Sacha, 35
“My abortion [voluntary termination of pregnancy] was a turning point in my life. It was a difficult decision because it was marked by immense ambivalence. Fortunately, I was accompanied by a social worker from the planning centre throughout my decision-making process. I was able to do a lot of introspection thanks to her listening, her […]
Kim, 30
“I had an abortion when I was 28. My boyfriend and I used to protect ourselves with condoms, but we had an “accident” and I didn’t use plan B because I had the magical thought that it wouldn’t happen to us. Finally, I was pregnant. My relationship was a long-distance one, and I was renting […]
Lou, 25
“It’s not as bad as you think. On TV or in the movies, abortion is presented as difficult and painful, but with the kindness of the clinic staff and the painkiller, you don’t feel anything. I had more pain and fear at my first PAP test with an unfeeling, dumb doctor than I did for […]
Ariel, 26
“I had two abortions in a short period of time, due to sexual abuse. It was clear to me that I didn’t want a child from this person, so the decision was quite easy to make. The first time went well, but the second time was more difficult. I had a lot of guilt about […]
Dominique, 30
What helped you make your choice? “Instability, lack of trust in my partner. I don’t feel capable of having a child alone.” How did you feel about it just before? “It was very difficult. The symptoms of pregnancy are worse than usual… because you know you don’t want the child. Fatigue, your breasts are almost […]
Sam, 31
“I had my 2nd abortion [voluntary termination of pregnancy] at the hospital in Gaspé. I was in a situation of conjugal psychological violence, and I think the nurses at the planning clinic saw it right away. They accompanied me with incredible care. They made me meet several times with the social worker at the clinic […]
Joe, 31
“The choice was very difficult. The nurse at the CLSC who took me in was the resource who helped me the most. On the other hand, the social worker to whom I was referred didn’t really help me think through what was happening to me. I felt judged and left to my own devices. Having […]
Charlie, 52
“I had an abortion when I was 30. It was a difficult decision because, despite the fact that I was not in an easy situation (end of studies, no partner…), my head was saying: “Maybe you won’t have another chance to have one, my girl! But my whole body was saying “no”! The abortion went […]
Alix, 28
“I was 23, still studying, still living with my mother, no job, no plans for the future. I got pregnant by my boyfriend at the time. When I found out, I was starting my second trimester, so the procedure would be more complicated, but one thing was certain: I didn’t want a child, I couldn’t […]