it was the most selfless choice i have ever made. i was 21, just graduated college, and trying to figure out my next move in life. i was working a job that was not in my field, living in my hometown again, and just feeling overwhelmed by the sudden changes in my life. my boyfriend and i were rocky due to us being two hours apart from one another.

i got pregnant at my brothers going away party. i was hardly even 4 weeks when i found out, i just knew something wasn’t right. i remember buying the pregnancy sticks after i had a few beers just for giggles. i didn’t cry. i just stared. i was in complete denial.

i hardly remember calling my boyfriend. i didn’t say anything, i just sobbed into the phone. i remember him asking me if i was pregnant and my response was more sobs. i have always been pro-choice and always assumed if i got myself into this situation it would be an easy answer. i cried, but it was a strange thing. i never really cried for myself, i cried for my unborn child. i cried at the life they would have if i was to bring them into this world.

i set up the appointment at planned parenthood and i was able to take the pill. i was numb during the whole process, but knew i was making the right choice. i struggled with the ultrasound, i never looked at it because i thought it was for the best. i took the first pill and felt im世界杯2022亚洲预选赛b组 te relief. i remember having a smile on my face and feeling a new start. my boyfriend and i struggled after i had the abortion, we each were grieving in our own ways. we are stronger than ever a year later. i am a graduate student working on my msw hoping to go into the field working with adolescent pregnancy. is it a tough choice? yes, the toughest i have ever made. but selfish? never.