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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.

Regina Powell

I had an abortion and I'm about to have another.

Elisa Isalia

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

Sol

Yo interrumpí un embarazo no deseado.

Yukino

Yo aborte

Carol

I woke up in bed, and thought this is a new beginning for him and I. I could…

Laura

I had a surgical abortion at Planned Parenthood in Beacon, NY at 4 weeks.

Elizabeth

I had an abortion.

Juliette

j´ai avorté.

Katarzyna

Nie mogłam mieć dziecka z kilku powodów: jeszcze się uczę, chłopak w ogóle nie…

Amarie

I got pregnant by the guy I was only dating for 2 months. I found out about it…

Meg.

Your a strong women!

Na

Pois tenho direito de escolher o que é melhor pra mim! O importante é não se…

Zoe

I had an abortion. It was a stressful time, I am glad it is all behind me. My…

Fabiola Moreno

I had an abortion when I was 16 years old.

Ianne

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

Lora Fleming

I had 3 abortions and as a medical student, I helped preform several abortions…

Bárbara

Fiz o procedimento ontem e quero contar com riqueza de detalhes , por isso…

Pippa

I had 2 abortiona in the space of a year...

was 20 nearrly 21 i hadnt had a…