Support abortion & gender-affirming care — Feb 2 Helena press statement

Abortion work is loving and joyful. Having an abortion is a deeply caring and moral decision. The stories of why our patients choose abortion are varied and unique. But at the core of every decision is radical self love, and the undeniable right to bodily autonomy. It is my honor and privilege to help people meet their reproductive goals.

At Blue Mountain Clinic, we provide abortion and primary care services to patients of all ages and genders. Our practice is based in trusting our patients to know what’s best for them. We follow this guiding principle, whether we are trusting a pregnant person to know their reproductive needs, or trusting transgender people to make well informed medical decisions.

It’s not a coincidence that these attacks on access to abortion and gender-affirming care are being repeatedly brought forth by the same religious extremists in our state legislature. The ideology behind these discriminatory bills, which attempt to ban essential medical care, is one of fear, ignorance, and control.

Two years ago, I witnessed the chilling effects of the 2021 legislative session ripple through the transgender community in Montana. Two of my dear friends fled the state after realizing their safety and access to medical care was at risk. Parents of young transgender…