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I have had 2 abortions. One when I was 17 and one when I was 21. I am also now a proud mother of a 6 month old baby boy. I am glad that I waited until I was ready.
I was educated in abortion when I had them and made the best decision for myself at the time. I wasn't ready to be a parent then. I couldn't imagine having a child at a time when I was too selfish to give the child all the attention needed.
The fact about abortion is that when it is not legal, women still seek out the assistance to have them and run very high risks of being killed in the process or having the ability to have children taken away.
Abortion unfortunately is too often used as birth control. I believe people do need as much education on birth control and how to protect themselves.

posted 3 years, 8 months ago
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