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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.

Katy Nunes

Meu corpo: minhas regras. Eu decido se e quando quero ter filho.

Renata

Calma, eu sei seu desespero. VAI DAR TUDO CERTO! #FORÇA

Bab

J'ai arrêté un processus de vie

rosita

La desición más difícil de mi vida

Ashley Engbrecht

At the young age of 17, I was the victim of sexual assault. There is nothing…

Jessi

No olvidemos, que nos haga crecer

Clarice

Sempre fui a favor do aborto, não por uma questão feminista, mas por acreditar…

Tiffany

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

LOLO

Made me who I am today

Zoe

I had an abortion. It was a stressful time, I am glad it is all behind me. My…

Sylvie Shene

A Life-Saving Experience

Atenea

No eres la única. No estás sola. Transformalo en algo positivo para tu vida.

Allison

My abortion was 100% my choice.

dh

Ik heb een abortus gehad

Bobbie

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

Tamsen Reid

I had an abortion because I did not want to be pregnant. I wasn't ready to…