House on Fire

About this episode

The episode explores the life-altering decision made by a pregnant teenager, April Scales, and its devastating consequences.

April Scales was 15, pregnant and running out of options. When her grandparents tried to step in, April made a devastating decision that changed the course of her life and landed her in prison.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics covered

• teen pregnancy
• prison
• family conflict
• life decisions
• consequences

Keywords

• April Scales
• teen pregnancy
• prison
• family
• decision making

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