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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.

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i had an abortion

Raquel Monterrey

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carmilla

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Magui

La mejor decisión

M

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Giovanna

Oi amigas, primeiramente gostaria de dizer que eu entendo exatamente o quê…

Lucille 2

I had an abortion. I got pregnant from a brief relationship and very…

Ronnie

because the time just wasn't right for me.

Georgina

Punto y coma.

Eléonore Delmas

I had an abortion

CJ Koivuniemi

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Naii C

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Sam

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Daria

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Maria

Sou dona de mim.

Amarie

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Julieta Iovaldi Curutchet

Decidí desde el principio no compartir esa experiencia con la pareja de ese…