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DoulUnleashed t1_j44y3t6 wrote

anyone aware of any way of supporting those organizations? Monetary assistance aside?

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ShatterZero t1_j4504cv wrote

Counter protesting and pro-abortion canvassing when the time comes for it.

Right wingers have a long history of attacking, harassing, and bombing clinics: because they feel safe and supported while doing so. Not to mention straight up murdering abortion docs. Making sure people know when it happens -and that it is unacceptable and barbaric- and supporting/creating local groups to prevent it is integral.

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discogeek t1_j46bzrn wrote

Be the vocal yet not-obnoxious friend / aunt / uncle / neighbor that reminds your network of contacts this is the case. 99% of them won't care or think you're a little obsessed and nuts, they'll never come to PA for an abortion. That one 16 year old desperate for help and no support network for this will appreciate remembering you saying something.

Do what you can when asked to help "go camping" as well. A huge number of women getting abortions are desperate, mentally fatigued, emotionally spent. We owe it to them as equal members of society to do what we can to help.

Remember the resources available through Planned Parenthood and other organizations. When you help someone "go camping" remember there are networks out there that will do the lifting with appointments, travel and hotel if you're not able.

Donate when you have the means. Support politically when you feel that's all you have - it's a huge benefit too. Tell your elected officials this is your red line, and bring swarms of like-minded supporters to the meetings too, to make it impossible for the official to say "oh it's just one person" (even though the most zealous will stay in their bubble and ignore reality).

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