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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.

Maria Lopez

pensando en que dirán

Mary Adler

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

Lily

I had a medical abortion (the pill) with BPAS when I was just shy of 8 weeks.

Virginie

À 32 ans, j'ai avorté parce que ce n'était pas le bon moment.

dh

Ik heb een abortus gehad

Ianne

A cry of freedom for all women who are dictated by the mentality of the norms…

Krysti

While I was on a 3-month vacation in Europe I met a guy and we quickly fell for…

Elisa Isalia

Stosowałam przez dwa lata tabletki anty. Wszystko było ok doczasu az pewnego…

Tlhogi Tshegofaso

I did it when I was 4 weeks. Its was tremendously painful and horrific. The…

Atenea

No eres la única. No estás sola. Transformalo en algo positivo para tu vida.

Jane

I had 2 abortions

Aguaperdida Pam

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

Samantha

Grow Yourself, Before You Grow a Baby.

Kah

Decisões difíceis exigem coragem.

Ivana

I had an abortion and never talked about it with anyone

K

I was extremely lucky to find a safe place for my abortion.

qbAnchic

This will be my 5th abortion today. This is the first time I've do e it with…

Paloma

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