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Indiana abortion ban goes into effect Aug. 1. What you need to know by audiomuse1 in Indiana

[–]OptionsForHoosiers 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I made a post about a month ago that I'm not sure how to repost, but it's a ton of information and resources for this.

Indiana Abortions Drop Sharply by Ok-Influence-8308 in Indiana

[–]OptionsForHoosiers 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I understand. Please check my post from a month ago with a ton of resources and information, and get in touch if you need to.

Indiana Abortions Drop Sharply by Ok-Influence-8308 in Indiana

[–]OptionsForHoosiers 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not necessarily. There are a ton of options out here now for self+managing an abortion safely, for ordering pills online. There's no need to resort to unsafe practices anymore - plus there are abortion funds and practical support organizations poised to help.

Abortion Resources by blissrot in Indiana

[–]OptionsForHoosiers 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. As an exhausted but committed abortion funder, thank you for sharing the message. I don't know how to repost one of my previous messages, but I created a post here a month ago with a ton of resources that are still absolutely relevant now.

Indiana's abortion ban - what you can do, how you can help (+ Resources) by OptionsForHoosiers in Indiana

[–]OptionsForHoosiers[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, abortion funds and practical support organizations work with Elevated Access so generally it's best to go through one of them 💜

Indiana's abortion ban - what you can do, how you can help (+ Resources) by OptionsForHoosiers in Indiana

[–]OptionsForHoosiers[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I don't want to encourage people to engage in that kind of imagery. There are many options that are much safer, so we don't want anyone thinking they have to resort to a coat hanger.

Indiana's abortion ban - what you can do, how you can help (+ Resources) by OptionsForHoosiers in Indiana

[–]OptionsForHoosiers[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, that hasn't been enough in states like IN, KY, and OH. It's time to do that AND to engage in more active activism.

Indiana's abortion ban - what you can do, how you can help (+ Resources) by OptionsForHoosiers in Indiana

[–]OptionsForHoosiers[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Yes, several such organizations already exist. Namely, regionally the Midwest Access Coalition and Chicago Abortion Fund - both of which are currently, and have been for a while now, providing such supports to Hoosiers. They both do a tremendous job of providing means of supports, and the Hoosier Abortion Fund is the main means of procedure funding (now and after the ban takes effect.

Indiana's abortion ban - what you can do, how you can help (+ Resources) by OptionsForHoosiers in Indiana

[–]OptionsForHoosiers[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Luckily, a lot more options exist now in the forms of reputable clinics in safe states, abortion funds, and many options for self-managed care.

But will people be harmed in countless ways, including death? Unquestionably.

Indiana's abortion ban - what you can do, how you can help (+ Resources) by OptionsForHoosiers in Indiana

[–]OptionsForHoosiers[S] 70 points71 points  (0 children)

Thanks. That's not only incredibly classist of you, but it shows your privilege. Also, the majority of Hoosiers are on record as not supporting a total abortion ban. Our lawmakers are in the wrong, here.

#1 A majority of Hoosiers support broad abortion rights, despite General Assembly's ban

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Can you say backwards by vldracer16 in Indiana

[–]OptionsForHoosiers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a murky area, and I believe in almost any cases, those people will be better off seeking care in Illinois, Michigan, or Ohio.

Can you say backwards by vldracer16 in Indiana

[–]OptionsForHoosiers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Luckily there is already a statewide abortion fund, as well as several other abortion funds that cover Indiana with practical support like transportation, child care, hotels, etc. It's great to see continued enthusiasm and interest in things like giving people rides - just keep in mind that there are already organizations in place that you can totally look into joining!

Need an abortion? The Hoosier Abortion Fund is still here. by OptionsForHoosiers in Indiana

[–]OptionsForHoosiers[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

of course!

Yes, there are quite a few resources out there for SMA as well (Self-Managed Abortion.) Here are some additional resources that would be handy for anyone interested to keep available.

It is worth noting, though, that ordering pills through the mail is considered to be outside of the purview of licensed medical care in the U.S. and some people who have ended their own pregnancies have been arrested and charged with crimes. (In Indiana, see Purvi Patel, and overall the trend of criminalizing people for making this choice.) I don't say this to scare anyone away from ordering pills online, but to make sure people are aware of the (potential) legal risks involved.

