I have no children.

That means I have disposable income. I go through $2,000 a month, not including necessities like charitable contributions, rent, groceries, or fuel. (In fact, I’m a little embarrassed to say that. I’m certain that there’s a level of extravagance God may characterize as sinful, but I have never feigned virtue before you, and I won’t start now.)

Other women spend on their children, their friends, their families, their communities, themselves. Women contribute to 83% of the economy in influence and buying power.

For the remainder of this year, I will not purchase anything but absolute necessities until our right to choose is nationally reinstated and right to bodily autonomy recognized.

I’ve made some nonrefundable plans unfortunately, but fortunately, not many of them and not extravagant ones. I’m driving down to see a friend in another city this month and a different friend later in the year. I always plan to keep promises.

And that’s why I’m keeping this one. RIP economy. Not from me alone, because in the grand scheme of things $10,000 this year isn’t much, but all of us, together, can destroy a system that refuses to recognize our personhood.

If you are able, join me.