I had an abortion at 15 1/2 weeks. I was late on into the pregnancy to be making a choice like this, but I was confused. Too confused to realize that I had really wanted this baby. I am a 20 year old college student that has been living with my parents and going to college for 2 years. I have goals to become a newsreporter and graduate by the year 2000.

When my boyfriend and I got pregnant it was an accident. I wasn't ready but begin to feel that motherly instinct. My parents gave me an ultimatum either have an abortion or move out. I was scared because I wouldn't have a place to go. The confusion was overwhelming I walked in and out of the abortion clinic a dozen times. Then finally I did it. The pain was what hit me first and now I am dealing with the emotional end of it. I cry when I see women 7 months pregnant (as I would have been). I get hurt when I start a period. It is painful and I can't explain that pain to anyone. I am now receiving help, but it is a long process. My heart goes out to anyone in a similar situation.