i was 24. already a single parent to a beautiful 2 year old daughter, born with cerebral palsy. between work and her constant doctor visits, life wasn’t easy. no support from her dad, but i was fine with making things work on my own.

i have three living children. each of which i love dearly.

pre roe v. wade - 1965

here is my abortion story.

i tried a few times in my early twenties to request a tubal ligation, and doctors told me again and again that i was too young to decide that i didn't want to have children. "think of your future husband!" they said.

i have had two abortions, both traumatic, both for very different reasons.