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Sexual Health Alliance Statement on the Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade

Dear SHA Community,

It has been three weeks since the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the United States Supreme Court. Like many of you, the Sexual Health Alliance team was and still is shocked, confused, hurt, frustrated, scared, and angry as hell. 

Abortion is healthcare. Abortion is a private decision. Abortion is a right.

The Sexual Health Alliance dissents the US Supreme Court’s decision to 

overturn Roe v. Wade.

After the initial ruling, we took time to ourselves to mourn and process the news, though, we admit, we are still processing and we will probably always be trying to process this horrific act of terror on bodily autonomy in our country. We knew this subject, and our reaction to it, would need to be handled with care–especially since your SHA team is comprised of well-educated white women, arguably the group who will always have access to abortions. Adding to the chaos that was that fateful Friday and the following weekend seemed futile to us. The news had spread, we were all made aware, and we were all in dread. 

Now that some time has passed and our wounds have begun healing into scars, we must continue doing what SHA has always done: provide up-to-date, accurate, and celebratory sexual information. From the very beginning, we have and always will use our platform as a safe space for sharing resources, dialogue, and community. Below are just some of the incredible resources being shared: 

MAPS:

WHERE TO DONATE: 

  • PRROWESS – An organization that aims to be a floating health clinic dedicated to offering a full scope of reproductive health and wellness services, including contraception and surgical abortion

  • Indigenous Women Rising is an organization working to provide accessible health education and resources, such as safe and legal abortions, but other health issues as well that directly impact Indigenous people

  • Planned Parenthood, the standard of women’s health

  • NARAL Pro-Choice America is based in DC and working tirelessly to uphold abortion and birth control access, advocate for paid family leave, and fight pregnancy discrimination

  • National Network of Abortion Funds acts as a database for state-specific and local abortion funds as well as provides abortion-based information

FIND HELP:

  • Mayday.Health for information on accessing abortion pills

  • Plan C Pills for abortion pills available through the mail

  • MA Hotline for support to self-manage your miscarriage or abortion

  • INeedAnA.com to get helpful information most relevant to your specific situation

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Yes we are hurt, yes we are angry, but we are strong. And, most importantly, we are not alone. You are not alone. 

We will see this through, as those before us have done for centuries. Abortion is not a new topic and though they may try, it is not going anywhere. The Sexual Health Alliance stands with you all in our fight for bodily autonomy and reproductive rights now and forever.   

With love always, 

SHA Leadership Team

Heather McPherson, CEO and Founder

Jenn Rahner, Director of Operations

Maddi Pritchard, Director of Marketing

Alex Paro, Director of Experiences and Engagement

Shelby Lueders, Program Manager

Abi Everywhere, Program Manager