Yesterday, Musk tweeted "Political attacks on me will escalate dramatically in coming months."

Just a hunch, but this might have something to do with it.

https://www.businessinsider.com/spacex-paid-250000-to-a-flight-attendant-who-accused-elon-musk-of-sexual-misconduct-2022-5

It's not even 10am and I'm already working on getting a photo of a #trans man removed from a transphobic documentary trailer. It's a pic of him post-op and was used without his permission. What a violation.

We cannot let transphobia go unchecked. It harms so many people and it's louder than ever right now. Check in on your trans friends today.

There's a senior dog who desperately needs a home in Ottawa and I am trying SO HARD to talk myself out of a third dog.

While also trying to convince my wife we need a third dog.

CW: suicidal ideation

Two years ago today, I nearly took my life after a series of vicious attacks on the bird app and elsewhere. Today I took the day off to celebrate my Stay Day. This is a the story of how I’m reclaiming this day as my own. ❤️ #ptsd #cptsd #mentalhealth

https://www.amandajetteknox.com/blog/2022/5/16/i-call-it-stay-day

The world needs more #trans love stories. 🏳️‍⚧️

Good morning from lovely Ottawa, Canada. The leaves are starting to grow again after a long winter, the sun is shining brightly, and the familiar songs of summer birds are everywhere. It’s going to be a good day. ☀️

I was 43 years old when this happened. I'm 45 today. I'm a lot happier, calmer, more confident, more assertive, and better able to weather the storms life sends my way. In some ways, I feel like the person I was always meant to be beneath the trauma.

I didn't only survive, but now I'm finally thriving.

I share this story a lot because I want others to know there's hope. Even if you're been struggling for years, please don't give up. You matter. Your life matters.
#anxiety #CPTSD #PTSD

At the last minute - like the very last minute - I decided to switch my plan and drive myself to the hospital.

I received really good care. I was diagnosed with a complex trauma disorder. I started therapy. I am still in therapy, unpacking childhood stuff and learning new ways to deal with the world that help me be more resilient.

And I am still here. Still very much here, and a lot happier.
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CW: Suicidal ideation

In May of 2020, I nearly took my own life.

One of my best friends had just lost her 7yo to cancer. A couple of weeks later, I endured the worst pile-on on Twitter I had ever experienced. It turned into hate mail and attacks on other social media platforms, articles from far-right news sites, etc. I couldn't escape it.

After several days, I had a complete breakdown.
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Me two weeks ago: I'm going to watch this show called "Expedition Bigfoot" even though I don't believe in Bigfoot.

Me two seasons later: BABE I THINK THE REASON WHY THEY CANT FIND BIGFOOT IS BECAUSE HE CAN CLOAK HIMSELF AND ALSO HE MIGHT BE AN ALIEN

In 2016, the Indigenous population in Canada was estimated to be roughly 5%, and yet, 50% of inmates in women's prisons are Indigenous.

Racism and colonialism undoubtedly play huge roles in this, and we need to keep talking about it.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-half-of-all-women-inmates-are-indigenous/

I can't help anyone if I burn out or fall apart, so I'm big on boundaries to keep me safe, energized and healthy. I wish I had learned them sooner because having them has changed my whole life.

Argued with Marco Rubio before I was even out of bed this morning.

I have such a weird job.

Anyway, good morning!

Get some rest, weary one. Tomorrow is a new day. May you feel sun on your face and joy in your heart. Goodness knows you deserve it.

Totally random FYI, but if you put your leftover movie theatre popcorn on a baking sheet and place it in the oven for a few minutes at 250f, it’ll freshen it up like new.

Or maybe I’m just trying to turn you gay with old world kitchen magic. You’ll never know. 🤷

Today I was called an “officious judgmental busybody” for being a Canadian taking a strong stand against the attack on abortion rights in the US.

So I commemorated this compliment.

Be an officious judgmental busybody and stand up for the people who need it. #roevwade #scotus #reproductiverights

Hey.

Take a deep breath in with me.

Hold it. Release slowly.

Let’s do that again.

Breathe in. Hold. Release.

Relax your jaw. Relax your shoulders.

One more breath in. Hold. Release.

There we go. Carry on.