Nik

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2012 Canadá

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.

Como as outras pessoas reagiram ao seu aborto?

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.

helenka

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

Renata k

Fiz um aborto, foi uma escolha. Apesar do medo, foi muito tranquilo e não me…

Javiera

Yo aborte en Chile, en pandemia gracias a Wow

M

At first i didn't know i was pregnant until i noticed i was vomiting a lot, but…

deedee

한국에 계신 분들 걱정마십쇼!! 낙심하시 마시고 자신을 믿으세요!

Luna

Aún grito perdón

G.

Zawsze miałam nieregularny okres, także tydzień spóźnienia nie dawał mi…

Elizabeth

I had an abortion.

Ashley Engbrecht

At the young age of 17, I was the victim of sexual assault. There is nothing…

Jéssica Santos

Me submeti ao aborto!

Jessica

No estaba lista para ser madre, no se si algún día lo estaré.

Sarah

Because I could barely provide for the child I had already.

Ania anonimowa

Odpowiednia pora.

AM

I had a surgical, had two kids, and then had medical abortion.

Ananda

No es mi primera vez, es mi segunda vez que lo hago y no me arrepiento.

Charlie

An abortion in an abusive relationship

Stephanie

at just 19 years old.

Naii C

Era apenas uma menina de 16 anos, não usava anticoncepcional mantinha relação…