| Okay, when I was 20, I was pregnant, had a baby still nursing, and was getting a divorce. I chose adoption. I didn't have to carry her. I chose to. I nourished her and loved her the best way I knew how and did what I thought was best for her. I considered abortion. If I was felt less stable, has used drugs, or a victim of incest, or had AIDS, or knew I carried muscular dystrophy like my grandmother who watched three sibs die, or was 38, as I am now, I would have made a different choice. And I am thankful I had that choice. But I was young, strong, felt up to it. My pregnancies were easy. It was my choice. I couldn't wouldn't do it now. By no means do I mean to say that these are the only reasons one might choose abortion. I think that it is totally up to the woman. No one makes this kind of decision casually. No one should be punished for her choice. |
