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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.

María

Jamás sabré si fue la mejor decisión, jamás lo podré conocer, pero en este…

Bobbie

The first time I was too young the next I was old enough to know I had no right…

inteldeath

It was the right decision, and it is my choice.

Lucy Smith

It was never going to be easy

Maria Lopez

pensando en que dirán

Szczęściara

Rok 2018 miał być dla mnie rokiem od którego oczekiwałam dużo zmian…

ana maria Duque

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

Meri

The "choice" of medical termination is not accurate when it's used as a weapon…

Luana Oliveira Jacob

Fiz um aborto - E me senti aliviada.Cada dia que me deito para dormir, fico…

Annabelle Carton

j´ai eu un avortement

Jes

No fue facil pero lo hise y me ha hido muy bien! Fue mi mejor decición!

Renata

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

luz

getting thru the pain.

Birdy <3

MY BODY, MY CHOICE!

Sara

Siedziałam przed psychiatrą, opowiadając jej wydarzenia sprzed ostatnich…

rosita

La desición más difícil de mi vida

Hattie Ladd

I have had two abortions. The first one was when I was 20 and the second when I…