How to Spread Reproductive, Abortion & Trans Positivity

ABORTION IS STILL LEGAL IN UTAH.

Share accurate information & resources.

Engage with credible sources like Utah Abortion Fund, Planned Parenthood, and reproductive healthcare providers. Stay informed so you can speak from knowledge, not assumption.

Lead with empathy, not argument.

Foster open discussion through being empathetic and interested in learning about others’ beliefs and ideas about abortion. Harmful words won’t foster open discussion. Recall a time when someone was using harmful words or pushing their agenda on you. How safe did you feel to open up and share? Practice creating the opposite of that.

Invite, don’t force.

It’s not effective to try to “convince” people. Instead, connect conversations to real-life impact-family, health emergencies, and access to care. This builds understanding over time.

Include everyone in the conversation.

Engage cis-men and those who may not share lived experience, while acknowledging differences. Inclusion builds stronger, more informed communities.

Treat every person’s experience with dignity and respect. Use language like:

• “It’s a deeply personal decision.”
• “I’m here to support you.”
• “I may not fully understand, but I care.”

Connect the issue to real life impact.

Discuss how reproductive healthcare affects mental health, financial stability, and families. Help people see the human side – not just the politics.

Reflect on your own beliefs.

Examine any internalized stigma and give yourself space to process it. Growth always starts from within.

Use your voice – intentionally.

If you feel safe enough to do so speak up on social media and in your community in ways that are clear, grounded, and constructive.

Use social media to amplify abortion – through using your voice loudly yet positively.

Support policies that protect access to services.

Advocate for policies that protect reproductive healthcare and expand access.

Promote diverse representation that reflects reality.

Share stories and media that humanize and normalize reproductive experiences, services, advocacy, and care.

Stay grounded in your intention.

If you feel yourself reacting or getting plumed into conflict, pause. Return to your purpose: compassion, validation of unique differences and experiences, clarity, and impact. Your intention matters. Lead with it.

How to Support Trans Positivity

Respect people’s identities – always.

Use correct names and pronouns. If you make a mistake, correct it and move forward. Respect builds trust.

Listen to lived experiences.

Trans people are the experts of their own lives. Create space to listen without interruption, correcting, or comparing.

Lead with dignity, not debate.

Trans people are not topics for discussion – they are human beings. Center conversations on humanity, safety, and belonging.

Educate yourself.

Don’t reply on trans people to do all the emotional labor. Seek out resources, stories, and organizations that deepen your understanding.

Speak up when it matters.

Challenge harmful language, misinformation, or jokes when you hear them – especially in spaces where trans people may not feel safe to do so themselves.

Create inclusive spaces.

Advocate for environments that are welcoming and affirming – this includes language, polices, and representation.

Support access to care.

Trans healthcare is healthcare. Support polices and providers that ensure access to affirming competent care.

Understand intersectionality.

Trans people hold many identities across race, class, ability, and more. Supporting trans communities means recognizing and honoring those intersections.

Celebrate trans joy and visibility.

Positivity isn’t just about protection – it’s about uplifting joy, creativity, resilience, and community.

Stay grounded in compassion and intention.

If you feel uncertain or uncomfortable, pause and return to your values: respect, care, and a commitment to learning.

Everyone deserves to live authentically, safely, and with dignity.