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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.

Rachelle

I have had 3 abortions, one clinical, 2 medical. I do not regret those…

Patricia Bronstein

I was married and had known since an early age that I did not want to be a…

Fabiana

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

Sempre…

Rednwhite

Most difficult choice I’ve ever made

Felicia Ríos

Yo elegí y aborté

Maria

La decisión más difícil de mi vida

Viridiana Aguilar

I had an abortion

Lilian Godfrey

I had an abortion twice this year. One was around August, and the second today…

Sofia Ignatius

I had abortion n all went well

Regina Powell

I had an abortion and I'm about to have another.

SouthernBelle

No Regrets.

Ella

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

Andreita

yo aborte

Lindseymae Mckay

My name is Lindseymae McKay. I will be 32 years old next week. I have a 6 year…

Laura

I had a surgical abortion at Planned Parenthood in Beacon, NY at 4 weeks.

Jay

I had a medical abortion when i was 18 years old at 5 weeks pregnant. Yes, it…

Dulcinea Vázquez

Las pastillas tardaron un poco mas de 3 horas en hacer efecto, no presenté…

Gina

Porque no era el momento indicado y los anticonceptivos fallaron.