Ep 20 - Religious Shame & Abortions: Gabby Long on Her Body, Her Choice

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 Long02:32 Chapter one: roots03:51 Growing up and volunteering07:24 Young love and pregnancy08:03 Choosing abortion with Nana11:13 Crisis centres and clinic hurdles15:20 From patient to advocate17:49 Florida politics and access21:04 What is hyperemesis?23:59 Advice and finding community27:52 Lived experience at work32:16 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 GET IN TOUCHJoin the community:@StoriesWithoutShame on InstagramSign up for the Stories Without Shame newsletter to join the movement.