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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.

SouthernBelle

No Regrets.

Claudiagyn

Aconteceu comigo.

Kiara

Lo hice por amor al bebé, no me merecía como mamá.

Katarzyna

Nie mogłam mieć dziecka z kilku powodów: jeszcze się uczę, chłopak w ogóle nie…

Monoirmarie

Yo aborté porque es mi derecho

Zosia

Dowiedziałam się o mojej niechcianej ciąży podczas wizyty kontrolnej u…

Lu

Unexpected feelings

Mary Adler

Saya hamil 7minggu. Saya seorang muslim dan pacar saya seorang yang menganut…

Jamie

And I am so happy! I am so lucky that I had the choice to have an abortion! The…

Jess

I was let down by birth control and had two abortions. During my second…

Eléonore Delmas

I had an abortion

Bab

J'ai arrêté un processus de vie

Aguaperdida Pam

Fue una decisión muy difícil pero estoy segura de que fue la mejor.
Un embarazo

Alaska Young

A veces es necesario.

Bri

I knew I was pregnant as soon as I was around two weeks. I had never been…

Lindseymae Mckay

My name is Lindseymae McKay. I will be 32 years old next week. I have a 6 year…

Fallen Angel

I had the SAFEST ABORTION even in the PHILIPPINES through womenonweb.org.