“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. i graduated valedictorian of my high school class. i earned a college degree. i strive to make better decisions every single day.

my abortion helped me find myself. it gave me the opportunity to continue searching for my purpose. i am now one with myself and i love the woman i have become. when my time comes again, i will be ready. i will give my child the best life possible.”

kiara williams is from indianola, ms. she is currently a senior business marketing major at the university of mississippi. in her spare time, kiara enjoys capturing images that highlight the beauty in the world. her ultimate goal is to own a marketing firm where she will use photography, graphic design, and other advertising mechanisms to grow companies.