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sweetbasil.bsky.social
She/they/he, queer, nerd, and mom to humans, cats, and plants. US Zone 6b "And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." - ANAIS NIN
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Pedro Pascal responding to transphobia on social media: “I can’t think of anything more vile and small and pathetic than terrorizing the smallest, most vulnerable community of people who want nothing from you, except the right to exist.” (via @charliejane.bsky.social) [capitalfm.com]

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Yesterday fifty middle school theater kids had a dance off to Hot to Go onstage at the end of rehearsal. Fun team building activity? Or giving them pavlovian responses of joy to being on stage?

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When the lipstick does not outlast date night with @kidcryptid.bsky.social

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I'm sorry. It's just come to my attention that 2019 was six years ago. What

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So is me always choosing "telepathy" as my super power just like a hyper vigilant trauma response or....

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The nine year old is playing Leaf Green. His first Pokemon game 😭😭

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Drink water. Take meds. Cry when you need to. Ask for help as much as you offer it, hopefully often.

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I'm coming up on nearly two years since being assessed for autism. Not getting the diagnosis I expected really shook things up for me. Ultimately I've worked really hard in therapy to understand my emotions and connect with others. Having the right label isn't always necessary to get what we need.

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Hosted book club tonight. Because the book was gay. I host all the gay ones. Song of Achilles

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I spent 36 hours without @strictlyworse.bsky.social During that time he took two planes. I have been a gremlin and a nervous wreck. Snuggling him so close tonight.

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My son considers himself cool. I never once considered myself cool my whole life. Raising a kid with self confidence is fucking wild.

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Let’s try our best to not lose our sanity, perspective, and light. The people are saying: joy is a form of rebellion If you find yourself replying politically to a non political post, this may be a sign

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Made mushroom risotto and filet mignon with @kidcryptid.bsky.social

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Valentine's - with @strictlyworse.bsky.social

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I love* that the "threat" SSRIs pose is having less people eligible for military service. *Hate with undying furry

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What if "treat others the way you'd like to be treated" became "ask for the treatment you'd like" and we just normalized assertiveness. What if, for my Neurospicy brain, please.

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Hot take: this will never not be thoughtful to me. I would be flattered to be cared about and understood like this.

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Talking with @formertwink.bsky.social always lifts my spirits 💖

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I'm so close to cutting my own bangs

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🌱 Seeds, spreadsheets, and Superbowl with @queeramisu.bsky.social

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We maybe made too much food

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Sometimes this Jean Luc-Picard truth bomb hits

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In fifth grade my first boyfriend said he only dated me so I'd stop kicking him at recess. Am I the baddie?

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