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Lonestarblue

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4. My mother had a hysterectomy in her 20s because it was the only form of birth control available.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Fri Jun 5, 2026, 12:23 PM

4 hrs ago

She and my Dad decided that four children was enough. Republicans are trying to force women back into the Dark Ages of healthcare instead of allowing safe healthcare and independence.

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My mother had a hysterectomy in her 20s because it was the only form of birth control available. Lonestarblue 4 hrs ago #4

Here comes the national abortion ban Indyfan53 1 hr ago #6