2002 Pays-Bas (né en 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.
L'illégalité de votre avortement a-t-elle affecté vos sentiments ?
Yes. It's much easier to make a decision when you know that you can get the right support and help for your choice.
Comment les autres personnes ont-elles réagi à votre avortement ?
Abortion is illegal in Portugal.
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