vaginapagina | Positive / inspiring resources for strength throughout abortion

Christmas is coming and of course there is an extra layer of chaos around this time - Jan 2nd I have a surgical abortion and I feel that it will create a very intense struggle in me.. starting off the new year with a bang. I've been smoking so much reefer to disassociate from this but I think I am ready to start accepting that I am in on this, and this is really happening.

I want to access as many positive, pro-choice/pro-fem resources over the internet and also through people in my community in Vancouver, British Columbia (counsellors, therapists, websites, books or bookstores, womens groups). It's difficult for me to develop strength from within at this time so I'm looking to my surroundings to find an extra burst of hope and vigor. The father of the fetus is in love with me and supportive of my decision, but he is in France so there is a bit of difficulty with communication and physical closeness.

Authors or titles of books that are good for developing confidence and strength would be great too- even if they are not about overcoming abortion.

Thank You, people of the Pagina.

p.s. It's nice to belong to this community and find through daily Pagina Postings that we are in this together, and that the pussy and pen are mightier than the sword.