In an interview with Punch newspapers, Phyna, the winner of Big Brother Naija season 7, opened up about her past abortions. When asked about a tweet where she admitted to having two abortions, Phyna stated that her family is very open and that people often misunderstand her words. She stated that she is not ashamed of herself and that if she ever makes a mistake, she owns up to it.
Phyna went on to explain that the first abortion was when she was 19 and she couldn’t tell her parents she was pregnant. The second abortion was when she was 24 and in a toxic relationship, she felt she couldn’t continue with the pregnancy. When asked if she would consider an abortion in her current state, she said that she wouldn’t because she has the resources to take care of children now. Phyna mentioned that if her family was financially stable during her first pregnancy, she wouldn’t have chosen to have an abortion.
Phyna also addressed the societal pressure and judgment that often surrounds the topic of abortion. She stated that she believes that many women in Nigeria have had abortions and that she should not be singled out for criticism. She emphasized that the decision to have an abortion is a personal one and should not be judged by others.
Phyna’s story highlights the complex reasons that women may choose to have abortions, including financial instability and toxic relationships. It also highlights the importance of providing comprehensive sex education and access to safe and affordable reproductive healthcare, as well as destigmatizing the conversation around abortion.
In conclusion, Phyna’s interview serves as a reminder that women should have the right to make choices about their own bodies and that the decision to have an abortion is a personal one that should not be judged by others. It also highlights the importance of destigmatizing the conversation around abortion and providing comprehensive sex education and access to safe and affordable reproductive healthcare.
