Bookmark These Links: Reproductive Rights, WHO, and more
How to stay in the loop with what matters
As of right now, the way I plan to move through the next four years is to prioritize my mental health, take care of myself, and fill my cup so that I can be of service in fruitful ways. I happen to have an audience on the Internet, and therefore, my platform is one of the easiest ways to get resources across.
I don’t want to regurgitate news or go down the rabbit hole of all that went horribly this week because (1) you probably already know, and (2) it isn’t healthy for me.
Instead, I want to contribute solutions, support, or resources. I mentioned this earlier in the week, but this mindset is what’s helping me hold onto hope. (Of course, I’m also super angry, but that’s what therapy is for.)
On that note, here are a few links I bookmarked to share with you:
TheSkimm recreated ReproductiveRights.org as it existed on January 15, 2025. Here, you’ll find more on your rights to emergency medical care, birth control, and more.
The Immigrant Legal Resource Center has a downloadable PDF for “Red Cards.” Red cards include a bullet-pointed list of what someone should do if ICE stops them. You can print and share them throughout your community.
The World Health Organization shared a video on how you can stay informed as an individual. Including following them on social media and signing up for their newsletters.
This is where you get a Passport Card, should you or a loved one feel more comfortable carrying this as proof of citizenship.
And if this email feels sad or upsetting to read, please know that it upsets me that this is what I felt called to write about today. This weekend, try refilling your cup, avoid the news, and maybe get lost in a romance book. I suspect I’ll be reading a lot this weekend.
5 Romance Books For Your Weekend
Over the holiday break I rediscovered my love for romance books. At some point in the last decade, I’d put down contemporary romance for memoir or other novels. I have no idea why. I love them so much. They’re the perfect escape. Some are spicier than others, but all are a cozy weekend reads that remind you that reading is supposed to be fun. And that g…