From the Cellars of Choice - My Only One
When up against an unplanned pregancy it can be hard to think ahead to what the ramifications our choices at this time can make. Many women, years later, discover they aborted their only child. It's a heartwrenching realization when you are on this side of the fence. Here is a story from a dear lady who is living with that experience. It was 22 years ago that I heard the news that I was going to have a baby. At first, I was really excited. I’d always wanted children and the dream of becoming a mother was finally going to be a reality. Yet at the same time, my life was like riding a roller coaster, especially in the relationship department. I don’t like riding roller coasters, but I’d been on this one for several months and Valentines’ Day had carried us to the top of the tracks. Well, we all know that a roller coaster does not remain in position long enough to enjoy the view. When I told the baby’s father that I was pregnant, he was also excited until I told him I didn’t want to ma