I am essentially abandoning this journal and starting a new one. If I want you on it, you'll get an invite in the very near future.

The recent inquiry for stories from Iowa in abortioninfo left me thinking about my own situation. Being an Iowa resident all my life, I felt compelled to share my story... which lead me to realize that I hadn't shared my story here.

WARNING! Potentially touchy subjects behind the cut as well as some fairly personal details.

( A long-winded story about my trials and tribulations in the past and why I am and so supportive of abortion rights now )