Johanna R

I had an abortion when I was 18 years old, to me it was just an embryo, egg like, and it was quite probably one of the best decisions I ever made. My parents were alcoholics and neglected me. I think that alcoholics and druggies are selfish, certainly not capable parents. At 18 I was already messed up with drugs/booze and knew (from my own experience and that of friends) what it would be like to drag a child through that volatile mess and pain - why do that? To this day I do not regret that abortion, I lived such a crazy life back then and couldn't look after myself most of the time, I won't even mention the father's problems!! It wasn't until I turned 30 that I started to grow up - actually start to like myself and be kind to myself. I've been straight for five years now (since falling pregnant at 31) and have two beautiful little boys and a loving supportive partner. You really need to be emotionally ready to have a child, you need stability. That's all I can say for now. Cheers, Jo.