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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.

Bri

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L

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Fran

YO DECIDÍ

chiquiss67

Hola.

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A alexandra

Mi futuro, mi familia

Sam

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Jess

I was let down by birth control and had two abortions. During my second…

Marie

I had an abortion. It's a choice I want available for every woman, for…

Daniela

No era el momento, no me arrepiento.

ana ana

i do love you my baby. but the moment now, is not right. i did this because i…

Rednwhite

Most difficult choice I’ve ever made

Tina

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

Julia

Postanowiłam się podzielić swoją historią, ponieważ gdy szukałam informacji na…

Ania

Wczoraj dokonałam aborcji.
Odejście od męża, związanie się z nowym, wydawałoby…

AM

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