I had NO intention of becoming a parent and was not interested in entertaining the idea of bringing a child into the world. I was careful with birth control but, as we all know, sometimes it fails.

I was eternally grateful for the option of terminating the pregnancy because I simply did NOT want a child.

I have absolutely NO regrets. My life continued as usual and that was the end of the matter. 12 years later I started a family and I now have 2 children.

As opposed to the constant barrage of media hype - No, I do not have any regrets. I am glad I made the decision I did. My children have a GREAT life and I adore them. I have many many friends who have had an abortion and none of them are "scarred" or carry this mythical "heavy burden of guilt" that we so often hear about.

Of course I would never advise a woman to make the decision lightly but I would never ever tell anyone that having a termination will change her life for the worse because it is a personal decision and one which can make a positive difference if the woman does not want to continue with the unwanted pregnancy.