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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.

chiquiss67

Hola.

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Laura

Fue la mejor decicion para todos pero eso no cambia que yo amaba a mi bebe

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Pippa

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Lily

I had an abortion and I'm not ashamed

Jessi

No olvidemos, que nos haga crecer

Sadie

I had been with my boyfriend for 6 years and we are in our early 30s now. 

My…

Angeli

I had an abortion

Imgoingtobeokay

It's 2:25AM as I write this. I had two pills of misoprostol at 11PM. Been…

Aby

I felt it was accapted to have an abortion

Aisling

Minor blip overcome thanks to Women on Web

F. B

Vivi 2 meses em um pesadelo

Canela

Me hice un aborto porque no quería ser madre en ese momento.

Bee

I felt very guilty but relieved . I was way too young to be a mother.

Gemma

The best decision for me.

Lu

Unexpected feelings

Johanna P.

Era lo que tenia que hacer

Mónica

Aborté por motivos de edad (demasiado joven)y económicos (era estudiante y no…

Beth Smith

I was with my parter for three and a half years when i fell pregnant. I was…