The article narrates Celeste Athon's experience as a college softball player who discovered she was pregnant while dealing with academic pressures. Athon felt unwell and attributed it to her athletic performance slipping, only to find out she was pregnant. Faced with the reality of a challenging decision, she learned that abortion services were available in Columbia, MO, easing her fears of needing to travel far for the procedure. This access transformed her situation, allowing her to proceed with her education and sport commitments without reverting to the confines of her small hometown.
Before reaching out, I'd wondered if what I was feeling was normal... I didnât know how pregnancy felt. I just knew that I wanted to stay in college and follow my dreams.
I was terrified, but I found it reassuring to know that abortion access was available right in Columbia, it changed everything for me.
I considered the implications of my personal life... Going back home to my small town meant leaving all my aspirations behind; I couldn't do that.
As soon as resource availability shifted, others like me also felt more empowered... it feels like the decision to choose my future was finally within my reach.
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