A woman who identified herself as “Patricia Ryan” who had an abortion after her rape said that the abortion led to emotional suffering. She said:
“Given my own experience, I would definitely discourage a woman from having an abortion following rape or incest. While it may appear to be the quickest, easiest solution to a painful, humiliating “problem,” it is only a band-aid approach and has terrible ramifications of its own.”
David C. Reardon, Julie Makimaa, and Amy Sobie. “Victims and Victors: Speaking Out About Their Pregnancies, Abortions, and Children Resulting From Sexual Assault” Springfield, IL: Acorn Books) 2000 p 57
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