Hi, My Name Is Bear.

Hi. I'm Bear, and I had a medication abortion in Washington in 2025.

I found out I was pregnant when my fertility doctor told me to take a test, and it was positive. My first thought was, "Finally, 8 years of waiting for a baby." I decided to have a medication abortion because of fetal demise with retained products.

I received my abortion pills at a clinic.

From start to finish, the process was easy, convenient, and private. I took the pills at home, and I felt thankful to be in the privacy of my home while going through something so difficult, unlike the last time, when I had to put on a brave face and go to the hospital.

What surprised me most was how fast it worked and how fast my life went back to normal.

Because I had access to medication abortion, I was able to avoid surgery when I retained the pregnancy for more than two weeks unknowingly. I felt relieved to be in a state where I had access to this medication.

I'm sharing my story because Safe Abortion is healthcare, and women need access to this medication.

Medication abortion is safe. It is effective. It is normal. LOOK AT THE STUDIES THAT ARE EVIDENCE-BASED.