I just made an appointment to get sterilized

42F here, just scheduled a sterilization consult with my OBGYN office. I’m horrified at the outcome of the election and with the rise in misogyny and women’s rights being stripped away to nothing, this is the most empowering decision I can make to protect myself.

I recognize that I am privileged to live in a blue state where my bodily autonomy is still protected. I am lucky to have this right and it may not even be an option soon for any woman.

I’ve deleted dating apps and will not be dating anyway but the decision to permanently prevent an unwanted pregnancy feels powerful today.