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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.

Maree

It was sad but necessary

Paula *

Yo acompañe a mi hermana quien pasó por este proceso, siempre fui una persona…

Ella

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

Sylvie Shene

A Life-Saving Experience

Jess

This is something that was necessary for me but most definitely the hardest and…

Martina Martina

Un acto irresponsable pero a la vez un sentimiento de alivio.

An

Stosowałam pigułki i nie zwróciłam uwagi na to, że problemy żołądkowe mogły…

Fran

YO DECIDÍ

Mickey

I was 22 turning 23 when I found out I was 4 weeks pregnant. The father and I…

Julia

Uratowałam sobie życie

Amy Martinez

I had an abortion

YoungWoman from India

This website gave me the confidence that I could do it. It gave me all the…

Gemma

The best decision for me.

Mariana C

Estava grávida de 08 semanas e não sabia!

Ashley Engbrecht

At the young age of 17, I was the victim of sexual assault. There is nothing…

Missy

My story - at 6 weeks and 5 days

Chispi

¿decisión o "me hice a la idea"?