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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.

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Willem Velthoven

I had several abortions. And children too!

Julia

Uratowałam sobie życie

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Anyel. Mtz.

Esto marcó mi vida, pero agradezco a Dios por esta segunda oportunidad

Zoe

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dh

Ik heb een abortus gehad

Fran

YO DECIDÍ

Fer

100% segura

Maria

Ser mamá por elección, no a la fuerza.

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Irina

Cuando miro para atrás, más se afirma la certeza de que hice lo correcto.

Claire

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Daniela

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Alejandra

Tomé una desición

Jess

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Luna

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