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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.

Gina

Porque no era el momento indicado y los anticonceptivos fallaron.

F. B

Vivi 2 meses em um pesadelo

michel

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

enfermera

Antes de hacer cualquier cosa infórmate muy bien para tomar la decisión…

inteldeath

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

Sol

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Jaq

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Rednwhite

Most difficult choice I’ve ever made

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Birdy <3

MY BODY, MY CHOICE!