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Texaswitchy

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47. All of us of a certain age remember the bad old days.

Wed Dec 1, 2021, 07:54 PM

Dec 2021

Girls disappearing for a year to visit their Aunt.

We all knew what that meant.

Off to a home for unwed mothers.

Their babies sold off.

The girls never the same again.

One girl I knew was married off to a older cousin so he wouldn't get drafted.

Married men were not drafted.

He left her alone in a few years with two kids.

No never again.

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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