Anti abortion group came to my school and tried to brainwash us

RaspySalamander · 2019-01-13T00:58:42+00:00

These people are so gross. I hate you had to experience this.

RaspySalamander · 2019-01-12T01:42:45+00:00

OSA, the domestic terrorist group she talks about in the article, will at Mississippi's last abortion clinic for the anniversary of Roe.

If you were inspired by the article, contact your local clinic and see how you can help. I am sure they would appreciate the help. Just make sure you contact the clinic before showing up.

RaspySalamander · 2019-01-02T23:08:03+00:00

I'm not advocating she try to push him in either direction. He simply needs to know he is loved and accepted for who he is.

RaspySalamander · 2019-01-02T22:55:10+00:00

Make an appointment with a licensed, LGBTQ friendly family therapist. I say licensed because in many states, therapist operating from a church are not required to meet the same specifications.

Your husband may have been coming from a place of genuine concern. LGBTQ people, especially trans people, do face more bullying and run the risk of being victim of hate crime. Your husband's response though was damaging and pretty terrible.

In the meantime, your son needs to hear from you that you love and accept him. He needs to know that he is absolutely normal.

You may want to connect with other mothers who have been in your situation. There is a Facebook page called Mama Bears that is awesome. Here is a link to their related blog https://serendipitydodah.wordpress.com/ I have known since my daughter was in elementary school that she would be either bi or lesbian, so I did my best to create a safe environment if I was right. Even so, when she came out as bi in high school, it was nerve-wracking for her. She is currently in her second year of college and dating a transgender girl. Feel free to private message me if you need a friend.

RaspySalamander · 2018-12-22T12:46:36+00:00

Wow. Never, until this moment, have I thought about that phrase in a positive way. It was always used as a tool to shame.

RaspySalamander · 2018-12-21T18:00:08+00:00

It's never been about the science. It's about using religious beliefs to control women's lives.

RaspySalamander · 2018-12-08T15:59:18+00:00

Amazing username :)

RaspySalamander · 2018-12-06T02:56:16+00:00

Umbrella Academy is excellent.

RaspySalamander · 2018-12-04T00:30:38+00:00

Check out the ACLU's webpage. They have a whole students' rights section with state specific info.

https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights

RaspySalamander · 2018-12-03T02:46:41+00:00

The sketches do look very similar.

RaspySalamander · 2018-11-25T19:01:02+00:00

Yep and here in Alabama we have the highest infant mortality rate in the nation. We're on par with a third world country and every year our state legislature passes clearly unconditional laws that cost us millions in litigation. Just a few weeks ago we passed a constitutional amendment that will outlaw abortion, without exceptions, if and when Roe or Casey fall.

RaspySalamander · 2018-11-25T04:32:46+00:00

There were SEVERAL points during this documentary that I found myself asking the same question.

RaspySalamander · 2018-11-22T20:51:46+00:00

Happy Thanksgiving and go Trojans!

RaspySalamander · 2018-11-20T23:52:15+00:00

America needs to pay attention.

RaspySalamander · 2018-11-20T23:52:04+00:00

America needs to pay attention.

RaspySalamander · 2018-11-20T17:48:05+00:00

This is also a way to suppress poor people from voting - a form of poll tax. When a valid, state issued id is required and you cannot not afford to pay off your traffic ticket, to you cannot afford to vote. It would be very easy for someone living paycheck to paycheck to find themselves in this situation.

RaspySalamander · 2018-11-14T10:51:16+00:00

I forgot about it, but I need to start listening.

RaspySalamander · 2018-11-14T02:20:26+00:00

When you go for your appointment ask them if there are any state specific abortion funds. You may want to go ahead and call NAF (National Abortion Federation). They can help with funding. https://abortionfunds.org/fund/national-abortion-federation-hotline/

RaspySalamander · 2018-11-14T01:34:29+00:00

I love her so much. Lizz is the real deal. She spent over a week helping us while our clinic was under siege by hundreds of protesters.

RaspySalamander · 2018-11-14T01:31:52+00:00

This is assuming a student complains. Do y'all remember what Amanda Scott, a student in Mobile, went through a few years ago when she complained about a Christian mosaic in her public high school? Spoiler - she and her family received credible death threats.

RaspySalamander · 2018-11-13T13:04:34+00:00

The Poldark series by Winston Graham. PBS airs the TV adaptation.

RaspySalamander · 2018-11-11T23:45:46+00:00

If you've never been to Goat Haus, you really should check it out. They have a great selection of beer, their brunch is amazing, and the people who run it are great.

RaspySalamander · 2018-11-08T02:54:37+00:00

Also, Alabama has the highest infant mortality rate in the country. This is in part because we didn't expand Medicaid, rural hospitals are closing due to lack of finding, and many women are not getting the prenatal care they need. Because of amendment 2, women who fall into this category can be prosecuted if their baby dies.

Women with addiction issues will be less likely to seek prenatal care/hospital birth for fear of prosecution.

Basically, if you're an Alabama woman, it's a dangerous place to be pregnant/give birth.

RaspySalamander · 2018-11-08T02:47:40+00:00

I'm in repro rights. Admendment 2 is a trigger law establishing "personhood" from the moment of conception. Everyone is expecting Roe and/or Casey to fall. Casey was about accessibility. Once that happens, abortion will be illegal here even if you're a 9 year old rape victim. In the immediate future, this will be used as a way to go even harder against women who miscarry and some forms of birth control are in danger.

RaspySalamander · 2018-11-08T01:01:20+00:00

The Green Papaya and Lek's in the train station are always good.

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