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This upcoming workshop will discuss how reproductive rights and trans rights are inexplicably linked and how the Dobbs decision has impacted Trans and Nonbinary people seeking healthcare, especially those who have experienced sexual assault and trauma. We will share real life stories of the impact this is having on TGNB individuals and provide some historical and current political context.
Join us on October 11th: forge.tips/3ruNImy
[Image: On a blue background, photos of the two presenters: Afton Bradley and J. Text: “What does reproductive health care actually look like for trans and nonbinary people? Afton Bradley, FNP, MSW, BSN, RN (they/them). J, MSW (they/them). Tues, Oct. 11, 2022. 7-8:30 PM Central. ASL provided.” FORGE logo.]
![This upcoming workshop will discuss how reproductive rights and trans rights are inexplicably linked and how the Dobbs decision has impacted Trans and Nonbinary people seeking healthcare, especially those who have experienced sexual assault and trauma. We will share real life stories of the impact this is having on TGNB individuals and provide some historical and current political context.
Join us on October 11th: https://forge.tips/3ruNImy
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