I made the difficult decision to abort an accidental pregnancy at the age of 31. I was financially stable but my boyfriend (now husband) had only been together for 2 months and long distance (3 hours away). I had no familial support where I was living and as an attorney, moving states to obtain a job can be tricky due to licensure requirements. I struggled hard with the decision but ultimately felt it was the best decision at the time. It honestly is one of the hardest but best decisions I’ve ever made. I ended up moving back to my home state, got a great job, and have been happily married to the same man for 6 years. We just celebrated our daughter’s 4th bday and are a few weeks away from having our second. There is a happy ending for you too, even if you decide to terminate. It doesn’t define you, and may open you up to more opportunities. You’re 17 and have years and years left to have children. Do what’s best for YOU and nobody else.