I was 16, and I was young and in love. Clouded judgment and hormones led to hit and miss birth control, so it wasn't a huge shock when I found myself pregnant. I was scared, but I knew I had options, and I'm incredibly greatful for that. My boyfriend was supportive, and I knew how good he really was when, with a hug, he asked me what I wanted to do, and that he'd be supportive. I immediatly knew I wanted an abortion.

The clinic I went to gave me the best care I have received in any situation, ever. They were so supportive and nonjudgmental. They informed me of what they were doing without being clinical. One even commended me for coming in as early in the pregnancy (6 weeks) as I did. I had a surgical abortion. The procedure itself was fairly comfortable. I don't remember feeling any of it, I had minimal cramping, and almost all of my bleeding passed on the first day. As my boyfriend drove me home, I felt less sore, tired, bloated or naseous than I had in weeks. Maybe it was psychological, but just knowing that my body was back to the way I wanted it to be made me feel great.

This experience has made me more conscious of safe sex. It's made me appreciate myself and my body, and my ownership of it more. It's brought me closer with my boyfriend, as he was there through the worst of it with me. I've thought about how it could have been, and while it makes me curious, I could never have lived to my full potential. Any guilt I've felt has been more from others than self-induced, and I'm praying for a day when talking about an abortion will be met with caring and not judgment. I'm not sorry I had an abortion because it was the best option for everyone. It's sites like this that are so instrumental in doing that. Thank you.