Nik

Deel je ervaring

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.

Hoe reageerden andere mensen op je abortus?

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.

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Początek był raczej standardowy - spóźnił mi się okres, zrobiłam test ciążowy

helenka

Mój chłopak mieszka w innym kraju. Na miesiąc przed wyjazdem do niego zaczęłam…

Felicia Ríos

Yo elegí y aborté

Dulcinea Vázquez

Las pastillas tardaron un poco mas de 3 horas en hacer efecto, no presenté…

Sylwia Zatońska

Ciąża nie powinna być przypadkiem!!!

Edyta

Nie wstydzę się tego, że jestem teraz szczęśliwa!!!

Pluma93

Fue una decisión de vida

Camila

Yo aborté los miedos, la pena, el vacío y el amor.

Fernanda

Yo aborté y soy una chica libre

Sam

I had a Medical Abortion - Painful Experience, Life Changing

Louise Harper

I have had two abortions. One at the age of 22 which I paid privately for at 9…

Carol

I woke up in bed, and thought this is a new beginning for him and I. I could…

Ania Kijawska

Mam dziecko, dom, męża zdecydowałam się na aborcję.

Bryann Turner

It was the right decision for me at this time.

Anna Ninguna

No estaba lista

Canela

Me hice un aborto porque no quería ser madre en ese momento.

H

I had two abortions by the time I was 23 and a third when I was 29. All…