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 ArticlesArcheologists Uncover Magnificent Byzantine-Era Mosaic in 1,600-Year-Old Luxury Estate in IsraelSep 17, 2025Toronto Police Arrest 10 People During Competing Rallies on ImmigrationSep 14, 2025‘It Was 360 Degrees’: Calgary Photographer Captures Auroras in All Directions as Solar Storms Herald ‘Pole Excursion’Sep 12, 2025Amazing Emerald-Green Bird Found Only on the Jungle Island of Borneo: Here Are the PhotosSep 10, 2025Related TopicsPlanned Parenthoodpro-lifeabortion