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2002 Netherlands (born 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.

Did the illegality of your abortion affect your feelings?

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

How did other people react to your abortion?

Abortion is illegal in Portugal.

Weronika

Dzien w którym potwierdzila sie moja ciaza był jak wyrocznia... Mam dużo swoich…

Lily

I had an abortion and I'm not ashamed

Sabine Ryan

It's not as bad as you think. Please read my story!

Cacau

O aborto é uma escolha apenas da MULHER.

Magda

o ciąży dowiedziałam się gdy byłam w 4 tygodniu. nie mogłam urodzić tego…

Typh N

C'est une décision difficile qui fait mal au corps au coeur à l'âme mais la…

Pooh

Terminé mi embarazo

Ruth

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

Jane

I had 2 abortions

Fran

YO DECIDÍ

Gadzinka

Moja aborcja przemineła tak jak miała , wziełam tabletki potem dojadałam .

Lucy Bennett

I was almost 5 months pregnant and I had no idea. I had just turned 16 and me…

K

I was extremely lucky to find a safe place for my abortion.

Ewa Izabela

I am pro-choice

Gina

Porque no era el momento indicado y los anticonceptivos fallaron.