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 ArticlesColor-Pencil Artist Draws Realistic Animals in Amazing Detail—Here’s How She Does ItDec 05, 2025Metal Detectorist Finds Pair of US Army Dog Tags While Digging for WWII Relics in Northern ItalyDec 02, 2025Archaeologists Find 3,300-Year-Old Vessels for ‘Cult Rituals’ Near Armageddon Biblical Site in IsraelNov 28, 2025City Life Was Too Pricey, So New Zealand Family Put House on a Truck and Moved to Homestead in the HillsNov 26, 2025Related TopicsPlanned Parenthoodpro-lifeabortion