Kirsten Grady

System Untangled | Kirsten Grady | Substack System Untangled is where I talk about what it’s really like to work in human services — the chaos, the cracks, and the occasional miracle. It’s social work, but with more jokes and fewer acronyms. Mostly. Click to read System Untangled, by Kirsten Grady, a Substack publication. Launched 2 months ago.

Some social workers think outside the box, but neurodivergent ones were never in the box to start with! Join me next Monday as I explore how our brains function in the field, shedding light on why the system isn’t designed for us (but relies on us). #SystemUntangled

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System Untangled | Kirsten Grady | Substack System Untangled is where I talk about what it’s really like to work in human services — the chaos, the cracks, and the occasional miracle. It’s social work, but with more jokes and fewer acronyms. Mostly. Click to read System Untangled, by Kirsten Grady, a Substack publication. Launched 2 months ago.

Neurodivergent social workers: brilliant at crisis triage, allergic to small talk, fueled by coffee and hyperfocus. Next Monday, I’m spilling what it’s really like to work in a system that runs on red tape… when your brain runs on rocket fuel.

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Self-care isn’t always glamorous...like hitting delete on that angry email, avoiding drama, nourishing your body, and getting rest before things escalate. Guard your peace as if it’s your paycheck. #SelfCareSunday

The world will keep spinning if you rest. I checked. Turns out, you’re allowed to stop, breathe, eat breakfast at 2 PM, and wear pajamas like it’s a sport. Rest is not a reward—it’s part of the work. #CollectiveCareSunday #RestIsResistance

In 2014, Michael Brown, 18, was killed by police in Ferguson, MO. Protests ignited a movement, fueling urgent conversations on policing, racism, & inequality. Eleven years later, the call for justice isn’t over. Stand up, speak out, don’t let up.
#SocialWorkRewind #BLM #RiseUp

Since 1994, the U.N. has recognized this day to celebrate Indigenous communities, advocate for sovereignty, and preserve cultures. Let's support Indigenous peoples by challenging colonial systems. Justice begins with self-determination. #CulturalPreservation #SocialWorkRewind #IndigenousPeoplesDay

BREAKING: We filed a class action lawsuit against ICE for denying people access to lawyers and subjecting them to inhumane conditions at 26 Federal Plaza in New York.

ICE is illegally holding people here for weeks, often without adequate access to medical care, food, or legal counsel.

My donation is on its way. Please keep up the fight. I'm behind you 100%.

Absolutely agree with you!

Meme that says Not sure if I'm practicing self care or just procrastinating.

Not sure if I’m practicing self-care or just procrastinating… but either way, I am horizontal and hydrated, so that counts for something.

Sending love to everyone in that blurry space between “rest is resistance” and “oops I forgot to do that thing.”

#EndOfDayFeels #SocialWorkerLife

WIPA facts

WIPA facts

Benefits counseling is an important resource, yet most people don’t know it exists. Contact your local WIPA project.

Many CILs & nonprofits also help.

Before working, *know your benefits*.
Need support to go back to work? Call your state’s VR program.

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SSA's understaffing is glaring: DOGE cuts lead to more errors and fewer fixes. Penalized for their mistakes, you're left stranded without help. It's not a safety net; it's a trap. #FixItFriday #SSAstruggles

Some overpayments? Not the person’s fault. Tens of thousands come from SSA errors. But arguing with the government is exhausting, even when it’s their mistake.

Reporting is confusing for most people. For some people with disabilities? Even harder.

#WTFFriday #SSDI #DisabilityJustice

The Trump admin took Biden’s 10% clawback cap on Social Security overpayments (meant to protect the most vulnerable) scrapped it, jacked it up to 100%, and now “kindly” cut it to 50% to seem generous.

He’s not fixing the harm. He *is* the harm.
#WTFFriday #DisabilityJustice

The response from TX Dems?

"We are undeterred."

That's the spirit we must embrace:

We are undeterred.
We are unafraid.
We are unbought.

Let's starve fascism of fear. #StayStrong
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Trump’s GOP is attempting mid-decade redistricting and threatening TX Democrats with FBI action for breaking quorum. When you resort to such tactics, it shows fear. Stay informed with Heather Cox Richardson's meticulous analysis. #StayInformed
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Now that's some serious insight! I feel like that needs to be said louder for the ppl in the back.

You and me both 😬

Jasmine Crockett forced a subpoena. Survivors are still demanding to be heard.

After everything they’ve survived, they’re still not backing down.

That’s courage. That’s leadership. That’s power.

We stand with them, and we amplify them.

#courage #leadership

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Trump officials are having closed-door strategy meetings to control the Epstein narrative.

He’s in those files. You know it. I know it. Survivors know it.

They don’t want justice. They want silence.

Heather Cox Richardson refuses to let them hide.

#EpsteinFiles

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👋 happy Friday eve!

Understandable. 😢

Even if some people support fascism in theory…

Fewer are willing to risk their souls or their safety for it.

That’s not compliance. That’s fear...and it’s cracking.

Fascist systems don’t just fall. They rot. And we can smell it.

#RiseAgainstFascism

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Alligator Alcatraz is a modern concentration camp.

DHS is recruiting with “Defend your culture” slogans, $50K bonuses, and ICE reassignment threats.

And they still can’t fill the jobs.

Because people are waking up.
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They're trying to silence us, but every voice counts.

A single scream can create waves. A tweet can make an impact. An outcry can uphold the Constitution.

Keep speaking up. Keep making noise.

Truth speaks loudly. So should we. #UseYourVoice
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Parts of Article I mysteriously disappeared from the Library of Congress site.

“Coding error.” Yeah, right.

But we noticed, we raised our voices, and it was resolved.

Public pressure for the win! 🙌 #AdvocacyWorks
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Republicans may try to ignore it, but tough questions will keep coming.

The situation is clear.
The price is known.
And the audience roared.

That Nebraskan woman? She's part of a bigger movement.
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Republicans are dismissing town halls as "astroturf" due to passionate and authentic constituents. When individuals inquire, "How much does fascism cost?" they aim to undermine rather than respond. Truth persists regardless. Kudos to Heather Cox Richardson for her insightful post last night!
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I read @hcrichardson.bsky.social's post last night and I was inspired. Heather, I know you said not to read that post before bed because it is a lot of challenging information (and we all need our sleep), but amidst the scary truth was hope. That's what I want to focus on today.

And here’s the kicker: that’s not even what the law is about. HB1806 bans AI from acting as a therapist...not from helping us take notes, write treatment plans, or support executive function.
People are gatekeeping off vibes, not facts.

#NeurodivergentSW #AIethics

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