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What Happens When Care Is Cut Off: On Abortion, Privilege, and the Fight for Planned Parenthood.
What it means to have a choice, and what it means when its taken away.
But I was lucky. I got immediate help & access, and that’s the problem.
Right now, millions of people in America are being stripped of access to essential reproductive healthcare, not just abortions; but STI screenings, cancer checks, birth control, and basic medical support. And with the newest legislation signed by Donald Trump, that access is being pushed even further out of reach.
What’s Happening with Planned Parenthood Right Now?
In early July 2025, Trump signed a new federal spending bill that contains a quiet but brutal attack on reproductive healthcare. The bill bans Medicaid reimbursements to any clinic that provides abortions and what’s happening now isn’t just political maneuvering, it’s a direct assault on bodily autonomy, dignity, and the basic human right to make decisions about our own lives.When clinics are defunded, when doctors are threatened, and when people are forced to travel hundreds of miles just to get a legal, safe procedure, we are saying to women:
You don’t matter. Your pain doesn’t matter. Your circumstances don’t matter.
For thousands of women, this isn’t just about abortion, it’s about being denied the right to choose survival, to prioritize their mental health, their safety and their future. It's about being told that your body is no longer yours if the state decides otherwise.
These are decisions that no politician, especially not one who will never experience pregnancy, should ever have the power to make.
And here’s the truth that makes me ache:
I was able to make the choice I needed to because I had support. I had money. I had time.
So many don’t. And that’s who these bans will hurt the most, including:
- Low-income women
- Women of color
- Young people
- Rural communities
- Survivors of abuse
- People already fighting every day to survive
This Is About More Than Politics
This is about freedom.The freedom to plan your life.
The freedom to decide when and if you become a parent.
The freedom to be safe, cared for, and trusted.
No one gets to take that away, not even a former president in a suit with a pen and looks like an orange piece of flaming shit.
What You Can Do
If you’re angry, you are not alone. If you’re scared, I see you. If you’ve been through it, I’m with you.Here’s how we push back:
- Donate to abortion funds that directly help people get the care they need.
- Support clinics, even just boosting their posts or writing a kind message matters.
- Talk about it. Loudly, Publicly, Openly. Shame lives in silence, but power lives in truth.
- Vote/ Register to vote. Down-ballot for every election, Every year.
We deserve more than survival, we deserve our human rights, joy, and care. Let’s make sure the next generation gets to have that without shame or fear.
I’m standing in this fight, not just because I had an abortion, but because I believe in a world where no one has to be lucky to access basic human rights.
With love,
Ivy
Clinics in Washington State
- Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington & North Idaho
Offers birth control, STI testing, abortion services, and more across 30+ health centers. - Cedar River Clinics (Renton, Tacoma, Yakima)
Safe, compassionate in‑clinic abortion care (up to 26 weeks), birth control, cancer screenings, LGBTQ+ wellness, and sliding‑scale fees. - UW Medicine — Washington Reproductive Access Alliance
Provides in‑person and telemedicine abortion services statewide; offers financial assistance and referrals.
Financial & Logistical Assistance
- Northwest Abortion Access Fund (NWAAF)
Helps pay for abortion procedures, travel, lodging, and even childcare across WA, OR, ID, and AK; hotline: 1‑866‑NWA‑AF10. - Procedure and Travel Help (PATH) Fund
Specifically supports patients heading to Cedar River Clinics in Renton, Tacoma, or Yakima with financial aid for procedure, travel, and meals.
Additional State Support & Legal Resources
- Washington State Department of Health
Offers confidential hotlines, multilingual assistance, telehealth resources, and domestic violence support to ensure safety and privacy. - Apple Health (Washington Medicaid)
Covers abortion care, follow‑up care, and birth control for eligible individuals, regardless of citizenship, under state law.
National & Regional Support Networks
- National Network of Abortion Funds (NNAF)
A national umbrella organization with a searchable directory to help connect with financial and logistical assistance programs. - National Abortion Federation (NAF)
Runs a hotline offering referrals, financial support, and travel aid; sets clinical-quality standards for providers across the country.
How to Use These Resources
If you or someone you know needs support:- Find a clinic (e.g. Cedar River or Planned Parenthood).
- Call NWAAF (1‑866‑NWA‑AF10) or apply online for financial + logistical help.
- Ask about the PATH Fund specifically at Cedar River Clinics.
- Check Apple Health eligibility if applicable, Washington Medicaid covers abortion services.
- Reach out to UW Medicine, DOH, or NAF for telehealth options, legal advice, or further referrals.