Lady
A's Story: im 21
years old always carefree and maybe thats what got me in this
problem i moved to edmonton i cant take time off work because
thats all my sister and i have to survive and there is one clinic
and the wait see to long am scare of the dishonor and mistreatment
only a few ppl know and already am harrased am scare of what my
family will do force me to move back to africa and i know something
bad will happen please i have
never done something like this to just plea to a stranger but
i have been searching for a better way to lose this child i cant
imagine the
life this child would have if it were to exist can u help and
i promise to translate your info into somalia for u as long as
my name is never
mentioned at least my last name |
| Is
abortion legal in your country or state? |
No |
| Penalties in
my country if i choose to end my pregnancy prematurely |
stoning, execution for pregnancy out of wedlock |
| Family reaction
if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
beating from father or other family member, dis-owned
by family, dishonor for birthing a baby as well as abortion |
| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
$700 |
| Age |
20 - 24 |
| Ethnic Group |
African from Africa |
| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
I had consensual sex with someone I cared for |
| Birth control
used (if any) |
I did not use birth control |
You
are not alone . . . 