I'm not entirely convinced that being "pro life" is some dangerous to have, heroic, non-conformist position to take for Ohio resident, but whatever...
I also don’t think of myself as a hero by any means.
For what it’s worth, I don’t think changing a political stance should be considered “flip-flopping” unless it’s done for a self-serving purpose. Reevaluating should be considered an attempt to learn and grow. That’s why wisdom is often (but not always) associated with age and/or experience.