Patient Stories

These Women Didn’t Choose Abortion. Their Reason Might Surprise You.

Watch this 2 minute video of three women telling their stories of being pregnant and realizing the importance of protecting their preborn baby ...

“I’m looking for a place that won’t judge me…”

Camille did not fit CompassCare’s typical patient profile. She is married and has several children. After making it clear that ...

“My life will never be the same.”

Mandy grew up as an orphan in the middle the city. Alone and unloved for much of her childhood, she ...

“Is this the abortion clinic?”

Rose woke up early on a Tuesday morning, not feeling well for the third day in a row. She tried ...

“I called you…because I trust you.”

Lora first came to CompassCare on a sunny day in March. She was undecided about what she was going to ...

“I’ve made a terrible mistake! Is there anything you can do?”

CompassCare was contacted by Mary a few weeks ago in the late afternoon on a chilly fall day. Her voice ...

“It didn’t seem impossible anymore.”

CompassCare must continue to improve because there is too much at stake. CompassCare recently made changes to patient care scripts ...

Jackie believes abortion is wrong but…

Jackie is a young mom trying to raise several children on her own. She is also facing a traumatic family ...

Alexis’ Story

Alexis shifted uncomfortably in her seat at the church she was visiting. She had been invited to watch a special ...

Lindsey’s Story

Not yet 16 years old, Lindsey came to CompassCare wanting to receive an abortion. She was newly pregnant, confused, upset ...

Sharon’s Story: CompassCare’s First Abortion Pill Reversal

Sharon came to CompassCare distraught and extremely conflicted straight from the emergency room. She had taken the first pill for ...

Claire’s Story

Claire is in her final year at a Rochester area college. She has the job of her dreams lined up ...