--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It’s taboo in our society to discuss…" description: "\"“It’s taboo in our society to discuss abortion on anything less than a political level, but I know the truth. Someone close to each and every one of us..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/858/susan-wicklund-108654_truth_it-s-taboo-in-our-society-to-discuss-abo_1090503.jpg" --- # It’s taboo in our society to discuss abortion on anything… ![“It’s taboo in our society to discuss abortion on anything less than a political level, but I know the truth. Someone close to each and every one of us has had an abortion. The experience is common, but I do not believe it is taken lightly. Women who have exercised their right to choose never forget.” quote by Susan Wicklund](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/858/susan-wicklund-108654_truth_it-s-taboo-in-our-society-to-discuss-abo_1090503.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/858/susan-wicklund-108654_truth_it-s-taboo-in-our-society-to-discuss-abo_1090503.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/858/susan-wicklund-108654_truth_it-s-taboo-in-our-society-to-discuss-abo_1090503.jpg) > ““It’s taboo in our society to discuss abortion on anything less than a political level, but I know the truth. Someone close to each and every one of us has had an abortion. The experience is common, but I do not believe it is taken lightly. Women who have exercised their right to choose never forget.”” Susan Wicklund ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Abortion is common and impactful; women who choose it remember the experience. **In simple terms:** Abortion is common and unforgettable. Key Takeaway Respect and support women's reproductive choices. Themes abortion truth personal experience politics womanhood Mood empathetic serious Type Abortion:1 Truth:1 Discuss Abortion:0 Abortion Experience:1 Abortion Political:0 Close Abortion:0 When to use this quote - clinic counseling - policy advocacy - support groups Key Concepts reproductive rights social stigma healthcare ethics Questions to Reflect On - How does personal experience shape views on abortion? - What support helps women post‑abortion? 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