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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.

Maiara Rejane

Não havia outra alternativa.
Dia 02 de Julho, voltava de uma festa, havia bebido…

K

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

Ruth

Zaczełao sie (wiadomo) od dwóch kresek i przerażenia. Szukałam możliwości…

ana maria Duque

I had an abortion but this wasn't easy I was very afraid, but i never regret…

Fallen Angel

I had the SAFEST ABORTION even in the PHILIPPINES through womenonweb.org.

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Aborté a mis 18, a unos cuantos meses de mi graduación de preparatoria.
Me…

Chinchulina

I come from a country where abortion is legal but due to my personal…

raay

Com 17 semanas, sem dores nem complicações . Eu engravidei numa recaida, tomei…

mary cry

pior momento de minha vida

Tanya

I was not in a stable relationship and was already raising a daughter on my own.

Lily

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

Jess

*No podía ser* 11sem

María

Mirar hacia adelante.

mery elizabeth

tomando la decisión de mi vida

A alexandra

Mi futuro, mi familia