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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.

Lorena Lore

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Yvonne

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Irina

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kate swanson

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Georgina

Punto y coma.

Raquel

Perdón a mis angelitos!

Magda

To była moja decyzja!

Morrigan

I don't regret it. It was one of the wisest decisions I ever made in my life. I'…

Angy :)

I decided to have an abortion, it wasnt easy but it was the best decision

Catarina Fernando

Tenho 18 anos e os meus pais nunca iriam aceitar que eu tivesse um filho com…

Lisa

I always thought I cannot be pregnant, as I was diagnosed with primal…

Susy

Yo interrumpí mi embarazo...

Tina

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

Jen

I had an abortion and I'm so pleased that I had that option. I was only 18…

Luna

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