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laffingkat.bsky.social
Former editor, queer woman, disability/chronic illness advocate
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It was an unseasonably warm and sunny day after weeks of winter weather, and I had to be up early for a rheumatology appointment. By the time I got home, I was so exhausted I spent most of the day sleeping and didn’t get back outside until the sun was setting.😭 #ChronicIllness #Autoimmunity #MECFS

Very useful visual for #LongCovid #ME and other forms of post-viral chronic illness. It's fucking hell, you don't want this: wear a mask, get vaccinated. 🩺

#ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #GriefProcess #MentalHealth 💜♾️ Being diagnosed with a chronic illness is like being given a full time job you never asked for, with no training, no pay, no resources, no days off, and no way out. By: Chronically_Patient *Obtained from Pinterest*

With chronic illness and disability it's sometime vital to do less than your max for no particular reason, and do things that are nice and feed your soul instead of the never-ending essentials. I call these 'holiday' days, and blogged about them here: www.stickmancommunications.co.uk/post/a-pacin...

This is exactly what I needed today 🖤 📽️bush.babies

The fact that the USA has banned visas for trans people but welcomed rapist Andrew Tate shows how all this "defending women" stuff is total bullshit

There's a reason my entire spice cabinet is Penzeys... and I was delighted to discover they have an actual physical store in Pittsburgh, which is *the coolest* (they have jars where you can sniff spices and HECK YEAH I did that). In a world of Targets, be a Penzeys. www.penzeys.com/online-catal...

Positive social change today (as it has always been) is about leveraging your life where you are: by doing small, possible, measurable daily acts of decency, of protest, of advocacy, of collaboration. johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/frustrated...

If more people could think this way, we really could be great again.

The US is intending to remove the "X" for gender on passports. I have non-binary friends and don't see why they have to pick an option that makes no sense, or how "X" harms other people. So I commented on the Federal Register. martinfowler.com/articles/202...

I've backed this kickstarter and I'm really looking forward to this — it's not too late to get in on the action. Check out this climate murder mystery below. @torystephens.bsky.social have you seen this? Love this as well: www.greeneconomycoalition.org/news-and-res...

Make the fascists afraid to show their faces in public.

This was literally me last May — measles scare showed my MMR immunity was ZERO (despite being vaxxed). Kicked off my hot vax summer: got allll the shots. People assume they're covered from childhood shots and you're really *not*. Check with your doc. GET YOUR SHOTS, PEOPLE!

Elon Musk is now presiding over the cabinet meeting. They're not beating the co-president allegations. (And co-president might be putting it charitably for Trump.)

My short #hopepunk story "A Moon Goddess to Watch Over Me" is coming out in the soon-to-be-released issue of Luna Station Quarterly and look at this gorgeous cover! 👀 www.patreon.com/posts/march-...

Let me translate two things this libertarian light nincompoop is saying: Personal liberties means doing whatever the fuck I want. Free markets means doing whatever the fuck I want. He’s an adult toddler.

This is my best friend and emotional support cat, Ella, who takes her job very seriously. Part of my doctor's treatment plan for me is more time outside, and Ella helps by insisting on a daily walk.

What a shot! A Great grey owl, Ontario Canada 🪶📸 #photography by David Hemmings from Whitby Canada

Family includes everyone! ❤️

The greatest thing in the world is mother's love!!!

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I stand with the trans community. Pass it along.

Raise your hand 🖐️ and Repost if you think Donald Trump should be removed from office, lose his pension and his Secret Service protection! 💯 I want all of my 170K friends to follow YOU! 💙 Like ❤️ and repost 🔄 and you will get even MORE followers! 🚀 Who agrees? 🖐️

I see you. You are not alone...follow this thread for additional information. Add your own, as well. #WeWontGoBack #TikTokRefugee #Resistance #Political #Revolution

17yo diagnosed with a brain condition. Unbeknownst to me the meds rendered my bc useless. Got pregnant, was told I’d die. Had an abortion. Asked for tubes to be tied. Was told no. I wasn’t 35, didn’t have 4+ kids & future husband might want kids. Hypothetical man had more rights over my body… 🖕

At the Governor’s Ball, The US Army chorus chose “Do You Hear the People Sing?” from Les Miserables — it is a protest anthem against the ruling class — the music of the people Trump has no fucking clue and this is brilliant 🥳🏆

Republicans are pulling a reverse Robin Hood. The House could vote on its new budget resolution as soon as tomorrow. Call your rep to let them know how you feel about the GOP's plan to gut programs used by millions to fund tax cuts that will predominantly go to the richest Americans. (202) 224-3121

As the legendary @janefonda.com points out, this is our generation’s moment to write history. The future is in our hands. We cannot hide in fear or run away from the fight. Start by building power in your local community: hrc.im/inyourarea

Freedom is letting people live how they want to live #transmemes #lgbtmemes #transgender #NB #enby

Just going to leave this here should it become useful to anyone…

Oh, and I believe that being ‘woke’ is not a bad thing to be.

True.

My food co-op keeping eggs available and prices low by working with local sources. There are many reasons, including climate ones, to shop local, esp farm shares and co-ops, but one under-appreciated one is resiliency… which will only be more important going forward.