Hi, My Name Is Nicole.

Hi. I'm Nicole, and I had a medication abortion in Rhode Island in 2021.

I found out I was pregnant when I missed my period, and my first thought was: "I don’t feel safe with the man I’m with to have a child with him, and I’m already extremely sick only 5 weeks in." I decided to have a medication abortion because it was safe, effective, and available.

I received my abortion pills at a clinic.

From start to finish, the process was simple, supportive, and needed. I took the pills at home, and I felt some pain for some hours, but so much relief once it was over. Recovery was rough, but I had support. What surprised me most was.

Because I had access to medication abortion, I was able to find relief in not having to be sick and carry a child I cannot afford to have. I felt relief.

I'm sharing my story because nobody should have to be forced to carry a child if they do not want to.

Medication abortion should be accessible to anyone who needs it for any reason.