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niyad

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45. (((((((((((((cilla)))))))))))))
Wed Dec 1, 2021, 07:46 PM
Dec 2021

Thank you for sharing your story with us. I am sorry that you have ever felt, been made to feel, any shame in your decision. It was YOUR decision to make.

As a lifelong activist for women''s rights and full bodily autonomy, I remind the woman-hating gestational slavers thst they came from us (the men really hate that). And that there is only one reason for a woman to have an abortion. BECAUSE SHE WANTS IT. End of discussion.

Know that you are cherished and valued in this community of virtual friends and family.

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I had an abortion... [View all] cilla4progress Dec 2021 OP
Your courage and bravery are noted. eom guillaumeb Dec 2021 #1
It should be worth something to everyone, and I commend TheProle Dec 2021 #2
You guys cilla4progress Dec 2021 #3
You may not consider yourself brave, but I do. hlthe2b Dec 2021 #9
You could just post "I had an abortion n/t" leftstreet Dec 2021 #4
As with my abortion, cilla4progress Dec 2021 #7
I don't necessarily disagree gratuitous Dec 2021 #18
Thanks, cilla4progress Dec 2021 #19
+ 1 nt pazzyanne Dec 2021 #25
What a wonderful post. llmart Dec 2021 #56
Exactly what I was thinking. SammyWinstonJack Dec 2021 #69
I've had several. ismnotwasm Dec 2021 #5
+1000. nt ecstatic Dec 2021 #21
I've had two... but not feeling like sharing my reasons either for the same reasons. msfiddlestix Dec 2021 #22
If ONLY we were dealing with Originalism! slightlv Dec 2021 #57
Hear Here! msfiddlestix Dec 2021 #59
Me too. momta Dec 2021 #31
Sign me cilla4progress Dec 2021 #39
Yes there is, several funds for women in Texas. mountain grammy Dec 2021 #53
Thanks MFM008 Dec 2021 #6
No one owes anyone their story. And I honor any story people choose to tell. WhiskeyGrinder Dec 2021 #8
{{{hugs}}} Coventina Dec 2021 #10
Thank you, Chilla, for sharing and your bravery. FalloutShelter Dec 2021 #11
Yes! The bottom line is cilla4progress Dec 2021 #14
So right on sister. FalloutShelter Dec 2021 #16
So glad you traded up to a wonderful husband! MLAA Dec 2021 #33
Me too! FalloutShelter Dec 2021 #35
Thank you snowybirdie Dec 2021 #12
I had one too wildheart Dec 2021 #13
Thank you. Solly Mack Dec 2021 #15
You are not a murderer. You were not selfish. mcar Dec 2021 #17
Thanks. cilla4progress Dec 2021 #20
Thank you for sharing your story. Kath2 Dec 2021 #23
Thank you for sharing your story. evolves Dec 2021 #24
Thank you for sharing. I believe in women and their ability to make their own choices. Lonestarblue Dec 2021 #26
Pre RoeVWade MuseRider Dec 2021 #27
I salute your courage in sharing this. Thank you! alwaysinasnit Dec 2021 #28
Me too. moreland01 Dec 2021 #29
Wow - you are AMAZING cilla4progress Dec 2021 #40
You made the best decision for you (and your husband) at the time vlyons Dec 2021 #30
I almost started a thread like this. I'm glad you did. NurseJackie Dec 2021 #32
{{{cilla4progress}}} Stinky The Clown Dec 2021 #34
Thank you. momta Dec 2021 #36
Cilla4progress you are a smart, brave, loving warrior! MLAA Dec 2021 #37
Awesome, MLAA - cilla4progress Dec 2021 #42
I'm pretty sure I've told my story here at DU at some point. ShazzieB Dec 2021 #38
Right-fricking on cilla4progress Dec 2021 #43
A friend in her late 60's had an abortion when she niyad Dec 2021 #50
interested in your story kparkin May 2022 #78
I would be delighted to talk with you! ShazzieB May 2022 #79
??? llashram May 2022 #80
things done in secret worries me. llashram May 2022 #81
I had one too. Demobrat Dec 2021 #41
Recommended. H2O Man Dec 2021 #44
(((((((((((((cilla))))))))))))) niyad Dec 2021 #45
What you said at the end about what France does for mothers Mr.Bill Dec 2021 #46
All of us of a certain age remember the bad old days. Texaswitchy Dec 2021 #47
Me too. #sodidi mtngirl47 Dec 2021 #48
Thank you. mgardener Dec 2021 #49
I've had several. No story. No shame. I refuse to answer to systems that don't acknowledge my ancianita Dec 2021 #51
This message was self-deleted by its author iamateacher Dec 2021 #52
Thank you for sharing your story.. mountain grammy Dec 2021 #54
texas is taking away abortion, BUT NOT GIVING THOSE WHO NEED IT CHILD SUPPORT! babies are NOT FREE. pansypoo53219 Dec 2021 #55
I was 19 ... rustysgurl Dec 2021 #58
I'm so sorry about your brother LittleGirl Dec 2021 #67
as did I demtenjeep Dec 2021 #60
As did I. nolabear Dec 2021 #61
Love your story, cilla4progress Dec 2021 #64
I also had an abortion. camartinwv Dec 2021 #62
thank you and i'll post my story tomorrow Trueblue1968 Dec 2021 #63
I have a story too.The details don't matter. Joinfortmill Dec 2021 #65
i was 14. roe had passed eight months earlier. my mom took me. orleans Dec 2021 #66
It is a decision that, ultimately, only the woman concerned can make DFW Dec 2021 #68
I definitely consider you a brave person! lark Dec 2021 #70
Thank you for going first. I've had 2 abortions, barbtries Dec 2021 #71
Thank you for your story, cilla. MontanaMama Dec 2021 #72
I had an abortion at the age of 45. I was unmarried and a working woman. Texin Dec 2021 #73
Thank you for sharing. piddyprints Dec 2021 #74
My Mother had a D and C when I was small child. Texaswitchy Dec 2021 #75
Genetics play a role too to decide nitpicker Dec 2021 #76
Listening to mom on Katy Tur's show - cilla4progress Dec 2021 #77
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