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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.

Lucie

I had more than one abortions. I made the choices because I care about the…

Allison

My abortion was 100% my choice.

Lucy Bennett

I was almost 5 months pregnant and I had no idea. I had just turned 16 and me…

Magda

o ciąży dowiedziałam się gdy byłam w 4 tygodniu. nie mogłam urodzić tego…

qbAnchic

This will be my 5th abortion today. This is the first time I've do e it with…

Lise

I had an abortion and I don't regret it. It was a hard decision but one I knew…

Zoe

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

Claire

My first abortion took place when I was 19 and the second, when I was 26. I…

Clarice

Sempre fui a favor do aborto, não por uma questão feminista, mas por acreditar…

Amy Martinez

I had an abortion

EV

I had an abortion and I do not regret my choice. It is very important to me to…

ROCÍO

Lo logré....estoy tranquila

Viridiana Aguilar

I had an abortion

María

Mirar hacia adelante.

Joanna

Odzyskałam Moc:)

Newyor7891

I had an abortion