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16-Year-Old Got an Abortion in 1972—But 50 Years Later Calls Overturning of Roe ‘A Gift’ From God

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16-Year-Old Got an Abortion in 1972—But 50 Years Later Calls Overturning of Roe ‘A Gift’ From God
INSET: (STEFANI REYNOLDS/Getty Images); (Left image): (Courtesy of Christine Ballor); (Background): Oliver Douliery/AFP via Getty Images
Michael Wing
Michael Wing
Editor and Writer
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She was only 16, pregnant, and scared.

It was 1972. That teen was Christie Ballor.

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Michael Wing
Michael Wing
Editor and Writer
Michael 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.
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