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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.

michel

i'm irish, i had an abortion while living in the netherlands.

Ray

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Sabine Ryan

It's not as bad as you think. Please read my story!

Renata

Calma, eu sei seu desespero. VAI DAR TUDO CERTO! #FORÇA

Ale

Sin remordimientos

Fallen Angel

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An

Stosowałam pigułki i nie zwróciłam uwagi na to, że problemy żołądkowe mogły…

YoungWoman NotReadyNow SecretsAreComplicating

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

EV

I had an abortion and I do not regret my choice. It is very important to me to…

Silvia

Nunca arrepentida

CINTIA

Yo aborté y no me arrepiento de ello.

Susy

Yo interrumpí mi embarazo...

Alex

Never felt so relieved in my life. I owe everything to planned parenthood and…

Sara

"#AbortoLegalYa" era tendencia número uno en redes mientras yo lo hacía…

Monoirmarie

Yo aborté porque es mi derecho

Paloma

Decidida, sin culpa ni arrepentimiento, soy fiel a mi misma.

Tlhogi Tshegofaso

I did it when I was 4 weeks. Its was tremendously painful and horrific. The…

Yvonne

My abortion was what needed to be done at that time. Deep down me I know I…