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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.

Andy

Decidí sobre mi futuro.

Krysti

While I was on a 3-month vacation in Europe I met a guy and we quickly fell for…

julie

My life became changed

Fabiola Moreno

I had an abortion when I was 16 years old.

SouthernBelle

No Regrets.

aileen

I have had two abortions

elena

interrumpi un embarazo de 6 semanas

Maria

La decisión más difícil de mi vida

Jess

I had two...it was not a hard decision, and I'm glad I did it. Now, I'm a…

Emily

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

Pooh

Terminé mi embarazo

Lu

Unexpected feelings

AM

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

Lu

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

Irina

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

Anyel. Mtz.

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

CINTIA

Yo aborté y no me arrepiento de ello.

Charlotte Sigler

I had an abortion