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The attack had made her hesitant about going for cervical screening. "My fear was that accessing this healthcare would feel like being raped again. "I was really nervous that it might lead to self-harm or really poor mental health, and I wanted to help mitigate that." Natalie's hesitancy was eased when she found out about My Body Back, a health clinic in Mile End Hospital specifically for people who have experienced sexual violence. "At My Body Back, there were options we discussed," she said. "For example, I could administer the speculum for the cervical screening myself, which meant that nobody touched me. "I also did the appointment in the dark, which was helpful for me as I find light can sometimes be over-stimulating when I feel particularly vulnerable."
