DWTS' Cheryl Burke shares abortion story: 'I wouldn't be sitting here'

June 25, 2022 - 21:02 BST Rebecca Lewis Dancing with the Stars' Cheryl Burke has revealed her own abortion story after the news that the US Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade.

"I am saddened by the news this morning and it weighs heavy in my heart because I had an abortion when I was 18 years old. If it wasn't for places like Planned Parenthood, I would be a mother and I wouldn't have been a great mother and I definitely wouldn't be sitting here with you today," the professional dancer shared before explaining more details of her story."I was practicing safe sex.

"It's nobody's business and honestly, I'm happy that I made that decision. I have no regrets, there's no shame behind it. I've just chosen to share it now, but that doesn't mean that there was any shame." States can now make their own decisions about the legality of abortion; it is thought 25 states will make almost all abortion illegal even in the cases of rape.

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With Roe Overturned, Canada May Be an Option for AbortionsCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, speaking at a Commonwealth summit, hinted that Canada could be a destination, but offered no specific measures to increase abortion availability or handle more patients at the nation’s clinics There are plenty of states right here at home where you can take care of the unwanted child. Yes, several cabinet ministers issue statements to that effect months ago. On an entirely unrelated topic, I live in downtown Toronto, within walking distance of a dozen medical facilities and will happily host any new American friends if need be. Isn't it foolhardy to continually trumpet that abortion is a right or a need for one category of the human race whilst ignoring the pain, agony, cry and extinguished hopes of the other category of voiceless not-yet-borns especially now that it's been pronounced a criminal act?
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