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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.

Teaser

Nunca hubiera querido estar en esa encrucijada

Gina

Porque no era el momento indicado y los anticonceptivos fallaron.

Aleja12-09

Por siempre y para siempre en mi mente.

Lu

Y aunque todos los días piense que podría haber sido, fue la mejor decisión…

Laura

Desde que confirmé el embarazo, pensé cómo podría llevar a cabo el aborto.

Ary

Yo he abortado 4 veces.

Jen

I had an abortion and I'm so pleased that I had that option. I was only 18…

Sofia Ignatius

I had abortion n all went well

Morrigan

I don't regret it. It was one of the wisest decisions I ever made in my life. I'…

carolina

Interrumpi mi embarazo de un mes y medio

Lily

I had a medical abortion (the pill) with BPAS when I was just shy of 8 weeks.

Emily

It isn't and shouldn't be as taboo as it is made out to be.

AM

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

Krysti

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Irina

Cuando miro para atrás, más se afirma la certeza de que hice lo correcto.

Casey

Medical abortion, 19 years old

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Y no siento culpa, dolor o pena se que aún sigue siendo tabú en México por la…

Anyel. Mtz.

Esto marcó mi vida, pero agradezco a Dios por esta segunda oportunidad

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