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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.

Zoe

I had an abortion. It was a stressful time, I am glad it is all behind me. My…

Lili

I interrupted my early pregnancy

amelia belle

ini pengalaman pertama saya setelah 24 tahun hidup di dunia sebagai seorang…

Mónica

Aborté por motivos de edad (demasiado joven)y económicos (era estudiante y no…

Cristina

No fue bueno pero fue lo mejor.

Lucille 2

I had an abortion. I got pregnant from a brief relationship and very…

yerlina

mi decision.una eleccion

Klaudia

Miałam aborcję i nie żałuję! Znowu czuję, że żyję. Opowiem wam w skrócie moją…

Angela

Pregnancy and abortion - what a trip.

Mabel

Mabel

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My abortions defined my life choices for decades

Montse

"Un acto amoroso"

Tamsen Reid

I had an abortion because I did not want to be pregnant. I wasn't ready to…

Maria

Ser mamá por elección, no a la fuerza.

Maria

La decisión más difícil de mi vida

Georgina

Punto y coma.

Meaghan

I want to change the world.