Nik

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2012 Canada

I never second-guessed my decision, and I still know it was the best choice for me by far.

I had a surgical abortion in 2012 and 2014, both times in Toronto, Canada. Both times I experienced only a small amount of pain during the procedure. The staff at each clinic were incredibly professional and kind. It was completely free both times, and after the clinic I went to for my second abortion offered me an IUD for free as well, which I have been very satisfied with so far. Both times I was accompanied by my boyfriend, who was incredibly sweet and supportive, and I was able to go right to my bed and rest until I felt better. I experienced light bleeding and relatively painful cramping for a few days, though nothing too severe. My experiences with abortion have been overwhelmingly positive. I feel so privileged to live in a country where my right to an abortion is secure. Furthermore, I live in a part of Canada where abortion is easily accessible. Canadian women in many provinces and most rural areas do not have access to local abortion services, and must travel to have one. It is unacceptable that women have unequal access in Canada; travelling far for an abortion costs women money, time, and discretion, in that teenagers or women in controlling relationships who must hide their abortions may not be able to travel without arousing suspicion. This is the problem that many Canadian women have in accessing abortion, and the situation is obviously far graver elsewhere in the world, and I am so grateful for the services Women on Web provide to those women. It is so important that we share our stories of abortion. This medical procedure is ubiquitous, necessary, and a basic human right, and it is so important that all women around the world are easily able to access it. We must share our stories to destigmatize abortion, so thank you for providing me the platform to share it.

How did other people react to your abortion?

The people I told were all incredibly supportive both times that I had an abortion. I feel so lucky to be surrounded by people who are pro-choice and non-judgemental.

Jéssica Santos

Me submeti ao aborto!

Fer

100% segura

Jes

No fue facil pero lo hise y me ha hido muy bien! Fue mi mejor decición!

Abril Violeta

cuando tenía 24 años, recién terminaba la licenciatura, estaba desempleada, en…

Sabine Ryan

It's not as bad as you think. Please read my story!

Emmy Smith

It was the best decision of my life

Nami Tibbers

Não vi outra opção. Então tomei coragem e optei por um aborto.

Jess

I was let down by birth control and had two abortions. During my second…

Marcella

Aos 18 anos tive minha primeira experiência com meu namorado,Como tdo…

Brenda

Having an abortion was the right thing for my family.

Bia Li

Me encontro na cama deitada nesse momento, após ter passado um dia inteiro no…

Nastka

Spóźniał mi się tydzień okres, więc zrobiłam test wyszedł dodatnio, drugi i…

Regina Kunst

Aku memutuskan untuk aborsi karena pada saat itu, aku masih menempuh S3 dan…

carolina

yo aborté y quiero contar mi experiencia...

M.

Nie chce się rozczulać. Każda kobieta sama podejmuje tą decyzję ale powinna…

Anna K.

nie żałuję,

Jen

I had an abortion and I'm so pleased that I had that option. I was only 18…