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In reply to the discussion: I had an abortion... [View all]mtngirl47
(994 posts)48. Me too. #sodidi
Thankfully it was legal then. Still, I had to travel over 2 hours from my university and it was so expensive that I had to borrow money from several people. The man denied responsibility.
I plan to volunteer my time and money to help women as we go forward. Women will need help to travel to states with reasonable laws, or access to chemicals to end their pregnancy.
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I've had two... but not feeling like sharing my reasons either for the same reasons.
msfiddlestix
Dec 2021
#22
No one owes anyone their story. And I honor any story people choose to tell.
WhiskeyGrinder
Dec 2021
#8
Thank you for sharing. I believe in women and their ability to make their own choices.
Lonestarblue
Dec 2021
#26
I've had several. No story. No shame. I refuse to answer to systems that don't acknowledge my
ancianita
Dec 2021
#51
texas is taking away abortion, BUT NOT GIVING THOSE WHO NEED IT CHILD SUPPORT! babies are NOT FREE.
pansypoo53219
Dec 2021
#55