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178 days from asking for help to being accepted by an organization. I cried so hard when the lady told me this was it.

I'll start upon my return from the US later this month ❤️

Thank you for celebrating with me

I am officially on the waiting list for mental health treatment 🥹

Months of trial and error. Months of hanging on just for rejection after rejection. Months of being tossed from org to org via endless referrals.

I have been accepted as a patient 😭❤️

Newest ADHD medication update:

I sat and did Nothing for an hour earlier.

I wasn't fidgety or under-stimulated. I didn't feel anxious. I wasn't thinking about all the things I "should" have been doing, or working out my next plans.

Just sat quietly, at peace.

What is this sorcery?!

And because life must always be in balance, I also came down with a nasty flu bug 😷🤧

I can feel it working 🥹

I'm definitely going to need a higher dose, but this is the first time in over a year that I've felt my brain go a little quieter

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First day of meds!
First day of meds!

The day I've been waiting months for is finally upon us - at long last, I have acquired a new ADHD prescription!!!

I know I still have a long road to recovery, and this might not be my silver bullet, but it's nice to have some hope from the team of doctors working on my care 🥹❤️

Trans people exist, and have every right to live free from fear and judgment, as do we all. People of underrepresented groups are often taken advantage of, and it requires those of us with privilege to stand and lend our voices to theirs to enable real change. Fascists deserve no quarter - their goal is obliteration of "the other", and I won't stand for it in this age of beautiful human diversity and recognition. Anyone of child bearing potential controls their bodily autonomy, without needing intervention from the state or church in order to make informed decisions about their health and wishes. Mental health is physical health - it's near impossible to have one without the other. **Bonus statement** Vaccines don't cause Autism - and Autism isn't a disease to be cured.

I posted this list of non-negotiable values that I hold on LinkedIn. I've got new followers here too, so same rules apply here.

If you don't share these values, don't connect with me.

If you agree, welcome to the family - virtual snacks and drinks are on the table. Get comfy ❤️

Mushrooms!!

Fun fact: in the 1960s, Civil Rights protestors were given literal classes on nonviolent protest; they didn't all just spontaneously know what to do.

So, if you're planning on showing up, this weekend: read this comic. And if you're staying home, signal-boost it/link it around.

ND folks whats the most annoying thing about trying to smile and why is it when your lip sticks to your tooth and makes your mouth shape funny?

I'm always thirsty, forgetting to drink or then way dehydrated. So this happens All The Time.

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Six-colored rainbow paint lanes across an intersection in the roadway

Crosswalk updated to resemble a large Progressive Pride flag

My favorite crossing in the city was this traditional Pride flag, until a resurfacing project a few weeks ago on all the streets. The new painting is updated to the Progressive Pride flag, and I'm so happy ❤️✨🌈

So proud of all the people that demonstrated in Kansas City last night ❤️

Don't give up, the world is watching and rooting for better.

This has to stop

A crocheted pocket hug with card that reads, "here is a little pocket hug. Keep it close all warm and snug. So even when I can't be there, you can hold this tight and know I care."

My heart is in KC tonight 🖤

Stay safe, and know your rights. Sending all my love and vibes for a peaceful protest ✨

Love and miss y'all so much

I hope the guy in the rain at the bus stop that missed his bus to another city during the train strikes today is having a better day. Genuinely ❤️

He was so chill in the face of being an hour later to his destination. He just looked grateful that I spoke English I think.

Sending vibes, bud ✨

Don't stop, if I fall and don't look back
Don't stop, bury me and fade to black

Ugh my emo heart

I'm not ok by my chemical Romance's rereleased three cheers for sweet revenge

Scream singing in the park 🖤

The baby alpaca wool is a luxury to work with ❤️ and the colors are way prettier in person

The beginning of the neck piece of the poncho

Bigger view of the work in progress, expanded to ~90 stitches

Current progress, up to 116 stitches around, transferred to larger circular needles but kept the same size needles (size 10/6mm)

It's been awhile since I've taken on a project that wasn't square or rectangle (blanket/scarf)

Started working on a poncho!

Oooohhh shiny 🤩

The raspberry red panda made me squeee on the train

Linda, Nadja, Karen, Niels, Alexis, and Arthur in a group photo in front of Karen's favorite park in Hilversum

My friends heard I didn't feel like celebrating my 1 year anniversary in NL.

They kidnapped me this weekend and took me to my party anyway 🥹🥰

I'm forever grateful for these lovelies

Bad facilitation tactic. I'm one of the assholes that would respond with, "trauma, thanks."

So tone-deaf.

I also hate that a lot of language courses start with describing your family structures. Same trigger for me.

Thank you @sapphirelinda.bsky.social for shifting our mindsets this morning and giving us useful tips on how to break out of bad spirals and get into a better place at life and work.

Awesome talk!

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Bags of sorted beads surround a tray to line out fun creations in all colors of the rainbow

Even though I have no upcoming conferences to look forward to, I'm taking some time today to make bracelets anyway.

Part of my healing journey involves planning for a future that I wish for. While there may not be any events in my agenda, I hope that they will come later - so I'll prepare now ❤️

Internet hugs are the best ❤️ wishing better for you as well, good luck on your journey

Year Zero In a few days, the counter will tick to one year since I moved to the Netherlands

It's almost been a year

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Emergence has me in a Chokehold

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