i was 22 years old, a college-educated girl from a conservative home.

i was 19 and in an emotionally abusive relationship.

i was 18 and just graduated high school. i had a four-year, full-ride scholarship to a great, private college.

i have always been pro-choice, because i believe it's nobody's business what a woman decides to do with her body.

i used to think my dad spanked me because i was bad. i used to think it was my fault that i was molested.

today is 8/1/2015 and it is a day after my abortion. i am a 25 yr old mother of 2. i have a 3yr old and 11month old. i never thought i would have an abortion. i don't judge, but personally i never had a reason that was so bad that i would ever do it.