Hi John,
Did you miss our powerful webinar, "New Strategies for Fighting Anti-Abortion Pregnancy Centers"? No worries—there's still time to catch up! With so many critical fights demanding our attention, it's important not to let anti-abortion pregnancy centers slip off our radar. These centers aren’t just small, church-run charities—they are the backbone of the anti-abortion movement.
In this webinar, we expose their deceptive tactics, provide updates on key legal and legislative efforts to combat them, and share essential strategies for countering their harmful agenda in our communities.
Watch our webinar here.
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Check Out What’s Going on This Month:
Check Out Our New Toolkit
Last month, we launched our Countering Anti-Abortion Pregnancy Centers Toolkit to equip activists like you with the resources to inform your communities about the dangers of these centers and help keep abortion seekers safe.
Read more in our toolkit here.
Self-Care
Self-care is an intentional practice that roots us in the present despite the oppression we may face. Regular self-care is essential for sustainable and effective activism.
Here are our self-care tips for February:
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Pay attention to your social battery. A lot of times this means recognizing when you're doing too much, but I've also realized it could mean pushing yourself to recharge with the people you love. It's easy to stay home, but sometimes that jolt of socialization can really lift your spirits. – Liz, Director of Development and Operations
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Practice Gratitude: Studies show that practicing gratitude can help lower stress levels and depression symptoms, as well as aid in improving sleep. There are many ways to reflect on the people and things you're thankful for. Every night when I journal, I write out five things I'm grateful for whether they be my loved ones, an experience I had, or something I own. – Jessica, Senior Vice President of Outreach
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Schedule some movement: It’s hard to be active throughout the winter months, but I’ve found that scheduling time for movement breaks makes my brain and body feel better. One approach I use is setting a timer while I'm working. When my timer goes off, I walk up and down my stairs for a couple of minutes, which helps stave off stiffness and gives my brain a little break. If, like me, you intend to move more throughout the day but end up putting it off when you’re absorbed in work, scheduling time to move could be a simple solution! – Victoria, Associate Director of Local Strategies
See you next month!
In Solidarity,
Erin, Shireen, Andrea, Ani, Annie, Elizabeth, Jacqueline, Jasmine, Jessica, Kelli, Kieran, Laila, Nataley, Negar, Victoria and the Reproaction team
P.S. Share the love this Valentine’s Day by supporting bold direct action in pursuit of reproductive justice.
