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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.

Yukino

Yo aborte

K

I was extremely lucky to find a safe place for my abortion.

Sofia Ignatius

I had abortion n all went well

Frida Ku

La experiencia que me cambio.

chanel

I did it because as a female that is my right to control my body no man or…

aileen

I have had two abortions

Casey

Medical abortion, 19 years old

Lili

I interrupted my early pregnancy

Sram Mie

I had an abortion last year and I`m pregnant again. When a friend of mine once…

Maree

It was sad but necessary

Lisa

I always thought I cannot be pregnant, as I was diagnosed with primal…

Rednwhite

Most difficult choice I’ve ever made

Mariana

Esta es mi historia: Tengo 35 años y 3 hijos, dos nenas y un varón de 6, 3 y 1…

Mónica

Aborté por motivos de edad (demasiado joven)y económicos (era estudiante y no…

Ashley

I got pregnant at age 44 after a birth control failure. I am so blessed to…

Jamie

And I am so happy! I am so lucky that I had the choice to have an abortion! The…

Machilla

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