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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.

Aguacate

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

Zosia

Dowiedziałam się o mojej niechcianej ciąży podczas wizyty kontrolnej u…

Ronnie

because the time just wasn't right for me.

xxx xxx

znów mogę cieszyć się życiem...

Maria

Sou dona de mim.

Mitzi .

I had an abortion. And i know that was the best choice.

keira

Chcę mieć kontrolę. Zrobiłam to i NIE ŻAŁUJĘ.

Wzięłam pierwszą tabletkę, czułam…

Lorena Lore

Yo aborte con 5 semanas de gestacion !! No ago responsable a nadie yo me ago…

Emily

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

Bel

Tak, miałam aborcję

josie

I had an abortion and now feel I have 10kgs off my shoulders alone, a little…

Adriana Reyes

Hola mi nombre es Adriana tengo 22 años y soy estudiante de Pedagogía; quisiera…

Zoe

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

Naii C

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

rosita

La desición más difícil de mi vida

Julia

Uratowałam sobie życie

Chinchulina

I come from a country where abortion is legal but due to my personal…