i had an abortion to save him from the pain he would experience

we had to make a life altering decision, scrounge up an insane amount of money and grieve our baby in one day.

often the circumstances are like mine: wrong decision, wrong guy, wrong time. but the abortion was the best choice for me, my future, my mental health, and my family's well-being.

i got pregnant in december 1970. i was an 18 year old college freshman, a virgin, with very little sexual experience.

i became a mother on my own terms. having an abortion was one of the best decisions i ever made.

i don’t regret my decision, i remember this day because as i walked into planned parenthood, i knew i was among women that understood i was not ready to be a mom.