i have had three abortions. i was not able to use the pill because of severe side effects, and my dr. refused an iud because my bleeding was already so heavy.

i had lost my (consensual; i hadn't been raped) virginity to my best friend, and he to me. after that, we thought we were safe - unfortunately, we weren't.

when i was fifteen, i had my first real "boyfriend," or so i thought. this man (he was 20) was homeless, so he stayed at my house.

i'm not ashamed. i am happy with my decision. i was 25. married mother of 2. i had had an m/c 2 years earlier which had made me really sad. my husband and i had hit a rough spot financially.