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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.

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Carolina

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Paloma

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

Felicia Ríos

Yo elegí y aborté

Ella

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

Cherokee Schill

I had 6 abortions.
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EV

I had an abortion and I do not regret my choice. It is very important to me to…

Wer

Tomé la decisión correcta, tal vez no justa, pero correcta.

Zoe

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

Hattie Ladd

I have had two abortions. The first one was when I was 20 and the second when I…

Jillybean

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rosita

La desición más difícil de mi vida

Maree

It was sad but necessary

Gaby

Força, tudo que precisa!

K

Medical abortion is easy, provides instant relief