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Jia, I just want to say how much I appreciate your work on this site and your writing. If I ever run into you in the City, the Chipotle’s on me. Read more
Here’s a link to Dr. Hern’s clinic for anyone interested in offering support directly to the people who work there, and here’s the National Network of Abortion Funds. The George Tiller Memorial Fund specifically goes to late abortions. Read more
How selfless and incredible of this woman to share such a painful, heartbreaking yet insightful story. So much love going out to her. Read more
“Ask a Former Drunk” is a five-part advice series running on Tuesdays. Read last week’s installment here.
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