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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.

Felicia

I had an abortion, so that I could heal.

Meaghan

I want to change the world.

Alejandra

Tomé una desición

Esmeralda Esmralda

Por que lo hice es quizas por que nobera mi momentl consideraba era muy pequeña…

baby t

i had 2 abortions first 1 when i was 16 i knew i was ready to have a child or…

Frances

Feeling like myself again

Susy

Yo interrumpí mi embarazo...

Lili

I interrupted my early pregnancy

María

Proceso duro,

luz

getting thru the pain.

YoungWoman from India

This website gave me the confidence that I could do it. It gave me all the…

Nami

porque mi situación económica era pésima, al igual que la de mi pareja, ninguno…

Louise Harper

I have had two abortions. One at the age of 22 which I paid privately for at 9…

Irina

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

Jessi

No olvidemos, que nos haga crecer

Gaby

Força, tudo que precisa!

Lucy Bennett

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

Fanti. Alexandra

Sentí y decidí.

Angela

Pregnancy and abortion - what a trip.