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Abortion Was My Act Of Self-Love

That abortion was one of the hardest, but also kindest thing I have done for myself.

My 2nd Trimester Abortion

I had been going through a stressful point in my life, which caused me to experience amenorrhea, so I was not having regular periods because of this.

My Story Isn’t Tragic or Sad. It’s Real.

The day I found out I was pregnant was two days after I had finished at my workplace to pursue starting my own business.

Best Decision I Didn’t Know I Needed

After taking a pregnancy test after only being late a couple of days, we were shocked I was pregnant.

Abortion Saved Me

I was too naive to see the power imbalance and how easily I could be manipulated at this age by a full-fledged adult.

Abortion Saves Lives

He had finished inside of me without my permission.

When Plan B Didn’t Work

I am a professional, married woman in my 30s with 2 children.

Pro-Choice YQL Made My Choice Possible

He said he didn’t know enough to prescribe the abortion pill.

In the 1990s

This wasn’t all a negative experience; my unmonitored freedom as a young woman came with shocks and hard lessons.

When ‘Free’ Isn’t Free: My Experience Accessing Abortion in Alberta

I wish I knew about you [Pro-Choice YQL] when I needed an abortion.

1 in 4 people who have uteruses will have an abortion in their lifetime. Abortion is a common and safe medical procedure, and sharing our stories is how we can de-stigmatize abortion and ensure that it remains an option for anyone who needs care.

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