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Old 02-22-2007, 01:21 PM   #130 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by tristanrobin View Post
almost 1/3 of all women who have had abortions attempt suicide?

I flatly don't believe it
It's possible that the guilt that women are pressured into feeling after having an abortion does cause psychological trauma that manifests itself in severe depression, resulting in attempted suicide, but I agree that number sounds high.
Perhaps other factors are involved, such as the women referred to were victims of rape or incest, or were rejected by lovers or family members when the pregnancy was disclosed, contributing additional stress?
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