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In reply to the discussion: I had an abortion... [View all]nolabear
(42,041 posts)61. As did I.
I was young and in a failing marriage, and my birth control failed. I was scared but not guilty; I was about to have to strike out on my own and I was going to survive. I have felt a kind of respectful poignance over the years over the power of that decision, but never once have I regretted it. My two darling adopted grandsons are the result of women who decided differently, and Im tremendously glad for that too.
For the choice.
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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