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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.

Louise Harper

I have had two abortions. One at the age of 22 which I paid privately for at 9…

Ania

Wczoraj dokonałam aborcji.
Odejście od męża, związanie się z nowym, wydawałoby…

Fernanda

Escrevo esse depoimento por intermédio do meu parceiro e por mim, que passamos…

Tiffany

I am still healing from my decision - it really is a wide range of emotions.

Camila

Yo aborté los miedos, la pena, el vacío y el amor.

Rosa

Yo aborte

Angy :)

I decided to have an abortion, it wasnt easy but it was the best decision

Sarah

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

squaine123

Not in this alone

Maree

It was sad but necessary

Masha

This isn't my first abortion.... :'( My second one I am currently scheduled for.

Rachelle

I have had 3 abortions, one clinical, 2 medical. I do not regret those…

Claire

My first abortion took place when I was 19 and the second, when I was 26. I…

M

At first i didn't know i was pregnant until i noticed i was vomiting a lot, but…

Mar Tina

Todo es muy reciente ... estoy recuperandome hace tan solo dos dias que sucedio.