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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.

Louise Harper

I have had two abortions. One at the age of 22 which I paid privately for at 9…

Lili

I interrupted my early pregnancy

baby t

i had 2 abortions first 1 when i was 16 i knew i was ready to have a child or…

Lucero Lucero

Creo que por fin tuve control de mi vida.

Maree

It was sad but necessary

anna dea

aku masih berumur 20thun aku mempunyai pacar usia nya di bawah ku 1 tahun aku…

Ella

I was so scared but it was right and I know deep in my heart now.

María

Aborté y no me arrepiento. I do not regret my abortion.

Lise

I had an abortion and I don't regret it. It was a hard decision but one I knew…

Chelsea

I had a painful abortion

Amarie

I got pregnant by the guy I was only dating for 2 months. I found out about it…

K

Medical abortion is easy, provides instant relief

F. B

Vivi 2 meses em um pesadelo

Nami

porque mi situación económica era pésima, al igual que la de mi pareja, ninguno…

Eli

Difícil decisión

CINTIA

Yo aborté y no me arrepiento de ello.

Fabiana

Sou advogada, tenho 40 anos 2 filhas adultas e uma vida estável e feliz.

Sempre…

Liz Price

I had an abortion