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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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Aborté a mis 18, a unos cuantos meses de mi graduación de preparatoria.
Me…

Virginie

À 32 ans, j'ai avorté parce que ce n'était pas le bon moment.

Allison

My abortion was 100% my choice.

Mariana Leitão

A tal história do “ engravidei por acidente” é real!

justin ..

NIGDY NIE MÓW NIGDY! ..kiedyś powiedziałam sobie, że aborcja nigdy nie będzie…

Jess

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Valentina

Le pedí que me dejara...

Me había embarazado antes y había abortado, desde ese…

Kera

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diana

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Alejandra

Tomé una desición

Sam

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Leah

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

Mickey

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Jude

....because my pregnancy was unexpected and I did not want another child. My…

Lilian Godfrey

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Amarie

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SD

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Renata

Calma, eu sei seu desespero. VAI DAR TUDO CERTO! #FORÇA