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Both Syoung and Amerigo could be the same person. Each deals in absolutes. Amerigo thinks anyone who had an abortion will someday regret it, while Syoung believes that any woman that regrets an abortion is an idiot. I regret an abortion I had many years ago, but I remain firmly pro-choice. I realize that my experience was my own, as every woman's choice about terminating a pregnancy should be own her. The only idiots here are the people like Syoung and Amerigo who make assumptions about people and circumstances they know absolutely nothing about.
Dear Letter writer,
I wish you well in this very difficult time. I can totally understand what you're going through. Eight years ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Besides having to deal with the shock and the treatment, I found it could be difficult to deal with certain friends and family members. What I found I wanted most from people was that they listen, but not many people were willing or able to do that without offering their at times unwanted advice or opinions. Don't worry about your in-laws and their reactions. You absolutely must put your own needs first right now. Having cancer was not something I would have chosen. But I did learn a little about what is important to me and how to react to others who are ill. For that I am grateful.
