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2002 Niederlande (geboren in Portugal)

I felt stupid for getting pregnant, guilty and irresponsible for not being more carefull with my body. I felt ashamed that something like that happened to me, because I'm not a teenager anymore and know how to not get pregnant. I felt afraid that I would damage my body, that it would hurt, but I was sure I didn't want to have a baby at that time and with that boyfriend.

It's was nothing special. No pain, no trauma, just a choice, just a medical procedure.

I would be unhappy, the child would be unhappy, my boyfriend would be unhappy.

Hat die Illegalität Ihres Schwangerschaftsabbruchs Ihre Gefühle beeinflusst?

Yes. It's much easier to make a decision when you know that you can get the right support and help for your choice.

Wie haben andere Menschen auf Ihre Abtreibung reagiert?

Abortion is illegal in Portugal.

K

Medical abortion is easy, provides instant relief

michel

i'm irish, i had an abortion while living in the netherlands.

Ella

I was so scared but it was right and I know deep in my heart now.

carmilla

J'ai avorté quand j'avais 18 ans. Je ne le regrette pas, je suis fière d'avoir…

Anon

I had an abortion at 15...and my life is still going well

mary cry

pior momento de minha vida

Ruth

Zaczełao sie (wiadomo) od dwóch kresek i przerażenia. Szukałam możliwości…

elena

interrumpi un embarazo de 6 semanas

Valentina

Le pedí que me dejara...

Me había embarazado antes y había abortado, desde ese…

Carolina

Estou numa relação estável há 4 anos e há 2 parei de usar anticoncepcional…

Ana

Mis decisiones son las mejores porque son mías.

Rednwhite

Most difficult choice I’ve ever made