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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.

katrina nicole

the only time i look back is to say thank god

Sylwia Zatońska

Ciąża nie powinna być przypadkiem!!!

Rednwhite

Most difficult choice I’ve ever made

Regina Powell

I had an abortion and I'm about to have another.

JEREMY

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Zoe

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Ruth

Zaczełao sie (wiadomo) od dwóch kresek i przerażenia. Szukałam możliwości…

M

At first i didn't know i was pregnant until i noticed i was vomiting a lot, but…

Valentina

Le pedí que me dejara...

Me había embarazado antes y había abortado, desde ese…

Freedom77

I was lucky enough to be able to have an NHS surgical termination at 8 weeks.

Ashley Engbrecht

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

Yukino

Yo aborte

Mar Tina

Todo es muy reciente ... estoy recuperandome hace tan solo dos dias que sucedio.

Sapphire

I had an abortion and it was worth it, absolutely no regrets.

Sierra

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Ianne

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