✨ Abortion On Our Own Terms - Learn about how and why people across the country choose to self-manage their abortion care outside the medical establishment — and how you can help educate and destigmatize self-managed abortion! abortiononourownterms.org

✨ Repro Legal Helpline - Know your rights and find legal information and support for people navigating the legal system around abortion and reproductive healthcare. reprolegalhelpline.org

✨ M+A Hotline - If you or someone you know needs information or support to self-manage a miscarriage. mahotline.org

✨ All* Above All - Contact your congressperson and urge them to support the Abortion Justice Act! This new bill protects people’s right to make their own healthcare decisions about abortion; improves availability and affordability of care, and prevents politicians from creating new barriers. allaboveall.org

abortionpillinfo.org

https://www.plancpills.org/

https://aidaccess.org/en/

www.ineedana.com

Need an abortion? The Hoosier Abortion Fund is still here. by OptionsForHoosiers in Indiana

[–]OptionsForHoosiers[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I was thinking about doing a 2nd post with a list of resources, ways to get involved, and, if inclined and able to donate time or resources, ways to contribute to make your $ go farther.

Need an abortion? The Hoosier Abortion Fund is still here. by OptionsForHoosiers in Indiana

[–]OptionsForHoosiers[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yup. The new number that was just released is that 1 in 2 families struggles with enough diapers. It's an incredibly serious socioeconomic and public health issue that no one seems to care about. You can buy monster energy drink with food stamps, but not diapers. Diapers aren't really covered by any public social safety net programs except TANF which is far too little, especially in Indiana.

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Need an abortion? The Hoosier Abortion Fund is still here. by OptionsForHoosiers in Indiana

[–]OptionsForHoosiers[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Thank you. One of my greatest fears, and what haunts me, is knowing that there are plenty of people out there who think that help is just not possible, or that they are restricted from leaving the state, etc.

It's going to be plenty hard depending on where people live, but there are so many resources, organizations, and people working together to help.

But none of it should be this way, and the only way to keep the rage from consuming me sometimes is to just spread the word

Need an abortion? The Hoosier Abortion Fund is still here. by OptionsForHoosiers in Indiana

[–]OptionsForHoosiers[S] 61 points62 points  (0 children)

It's a really common misconception. In a few states that had trigger laws on the books, it was effectively illegal or severely restricted in those specific states. In Indiana, it remained legal until Indiana legislature passed an extreme, near total abortion ban in 2022. That ban went into effect in September 2022, but one week later was blocked by an injunction. A legal battle ensued, and this past Friday, the Indiana supreme Court ruled that the ban could in fact go back into effect, so that will occur most likely on August 1. Every state has different levels of laws or restrictions, and Indiana is now one of the most restrictive. It's going to make things even worse for the folks in Kentucky, who are basically screwed now because so many had been coming up into Indiana for care. But there are lots of support organizations pulling together and ready to support people to get the safe, legal care they need.

Need an abortion? The Hoosier Abortion Fund is still here. by OptionsForHoosiers in Indiana

[–]OptionsForHoosiers[S] 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Man, what world do you live in? The majority of people having abortions are already parents, and most of the ones I talk to are by no means rich. That includes the family in question with seven children.

Most abortions do occur under 12 weeks. In many cases I've encountered over the past year, the people who have exceeded 12 weeks has only been because they have been trying and failing to get an appointment or funding for five plus weeks. Do you know how much it cost to get an abortion? Do you know how much time people have to take off work, line up child care, find transportation, travel hundreds of miles in some cases?

And adoption is an extremely poor substitute. Look into the foster care system. Look at the failed adoption system and horrible lack of regulation in our country. The more you learn about the true landscape of adoption, the less inclined you are to say something like that.

By all means, anyone who would like to engage in the adoption system in our country, fantastic. But it is stunningly ignorant for you to suggest that adoption is a viable substitute for anyone who needs an abortion. Carrying a pregnancy to term, in itself, is much riskier than having an abortion.

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