This week has been a heavy week. I've struggled to even comprehend the update of the Texas Abortion Law going into effect. I've struggled to even know what to do with my emotions... and it's had me feeling a bit stuck. I wanted to build an exercise for myself to help process my emotions in a healthy way to then turn it into aligned action.
In this episode, you'll find the following:
-Quick breathing exercise to regulate your nervous system
-Journaling exercise to help unpack all of the emotions/feelings surrounding the Texas Abortion Law going into effect this week
-Steps to take in aligned action
Journaling exercise prompts (if needed):
-Use the Gottman Feeling Wheel to help name your feelings surround this event. Link here https://www.gottman.com/blog/printable-feeling-wheel/
-You can free form this entry, bullet point, scribble, draw, WHATEVER you need to get it all out
Questions to ask yourself:
-What feelings am I experiencing with this new update?
-Why do I think these particular feelings are arising?
-What does it feel like to create space for these feelings?
Aligned action:
-What does getting involved look like for me? Does it mean spreading awareness, donating, getting involved with a particular organization? What feels aligned and doable for you?
Abortion funds that can help Texans pay for abortion (post by @janesdueprocess)
Jane's Due Process
Texas Equal Access Fund
Frontera Fund
West Fund
Buckle Bunnies
Support your Sistahs Fund
Lilith Fund
Fund Texas Choice
Bridge Collective
Clinic Access Support Network
Indigenous Women Rising
National Abortion Federation
Planned Parenthood
Whole Women's Health
Women's Reproductive Rights Assistance Project (WRRAP)