In the summer of 2012 I became pregnant unexpectedly. I hadn't had my period in a while - though this didn't cause me any concern.

I found out I was pregnant and was on the verge of killing myself. If my mother hadn't been there supporting my CHOICE to have an abortion, I may be dead instead of writing this testimonial.

I was brutally raped by my boyfriend at the time. I didn't report it because I was beaten and ashamed and he told me that no one would believe me. I thank God every day for the right to have an abortion.

Sexual health and reproductive choice advocacy is a huge passion of mine and it all stems from wanting to make sure all women have the same options as I did.

The day I told my parents I thought I might be pregnant remains the worst day of my life. I had been raised Catholic and my mother was very observant.

In 1980 I was a 19 year old college student on the pill & in a committed relationship when I took antibiotics for a sinus infection ; ended up pregnant a month later; so for me the choice felt very clear; it was my choice to make. Married 22 years now with two grown children; I can say that regardless of ones choice it is life changing,; we all second guess ourselves.