i was 23 years old when i got pregnant. i was neither emotionally nor financialy ready to have a child. my boyfriend, being catholic, did not agree with my decision but he took me to planned parenthood and helped pay for it.

i cried during the procedure but knew it was the right thing to do. the relationship did not survive my decision. we broke up, i applied to law school and moved out of state. 21 years later i am happily married to the love of my life, we have two beautiful children and i am so greatful that i had the ability to make the choice that i did. no shame. no regret.