Joana

I had an abortion

Joana
How old are you: Between 16 and 22

Country of birth: Portugal

Year of abortion: 2008

Country of abortion: Portugal

No one except my mother and my boyfriend knew about it.

Type of abortion: with medicines

I was in pain for 2 weeks and I had a bleeding for more than 6 weeks.
I was very sad, always searching in the internet for cases like mine but i didnt find any. that made me feel alone, altough i knew i was not the only one. everytime i saw a baby or a pregnant woman i was very sad.
i didnt regreted because i knew i didnt have a choice. i couldnt have that baby.

Reason for abortion: my education, my age (too young or old)

I was 16, i made a mistake... i could not have that baby, how would i take care of him/her? i'm a good student, i can have a bright future... and then i can have many children...

Feelings about abortion: disappointed, irresponsible, relieved, stupid, ashamed, sure, guilty, sad

i felt the most stupid person in the world, i knew what to do to prevent this but i didnt do anything.

Religion no religion

Children: i have no children