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Eugenie Scrase's avatar

Thanks for sharing this. Abortions are rough. I’ve had a few and my god they are a bloody painful rollercoaster. Sending hugs. One was in Texas 7years ago. I’ve always wanted to write about it and you’ve inspired me to give it a go

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El's avatar

Writing about it was really an incredibly cathartic experience! <3

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Magggie's avatar

Thanks for this - so beautiful! Highly recommend anyone who has experienced this to go and listen to Grace Campbell discussing her abortion on Jamila Jameel’s podcast - it is very raw and echoes a lot of what you have said. Such an important discussion.

When I was 20, I went to an abortion clinic to be told I was 6 months pregnant. Suffice to say I now have a young daughter who I adore. But I’ll never forget the isolation of that moment and the decision and everything that came after. I wish I’d been able to read about all of this before. Thank you!

Also…if you are someone taking the pill back to back, please take a monthly test as you won’t bleed but might be pregnant.

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Millie's avatar

Thank you for writing this. I had such a similar experience nearly a year ago now and had (still have?) all the weird feelings about it, so this was a comfort ♥️

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El's avatar

Sending love <3

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Poppy's avatar

big love, thank you for writing this

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