In this episode of Speak Shame, Dr Connie interviews Gabby Long, a reproductive rights advocate, mother, and healthcare storyteller. Gabby shares her journey from growing up in central Florida to becoming an outreach organiser for 'A Woman's Choice,' an independent abortion provider. She discusses her family's background in activism and her early volunteer experiences. Gabby also opens up about her personal experience with abortion, highlighting the emotional and practical challenges she faced. She speaks passionately about her work in reproductive health advocacy, the importance of community support, and the need for accessible healthcare. The discussion also covers Gabby's involvement with organisations like We Testify and the Floridians Protecting Freedoms Coalition, and she offers advice to those going through similar challenges. Gabby emphasises the importance of voting, mutual aid, and community building to drive societal change.

01:04 Meet Gabby Long

02:32 Chapter one: roots

03:51 Growing up and volunteering

07:24 Young love and pregnancy

08:03 Choosing abortion with Nana

11:13 Crisis centres and clinic hurdles

15:20 From patient to advocate

17:49 Florida politics and access

21:04 What is hyperemesis?

23:59 Advice and finding community

27:52 Lived experience at work

32:16 Mutual aid and voting

US BASED SUPPORT SERVICES

· Website: We Testify;

· Instagram: @WeTestify

UK BASED SUPPORT SERVICES

· British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)

· National Health Service (NHS) Abortion Support

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