It is possible that I’ve repressed feelings all these years. I’m still glad I had choices back then. Now, I have “Dr.” in front of my name and was able to provide a good home for my daughter.

I'm happy that I had no complications and that I had the resources to buy the medication and pay for my visit to my OB/GYN. However, it saddens me that I had to risk my wellbeing and that I had to do this alone at home because it was the only choice I really had.

Whoever you are and whatever the reason, no one can make this decision for you! Stand strong and know that you have many on your side!

I am so happy that my life mattered in my home state. I would not be able to continue my dreams.

I am so blessed I had the resources and could make that decision. No woman makes this choice lightly.

All young people deserve to see themselves reflected in school curricula. Research shows that a person’s identities are strongly linked to their health outcomes. We can’t, and shouldn’t, ignore the unique challenges youth of color are facing in their lives.