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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.

A.

Pomimo zastosowanej antykoncepcji, zaszłam w ciążę. Brałam tabletki.

Francis

Una decisión consciente de vida

Lucille 2

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Layla Sesey

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Katie

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Jen

I had an abortion and I'm so pleased that I had that option. I was only 18…

Marcela

Es más una historia de amor, que de un aborto pero posiblemente en algo te…

Elizabeth

I had an abortion.

Elisa Isalia

Stosowałam przez dwa lata tabletki anty. Wszystko było ok doczasu az pewnego…

Anon

I had an abortion at 15...and my life is still going well

Emily

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

Adriana

Myślałam, że będzie gorzej, na szczęście cały czas była ze mną moja druga…

Kidda Sinsee

And I was afraid at first...

Tina

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

Ivana

I had an abortion and never talked about it with anyone

María

Aborté y no me arrepiento. I do not regret my abortion.