Hi, My Name Is Katherine.

Hi. I'm Katherine, and I had a medication abortion in Florida in 2005.

I found out I was pregnant when I had a funny feeling that I might be, and my first thought was: "Oh shit!" I decided to have a medication abortion because I was going through a divorce, starting life anew, and didn't want to be tied down with a kid. The father was also abusive, and I didn't want to perpetuate his genes.

I received my abortion pills at a clinic.

From start to finish, the process was simple, uneventful, and a relief. I took the pills at my new apartment on my couch, and I felt crampy, but nothing Tylenol couldn't handle. What surprised me most was How quickly it was over.

Because I had access to medication abortion, I was able to have the amazing life I have today. I felt powerful and relieved.

I'm sharing my story because everyone deserves to have the access I had.

Medication abortion is essential.