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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.

Meri

The "choice" of medical termination is not accurate when it's used as a weapon…

mary cry

pior momento de minha vida

Emily

10 years ago, at age 32, I had an abortion. The pregnancy was unplanned and I…

Alma en busca de libertad

MI DECISIÓN, MI CUERPO, JUSTICIA PARA LAS MUJERES.

Mary

I can now carry on with life.

Maree

It was sad but necessary

Sixtine

Tout choix à sa difficulté, le tout est d'assumer.

Cristina

No fue bueno pero fue lo mejor.

Masha

This isn't my first abortion.... :'( My second one I am currently scheduled for.

Casey

Medical abortion, 19 years old

Sierra

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

Angeli

I had an abortion

Joana

versão corrigida do relato

Emily

It isn't and shouldn't be as taboo as it is made out to be.

carolina

Interrumpi mi embarazo de un mes y medio

Laura

Fue la mejor decicion para todos pero eso no cambia que yo amaba a mi bebe

Laura Helena

Olá meninas , me chamo Laura , tenho 21 anos ,uma filha linda de 2 aninhos e…