I Chose Life Part III: Amanda’s Story

Amanda was in an abusive relationship back home in Arkansas. A domestic violence shelter told Amanda they would help her and her unborn child out by giving her a bus ticket to any shelter that would take her in. After calling nine states, Amanda finally found a shelter that would accept her in Texas—the Missionaries of Charity in Dallas.

That’s when she found her way to GEMS.


GEMS (Gabriel Education Ministry and Support) is a part of the Project Gabriel ministry. The Catholic Pro-Life Committee has nine ministries that strive to protect the lives of the unborn and care for their family members. “I Chose Life” is a 5-part video series capturing the stories of five young women who had the courage to come out of difficult situations to bring their children into the world. Their “yes” could have easily been “no.” Find out why they chose life.

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La Toyia was a prostitute when she got pregnant. She almost died delivering her baby. She knew the risks involved. Find out why she chose life.