To be honest, I don't believe I was being rude. I did not doubt her experiences. I *did* jump to a conclusion based on the information she gave - that she most likely knew these people personally. The only bit I really disputed was her implication that all birth control works post-conception.

To the best of my knowledge, I know or have known about a half-dozen women who have had an abortion. I suspect that I know a lot more who have kept that information private. Not a single one of them has ever required or sought therapy due to their abortion. The closest you could possibly come is the one that I know who DESPERATELY needs therapy - but her condition existed long before her abortion and is most likely due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors. I'm not bad-mouthing her at all - she really does need help but thinks all therapy is "quackery".

Old friends, my ex-wife and others. All of them have had abortions - only one each, just in case you were wondering. The response I usually get from them when the whole "post abortion symdrome" issue comes up is anything from laughter (i.e. how arrogant to assume that because SOME may have trouble with abortion, ALL *must*) to irritation and/or anger (i.e. Don't tell me how I feel - I'll tell YOU thankyouverymuch).