Hi, My Name Is Nicolette.

Hi. I'm Nicolette and I had a medication abortion in Washington in the early 2000s.

I found out I was pregnant when I took a pregnancy test, and my first thought was, “Dang!” First time I had sex in years and I thought he had on a condom. I decided to have a medication abortion because I was bleeding internally and they couldn’t determine if it was from me or the fetus. I already had a kid. It was very difficult but I thought about what I was told could happen because of the bleeding (not being able to work or take care of my current child) and if I could give my current child and this child the same type of lifestyle. I couldn’t. My decision was made because I couldn’t confirm I would be able to take care of myself and child physically or financially if I did end up having complications from the bleeding.

I received my abortion pills through a clinic.

From start to finish, the process was shameful, empowering, and heartbreaking. I took the pills at a friend’s house , and I felt distraught, safe, and supported. What surprised me most was how much I agonized over the decision and for how long, but also how easy the process was.

Because I had access to medication abortion, I was able to continue to provide for myself and my child. I felt relief and in control.

I'm sharing my story because everyone should have the right to choose. Everyone should be able to have a medical professional who isn’t scared to help.

Medication abortion Is healthcare.