I had an abortion 21 years ago

Mon, 8 February, 2010

I was 19 years of age and having a ball thinking I was all grown up. Then I was faced with being pregnant. Oh gee, I couldn't provide and I was far too immature to even think about someone else. But now 21 years on, I wonder and still it crosses my head 'What if?' I have never been able to speak to anyone about it even though my whole family was behind me on my decision. But now it can't ever be mentioned. It has had such a hidden impact on me. I don't mean to distress anyone faced with that decision but what happens when you have a moment of wondering 'What if?' This is the first time in my life I've actually shared this for someone else to know. At the time it was so right.