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**Written by Reporter John Smith** **Kourtney Martin has been very vocal regarding her stance on abortion. Although she maintains her position against aborting unwanted children, she was once put in a situation with a close family member that tested her beliefs.****Some years ago, her niece, Allison Martin, became pregnant at a young age. Allison Martin approached Kourtney for advice and support. She was adamant about having an abortion. Kourtney was devastated with the news and hoped to council her niece to choose another option. Kourtney arranged an appointment to obtain pre-natal care and counseling for her young niece. The center had programs for young mothers to choose adoptive parents, continue her high school education and to aid her if she decided to keep her child. After all, Kourtney viewed this unborn child as a part of her family too.****Despite Kourtney's efforts, Allison made the decision to abort the pregnancy. Kourtney was very depressed and sad about her nieces decision. She felt strongly that the abortion would have for reaching consequences for Allison both emotionally and psychologically. As a result of this abortion, Allison has suffered from depression and enormous guilt. While Kourtney did not like the choice she made, she continues to love and support her niece unconditionally.**
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