Hi, My Name Is Rosa.

Hi. I'm Rosa and I had a medication abortion in Canada in 2026.

I found out I was pregnant when my period was late after a few days of nausea, and my first thought was, “We fucked up.” I decided to have a medication abortion because my mental and physical health was at an all time low, and my partner was about to lose their job the day after. We already have kids, well for me, step-kids.

I received my abortion pills through telehealth.

From start to finish, the process was spiritual, heart wrenching, ceremonial. I took the pills at an altar I had prepared in my bedroom, and I felt sad knowing this wasn't the way I wanted my first pregnancy experience to end but I felt relief knowing I wasn't ready for pregnancy and 24/7 parenthood right now. What surprised me most was how little it felt like a "heavy period”, as so many have described. I felt on/off rhythmic, mini-contractions that were very mild in comparasion to my typical non-stop painful periods with endometriosis.

Because I had access to medication abortion, I was able to recover my mental and physical health and make a plan with personal goals before trying to conceive. I felt relief, trust, bravery.

I’m sharing my story because medication abortion in the comfort of your own home should be an option for anyone who wants it, anywhere.

Medication abortion preserves autonomy.