One politician showing up the entire political and media establishment by just standing for what's right.
And people respond! Hoocoodanode!
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One politician showing up the entire political and media establishment by just standing for what's right.
And people respond! Hoocoodanode!
11/10/2025 Doctor Beverly Crusher @SpaceDocMom Incoming Transmission... You shouldn't have to work this hard to get basic, safe health care. I'm so sorry that you do. emojis: black heart, blue heart, masked, spoon
You shouldn't have to work this hard to get basic, safe health care. I'm so sorry that you do. π€ππ·π₯
11.10.2025 18:47 β π 7 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Classic meme of a picture of Data from Star Trek cut off just below his nose with blank space following, and then text that says, "Insufficient Data."
Reminds me of this meme:
11.10.2025 18:42 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 011/10/2025 Jean-Luc Picard @SpaceDadSupport Incoming Transmission... Never allow anyone to tell you that you are unkind simply because you decry injustice. Activism against injustice is a kindness towards victims both past and present, and hopefully reduces future ones.
Never allow anyone to tell you that you are unkind simply because you decry injustice. Activism against injustice is a kindness towards victims both past and present, and hopefully reduces future ones.
11.10.2025 18:40 β π 6 π 2 π¬ 0 π 110/10/2025 Jean-Luc Picard @SpaceDadSupport Incoming Transmission... It is tragic how often the kindest people defend themselves the least and the worst people are the most adept at doing so. We need to flip this. Be a good person with a solid shield system in place.
It is tragic how often the kindest people defend themselves the least and the worst people are the most adept at doing so. We need to flip this. Be a good person with a solid shield system in place.
10.10.2025 20:18 β π 18 π 6 π¬ 0 π 010/10/2025 Doctor Beverly Crusher @SpaceDocMom Incoming Transmission... It's okay to realise, "I have better ways to spend my energy than this," and then leave that situation or at least raise shields against it. emojis: black heart, blue heart, masked, spoon
It's okay to realise, "I have better ways to spend my energy than this," and then leave that situation or at least raise shields against it. π€ππ·π₯
10.10.2025 20:13 β π 27 π 5 π¬ 0 π 0Yeah I checked on multiple computers too. Bsky just decided the smaller versions of this graphic were going to look like that, I guess?
10.10.2025 20:12 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0I've uploaded it twice and it shows as not fully loaded unless you click on it, at which point it's clearly there. No idea what's going on, but that's another good reason to use alts!
09.10.2025 19:11 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 009/10/2025 Doctor Beverly Crusher @SpaceDocMom Incoming Transmission... Congratulations on everything you manage to get done today, even if it seems like it's not enough. It's enough. You are enough. emojis: black heart, blue heart, masked, spoon
Congratulations on everything you manage to get done today, even if it seems like it's not enough. It's enough. You are enough. π€ππ·π₯
09.10.2025 19:09 β π 7 π 3 π¬ 1 π 009/10/2025 Jean-Luc Picard @SpaceDadSupport Incoming Transmission... You are not required to keep awful people close in your personal life, even though the worst ones are very good at making you think they're indispensable.
You are not required to keep awful people close in your personal life, even though the worst ones are very good at making you think they're indispensable.
09.10.2025 19:04 β π 12 π 2 π¬ 0 π 008/10/2025 Jean-Luc Picard @SpaceDadSupport Incoming Transmission... The onus is on the privileged to prove through actions that they care about the vulnerable, not on the vulnerable to accept the word of the privileged on faith.
The onus is on the privileged to prove through actions that they care about the vulnerable, not on the vulnerable to accept the word of the privileged on faith.
08.10.2025 18:25 β π 12 π 2 π¬ 0 π 1And it never worked for them in any meaningful way, because it turns out that that argument excises a lot of large voter groups who then don't bother to turn up for them. Dems only do well when they make enough people feel included, GOP only does well when they make enough people feel exclusive.
08.10.2025 18:20 β π 12 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0Fun fact: I've been hearing the "we can't fight for [x] right now because we need to focus on fighting for the country!" argument for decades from the Dems in particular. That's their answer to being criticised for everything. They did it for Black rights, LGBTQ+ rights, the environment, EVERYTHING.
08.10.2025 18:18 β π 32 π 9 π¬ 1 π 008/10/2025 Doctor Beverly Crusher @SpaceDocMom Incoming Transmission... There's no such thing as a "bad" macronutrient. Your body needs carbs, fats, and protein to live. Your era's capitalistic corporations really love demonizing macronutrients to take your money from you. Ignore the nonsense and eat what works for you and your health needs. emojis: black heart, blue heart, masked, spoon
There's no such thing as a "bad" macronutrient. Your body needs carbs, fats, and protein to live. Your era's capitalistic corporations really love demonizing macronutrients to take your money from you. Ignore the nonsense and eat what works for you and your health needs. π€ππ·π₯
08.10.2025 18:14 β π 10 π 2 π¬ 0 π 007/10/2025 Doctor Beverly Crusher @SpaceDocMom Incoming Transmission... Chronically ill people deserve respect and kindness, not unsolicited advice from ignorant, judgemental people who imagine they know better. emojis: black heart, blue heart, masked, spoon
Chronically ill people deserve respect and kindness, not unsolicited advice from ignorant, judgemental people who imagine they know better. π€ππ·π₯
07.10.2025 18:05 β π 28 π 2 π¬ 0 π 007/10/2025 Jean-Luc Picard @SpaceDadSupport Incoming Transmission... Using your privileged voice towards social justice while also amplifying less privileged voices above your own is how to build a legacy of change.
