Thank you. A MESSAGE TO ALL WOMEN

This is a huge thank to an employee at a target in MN. I want to thank you for being a great person last night. I came in 15/10 mins to closing to make one of the hardest purchases I have ever made so far in my life. I had to make the decision to buy an emergency contraceptive, without telling my mother, or anyone else for that matter. I'm not against it and I do not shame anyone else in this situation but it was difficult for me to do for the first time ever. I went alone, and as expected the pill was on the shelf, available over the counter. However this pill, among the others were locked in plastic boxes that had to be removed by a checkout person. This wrecked havoc on my plan to get in, use self checkout, and get out in a hurry, being as under the radar as possible. I saw this employee and asked him if this meant the pill would be unavailable, he said no and because of my embarrassment I walked back quickly to the isle. I was determined the get what I came for, wrapped up in feelings of potential guilt and shame if I backed out now. I went up to the same man again and asked if he could remove the box for me so I could purchase it up front. (Keep in mind he was in the middle of another task, which I'm sure, since it wa basically closing time, he was doing before he could leave.)  He was very polite and gave me a look of sympathy hoeing he was sorry but he couldn't do that. He then offered to ring me up personally. He stopped what he was doing and lead me to a checkout spot where he, as discreetly as possible, unlocked the box, bagged it, and handed it back to me. We had to go to another register to pay but he made sure that things were as low key as possible. I then had to pay in several different forms (with a credit card, giftcard, and cash.) he rung me up with no judgements or hatred. This being my first experience, (I'm only 16), i would say it went well. I was terrified of complications like this and judgement from others, but this man completely understood and treated me with complete respect. I know other may be terrified to do the same but I promise it's worth it in the end to have that security. I hope all of you have had or will have similar experiences any time you have to do something so nerve wreaking. No one should feel ashamed for being responsible and taking care of themself. The way to do this is to treat everyone with the manner I was treated with by this man at target. So I want to thank you (although, anonymously, I'm sorry) for being not only kind to me, but being the kind of person we need in order to help women feel good about themselves and never feel shame for doing so. Thank you.