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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.

Fanti. Alexandra

Sentí y decidí.

María

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

Maree

It was sad but necessary

Jen

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

Tina

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

AM

I had a surgical, had two kids, and then had medical abortion.

Xara

I had Three Abortions.

rosita

La desición más difícil de mi vida

Agnieszka

Miałam aborcję - nie żałuję

Ruth

Zaczełao sie (wiadomo) od dwóch kresek i przerażenia. Szukałam możliwości…

Jillybean

Women's bodies belong only to us. Men, families, society, have no right to…

Frances

Feeling like myself again

Ale

Sin remordimientos

Silvia

Nunca arrepentida

amelia belle

ini pengalaman pertama saya setelah 24 tahun hidup di dunia sebagai seorang…

CINTIA

Yo aborté y no me arrepiento de ello.

Giovanna

Oi amigas, primeiramente gostaria de dizer que eu entendo exatamente o quê…

Beth Smith

I was with my parter for three and a half years when i fell pregnant. I was…

K

Medical abortion is easy, provides instant relief