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 ArticlesWildlife Artist Paints Tigers, Snow Leopards, and Other Big Cats in Amazing Detail—Here’s HowJan 23, 2026‘Ring of Fire’ Will Kick Off Eclipse Season as First Solar Eclipse of 2026Jan 21, 20266 of the World’s Most Beautiful Pheasants Are a Sight to Behold—Here Are the PhotosJan 16, 2026The Full Snow Moon Will Rise in the Most Wintry (and One of the Oddest) Months of the YearJan 11, 2026Related TopicsPlanned Parenthoodpro-lifeabortion