CJ Koivuniemi

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I had an abortion. I was twenty years old and living in Ireland, a country known for its stance in abortion rights. At the time I was a product of my Catholic conservative upbringing, and I was not a supporter of abortion rights, to say the least. But when I took a pregnancy test, I knew I couldn't have a child in my current situation. I hadn't finished University, I had no money, I didn't have any help for a pregnancy and childbirth and rearing a child. I had an abortion through Women On Web four years ago and I finally feel like I can tell my story. It's been more than four years and having the power and autonomy to end a pregnancy and continue my individual life has continued to improve my life. I have a career, a partner, and things in my life that an unwanted pregnancy and child would have barred me from. I advocate for abortion rights because it's personal.

2014 Ireland

Painful but fortunately, no complications.

Ang iligalidad ng iyong pagpapalaglag ay nakakaapekto sa iyong damdamin?

Yes. I felt trapped and lost, like there was no way out and death was the only option.

Ano ang reaksyon ng ibang tao sa iyong pagpapalaglag?

My family doesn't know because if they knew, they would never speak to me again. My partner is supportive and validates how alone I felt. My therapist validates and listens and offers support and healing. No one else knows.

Silvia García

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Daisy

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Jos

Era lo mejor

Beth

No estaba 10% segura pero lo hice,
Yo aborte.

Abree

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Evelyn

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Magui

La mejor decisión

Luna

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Rosa

Yo aborte

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Melodie

J'ai avorté il y a 4 ans et demi

María

Aborté y no me arrepiento. I do not regret my abortion.

Dani

Because I NEEDED TO DO IT!
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anna dea

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Julia

Y fue lo mejor

Alexa

Ojala alguna vez me perdones... pero fue. La mejor decisión..

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