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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.

Van Nessa

I had an abortion.

Maria

Sou dona de mim.

Yukino

Yo aborte

Natasha

I had come off the contraceptive pill as it had me feeling un well, we thought…

Andy

Decidí sobre mi futuro.

Machilla

“I had an abortion” will appear automatically, but please feel free to change…

Jane

I had 2 abortions

Lisal M. C

It was a big decided that I made in my life. I had a complexity relationship…

Mary

I can now carry on with life.

Lora Fleming

I had 3 abortions and as a medical student, I helped preform several abortions…

britta

Something that has carried with me ever since.

Missy

My story - at 6 weeks and 5 days

aileen

I have had two abortions

K

Medical abortion is easy, provides instant relief

Sarah

I feel much relieved thanks to women on web because living in a country where…

ana maria Duque

I had an abortion but this wasn't easy I was very afraid, but i never regret…