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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · Mar 18

INCREDIBLE Ruling!

Judge Reyes just ruled that transgender people have served honorably in the military, judges Trumps trans military ban - which states trans people are inherently dishonorable - as unconstitutional and motivated by animus.

Trans military members may continue to serve.

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Nikita Gill @nikitagill.bsky.social · Feb 18

A poem that begins with a jellyfish.

If You Asked Me How To Live Forever

I will tell you how there is a kind of jellyfish that is immortal. How it cannot die unless something devours it or it stops recreating its own cells. How often we trick ourselves into survival. The way we entwine our hopes with to do lists and schedules, praying for a better tomorrow. How every risk we take on ourselves is a shot at immortality.
How despite living the lifespan of a butterfly in the eyes of the universe, we leave pieces of ourselves in the hearts of everyone we love and everyone who loves us.
How we are not made for forever, but if we turn our lives into a good, kind story,
then my god, isn't it beautiful enough to survive even the hands of time.

- Nikita Gill

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April Smith | The Thriving Spoonie @thethrivingspoonie.com · Feb 13

Time management assumes you’ll have the energy to complete your tasks—energy management ensures you actually do. 🔋

Stop fighting the clock and start working with your body. Learn how: 👉 bit.ly/41c5kGr #ChronicIllness #EnergyManagement #SpoonieLife

Why Managing Energy Is More Important Than Managing Time

Managing your time isn’t enough when you’re living with chronic illness—because time is predictable, but energy isn’t. If you’ve ever meticulously planned your day only to find yourself too exhausted ...

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FreeLinkophant Shelley B Woke - Living Saint of Purity🏳️‍⚧️🖤💜🤍 💛 @shelleybwoke.bsky.social · Feb 5

Everyone who is abled is temporarily so.

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April Smith | The Thriving Spoonie @thethrivingspoonie.com · Feb 4

For many spoonies, the healthcare system feels more like an obstacle course than a place of healing. Instead of getting clear answers, we’re often dismissed, told our symptoms are “just stress,” or forced to fight for every test and referral. Get tips for navigating the system 👉: bit.ly/3CFn97f

A digital infographic titled "Diagnosis Myths: What Spoonies Need to Know" presents common myths about chronic illness diagnoses alongside factual corrections. The design has a clean layout with "myth" on the left in light teal text and "fact" on the right in darker teal text.

Myth: "If your tests are normal, you’re fine."
Fact: "Many chronic illnesses don’t show up on standard tests."

Myth: "Doctors always know best."
Fact: "Even good doctors can overlook or misdiagnose symptoms."

Myth: "If one doctor dismisses you, they all will."
Fact: "A second opinion can make all the difference."

Myth: "A diagnosis is the end of the journey."
Fact: "It’s just the beginning—treatment and management take time."

At the bottom, a call to action reads: "Want to learn more? Head to the blog!" The website URL www.thethrivingspoonie.com is displayed in white text against a dark teal background.

A small green arrow in the bottom right corner adds a visual cue directing toward the website.

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Maxwell Frost @maxwellfrost.bsky.social · Feb 4

We are members of Congress at the Treasury Department. We want to be let in to provide oversight on behalf of our constituents. @jasmineforus.bsky.social @sethmagaziner.bsky.social

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April Smith | The Thriving Spoonie @thethrivingspoonie.com · Jan 28

Feeling drained by your daily routine? Learn how to reclaim your energy with these three simple chronic illness energy management hacks. The practical tips in this blog post will help you create a routine that works with your energy, not against it. #chronicillnesshacks #spoonielife

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Image of a quote from April Smith, Chronic Illness Adaptability Guide at The Thriving Spoonie that reads: 'One of the biggest challenges in chronic illness energy management is recognizing that flexibility doesn’t mean giving up on structure altogether—it means creating a routine that adapts to your needs instead of forcing you into an unsustainable pattern.'

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FreeLinkophant Shelley B Woke - Living Saint of Purity🏳️‍⚧️🖤💜🤍 💛 @shelleybwoke.bsky.social · Jan 24

It doesn't get said enough, but it takes an incredible amount of courage to crawl across the broken shards of an entire patriarchal heteronormative cisgendered social structure to stand as your true selves in the face of ... everything that entails. Especially right now.

