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In Response To The Controversial Heartbeat Act In Texas, Uma Thurman Shares Her Abortion Story From Three Decades Ago
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In Response To The Controversial Heartbeat Act In Texas, Uma Thurman Shares Her Abortion Story From Three Decades Ago

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Debates on abortions and talks about the implemented Texas anti-abortion law is taking an even further toll. On September 21st, the Washington Post released a piece written by actress Uma Thurman where she shared her story of having to undergo an abortion in her late teens. She revealed the situation that took place years ago, and in this way, expressing her support for women who had to go through the same difficulties. Her example showed that women who choose to have an abortion know that they have to make a hard and difficult decision that has an impact on their life. Now, the actress is sure that she did the right thing having in mind she became a successful person and a mother to three children she’s very proud of.

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“Uma Thurman is an actress and mother” stated the article posted by the Washington Post where the actress shared her abortion story with the public

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The woman started her piece by telling that she’s been following the news on Texas’ anti-abortion law and seeing what’s happening, so she decided to share her experience. She also admitted at first, people might not care what an actress has to tell about this situation, but what she has to say is not related to her career achievements. It’s a very personal approach with the intention to help those who are in a vulnerable position at this moment.

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In Response To The Controversial Heartbeat Act In Texas, Uma Thurman Shares Her Abortion Story From Three Decades Ago

In Response To The Controversial Heartbeat Act In Texas, Uma Thurman Shares Her Abortion Story From Three Decades Ago

In Response To The Controversial Heartbeat Act In Texas, Uma Thurman Shares Her Abortion Story From Three Decades Ago

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Thurman started her acting career at the age of 15. She not only threw herself into an industry where she often was surrounded by older people, but for this, she also left her hometown and went to Europe. She pictured the start of her career as being full of struggles and unstable, but most people are known to go through a rocky start at the beginning of their careers. Thurman then revealed that at that time, she got pregnant by an older man and was thinking hard about the options that she had.

In Response To The Controversial Heartbeat Act In Texas, Uma Thurman Shares Her Abortion Story From Three Decades Ago

In Response To The Controversial Heartbeat Act In Texas, Uma Thurman Shares Her Abortion Story From Three Decades Ago

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In Response To The Controversial Heartbeat Act In Texas, Uma Thurman Shares Her Abortion Story From Three Decades Ago

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Young Thurman contacted her parents who at that time were struggling with other problems: her mom was very ill and in the hospital and in these circumstances, the actress had the talk with her parents about what happened and what she should do now. The woman remembers thinking about the possibility to keep the baby, but her parents stressed the multiple struggles she would have to go through as the relationship with the man whose baby it was wasn’t serious and she had a hard time finding stability in her life.

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In Response To The Controversial Heartbeat Act In Texas, Uma Thurman Shares Her Abortion Story From Three Decades Ago

The award-winning actress revealed an important incident in her life that happened years ago when she had to have an abortion

In Response To The Controversial Heartbeat Act In Texas, Uma Thurman Shares Her Abortion Story From Three Decades Ago

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In Response To The Controversial Heartbeat Act In Texas, Uma Thurman Shares Her Abortion Story From Three Decades Ago

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Once the idea of having an abortion was set, Thurman also shared her experience of going to the doctor for the procedure. She felt heartbroken and had to go through terrible pain, but was ready to go through all of this because of all the shame she felt. The woman continued with her story in which she also mentioned a doctor who was understanding towards her making her feel better: “ In his eyes, I was a person, I was a daughter, I was still a girl.”

In Response To The Controversial Heartbeat Act In Texas, Uma Thurman Shares Her Abortion Story From Three Decades Ago

In Response To The Controversial Heartbeat Act In Texas, Uma Thurman Shares Her Abortion Story From Three Decades Ago

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In Response To The Controversial Heartbeat Act In Texas, Uma Thurman Shares Her Abortion Story From Three Decades Ago

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Today, when the actress reflects on this situation and everything that happened in the past, she is glad that she made this decision. Today, she is a well-known actress, producer, writer, model, and mother of three kids. In her message, she supports and encourages women to support their right to their bodies and the family they choose to have.

In Response To The Controversial Heartbeat Act In Texas, Uma Thurman Shares Her Abortion Story From Three Decades Ago

In Response To The Controversial Heartbeat Act In Texas, Uma Thurman Shares Her Abortion Story From Three Decades Ago

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According to Guttmacher Institute, the number of abortions declined with time, but the reason for this is not because of the laws imposed by a state. This might have happened due to closed abortion clinics, making women go through “self-managed abortion”. A lot has to do with sexual education, views, and stereotypes about abortion, the use of contraceptive products, and infertility.

People online expressed their support for Uma Thurman stressing that there are many more women who’ve had to go through the same horrific experience

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Konstancija is a Content Creator at Bored Panda. She has a bachelor’s degree in Translation and Interpreting and a master’s degree in Future Media and Journalism. She is very interested in sustainable fashion and is a perfect companion to go to second-hand shops and antiques for nearly anything: clothes, books or furniture. Her interests also include photography, literature and hiking.

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Rosie Hamilton
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To all those who are anti-abortion and have never been in her situation or even worse, and never will, just mind your own business and please stop judging. Children are precious so they should at least be wanted.

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Leo Domitrix
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As my very Catholic mom will still say, if these people want there to be no abortion, then they should adopt every single would-be-aborted child. And she usually includes the Pope in that statement. (Actually, she says, "The Pope isn't having the baby or raising it. He can shut up.")

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Mad Dragon
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was 22 weeks into my pregnancy and was over the moon about it. I had miscarried six times prior to this. At my next ultrasound, we got the devastating news that my baby boy had a condition that meant if he even survived to birth, he would die in agony minutes later. We made the decision not to continue the pregnancy, but my doctor tried to use religion to shame me into going through with the pregnancy, birth, and watching our child die in absolute agony. An abortion is never an easy decision and should stay deeply personal instead of political.

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iblowsheep
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

unborn fetuses have more rights in Texas than everyone else, as soon as it is born, it looses them.

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Freya the Wanderer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yep. The "guarantee of life" that anti-choice activists tout is good for the first nine months only. After that, screw you.

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Rosie Hamilton
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To all those who are anti-abortion and have never been in her situation or even worse, and never will, just mind your own business and please stop judging. Children are precious so they should at least be wanted.

leodomitrix avatar
Leo Domitrix
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As my very Catholic mom will still say, if these people want there to be no abortion, then they should adopt every single would-be-aborted child. And she usually includes the Pope in that statement. (Actually, she says, "The Pope isn't having the baby or raising it. He can shut up.")

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Mad Dragon
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was 22 weeks into my pregnancy and was over the moon about it. I had miscarried six times prior to this. At my next ultrasound, we got the devastating news that my baby boy had a condition that meant if he even survived to birth, he would die in agony minutes later. We made the decision not to continue the pregnancy, but my doctor tried to use religion to shame me into going through with the pregnancy, birth, and watching our child die in absolute agony. An abortion is never an easy decision and should stay deeply personal instead of political.

iblowsheep avatar
iblowsheep
Community Member
2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

unborn fetuses have more rights in Texas than everyone else, as soon as it is born, it looses them.

freyathewanderer_1 avatar
Freya the Wanderer
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yep. The "guarantee of life" that anti-choice activists tout is good for the first nine months only. After that, screw you.

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