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latoya, photographed by kiara williams

“i was 16, a junior in high school. my boyfriend was abusive. i couldn’t bring a child into that. i had a bright future, so many goals and aspirations. i promised myself whenever i brought a child in this world, i would give him or her the best life possible. i made the best decision for that child and for myself."

joy, photographed by emily garcia tornquist

"faced with a choice, i chose my education. i chose a future as a college graduate instead of one as a single mom. scheduling my abortion felt like the first, real, adult decision i made for myself. it felt like taking control of my life, and committing to what i wanted for myself."

jessica, photographed by julie gabrielson

the reason that i chose to have an abortion is not relevant. i do not regret it, nor would i repeat it. it stays with you forever, and when i was older and had a miscarriage, my first thought was that i was being punished for having an abortion- irrational as it is, the thought was still there.

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