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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.

Claire

My first abortion took place when I was 19 and the second, when I was 26. I…

Carol

I woke up in bed, and thought this is a new beginning for him and I. I could…

Jillybean

Women's bodies belong only to us. Men, families, society, have no right to…

Masha

This isn't my first abortion.... :'( My second one I am currently scheduled for.

Chinchulina

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

Chelsea

I had a painful abortion

Jude

....because my pregnancy was unexpected and I did not want another child. My…

Mary

I can now carry on with life.

Fabiola Moreno

I had an abortion when I was 16 years old.

Felicia

I had an abortion, so that I could heal.

Leah Frida

Yo aborté! porque es mi derecho!

Maggie

Desculpa não te ter dado uma chance de sobreviveres, mas fiquei demasiado…

Layla

No dia 28 de outubro de 2018, fazia uma semana que eu vomitava todos os dias ao…

Alma en busca de libertad

MI DECISIÓN, MI CUERPO, JUSTICIA PARA LAS MUJERES.

Ella

I was so scared but it was right and I know deep in my heart now.

deedee

한국에 계신 분들 걱정마십쇼!! 낙심하시 마시고 자신을 믿으세요!

Bee

I felt very guilty but relieved . I was way too young to be a mother.

elena

interrumpi un embarazo de 6 semanas

Bri

I knew I was pregnant as soon as I was around two weeks. I had never been…