I had an abortion in the late 1970's. I was typical of teenagers of that time, living for the moment.

In 1974, Illinois had become one of a handful of states that had legalized abortion.

I was 35. I'd never been pregnant, and always been pretty good about using protection with sex.

I was 15 when I found out I was pregnant. I couldn't understand it, how the hell could this have happened to me?

When I got pregnant in 1964, abortions were illegal in the United States and I had not really thought out anything.

When I found out I was pregnant, we both agreed that having a baby was not an option.