Tuesday.
So I picked up my young friend from Planned Parenthood MarMonte. I believe the decision to keep or abort the pregnancy lies ultimately in the woman. She’s afterall, the person carrying the burden, emotionally and physically. A decision that could affect the rest of her life. So, why leave that decision in the hands of strangers and law-makers?

She’s only 17. I only asked if she was going through any pain, and if she knows what to expect in terms of medication and healing. We didn’t talk about the pregnancy or the responsible party. It is not my place to ask. I just hope she will be more careful in the future and think of consequences.

The sight of her walking into that dark house saddens me. She just went through a surgery. No one awaits her at home. No comfort. No love. I would go crazy.

I hope when my own daughter runs into problems, she will feel comfortable and trust me enough to come to me. If she does not, I pray there will be a kind hand reaching out to help her.