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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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Maca

Tuve suerte...

ana ana

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Naii C

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Sadie

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My…

Rachelle

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luz

getting thru the pain.

Ella

I was so scared but it was right and I know deep in my heart now.

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Aborté a mis 18, a unos cuantos meses de mi graduación de preparatoria.
Me…

María

Mirar hacia adelante.

Bee

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

Elizabeth

I had an abortion.

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