--- title: This Is Megan's Story description: 21 and pregnant. Parenting not an option. After receiving education on how she could make her own adoption plan for her child, Megan chose adoption. image: https://blog.gladneyadoption.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/879921d2764c9f392565051fc5f0058e-2.jpg --- Close - I'm Pregnant - [Where Do I Start?](https://gladneyadoption.com/im-pregnant/where-do-i-start) - [Adoption Today](https://gladneyadoption.com/im-pregnant/adoption-today) - [Adoption Stories](https://gladneyadoption.com/im-pregnant/adoption-stories) - Already Parenting - [How Does This Work?](https://gladneyadoption.com/already-parenting/how-does-this-work) - [Temporary Care](https://gladneyadoption.com/already-parenting/temporary-care) - The Adoption Process - [Step-by-Step Process](https://gladneyadoption.com/the-adoption-process/step-by-step-process) - [What to Expect](https://gladneyadoption.com/the-adoption-process/what-to-expect) - [Types of Adoption](https://gladneyadoption.com/the-adoption-process/types-of-adoption) - [FAQs](https://gladneyadoption.com/the-adoption-process/faqs) - 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Parenting not an option. After talking with one of Gladney's Options Counselors and receiving education on how she could make her own adoption plan for her child, Megan chose adoption. Watch her share her 'why'. ![Video Thumbnail](https://blog.gladneyadoption.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/879921d2764c9f392565051fc5f0058e-2.jpg) 1:24 If you're experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, adoption is an option. Learn more by calling or texting 800-452-3639. One of our Options Counselors would love to assist you. 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