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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.

Ako reagovali na váš potrat iní ľudia?

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.

Renata

Calma, eu sei seu desespero. VAI DAR TUDO CERTO! #FORÇA

Jessica

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

Pam Map

Yo lo hice no me arrepiento para nada y agradezco a este sitio por haberme…

Młoda Dama

Postanowiłam opisać swój przypadek ponieważ sama podczas dokonywania aborcji…

Aby

I felt it was accapted to have an abortion

maly min

Si, yo una vez estuve embarazada, de eso no hace mucho y cuando me entere llore…

Willem Velthoven

I had several abortions. And children too!

Sharon

I don't regret my abortion.

J D

My now husband and I got pregnant the first time we slept together. We were…

Adriana

Myślałam, że będzie gorzej, na szczęście cały czas była ze mną moja druga…

Bryann Turner

It was the right decision for me at this time.

Edyta

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

Julia

Y fue lo mejor

Ewa Izabela

I am pro-choice

Joanna

Odzyskałam Moc:)

Clarice

Sempre fui a favor do aborto, não por uma questão feminista, mas por acreditar…

Ths SOUZA

Bom , inicialmente eu e meu namorado que é americano mantemos uma relação a…