Parents and Students with Truth: Senate Bill 65
An integral part of all Clarity’s educational curriculum is to encourage students to have open and honest conversations with their trusted, go-to adults about important topics such as human sexuality. Recently, Senate Bill 65 (SB65) was authored with the intention to...
How Much Does Teen Pregnancy Cost?
WOW! This is a loaded question! Our first response would be to cover the financial cost of pregnancy, BUT financial cost is only a part of the "cost" of pregnancy; there are other costs that cannot be ignored when answering this question. Let’s break it down into...
How do I tell my parents I am pregnant?
When a pregnancy test comes back positive, one of the first questions we're often asked is, "How will I tell my parents?" It doesn’t matter how you tell them, just tell them! The sooner you do, the better. While many parents of teens will be disappointed and...
My Abortion is a Private Matter; No One Needs to Know
No one needs to know about my abortion; it’s my private matter! Why should I expose myself to condemnation or rejection? What good will it do? These are thoughts many women and men use to justify their keeping an abortion secret. Secret-keeping has a profound impact...
2018 Clarity Banquets: Join the Journey
Our 2018 Clarity fundraising banquets are just around the corner! We invite you to join us this year as we dig deeper into the educational ministry taking place through Clarity. There are seven banquets this year, so you can choose the evening and location to suit...
Battling Insecurity
Do you have days where your insecurities will not leave you alone? "You're stupid. No one thinks you're beautiful. People don't like you. You're a failure. You'll never do anything right. No one will ever love you," and on and on... Most of us have this inner voice...
Is it time to have “the talk”?
Just thinking about "the talk" brings so many thoughts and emotions to the surface. You may be thinking, "It seems like just yesterday he/she was born!" The truth is, children are growing up quickly and learning things at an earlier age than ever before. The idea of...
Driving Skills
When teenagers learn to drive, most parents strap on a great amount of patience and resolve. Parents typically quiz their children on the laws of driving to ensure they understand the material well. They become their biggest cheerleader when their child achieves the...
Creating a Quality List
Are you thinking about dating? It can be a fun time to build a friendship with someone and to lay a foundation for a strong and healthy relationship. However, dating has the potential to lead to heartbreak when we dive in head first. What if there was a way to be more...
Love vs. Infatuation
If you are currently in a romantic relationship, consider the following questions: Do you have to look and act your best around this person? Do you feel comfortable and free to be your genuine self? Is your relationship based primarily on how you feel? Has your...