i am a mother of 3 and 21 years old. i had a failed marriage and things have been hard since then. i am currently in a relationship and we have an 8-month-old together. i found out i was pregnant 3 weeks ago and i was shocked.

i was on the birth control pill. i knew i wasn’t ready for another child. i was angry because i was taking care of myself and the pills failed me. i decided to have an abortion. i wanted to go to school and get a better job. i wanted to better myself so i could provide for my children on my own. i have always believed that men can leave you at any time. it was a painful decision. but i know it would have been more painful for that child. i am struggling as it is and i see my children struggling too. i didn’t want that for this child. my partner supported me and he agreed we weren’t ready emotionally or financially for another child.