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Having an asthma and allergy flare up. Sucks so bad and I struggle to give myself grace when this happens cause it happens so much. 😭 It's to be expected when we go from -22 to 68 degree weather though.

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This is self care: Journal app for self compassion journal, bend app for small workouts to improve flexibility, insight timer for meditation, Duolingo for refreshing on my Spanish and give myself something to learn, and finch self care app because that has been my biggest motivator for 570 days.

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T H I S. Now you've heard it from both of us.

submitted 7 days ago • 24 comments

The silence from those around me who voted against my trans kids rights is very loud. And if I even try to reach out, all I'll do is scream about it and how both my of my kids 504 and IEP are at risk. Their apologies won't ever mean shit, especially without changed behavior.

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Two good days in a row. Which is apparently my limit on good brain and body days. I've noticed a pattern since doing this DBT program, and it's nice to know I'm predictable, I guess. Lol. Now onto a 3 - 5 day crash. Yay! 🙄

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I'm gonna have a good day today. Because fuck all this. Gestures wildly You deserve to breathe, friend. Do so out of spite if you have to. 💜

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Anyone else wondering how they ended up standing up and fighting for the right side of history when your own parents are doing the opposite? Like how did I get here?

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Building Legos cause my brain and body aren't up for much more today. Saw advice somewhere that said if you can't bring yourself to write during your normal writing time to do something else creative. It's helpful AF and I don't feel like a failure for not doing the thing.

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I finished the chapter that was haunting me. It was harder than I thought and also easier than I thought. Duality. I'm excited to be on the last four hard chapters before I move into the FMCs healing phase. I'm proud that I'm moving forward in a healthy way with this book. 💜🍍

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Good morning! Did you take your meds? Eat breakfast? Drink water? Call your senators? Good job! Have a quote from Pierce Me: With all the seriousness left in my body right now, I keep my eyes on her and ask, “Can I fuck you, sweet girl?” 🌶️🖤📚💙💜🍍

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Anyway I think I'm going to try and do what I can daily and then shut it all off and focus on smut while we still have the rights to read and write it. I'm determined to get at least one last book out before it's a crime. 💜 Live and move forward in spite, friends. For spite is resistance.

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To everyone telling people in the US to "just leave". I and my children are physically stuck in a red state because I share split custody. If I want to leave, I'd have to convince my ex to go with, win full custody and have him sign over his rights, or forfeit my kids. 1/?

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I'm tempted to go back to a flip phone so I don't have to handle all of... *Gestures wildly". But... There's too much connected to this friggin device. 😭 I'm over it all, but tomorrow's a new day to find joy just to piss them off.

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I forgot to share this Substack post here Monday. Woops. Diary Entry #01: An introduction to that little girl who could I'm writing out my story from start to finish, with the memory gaps in between, all to show why I write what I write, how I handle the bullshit, and more. 💜

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Had a convo with my kids this about what to do if they're asked by strangers about any of their friends of color. My oldest said "Can I just answer Elon Musk to everything instead of I don't know?" My youngest busted out laughing and said "Good idea!" I'm proud. Resistance is key right now.

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Protecting my peace is not contacting and yelling at everyone who supports the Elon Trump admin. I'm gonna go forward and live on spite and ignore them instead. They won't learn.

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America, you broke through—the media, from small outlets to large, is finally picking up on what’s happening. Legislators, judges, and attorneys general across the country are speaking out. They hear you. We love you and are honored to serve you! 🦬💚🇺🇸

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FUUUUUUUUUUCK THIS SHIIIIIT. That is all. Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk.

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Please tell me other writers/authors take naps periodically while writing to recharge? Like... Literally charging the brain for another session... I got half a chapter in and just zonked. 😂

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If you're a reader of mine and want to be added to the list, comment below! :) A list of your fellow Ravens (just ask to be added and I'll put you there): bsky.app/.../did:plc.... #authorshelbylee #shelbylee #acor #aconspiracyofravens 💜🍍

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I'm so excited to announce a bluesky feed special to my Ravens! :) Join here and with your first post, share your favorite character! #ravensnest #authorshelbylee 💜🍍 A feed for my readers (aka you!): bsky.app/.../did:plc....

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I woke up with the creative juice and then stopped midway because another one of the bad scenes is happening and I'm staring at it like a leftover EKG sticker and wondering if the pain really is worth ripping it off? 🤔 I love writing through trauma but sometimes it's fucking difficult. 🌶️🖤📚💙

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Just checked our strike card sign-ups… Wow! Welcome all 50k that just joined us within the last 3-4 days! Reminder this is Phase 1 of the General Strike. Once we reach 6 Million sign-ups, strike-day prep begins (that’s Phase 2). And finally, Phase 3 commences when we hit 10 Million. That’s go time.

submitted 27 days ago • 3 comments

If you, too, called your trans kid's school to ensure they weren't jumping in excitement to stop supporting your child (aka using pronouns and a name preferred by the child and giving them safe spaces - THE HORROR), I salute you, friend. We are in this together. Keep standing tall and be loud. 💜

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Hey, so I did a thing. And I'm scared. open.substack.com/pub/shelbyle...

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I really just want to get back to working normal, but I'm not even a week out of surgery, my body is still in pain, and my brain is still mush. :( This is the hard part for me; being forced to sit still and allow myself to heal.

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Got an email from the dentist reminding me that today and tomorrow will be the worst of the pain and swelling. Enter dread here. #denturegang #denturejourney

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Down bad crying over properly chewing a waffle over here. Full sobs. Day 2 with dentures and I am just over the fucking moon. 😭 Still sore, but learning how to chew again is so rewarding. #denturegang #denturejourney

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Spent a decent junk of time disconnecting things from META so they can't even target me for ads at this point. Plan to dial the usage down to critical business needs and personal stuff such as local events and school things. Other than that... I'm here, on my website, and have a few wip things. 💜

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So I've had a crap nights sleep. Now I'm fully awake at 4:30 AM and just trying to survive till my dentist appointment in five hours. 😭 I have a rough few days ahead, but this is why I'm also happy to be a gamer and writer, because I'll always have something to keep me busy. #denturejourney

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AITA for covering my ex boyfriend/best friend's bed and room in various pineapple products as revenge for hurting me? I know he deserves even more than this, but I kind of fell for him and his two best friends, so... 🍍 💙📚🌶️🖤 📚: Pierce Me by Shelby Lee

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