Not Yet a Story

I have not had an abortion but my heart truly goes out to all of you who have had to make that decision.

I am a first time author of a book about a young girl who faces that decision and another woman who shares her story of abortion. Because I want my story to be realistic and heart mending not PREACHY, I am requesting that this letter be added to this website and anyonewho feels like sharing their experience e-mail me about some of your feelings about your abortion. I promise you your names and or other identifying info will NEVER be mentioned.

Your stories will be used as background research for my character so she will be able to portray real feelings about her experience that will hopefully help those who read my book if it is ever published.

Karen G.
14 April 1999

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"Women are the gatekeepers of life. We have not just the right, but the responsibility, to decide whether and when to bring a new life into the world through our bodies."

P.S. This is my first time writing something that I am going to try and get published. I am a second grade teacher who is home on short term disability due to health problems and writing is helping me get through everything. I had an idea for a book that kept pulling at me. It involves abortion, pregnancy, childbirth and friendship. I have not experienced pregnancy, childbirth, or abortion.


Fri, 24 Mar 2000

Hi, My name is Karen Gaduyon. I am the one who was trying to write a book involving pregnancy, abortion and friendship. Unfortunately I was involved in the floods in Eastern NC in Sept and lost everything. I would like to change my e-mail address so if anyone else wants to write me, as I am rewriting what I lost in the flood. My new e-mail address is Gaduyon@mindspring.com.

Thank you for your help,
Karen S Gaduyon