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[lotesse]

well friends, it looks like we're going to have to take care of each other for a while here. my plan for the day is to do some work, write a letter to HRC telling her that I'm still so thankful for her service and her work, telling her how much it meant for me to be able to vote for a woman for highest office even with this unforseen unfortunate result - and then to start brushing up on the history of the women's underground pre-Roe, because I think we're going to need to set some of that up again pronto, in this brief window when we can still access resources and free avenues of communication.

also I want to figure out how to max my insurance benefits for the next few months, because I don't think this deal is gonna be there for me again for a while. As much dentistry as I can get done, for sure. How many more psych appts do I have fully covered? Gyno exam? I'm not on any long-term meds, so that's not a concern for me, but. I want to hoard up at least one dose of RU-486, but don't know if that's a feasible thing to do.

We don't yet know where the battle lines are going to be drawn; but we're back in the war and no question. I am so heavy with sadness for the people who it's not going to be possible to protect from the consequences of this, but I am also filled with grim determination to salvage whatever can be.

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[executrix]

I think we need federal credit unions set up in each state to make loans for health care...including health care that requires a trip out of state, if you see what I mean. And a specialized AirbnB for women who need a couch for a night or two.

If you are sexually active in a way that could result in an unwanted pregnancy, I'd suggest doubling up on contraceptives too--if you already use condoms get a diaphragm, etc.

[lotesse]

I'm more worried for my family system than myself on that count tbh - I'm not currently sexually active, although I've been recently considering becoming so, but I'm both extremely diligent about safer sex and personally prepared to have a child at this point in my life. My sister and cousins down in the city are all in their early-to-mid 20s and not ready for children yet, and all of a sudden my anxiety about their safer sex practices has gone through the roof!

[rmc28]

Possible resource/model? ASN in the UK provides funding and accommodation for women travelling to England from Ireland and Northern Ireland: https://www.asn.org.uk/

[executrix]

Thank you, this is a terrific research resource.

[slashfairy]

Agreed, and agreed. More later, but this now- pass it along.

When There Is No Doctor https://theboatgalley.com/where-there-is-no-doctor-free-download/

[lotesse]

Thank you so much for the link - that looks like a fascinating resource!