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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.

CINTIA

Yo aborté y no me arrepiento de ello.

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Lola

mifepristona + misoprostol

Clarice

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Missy

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Freedom77

I was lucky enough to be able to have an NHS surgical termination at 8 weeks.

Jora

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Ella

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

Maca

Tuve suerte...

Susie

I'M NOT SORRY.

Wer

Tomé la decisión correcta, tal vez no justa, pero correcta.

a.

Początek był raczej standardowy - spóźnił mi się okres, zrobiłam test ciążowy

Na

Pois tenho direito de escolher o que é melhor pra mim! O importante é não se…

Teaser

Nunca hubiera querido estar en esa encrucijada

Paloma

Decidida, sin culpa ni arrepentimiento, soy fiel a mi misma.