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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.

Aguacate

Como abortar en una ciudad donde es penalizado el aborto las primeras semanas.

enfermera

Antes de hacer cualquier cosa infórmate muy bien para tomar la decisión…

Lucy Bennett

I was almost 5 months pregnant and I had no idea. I had just turned 16 and me…

Kera

I'm 18 years of age.My abortion was very hard on me due to religious reasons.It…

Edyta

Nie wstydzę się tego, że jestem teraz szczęśliwa!!!

Liz

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

ana ana

i do love you my baby. but the moment now, is not right. i did this because i…

AM

I had a surgical, had two kids, and then had medical abortion.

Andreita

yo aborte

Claudiagyn

Aconteceu comigo.

Zoe

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

Tanya

I was not in a stable relationship and was already raising a daughter on my own.

qbAnchic

This will be my 5th abortion today. This is the first time I've do e it with…

Raquel Monterrey

I spoke with the spirit of my child before my abortion. That spirit who was…

Mabel

Mabel

Javiera

Yo aborte en Chile, en pandemia gracias a Wow

Bee

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