Just another “abortion saved my life” rave here. I was dumb. End of statement. I was young and let my hormones get away with me and he obviously didn't care. So, we had sex once, I was pregnant. For 2 weeks I puked every time I moved and I didn't even have to miss a period to figure out what was going on. I was fresh out of college, had a low paying mall job and living back at home. When I went to Planned Parenthood, they understood everything. They offered thoughts on keeping a child, giving a child up for adoption or having an abortion. When I IMMEDIATELY said that I was not going to keep a baby or even contemplate carrying a child to term and give it away, they were understanding, compassionate and non-judgmental. They didn't pressure me one way or the other, but I had made up my mind before I even got to the clinic. Being only 2 weeks along, I was eligible to participate in a University study that was testing RU486. Because it would be part of a study, it had to be confidential and it would be cheaper than a surgical abortion. I agreed. The hardest thing, I think, was being left alone, on purpose, with a pill and a cup of water. Even up to that last second, I had a choice and a chance to walk if I wanted to, no questions asked. Taking that pill was one of the best decisions of my life. I walked out of there, a little shaky, but free. And smarter. Now, I have a wonderful fiancé who I probably wouldn't have met and a wonderful life. We are looking forward to closing on our first home, traveling on our honeymoon and living a life full of love and pets. An abortion took me off a path of indecision, irresponsibility and possibly self-destructive behavior, and put me on a path of success and happiness. Thank you Planned Parenthood, Thank you whoever you are that invented RU486, thank you non-judgmental university hospital staff.
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