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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.

K

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

Kyky

Your Dreams Are Real, So Are Abortions.

Carolina

Me enfrente a la injusticia de haber nacido mujer

Lu

Y aunque todos los días piense que podría haber sido, fue la mejor decisión…

Alexa

Ojala alguna vez me perdones... pero fue. La mejor decisión..

Raquel

Perdón a mis angelitos!

Mireya Mireya

Y no siento culpa, dolor o pena se que aún sigue siendo tabú en México por la…

Ronnie

because the time just wasn't right for me.

Samantha

Grow Yourself, Before You Grow a Baby.

Ivana

I had an abortion and never talked about it with anyone

Aby

I felt it was accapted to have an abortion

YoungWoman from India

This website gave me the confidence that I could do it. It gave me all the…

Iolanda

Ser solidária com quem abortou e defender a descriminalização jamais me fez…

Yvonne

My abortion was what needed to be done at that time. Deep down me I know I…

miriam la desesperacion

Con cytotex Y aun no se si fue lo mejor, pero era necesario

Zosia

Dowiedziałam się o mojej niechcianej ciąży podczas wizyty kontrolnej u…

Emmy Smith

It was the best decision of my life