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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.

Liz

Eu tinha 22 anos, minha menstruação atrasou e meus seios estavam muito inchados.

Silvia

Nunca arrepentida

Ianne

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

Anonimowa

Dokonałam tego co jest zakazane w tym kraju. Nie czuję się winna.

Laura

I had a surgical abortion at Planned Parenthood in Beacon, NY at 4 weeks.

M

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

Pam

No había otra opción.

Ale

Sin remordimientos

Melodie

J'ai avorté il y a 4 ans et demi

Kera

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

Masha

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

ana maria Duque

I had an abortion but this wasn't easy I was very afraid, but i never regret…

Maria

Sou dona de mim.

Fernanda

Escrevo esse depoimento por intermédio do meu parceiro e por mim, que passamos…

Aga... ta...(?)

zastanawiam się jak to przeżycie i fakt co zrobiałam wpłynie na dalsze moje…

Sabine Ryan

It's not as bad as you think. Please read my story!