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Stories from Minnesota
It was 1973 and abortion was a new thing where I lived.
I was 20 weeks and two days pregnant the day of my abortion.
They ain't kidding when they talk of young girls being naive, because I was that girl.
No place closer performed abortions at that late a date. Also, it would be about $2500.
I just couldn't throw all of that away, plus it would break my father's heart.
I had to stand in front of a judge with several other girls and tell him why I didn't want to tell my mom about the procedure.
I’ve found myself FULL of rage.