# Love Islander Turned Activist: Why I Got An Abortion

An episode of [Her Discussions with Dr Faye Bate](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1835829612), 8 Oct 2025, 1 h 03 min.

Audio: https://anchor.fm/s/109267b68/podcast/play/109351934/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-7%2F408844131-44100-2-4805fb87b441f.mp3

Sharon Gaffka opens up about what it was really like growing up mixed-race in the UK, entering beauty pageants despite the criticism, getting spiked on a night out, and why she’s now fighting to stop it from happening to other women. She also shares her experience with abortion and the backlash she faced after making that decision about her own body. Sharon Gaffka, Her Discussions Podcast. FIND US ON SOCIALS @sharongaffka - Instagram @sharonngaffka - TikTok @drfayebate - Instagram & TikTok @herdiscussionspod - Instagram & TikTok

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