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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.

Cacau

O aborto é uma escolha apenas da MULHER.

Cumbe Nelia

Fiz dois abortos com 20 anos...uma em janeiro nao usamos o preservativo mas ele…

Felicia

I had an abortion, so that I could heal.

Dana Bronte

Muerte de un ángel.

Embrace So

aku aborsi karena aku tidak ingin mengecewakan banyak orang. pasangan saya sama…

Mary Adler

Saya hamil 7minggu. Saya seorang muslim dan pacar saya seorang yang menganut…

Carolina

Estou numa relação estável há 4 anos e há 2 parei de usar anticoncepcional…

Jora

Fiz um aborto e o momento foi muito delicado. Primeiro que fui procurar os…

Luka

Hice lo mejor que pude, estando bajo toda la presión del mundo.

Chelsea

I had a painful abortion

Louise Harper

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

Atenea

No eres la única. No estás sola. Transformalo en algo positivo para tu vida.

Tanya

I was not in a stable relationship and was already raising a daughter on my own.

M C

Fiz um aborto de aproximadamente 4 semanas e tomei o cytotec que o amigo da…

jaque

com dor e com culpa

Fabiana

Sou advogada, tenho 40 anos 2 filhas adultas e uma vida estável e feliz.

Sempre…

inteldeath

It was the right decision, and it is my choice.