Changing the national conversation about pregnancy decisions
The Third Choice (T3C) is a shift of posture and perspective which changes our thinking, our actions, and our response to women and men facing a pregnancy decision.
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Who Is It For?
T3C exists to equip the family, friends, and communities of women and men facing a pregnancy decision. Nonprofits are great. Professional agencies are needed. But neither can provide the love, care, and support that is unique to relationship with others—something only you can offer to those in your life.
If you currently know someone facing a pregnancy decision, download our one-page guide now to learn how you can play an active role in helping them.
What Is T3C?
The Third Choice (T3C) is a shift of posture and perspective which changes our thinking, our actions, and our response to women and men facing a pregnancy decision. A set of principles, T3C enables individuals to take personal responsibility for meeting the physical, emotional, material, and relational needs of women and men facing a pregnancy decision.
T3C Principles
T3C Is Non-Political
The Third Choice (T3C) is a set of principles that enables individuals to go beyond the politics of pro-life vs. pro-choice in order to take personal responsibility for meeting the physical, emotional, material, and relational needs of women and men facing a pregnancy decision.
T3C Is Non-Manipulative
Everyone has an opinion about the choice that is made by a friend or family member facing a pregnancy decision. And whenever there are opinions about what is best, there is a temptation to control the outcome by manipulation or pressure. Enabling a healthy choice requires creating a safe environment where the priority is valuing the individual—not controlling their decision.
T3C Is Relational
Relationships with others enable us to feel loved and valued—offering stability in the most uncertain of times. Women and men facing a pregnancy decision often feel overwhelmed, lonely, and isolated from others. Relationship restores hope by recognizing their dignity, acknowledging their thoughts, fears, and emotions, and becoming the solution for their needs.
T3C Approach
Restore
T3C restores the focus of our actions, discussion, and resources onto serving the individual facing a pregnancy decision.
Recognize
T3C recognizes the value and dignity of the individual walking through the decision process and responds to them with love and compassion.
Reclaim
T3C reclaims responsibility of care for those facing a pregnancy decision from a political arena and returns it to communities, families, and individuals.
Promote
T3C promotes solutions and care which alleviate the pressures that cause many women and men to feel a lack of confidence or control in their choice.
Equip
T3C equips people from all backgrounds and beliefs to identify their biases and to grow in an awareness of self and others.
Mobilize
T3C mobilizes communities everywhere to go beyond the tensions and politics of culture in order to be present in the lives of those facing a pregnancy decision.
What Now? Get Involved
Play an active role in bringing the message of The Third Choice to your community. Change begins with a new conversation. Whether it’s a podcast, a conference, a presentation, an informational night, an interview, a blog post, a news segment, or you want to take our Third Choice Training—we’re ready to make it happen. The more people reached, the faster the change.
So, whatever your platform or sphere of influence, make T3C a reality in your community today.
What would this look like?
"If our involvement begins and ends with politics, we've failed women in need."
– Josh McGrath, Founder
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It’s time to disrupt the status quo by changing the way you think about and respond to the conversation surrounding pregnancy decisions. Stay connected so that you’re equipped with resources and next steps for living out T3C in your life and sphere. Have questions? We’re here to answer them. Want to stay up to date on new content? Follow along.