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In reply to the discussion: I had an abortion. Why it's none of your business. [View all]lark
(23,059 posts)19. I had an abortion and helped 4 others have them when it was totally illegal in our state.
I am proud of helping these 4 young women (between 17-19) go to NYC where it was legal and stop the unwanted pregnancies. I am very thankful for the friend who helped me when I knew nowhere to turn, and then teamed up with me and several other young women to form an Underground Railroad where we could help others take control of their lives and their reproduction. It makes me so sad that young women could be faced with this once again because birth control will be outlawed along with abortions if the rw women hating oligarchs get their way.
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I totally agree with the author...the why's and details are none of our business.
Lars39
May 2019
#2
I'm sorry, but the whole "difficult decision" thing is just more bullshit.
scarletwoman
May 2019
#37
I had an abortion and helped 4 others have them when it was totally illegal in our state.
lark
May 2019
#19
I think of the women more like camp followers. And that is insulting to camp followers.
demigoddess
May 2019
#30
Excellent statement & n.b. the Repugs are moving the window to only "rape,incest, life of mother."
stuffmatters
May 2019
#34