i gave birth to my second child, a son, when i was 20 years old. promptly following the 6 week check up, i went on oral birth control.

it was my first semester of college and a hookup. we had sex one time and that was all it took. my period usually arrives right on the dot, so when i was two weeks late i knew i was pregnant.

i was 18, and i was 6 weeks. i chose a medical abortion. my heart begged me not to do it, but my life at the time wasn't together.

i grew up in a roundly abusive house where everyone tiptoed around my father. being strong-willed and independent, we clashed often; consequently, i left home at thirteen by "running away."

i am 20 years old and a university student. i found out i was pregnant about a month ago by a guy i had been casually seeing for the past year.

i was 19 years old. second year of college. a lifetime of goals and dreams ahead. i became pregnant by my boyfriend of 5 years.