Hi, My Name Is Rachel.

Hi. I'm Rachel and I had a medication abortion in Oklahoma in 2014.

I found out I was pregnant when I missed my period, and my first thought was, "Please, no. Not with him.” I decided to have a medication abortion because I was already in an abusive relationship. I only got pregnant because I wasn't ALLOWED to use birth control. I didn't want to bring a child into that or trap myself even further.

I received my abortion pills through a clinic.

From start to finish, the process was terrifying, somber, and relieving. I took the pills at home, and I felt scared that he would find out, alone because I couldn't tell anyone, but relieved because I wouldn't be subjecting a child to his abuse. What surprised me most was not just how much it felt like a regular period, but how cruel the protestors outside the clinic were, and how guilty it made me feel, even though I walked in with a black eye.

Because I had access to medication abortion, I was able to escape an abusive relationship with my life. I felt relieved and hopeful.

I'm sharing my story because no one should be in those shoes, but unable to do anything about it.

Medication abortion is not only normal, but can save lives in more ways than you think.