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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.

Fran

YO DECIDÍ

K

I was extremely lucky to find a safe place for my abortion.

Raquel

Perdón a mis angelitos!

Joanna

Odzyskałam Moc:)

Anonimowa

Dwie kreski...Te dwie czerwone kreski na białym papierku były jak kubeł zimnej…

Daniela

Tengo una hija de 4 años, pero aun asi yo aborte este año.

Fallen Angel

I had the SAFEST ABORTION even in the PHILIPPINES through womenonweb.org.

Liz

I cry. Going into the decision I was strong and certain that I wanted to have…

Ianne

A cry of freedom for all women who are dictated by the mentality of the norms…

VIcky

Yo aborte

Dolores Feffer

I had two.

No woman should ever have to justify a dessicion on her own body.

chiquiss67

Hola.

Tengo 22 años y aborte en febrero de este año. Me di cuenta de que estaba…

Angy :)

I decided to have an abortion, it wasnt easy but it was the best decision

Monoirmarie

Yo aborté porque es mi derecho

Paloma

Decidida, sin culpa ni arrepentimiento, soy fiel a mi misma.

inteldeath

It was the right decision, and it is my choice.

Chispi

¿decisión o "me hice a la idea"?