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Oct 13Liked by MaryJane

goosebumps when your mom pulled you in for a hug. glad you're able to share it, and the timing is so apt. loving your writing, as always. ❤️

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thank you so much Steven. she did her best, and it was absolutely the best in this case. ❤️❤️

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Oct 14·edited Oct 23Liked by MaryJane

That this guy would lie to you about being sterile just to get you into bed? That is grotesque. Thank you for sharing your information and concern about our American girls and women. Blessings to you.

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he was a real dud. i'm so glad i'm not tied to him in any way. thank you Carol.

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Oct 13Liked by MaryJane

You took me back to a very specific time

I know those basement

Those guys

Those lies

❤️

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this is a poem for every 14 year old girl ❤️

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Oct 13Liked by MaryJane

Thanks for sharing MJ. I'm so glad toy had the support of yoyr mom in that moment. We all know that not everyone has that, I understand more fully now,why this work is so important to you personally. It can't be easy to keep putting yourself out there like this...it's very important, and appreciated. 💗💪🏼

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thank you so much Jess, putting it out there has been healing for the most part, but it is scary to feel vulnerable sometimes so i really appreciate this from you 😌🫶

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Oct 13Liked by MaryJane

Thank you for this personal story! As a fellow Canadian who attended catholic school, you were not alone in needing abortion services. So many classmates did. What a testament to your strength and maturity. And thank god for Canadian abortion laws. Sending hugs

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so many stories we weren't allowed to tell. thank you so much Kirsten ❤️

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Oct 12Liked by MaryJane

Thank you so very much for sharing your story.

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thank you so much for reading it Pamela ❤️❤️

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Oct 12Liked by MaryJane

I did not know this story and so appreciate you telling it — also, I so appreciate your mom’s support 🥰!

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thank you so much Lizzie! so good to be connected with you ❤️

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Soooo beautifully did you articulate the nuances, here bb. Love you so much and very grateful for the art you create out of your experiences 👏 💜

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grateful for you, thank you GG! ❤️

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Oct 12Liked by MaryJane

Thank you for writing this!

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thank you so much Shawna! ❤️

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Well said! And big respect for your mom!

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thank you so much Susan! my mom has always been supportive of my being an independent person with good options ❤️

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Wonderful Mom!

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Thanks for sharing. It really is a human right.

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