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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.

Kojika

Jestem w stałym związku od 7lat. Mam kochającego mężczyznę i mała córeczkę.

Aleja

Yo aborte. No fue una decisión fácil. No entraré en detalles del porqué tome la…

Gaby

Força, tudo que precisa!

Daniela

No era el momento, no me arrepiento.

Sarah

I feel much relieved thanks to women on web because living in a country where…

aileen

I have had two abortions

Carol

I woke up in bed, and thought this is a new beginning for him and I. I could…

rosita

La desición más difícil de mi vida

Mabel

Mabel

Irina

Cuando miro para atrás, más se afirma la certeza de que hice lo correcto.

Sol

Yo interrumpí un embarazo no deseado.

Lola

mifepristona + misoprostol

Naii C

Era apenas uma menina de 16 anos, não usava anticoncepcional mantinha relação…

enfermera

Antes de hacer cualquier cosa infórmate muy bien para tomar la decisión…

Daniela

Tengo una hija de 4 años, pero aun asi yo aborte este año.

Layla Sesey

I had an abortion when i was 19 yrs . I last saw my period in December till…

Emily

It isn't and shouldn't be as taboo as it is made out to be.

Kate

and I'm so relieved

Freedom77

I was lucky enough to be able to have an NHS surgical termination at 8 weeks.