I turned 57 today. When I was 25 yrs old I became pregnant. The man was going through a divorce, and was not emotionally prepared to give me any support no matter what I decided. I was a young 25, just beginning to live on my own and totally unprepared for a child. Luckily for me, I was able to obtain a safe and legal abortion, accompanied by two of my best friends. I did shed a few tears that day, mostly because I was very disappointed in myself for not taking the proper precautions to prevent this from happening. But my decision was clear, unwavering and right. I have never regretted my choice, never been haunted by it or had any guilt. I did what I needed to do at that point in my life. I married the man a few years later, but he turned out to never be able to give himself emotionally. Now I am remarried, happily, with a wonderful 13 yr old son who is the biggest joy in my life. Life does go on, and can go on in a much happier way. I will always be grateful that I had the choice and the resources to make the choice. My life is a good one now, and my decision to abort was the right one for me. NO REGRETS!
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