Reply #128: Patchuli

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I was just about the same age as you when first I saw it myself. I'm not sure how old the issue of Ms was at the time. A few years, maybe. I was just finding out the truth about my mom. I knew a few girls who had had abortions - I had even arranged one for someone who had been too paralyzed by her fear to do it for herself. But I never connected the dots. I was sheltered by all the lies, I guess you could say. While my friends were having abortions I was not aware yet that my mom had died from one.

Since the photo was first published anonymously, I had room for denial. Even though she was recognizable I always secretly held onto the childish hope that maybe it had all been a mistake - that one morning I would wake up from the nightmare. Silly, I know. The proof I needed came along just 12 years ago.

I am so impressed that you make monthly contributions to NARAL - You have no idea how impressed. Thank you for telling me your story.