it was 1987, and i was 19 years old. i was on the pill, but clearly it failed. i was a freshman in college, and i doubt i took the pill exactly how one should, at the same time every day. i was in a dysfunctional relationship with a young man with whom i actually had nothing in common. we broke up for good about five months later. it was a mutual decision to end the pregnancy. after breaking up with him, i never saw him again. i am so grateful i had the abortion. i am 46 years old now and have never for one moment regretted the decision.