it was 1973, i was a 23 year old mother of 2, attending school and working. when i discovered i was pregnant. i knew i had a big decision to make. if i continued the pregnancy i would have to drop out of school. the future of me and my 2 boys was my biggest concern, i couldn’t see a way to have another baby and continue with my plan to finish my education. i had quit high school at 16 and was on welfare. i got my ged and went back to high school and was now attending college. this was the hardest decision i’ve ever made. once made, i was grateful that i had a place to go to get a safe affordable abortion.