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It's that time again, where women have to put their personal pain on public display in order to be heard. So despite the fact that I try to stay neutral and likable, (that’s how I make my money and theoretically that’s how I build a fan base)here it is: Abortion is an extremely safe and common medical procedure. Many people don’t realize how common it is because women are taught to be ashamed and keep quiet. Statistically speaking, you know many women who have had an abortion. If you think you don’t, you know me. My body has experienced many sexual traumas; violent rape, multiple botched IUD insertions, sexual assault at the hands of an abusive partner. Forcing a woman to carry an unwanted pregnancy is assault on her bodily autonomy. It’s a trauma I don’t think I would have survived. If I had not been able to obtain a safe, legal abortion, I would have sought unsafe and illegal means. I can also say that if I was unsuccessful in that, and forced to carry they child of my abuser, I would have committed suicide. It is my opinion that not only does abortion NOT end a life, it saves one. It saved mine. I'm sure I touch on other things in this episode, and I probably cry. How fun!