So many folks have been organizing and preparing for this moment, and that doesn’t make it hurt any less. I’ve been doing movement work since I was 18, this still stings and activates many feelings of despair. Just need to be real and name this—like so many folks I’m feeling both afraid and hopeful. Sad and numb. Present, clear and yet still catching my breath. I am grateful for the tools and lessons I have now that remind me, yet again, this fight is for the long-haul. In these moments they will do everything they can to make us doubt ourselves and the power of our movements, and it’s even more imperative for us to remain connected to know we are not alone in this. There are many ways to support and roles that need to be filled. Get in wherever you can fit in and have capacity! Slides 2-5 have specific direction on ways to get involved. Please don’t believe the lie that you are not impacted by this. We are ALL impacted by this—our families and generations of people to come will be impacted. They will not stop at reversing abortion rights and trans rights. Black people will continue to be disproportionately impacted by all of this violence, Black trans folks will be impacted and erased from the narrative. We have to be unrelenting about the connection between our movements and eachother as a community. Black liberation, abortion rights, trans rights, disability justice, indigenous sovereignty, climate justice is all connected. Let’s stick together and be vigilant, and as always so much gratitude to the freedom fighters, the artists, the healers, the strategists and all who continue to make the world a better place. Thank you thank you thank you. #bansoffourbodies #abortionrights #abortionishealthcare #transrights #blacklivesmatter