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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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Bel

Tak, miałam aborcję

Charlotte Sigler

I had an abortion

Bobbie

The first time I was too young the next I was old enough to know I had no right…

Georgina

Punto y coma.

J D

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Montse

"Un acto amoroso"

Wer

Tomé la decisión correcta, tal vez no justa, pero correcta.

Anon

I had an abortion at 15...and my life is still going well

Tiffany

I am still healing from my decision - it really is a wide range of emotions.

Cumbe Nelia

Fiz dois abortos com 20 anos...uma em janeiro nao usamos o preservativo mas ele…

Birdy <3

MY BODY, MY CHOICE!

Paula *

Yo acompañe a mi hermana quien pasó por este proceso, siempre fui una persona…

Emily

10 years ago, at age 32, I had an abortion. The pregnancy was unplanned and I…

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