People16-Year-Old Got an Abortion in 1972—But 50 Years Later Calls Overturning of Roe ‘A Gift’ From God00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintINSET: (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 ArticlesTwin ‘Taurid’ Meteor Showers Will Overlap in Night Sky This Month. Where Do They Come From?Nov 05, 2025Mom Teaches ‘Worldschooling’ to Autistic Son—Now They Homeschool GloballyOct 31, 2025The Biggest Supermoon of 2025 Will Be the Full ‘Beaver Moon’—Here’s What to KnowOct 29, 2025Excavations Uncover Hoard of 1,600-Year-Old Bronze Coins at Underground Rebel Hideout in IsraelOct 24, 2025Related TopicsPlanned Parenthoodpro-lifeabortion