I'm proud of you. 💜🏳️‍⚧️

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Broadly Epi @broadlyepi.com · Nov 8

Hello everyone! We compiled a list of Trans Inclusive / LGBTQIA+ health resources. Normally we wouldn't ask for engagement, but sharing this around would be deeply appreciated. Remember: You're not alone. We'll endure.

www.broadlyepi.com/lgbtqia-heal...

#MedSky #LGBTQIA+ #TransRights #HumanRights

A progress pride flag painted onto a street crosswalk, with crosswalk intersection striping on the left hand side.

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The Unitarian Universalist Association @uua.org · Jan 21

🚨 Final Call: The Pink Haven Coalition's Faithify fundraiser closes Jan. 24! Help provide life-saving aid to trans, Two-Spirit, & gender-expansive people under attack in the U.S. Donate now: faithify.org/campaign/402/pink-haven-coalition #TransRights #PinkHaven

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FreeLinkophant Shelley B Woke - Living Saint of Purity🏳️‍⚧️🖤💜🤍 💛 @shelleybwoke.bsky.social · Jan 20

No matter how hard you executive order it, biological sex is not binary.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · Jan 19

I'm hoping to get my hands on some nonsense-cancelling headphones by noon tomorrow.

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Introvert Problems @introvertproblems.bsky.social · Jan 17

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FreeLinkophant Shelley B Woke - Living Saint of Purity🏳️‍⚧️🖤💜🤍 💛 @shelleybwoke.bsky.social · Jan 15

This is happening right now, by the way. In case y'all weren't noticing.

FreeLinkophant Shelley B Woke - Living Saint of Purity🏳️‍⚧️🖤💜🤍 💛 @shelleybwoke.bsky.social · Dec 16

First they came for the queers, and you didn't know it because we're not in the poem

Image of Nazis burning books from the Institute of Sexual Studies with text:
"First they came for the queers and you didn't know it because we're not in the poem"

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Introvert Problems @introvertproblems.bsky.social · Jan 15

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J. M. Brister 🌻 @jmbrister.bsky.social · Jan 13

"Have you tried essential oils?"

Me: *Opens up a cabinet to neatly lined essential oils, transferred to special oil vials, which are labeled and placed in alphabetical order.*

Me: I don't know, Susan. Does it LOOK like I've tried them?

#ChronicIllness #Disability

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April Smith @apriljsmith.bsky.social · Jan 14

The millennial urge to listen to 90's grunge like it’s a cheaper alternative to a midlife crisis… and honestly, it kinda is. 🎵 🎸 #millenialproblems #grunge #90skid

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LGBTQ Nation @lgbtqnation.com · Jan 14

She isn’t backing down from Trump’s coming storm of disinformation and bluster.

Rachel Maddow comes back to MSNBC five nights a week just in time to report on Trump's second term - LGBTQ Nation

She isn't backing down from Trump's coming storm of disinformation and bluster.

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April Smith | The Thriving Spoonie @thethrivingspoonie.com · Jan 14

Managing energy with chronic illness isn’t easy, but small changes can make a big difference. Check out these 5 energy-saving tips for spoonies!💡 Read the full blog post for more tips to build an energy-friendly routine: bit.ly/42fa52S #SpoonieTips #ChronicIllness

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April Smith | The Thriving Spoonie @thethrivingspoonie.com · Jan 13

Living with #chronicillness means navigating constant change. Stability might seem out of reach, but it is possible to create a steady foundation.

In this blog post, I share practical tips to help you adapt and thrive.

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How to Find Stability While Living With Chronic Illness

Can you really find stability while living with chronic illness? With the right mindset and adaptable strategies, a balanced and fulfilling life is within your reach. Learn how in this blog post fille...

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Have A Gay Day @haveagayday.bsky.social · Jan 13

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Chronic Illness Humor @chronicillness.bsky.social · Nov 8

#chronicillness #chronicillnessmemes #chronicallyill

one of my first thoughts upon waking this morning was "I feel like sh*t and I want to d*e" except it was in the cadence of "I like big butts and I cannot lie" so it was funny and I was then, delighted. Why is my brain like this. I didn't tell it to do any of that.

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