i was 19 when emma was born. i had no doubt at that point that abortion was out of the question. even when it was suggested by many people very close to me.

i was 20 and a junior in college when i found out i was pregnant. i was with a man who was kind and understanding, but our relationship was fleeting.

i had an abortion at 16 years old because i wasn't ready to be a mom. i wanted to graduate high school and go to college. i was always ashamed of my decision but i never regretted it.

my name is jenn. i am 23 going on 24. i love kids. i've always wanted kids. i knew i would be a great mother after my niece was born in 2011. i had helped my brother and his wife raise both of their kids.