My boyfriend and I had only been living together for a few months when I found out I was pregnant.  We both have personal and family histories of substance abuse and mental illness and we have no interest in passing these traits along.

I knew my decision was the right one,  but I struggled with it because I’d already had one 10 years ago.  The people at the clinic were super supportive and non-judgmental, even comforting. My boyfriend came to each appointment and sat with me in the waiting room.

We’re married now and my husband got a vasectomy because we still feel the same way. We know we’re not fit to be parents. Taking care of each other is the best we can do.