On Monday, November 28, I discovered that I was pregnant at 16 years old.Initially I felt numb and disconnected due to shock, I contacted my boyfriend of six months and parents and I was extremely fortunate to have a strong support system.I knew instantly what my decision was and that was that I wished to receive a legal and safe abortion.Unfortunately for me and the women who do not wish to have the child we have conceived, we are forced to seek alternatives as the Isle of Man Termination of Pregnancy Act of 1995 makes it illegal for a woman to have an abortion on the Isle of Man.The alternatives often suggested are the likes of adoption or simply having the child but the Isle of Man government and health care system cannot offer you an abortion therefore on my own accord I had to seek help.