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 ArticlesSupreme Court Justices Swap ‘Santa Robes’ for Modern Style at Opening CeremonyOct 13, 2025Man Finds 2.71-Carat White Diamond While Digging in Extinct Volcanic Crater in ArkansasOct 10, 2025Metal Detectorist Uncovers Relics From World War II—Traces Lost Dog Tags to US SoldierOct 08, 2025‘It Was Tough’: How 102-Year-Old Man Succeeded in Climbing Mount Fuji, Breaking Guinness World RecordOct 03, 2025Related TopicsPlanned Parenthoodpro-lifeabortion