CJ Koivuniemi

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I had an abortion. I was twenty years old and living in Ireland, a country known for its stance in abortion rights. At the time I was a product of my Catholic conservative upbringing, and I was not a supporter of abortion rights, to say the least. But when I took a pregnancy test, I knew I couldn't have a child in my current situation. I hadn't finished University, I had no money, I didn't have any help for a pregnancy and childbirth and rearing a child. I had an abortion through Women On Web four years ago and I finally feel like I can tell my story. It's been more than four years and having the power and autonomy to end a pregnancy and continue my individual life has continued to improve my life. I have a career, a partner, and things in my life that an unwanted pregnancy and child would have barred me from. I advocate for abortion rights because it's personal.

2014 Ireland

Painful but fortunately, no complications.

Het die onwettigheid van u aborsie u gevoelens beïnvloed?

Yes. I felt trapped and lost, like there was no way out and death was the only option.

Hoe het ander mense op u aborsie gereageer?

My family doesn't know because if they knew, they would never speak to me again. My partner is supportive and validates how alone I felt. My therapist validates and listens and offers support and healing. No one else knows.

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Lily

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KiciaKamcia

Nie wahajcie sie, jezeli czujecie ze musicie.. zrobcie to

serenity

DECISIONES!!

Bruna

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Gabriela

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Isa

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Con cytotex Y aun no se si fue lo mejor, pero era necesario

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Ciąża nie powinna być przypadkiem!!!

Adriana

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Ashley

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Aisling

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inteldeath

It was the right decision, and it is my choice.

Manuela L

E não me arrependo.