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 Articles‘Circuit Breaker for Our Lives’: Family Needed a Reset After COVID so They Started WorldschoolingDec 24, 2025The ‘Wolf Moon,’ the First Supermoon of 2026, Will Form a Conjunction With Jupiter—What to KnowDec 19, 2025Urban Artist Paints Optical Illusions on Boring Buildings to Revive Dreary Neighborhoods—And They’re AmazingDec 17, 2025One of the Best Meteor Showers of the Year Will Kick Off 2026—What to KnowDec 12, 2025Related TopicsPlanned Parenthoodpro-lifeabortion