i was 20 years old when my abortion happened. my boyfriend and i were in the early stages of our relationship, and we were also 180 miles apart.

i felt like a stereotype. i was 16 years old and had just lost my virginity when i found out i was pregnant.

i'm telling my abortion story because it is not sensational.

i was 25 and had just become engaged... not very dramatic. but, i am glad to be telling my story in a somewhat public way.

i was 18 years old the first time i found out i was pregnant. i was newly in college and in a relationship with an emotionally abusive guy.

i became pregnant with my first child last year in my late 30's! i was elated and filled with an unexplained amount of love for this being simply for being a part of me. i didn't know that my heart can open so big.