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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.

Priscilla Silva

Oi, bom é tanta coisa pra falar ... mas vamos lá! Abortei em Março dia 17

Daniela Moraes

É fácil defender o aborto das outras. Difícil é decidir quando a gente precisa…

Sierra

I had to get an abortion after my Skyla IUD was placed improperly or slipped. I…

Vivian

I had an abortion 6 months ago.My boyfriend and I were not ready to have a baby.

Maria

Ser mamá por elección, no a la fuerza.

Leah

I was twenty years old, terrified, and completely alone.

Sarah

I feel much relieved thanks to women on web because living in a country where…

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Początek był raczej standardowy - spóźnił mi się okres, zrobiłam test ciążowy

Tina

I had an abortion when I was 15 years old. After my abortion, I went to college

Lola

mifepristona + misoprostol

Dina Wood

I had an abortion.It was illegal in the United States at the time, but I was…

Carolina

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

Sapphire

I had an abortion and it was worth it, absolutely no regrets.

Bri

I knew I was pregnant as soon as I was around two weeks. I had never been…