Hi, My Name Is Jackie.

Hi. I'm Jackie and I had a medication abortion in Florida in 2026.

I found out I was pregnant when my period was 2 days late, and my first thought was, "Fuck.” I decided to have a medication abortion because I didn’t feel ready and I was worried about my financial situation.

I received my abortion pills through a clinic.

From start to finish, the process was easy, private and quick. I took the pills at home , and I felt nervous. What surprised me most was how fast it was.

Because I had access to medication abortion, I was able to take more time to think about my life. I felt sad but also relieved, a sense of guilt but also glad that I could allow myself more time to prepare for pregnancy when I need to.

I’m sharing my story because I know how scary it can be to make a decision to change your life forever. A child should be loved and wanted from conception. Sometimes you can’t control pregnancy and most birth control is harmful.

Medication abortion, I’m not sure. I feel like I wish I had some more time to think, but since Florida’s law is that you can’t get a medical abortion after 6 weeks I felt rushed into deciding and if I had more time I may have not done it.