Hi, My Name Is Kat.

Hi. I'm Kat and I had a medication abortion in New Jersey in 2025.

I found out I was pregnant when I was constantly throwing up and went to my physician for nausea meds, and my first thought was, "I am getting an abortion.” Tears poured down my face as I was freshly an adult in this crazy fucking world. I decided to have a medication abortion because I hadn't even started college, I never wanted kids, and the whole process of giving birth terrifies me.

I received my abortion pills through a clinic.

From start to finish, the process was confidential, simple to understand, and relieving. I took the pills at home, on my living room couch, and I felt happy I didn’t have to go through with my pregnancy, but physically I was on heavy painkillers and cramping. What surprised me most was how simple it was, I went to the clinic and they walked me through it all without seeming degrading.

Because I had access to medication abortion, I was able to focus on my first year of college, and not allow a child to be a financial burden as I am freshly an adult. I felt a huge sigh of relief, I felt in total control of my choice.

I'm sharing my story because I believe that abortion should not be a topic that is viewed poorly upon. I was so grateful to have access to an abortion clinic, and I do not want anyone who needs an abortion to feel bad about their decision.

Medication abortion is completely normal, the medications do not have any lasting effects on my period cycle since. Medical abortion should be seen as a less invasive way to get an abortion, and truly it saved my life.