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.