Abortion Story #2

I was 22 years old and an active service duty woman. I was in training command that had no pregnancy policy so when I found out I was pregnant I had two options: have an abortion or lose my military career and with it, my paycheck, shelter and medical insurance. I have never been so upset or desperately on a decision in my life. I was raised Catholic and had heard all the stories they tell of woman regretting it and I had always wanted to be a mother.

I went to a female sergeant to ask for advice and she told me that she had an abortion in training command too. She explained that it could be done by a pill and drove me to the clinic and made sure I was ok. I could not even fathom how my life would be right now if I had chosen to go through with the pregnancy and ended up homeless with my kid taken away or miscarried from lack of medical care. I have valued every single moment of relief knowing that I am able to choose when to have a child and knowing the years I promised and dedicated to serving my country can actually be served.