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In 1957, at the age of 21, I became pregnant and was sent to a doctor who performed illegal abortions. No anesthetic, terrible pain and being called a whore throughout the procedure. The next day, the bleeding continued until I passed out and awoke in the hospital, so damaged that I was told I would never be able to have children.

Years later, married and wanting a child, we adopted a precious little boy who has been the joy of my life.

Women have terminated pregnancies since human life began, for many reasons. I will fight for a woman's right to choose to terminate a pregnancy in a safe way as long as I live.

posted 4 years, 9 months ago
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