\u201ci was 19 when i went through an abortion. it was a decision i made with confidence.\u00a0one i still think about, but do not regret in any way. i was alone when i went through the abortion, laying in bed while my mother, aunt, and two cousins were upstairs watching television. no one had any idea, so it was a bit tough having to go through this process without comfort. i am now 22, living a life filled with happiness.<\/p>\n
i am still finding myself, a major reason why i did not want to bring a life into this world. there is still so much growth and healing i have to go through… alone.<\/p>\n
a major battle i faced from going through an abortion is the guilt. i kept thinking, ‘i must bring a child into this world one day’ as if i owed it to the universe in some way. i no longer think in this manner. my life will be fulfilled no matter what happens, children or no children.\u201d – nicole<\/p>\n
nicole was photographed as part of the 1 in 3 photography project. <\/span>see more photos and stories from the project.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n [aigpl-gallery-slider id=”5000″]<\/p>\n