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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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Mabel

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I am pro-choice

Van Nessa

I had an abortion.

Daniela

Tengo una hija de 4 años, pero aun asi yo aborte este año.

Klaudia

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Cristina

No fue bueno pero fue lo mejor.

Liz Hoffman

Passando pra deixar meu relato, pois sei que vai ajudar muitas mulheres que…

Zoe

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

Liz Price

I had an abortion

Sram Mie

I had an abortion last year and I`m pregnant again. When a friend of mine once…

sorrow

Najtragiczniejsze doświadczenie w życiu...


Po prawie dziesięciu miesiącach od…

Andy

Decidí sobre mi futuro.

María

Mirar hacia adelante.

Jessi

No olvidemos, que nos haga crecer

Francis

Una decisión consciente de vida

Tiffany

I am still healing from my decision - it really is a wide range of emotions.