I just wanted to tell someone my experience. In April, 2001 I became pregnant at 37, I was separated from my husband, and dating a horrible man who said he couldn't get women pregnant anymore. It was a terrible time in my life, so I terminated the pregnancy. Obviously, I was very sad.

Well, in August while I was on the pill, I became pregnant again. I was shocked. I thought I would probably keep the pregnancy, but I was horribly depressed and confused. I called for some counseling at a place called Cornerstone or something. The day of my appointment, it dawned on me it might be an anti-choice place so I called the family planning clinic in my area, and they told me that yes it was. So obviously I immediatly cancelled.

I knew I was probably going to keep the pregnancy, but I didn't want to be preached at about my choice. All I wanted was someone to talk to. I called around to find a place that would offer me the counseling I needed, but it was difficult. Eventually I called Preterm, an abortion clinic in Cleveland, and found out I could get counseling there. I went and had a great talk with a wonderful women, which helped immensely.

I had a beautiful son in May of 02. But this experience really horrified me, and opened my eyes to the limited choices women have during such an awful and confusing time. Thank you so much to Preterm. And thank you for listening.