Using your privileged voice towards social justice while also amplifying less privileged voices above your own is how to build a legacy of change.
07.10.2025 17:58 β π 9 π 2 π¬ 0 π 006/10/2025 Doctor Beverly Crusher @SpaceDocMom Incoming Transmission... My medical technology can't bring anyone truly dead back to life for you, but I can sit with you and listen to your stories about them which keeps them going in our hearts a little while longer. emojis: black heart, blue heart, masked, spoon
My medical technology can't bring anyone truly dead back to life for you, but I can sit with you and listen to your stories about them which keeps them going in our hearts a little while longer. π€ππ·π₯
06.10.2025 18:29 β π 8 π 1 π¬ 0 π 006/10/2025 Jean-Luc Picard @SpaceDadSupport Incoming Transmission... When you are accustomed to being kept down, being confident and assertive feels terrible because you are stepping over that which kept you down. I am here to tell you that it's all right for you to take those steps.
When you are accustomed to being kept down, being confident and assertive feels terrible because you are stepping over that which kept you down. I am here to tell you that it's all right for you to take those steps.
06.10.2025 18:33 β π 3 π 1 π¬ 0 π 005/10/2025 Doctor Beverly Crusher @SpaceDocMom Incoming Transmission... Never be afraid to make any space you control comfortable for you to use, from disability support features to decor that makes you happy. Ignore people who don't like what you do with your own space; they're not invited over! emojis: black heart, blue heart, masked, spoon
Never be afraid to make any space you control comfortable for you to use, from disability support features to decor that makes you happy. Ignore people who don't like what you do with your own space; they're not invited over! π€ππ·π₯
05.10.2025 19:16 β π 21 π 4 π¬ 0 π 005/10/2025 Jean-Luc Picard @SpaceDadSupport Incoming Transmission... Transphobia is horseshit. (Apologies to actual horses.)
Transphobia is horseshit. (Apologies to actual horses.)
05.10.2025 19:11 β π 15 π 6 π¬ 1 π 1Masking up in public spaces is social justice.
Masking up in medical spaces is basic morality.
04/10/2025 Jean-Luc Picard @SpaceDadSupport Incoming Transmission... I'm always proud of you and glad that you're here.
I'm always proud of you and glad that you're here.
04.10.2025 19:05 β π 12 π 3 π¬ 0 π 004/10/2025 Doctor Beverly Crusher @SpaceDocMom Incoming Transmission... Whatever harmless things you do to be able to get through your day are legitimate, even if they're not things that work for someone else. Good job adapting to your own needs! I'm so proud of you. emojis: black heart, blue heart, masked, spoon
Whatever harmless things you do to be able to get through your day are legitimate, even if they're not things that work for someone else. Good job adapting to your own needs! I'm so proud of you. π€ππ·π₯
04.10.2025 19:00 β π 17 π 2 π¬ 0 π 003/10/2025 Jean-Luc Picard @SpaceDadSupport Incoming Transmission... You don't know everything. None of us do. There's no shame in not knowing something, only in pretending you do when you don't. Be more honest about when you don't know in order to increase your learning opportunities.
You don't know everything. None of us do. There's no shame in not knowing something, only in pretending you do when you don't. Be more honest about when you don't know in order to increase your learning opportunities.
03.10.2025 18:34 β π 9 π 4 π¬ 0 π 003/10/2025 Doctor Beverly Crusher @SpaceDocMom Incoming Transmission... Knowing your limits and defending them is part of good self care and health management. emojis: black heart, blue heart, masked, spoon
Knowing your limits and defending them is part of good self care and health management. π€ππ·π₯
03.10.2025 18:38 β π 12 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Star Trek. Especially TNG.
02.10.2025 19:59 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0She means you should wear masks and condoms and other protective gear to keep yourself safe and not continue to associate with anyone who mocks you for protecting yourself.
02.10.2025 19:58 β π 3 π 1 π¬ 0 π 002/10/2025 Doctor Beverly Crusher @SpaceDocMom Incoming Transmission... You're allowed to say, "No," to harmful or dangerous things and people. If you need to borrow my voice in your mind to help you do that, please do so. emojis: black heart, blue heart, masked, spoon
You're allowed to say, "No," to harmful or dangerous things and people. If you need to borrow my voice in your mind to help you do that, please do so. π€ππ·π₯
02.10.2025 19:45 β π 23 π 2 π¬ 0 π 102/10/2025 Jean-Luc Picard @SpaceDadSupport Incoming Transmission... If you openly state your boundaries and someone says they don't wish to be friends with you because of any part of that, congratulations, your boundaries have become an excellent filter towards better friendships.
If you openly state your boundaries and someone says they don't wish to be friends with you because of any part of that, congratulations, your boundaries have become an excellent filter towards better friendships.
02.10.2025 19:56 β π 10 π 2 π¬ 0 π 001/10/2025 Jean-Luc Picard @SpaceDadSupport Incoming Transmission... Accept that social groups shift over time. Friends drift apart in distance, values, and needs. New friendships form instead. Learn to see this as a natural and welcome ebb and flow instead of something to be clung to until it is crushed and breaks apart unpleasantly.
Accept that social groups shift over time. Friends drift apart in distance, values, and needs. New friendships form instead. Learn to see this as a natural and welcome ebb and flow instead of something to be clung to until it is crushed and breaks apart unpleasantly.
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