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2002 Нідерланди (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.

Jess

I was let down by birth control and had two abortions. During my second…

Adriana Reyes

Hola mi nombre es Adriana tengo 22 años y soy estudiante de Pedagogía; quisiera…

Teaser

Nunca hubiera querido estar en esa encrucijada

K

I was extremely lucky to find a safe place for my abortion.

Kate

and I'm so relieved

YoungWoman NotReadyNow SecretsAreComplicating

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

Laura

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

Leah

I was twenty years old, terrified, and completely alone.

Elisa Isalia

Stosowałam przez dwa lata tabletki anty. Wszystko było ok doczasu az pewnego…

Irlanda

Sabia lo que hacia, nunca dude, y sigo creyendo que fue lo mejor para mi y para…

Paola XD

Yo aborté en Chile, donde es ilegal. Tengo 29 años. Lo hice con medicamentos, a…

Daniela

Yo aborté y es la mejor decisión que pude haber tomado.

Lora Fleming

I had 3 abortions and as a medical student, I helped preform several abortions…

Meg.

Your a strong women!

Cacau

O aborto é uma escolha apenas da MULHER.

Lily

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