CJ Koivuniemi

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I had an abortion. I was twenty years old and living in Ireland, a country known for its stance in abortion rights. At the time I was a product of my Catholic conservative upbringing, and I was not a supporter of abortion rights, to say the least. But when I took a pregnancy test, I knew I couldn't have a child in my current situation. I hadn't finished University, I had no money, I didn't have any help for a pregnancy and childbirth and rearing a child. I had an abortion through Women On Web four years ago and I finally feel like I can tell my story. It's been more than four years and having the power and autonomy to end a pregnancy and continue my individual life has continued to improve my life. I have a career, a partner, and things in my life that an unwanted pregnancy and child would have barred me from. I advocate for abortion rights because it's personal.

2014 Ireland

Painful but fortunately, no complications.

Did the illegality of your abortion affect your feelings?

Yes. I felt trapped and lost, like there was no way out and death was the only option.

How did other people react to your abortion?

My family doesn't know because if they knew, they would never speak to me again. My partner is supportive and validates how alone I felt. My therapist validates and listens and offers support and healing. No one else knows.

Luka

Hice lo mejor que pude, estando bajo toda la presión del mundo.

Andrea

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sogoodtobebad stassia

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NICOL

No tenia mas opciones

Vicky

I had an abortion

laMaga

Pense en el bienestar de los 2

Nahir

Hice lo mejor que pude.

Julia

Uratowałam sobie życie

Constanza

Aborto seguro, entorno amoroso

Chinchulina

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

Magui

La mejor decisión

Macarena

Yo aborte , con oxapros en Buenos Aires tengo 24 años

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Javiera

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Alice

Nunca imaginei que tomaria essa decisão, mas foi melhor no momento...

Bobbie

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

Marcella

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