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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.

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A tal história do “ engravidei por acidente” é real!

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I had an abortion

L

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Riki

We're not monsters!

Cristina

No fue bueno pero fue lo mejor.

Abril Violeta

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Lea

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Edyta

Nie wstydzę się tego, że jestem teraz szczęśliwa!!!

Sol

Macierzyństwo nie jest dla każdego

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Meg.

Your a strong women!

Lu

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Zoe

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Anon

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