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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.

Maria Madalena

Fiz um aborto e me sinto muito, muito aliviada!!!

Anne Jellinek

I had two abortions in my life: one when I was 21 and newly married and one 8…

Chinchulina

I come from a country where abortion is legal but due to my personal…

Katy Nunes

Meu corpo: minhas regras. Eu decido se e quando quero ter filho.

F. B

Vivi 2 meses em um pesadelo

Andy

Decidí sobre mi futuro.

Luna

Fiz um aborto - E foi a melhor decisão que eu podia ter tomado para a minha…

Serena

I had an abortion

Tanya

I was not in a stable relationship and was already raising a daughter on my own.

Elizabeth

I had an abortion.

Ale

Sin remordimientos

Mickey

I was 22 turning 23 when I found out I was 4 weeks pregnant. The father and I…

Cristina

No fue bueno pero fue lo mejor.

Tina

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

Lora Fleming

I had 3 abortions and as a medical student, I helped preform several abortions…

Emilamontreal

J'ai avorté suite à ma grossesse arrêtée à 8 semaines