It's easy to judge, but not always fair

In response to Barbara Wroblewski's letter (Fence Post Aug 19) concerning the evils of abortion:

As a nursing student, one of my assignments was to spend time at an abortion clinic.

I talked to women who spoke of having an abortion as a heart-wrenching, painful, decision.

They didn't have the money or resources to care for a child. Although there were organizations to help them through a pregnancy, there weren't any to help them through the next 18 years.

Some were teenagers who couldn't consider adoption since a pregnancy would get them thrown out of their homes. The stories were numerous.

Those of us who haven't been in the position of having to make this incredibly difficult decision are fortunate.

Of course, the best option is to prevent unwanted pregnancies. Abortion should obviously be a last resort option.

However, adoption isn't always an option.

It's easy to judge others when you haven't walked in their shoes. We must care for the quality of a child's life after it's birth, not only before.

Karen Wagner

Elk Grove Village