People16-Year-Old Got an Abortion in 1972—But 50 Years Later Calls Overturning of Roe ‘A Gift’ From GodSavePrintINSET: (STEFANI REYNOLDS/Getty Images); (Left image): (Courtesy of Christine Ballor); (Background): Oliver Douliery/AFP via Getty ImagesMichael WingEditor and Writer7/30/2022|Updated: 7/31/2022She was only 16, pregnant, and scared.It was 1972. That teen was Christie Ballor.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentMichael WingEditor and WriterMichael Wing is a writer and editor based in Calgary, Canada, where he was born and educated in the arts. He writes mainly on culture, human interest, and trending news.Author’s Selected ArticlesAmazing Emerald-Green Bird Found Only on the Jungle Island of Borneo: Here Are the PhotosSep 10, 2025Hummingbirds Duel at Lightning-Fast Speed, Jousting in the Air—Here Are the PhotosSep 05, 2025Upcoming Total Lunar Eclipse Will Usher in a Blood Moon—Here’s What You Need to KnowSep 02, 2025Full ‘Corn Moon’ Converges With Folklore and Spectacular Lunar Phenomena This September—What to KnowSep 01, 2025Related TopicsPlanned Parenthoodpro-lifeabortion