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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.

Riki

We're not monsters!

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Bárbara

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Zosia

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Yukino

Yo aborte

Vanessa Behrens

Decisión personal

Leah

I was twenty years old, terrified, and completely alone.

Mary

I can now carry on with life.

Susie

I'M NOT SORRY.

katrina nicole

the only time i look back is to say thank god

Tiffany

I am still healing from my decision - it really is a wide range of emotions.

britta

Something that has carried with me ever since.

elena

interrumpi un embarazo de 6 semanas

inteldeath

It was the right decision, and it is my choice.

Magda

To była moja decyzja!