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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.

Susy

Yo interrumpí mi embarazo...

Jess

This is something that was necessary for me but most definitely the hardest and…

Pam

No había otra opción.

Rike

It was a birthday

Lea

Kobieto, jeśli zaszłaś w niechcianą ciążę, to nie wahaj się ani chwili. WOW…

Irlanda

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

Liz

I cry. Going into the decision I was strong and certain that I wanted to have…

Bee

I felt very guilty but relieved . I was way too young to be a mother.

Aisling

Minor blip overcome thanks to Women on Web

Johanna P.

Era lo que tenia que hacer

Gaby

Força, tudo que precisa!

Aguacate

Como abortar en una ciudad donde es penalizado el aborto las primeras semanas.

Izabela

Mam 20 lat i zupełnie nie byłam przygotowana na ciąże.
Ja i mój chłopak…

Paula

i had an abortion

Joana

versão corrigida do relato

F. B

Vivi 2 meses em um pesadelo

ana maria Duque

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

Dana Bronte

Muerte de un ángel.