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My first abortion was a 2nd trimester one, and only suction was used. I know; I was there, and I was extremely conscious of what was happening. So don't believe everything you read on the internet, okay?
Also, had I not been able to get that abortion, the severe depressive episode which I was experiencing (partly the result of sexist practices in my grad. school, incidentally) would have probably led to suicide. As it happened, the next summer, when I was seriously debating suicide, I was able to keep myself alive. Eventually, I recovered from depression, and I was able to support my 2 existing children through adulthood, without state assistance (or assistance from their father).
I have never for a moment believed that I made the wrong decision.
I won't sign my name here, in consideration of my children, and the others who have been involved in my children's lives. You can find it in the Ms. Magazine petition, however.
