So, What Can We Do? Georgia Abortion Ban & Adriana Smith

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Adriana Smith. A name we shouldn’t have to know like this. Her story—of being kept on life support for 90 days because of Georgia’s extreme abortion ban—is both heartbreaking and enraging. It’s also a reminder that reproductive justice isn’t just a political issue. It’s a matter of dignity, of grief, and of basic human rights.

At She Well Read, we believe being well read means staying informed—and using that knowledge to act. If you're wondering what to do in the wake of stories like Adriana’s, this post is for you.

🛠️ What You Can Do

1. Donate to Southern Abortion Funds

These organizations work directly with communities most impacted by reproductive restrictions in the South.

  • Yellowhammer Fund: Based in Alabama, they provide financial and logistical support for abortion seekers across the Deep South.

  • ARC-Southeast: Offers funding and assistance to Southerners traveling for reproductive care.

  • SisterSong: Headquartered in Atlanta, SisterSong advocates for reproductive justice for BIPOC communities.

  • National Network of Abortion Funds: Connects people to local abortion funds across the country.

2. Demand Legislative Change

Policy change starts with pressure. Here’s how to apply it:

  • Contact Georgia state lawmakers and demand the repeal of the 6-week abortion ban.

  • Use 5 Calls to get scripts and contact info for your representatives.

  • Support national legislation like the Women’s Health Protection Act, which would protect the right to access abortion care across the U.S.

3. Share Adriana Smith’s Story

Let’s make sure her name is not forgotten and her story is not ignored.

4. Support and Show Up Locally

You don’t have to do it alone—and you’re not.

  • Follow orgs like Amplify Georgia, Reproductive Freedom for All, and Planned Parenthood Southeast Advocates to stay in the loop on local actions.

  • Attend protests, town halls, and organizing events. Check Instagram, Eventbrite, or local reproductive justice accounts for updates.

📚 Learn More

If you're ready to go deeper, here are some powerful resources to inform your advocacy and personal understanding:

Reproductive Justice 101

  • SisterSong’s Guide – A primer on the history and principles of reproductive justice.

  • Killing the Black Body by Dorothy Roberts – A foundational text on the criminalization of Black motherhood and reproductive autonomy.

  • Policing the Womb by Michele Goodwin – A legal and historical deep dive into the fight over bodily autonomy in America.

Legal & Policy Resources

🎧 Additional Media to Tap Into

  • Access Denied – A podcast from Abortion Access Front about the state of reproductive rights.

  • The Turnaway Study by Diana Greene Foster – A crucial research-based book on what happens to people denied abortions.

  • She Well Read x Abbey Crain – Our own episode discussing the power of Southern storytelling and abortion access with journalist and advocate Abbey Crain.

Closing Thoughts

Reproductive freedom is under attack—but we are not powerless. Whether you're donating, protesting, learning, or sharing Adriana's story, you are part of a collective push for justice.

Let’s stay loud. Let’s stay well read.

—She Well Read

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