raffle sounds like waffle

they exist primarily to discourage people from getting abortions. they are usually anti-contraceptive in addition to being anti-abortion. and, most importantly, they lie.

they lie about the risks of abortion. they lie about whether their "patients" are too far along for a legal abortion. they lie about contraceptives. they usually set up shop next to legitimate health clinics so they can steer people away from the places they might actually get help.

here is a map of cpc's in the US (note that this is not necessarily comprehensive). and here are some articles to help avoid them. there are lots of tells, but often the biggest clue is in the name. take a really skeptical look at any organizations calling themselves:

pregnancy resource center

pregnancy care center

pregnancy support center

pregnancy help center

pregnancy center

women’s health center

women’s resource center

abortion alternative center

life choices center

could rlly use that beach episode right abt now ☀️⛱️

came across this really tender joe bowler illustration the other day, and i couldn't resist?? i was compelled.

“I will always worry about you, Vi.”

CHARACTER EMOJI ASSOCIATION GIF MEME