Thank you for sharing Kate. It’s hard to believe that we’re are taking such a big step backwards. We have to vote and encourage all the young people we know to get out and vote too! Never give up.
Thank you so much for adding real life experiences to what some people think of as an abstract matter. Why this issue has re-emerged in these challenging time strikes me as odd. Thank you so much for coming forward with your heart felt wisdom.
Thank you for sharing your story, Kate. I feel so lucky to have grown up in the 80's/90's when contraception from Planned Parenthood was available without parental consent and abortion was more widely available all across the country. The choices I made then allowed me to have the life and family I always wanted. How many stories will not have happy endings in the future? Too many, I'm sure.
There are so many stories like yours. I'm so thankful you had care (though not all of it good.) But today, what are women in the states banning all abortions going to do? This is a very sad time for American women and girls. To be forced to have a baby no matter the consequences is inhumane. I am hoping that this "leak" is going to awaken people who will vote against all Republicans up for re-election, or newcomers talking about further restrictions.
I was so sorry to read of all your troubles, Kate. You saw and felt way too much heartbreak.
Oh gawd I hope so, Julie. And thank you for your thoughts. Back then I didn't have time to think about it. For most of those child rearing years I was a single mom and had to make a living.
My heart aches over your story and the pain you have shouldered for many years. My heart aches for all the women who won’t have a choice. Why can’t people keep there nose’s out of other peoples business. Thank you for sharing your story and strength.
Thank you, Kate, for sharing your story. We will continue the fight!💕
Wow Kate! Such an important account and told as only you could tell it. Thankyou!
Mother of three daughters, we will not go backwards.
Word!
Thank you for standing in your truth. I’m with you and I love you Kate McDermott.
It is important for us to do everything we can so we don't fall back 50 years. VOTE!
Sorry for all of it, Kate!
Thank you for sharing Kate. It’s hard to believe that we’re are taking such a big step backwards. We have to vote and encourage all the young people we know to get out and vote too! Never give up.
Ditto that, Mary!
Wow, thank you Kate. I am so sorry you had to experience all that. I appreciate your honesty so much.
Thanks Lorrie.
Powerful.
Kate:
Thank you so much for adding real life experiences to what some people think of as an abstract matter. Why this issue has re-emerged in these challenging time strikes me as odd. Thank you so much for coming forward with your heart felt wisdom.
Thank you Rick. I think there is lots more at stake here.
I think there is more skullduggery afoot. Only time will tell.
Thank you again, RW
I admire you so much. Thank you for sharing such intimate and painful memories. I hope people read it open-hearted.
I hope they do, too.
Thank you for sharing your story, Kate. I feel so lucky to have grown up in the 80's/90's when contraception from Planned Parenthood was available without parental consent and abortion was more widely available all across the country. The choices I made then allowed me to have the life and family I always wanted. How many stories will not have happy endings in the future? Too many, I'm sure.
I fear you are right.
There are so many stories like yours. I'm so thankful you had care (though not all of it good.) But today, what are women in the states banning all abortions going to do? This is a very sad time for American women and girls. To be forced to have a baby no matter the consequences is inhumane. I am hoping that this "leak" is going to awaken people who will vote against all Republicans up for re-election, or newcomers talking about further restrictions.
I was so sorry to read of all your troubles, Kate. You saw and felt way too much heartbreak.
Oh gawd I hope so, Julie. And thank you for your thoughts. Back then I didn't have time to think about it. For most of those child rearing years I was a single mom and had to make a living.
Thank you for sharing your experience. So many stories we never heard. So much pain.
And I’m just one person. There are so many untold stories. We need to rise up and share them.
PROTECT ROE!
✊Yes!
My heart aches over your story and the pain you have shouldered for many years. My heart aches for all the women who won’t have a choice. Why can’t people keep there nose’s out of other peoples business. Thank you for sharing your story and strength.
Thank you, Kate. It feels both liberating and sad to share it.