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Ellis Cú Anann Arcwolf (Author)
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Ellis (she/ey): Joan, Carmen, Chaz, & Pip
Author, Storyteller, LPC w/ 9yrs experience.
Trans, Latina, autistic, plural, & queer. Weird & loving it.
Web: www.ellisarcwolf.com | Masto: eldritch.cafe/@EllisArcwolf | Substack: arcwolf.substack.com
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Ellis Cú Anann Arcwolf (Author) @arcwolf.substack.com · Oct 22
Hi! 👋🏼

I'm Ellis Arcwolf (she/her; 🐺), or Joan if ya nasty. 🤪😹

I'm a 42-year-old queer, trans, neurodivergent Latina author of speculative fiction, currently living in Iowa. 🏳️‍⚧️♾️🌽

My mission: To create worlds where we can explore, heal, and find ourselves. 🚀⭐❤️‍🩹
A stylized, painterly portrait of Ellis Arcwolf (Joan Burgos), a light-skinned Latina with expressive, wide eyes looking to the right. Her dark, curly hair frames her face. She wears a light pink t-shirt and has a slight, playful smirk on her lips, conveying a friendly and approachable demeanor. The background is dark and nondescript, putting the focus on her face.
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I have to update all of you, but good things have happened, and I owe it all to you. 💜

I'll update soon! I slept forever today recovering from the past week. Also something I'm able to do thanks to you.

Thank you so much, all! I am safe at last. 😭
February 6, 2026 at 11:30 PM
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Pharmacy: $100! For COVID?! Silly Ellis. You don't deserve to live that badly. Nah we're not giving you this, lol
February 3, 2026 at 8:12 PM
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I’ve spent my career helping others escape their hells as an LPC, but today I am in my own. I am homeless, COVID-positive, and asthmatic. The transitional housing system in Pittsburgh failed me because I refused to abandon my dog, Riko.

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Donate to Support an LPC’s Journey from Homelessness to Healing, organized by Joan Burgos
My Professional Profile ​My name is Joan Ellis Burgos, and I am … Joan Burgos needs your support for Support an LPC’s Journey from Homelessness to Healing
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February 3, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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Social services are closed 128 out of 168 hours a week. That makes it absent for 76% of the human lived experience—most emergencies.

The system isn't broken; it's working as designed to waste the time of the poor.

Read my full audit: arcwolf.substack.com/p/the-elephant-in-the-american-dream

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The Elephant in the American Dream's Room: What It Means to Be Poor and Homelessness in the United States
A searing structural analysis of the "American poverty machine." Ellis Arcwolf dismantles the myth of neoliberal bootstrapping and the functional absence of social services, revealing how a system des...
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January 28, 2026 at 9:54 PM
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It’s been quiet because a lot has happened: I’ve completed four job interviews (including UPMC!) and have one more this Monday. I’m just waiting for the first official offer to land.

The silence was a matter of survival. Where I wound up staying last wasn't so great...

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Riko, my white Siberian Husky, alert and smiling in the Washington, PA hotel room. She rests her paws on a warm-toned, flame-patterned blanket, her ears pointed upward and tongue out, looking vibrant against the backdrop of the temporary housing.
January 25, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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So rare to see a cogent news article that doesn't just present you with a problem; it presents you with actionable steps.

I'm a fan of this kind of journalism. 💙
January 14, 2026 at 1:27 PM
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What the fuck? Dude can't even bring himself to say "culture."

Hey. Dimwit! The habit of smiling is not acquired upon American naturalization, nor is it distributed by Customs and Immigration Services.

It's acquired through FUCKING CULTURE.

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A screenshot of a text-based article or post. The header, which is a blue hyperlink, reads: "Americans have such an interesting reputation internationally," followed by body text in black: "but one that seems to give our nationality away in Germany is our habit of smiling. That's not to say that Germans don't smile because of course they do! But they don't smile while passing strangers on..." The text cuts off at the bottom.
January 14, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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I have been informed that this sandwich reveals me as truly and quintessentially Colombian, and I feel pride this morning. 😻

#Food #ColombianFood #ComidaRapida #Sandwich #Heritage #TheCrunch #CulturalIdentity
A high-angle, close-up shot of an open-faced sandwich on a white ceramic plate. The foundation is a slice of dark brown, whole-grain bread topped with a circular slice of pale deli meat and a square of bright orange "Sliced Sharp Cheddar." A dense layer of crushed, golden-yellow potato chips is piled atop the cheese. In the background, a granite countertop and the purple packaging of the cheese are partially visible.
January 13, 2026 at 1:22 PM
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Funny truism. Wanna know the difference between a Millennial and a Gen X'er? Ask two people about something they can do that "people these days can't."

Millennial tells you a story. Green X'er warns you of impending DOOM!

#Generations #Millennials #GenX #ApocalypsePrep #Humor #AnalogSkills
A screenshot featuring two numbered text entries, numbered 21 and 22. Entry 21: "Type fast, using all my fingers and without looking at the keyboard. I had typewriting lessons in middle school and hated them, but they ended up being super useful." —Anonymous, 54, Male, North Carolina. Entry 22: "I know how to read a map, and can navigate north, south, east, and west! Never depend on electronics! When the grid goes down (and it will), most people today won't know how to get from point A to point B!" Below the text is the logo for "Universal Pictures" and the username "—deliciousscissors581."
January 13, 2026 at 12:59 PM
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New research proves that the psychological rationale for me EDC app is sound!!!

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#FFXIVRP #Roleplay #EorzeanCalendar #Worldbuilding #Neuroscience #NarrativeDesign #Extradiegetic #TimeTheory
Rewriting the Rules: Scientists Solve an Episodic Memory Mystery
A new study shows that the human brain stores what we remember and the context in which it happens using different neurons.
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January 12, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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Self-help articles be like:

"Friends who are currently struggling are a drain on your personal peace. Cut them off entirely! Ideally *after* you've taught them you're dependable. That'll really show those toxic, suffering friends."

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January 12, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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The last few days have been really hard as I once again try to address housing insecurity.

It's a difficult thing to realize that some of the help you receive will come from folks that demand something of you for it.

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January 12, 2026 at 12:10 PM
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Stop guessing the date for your next RP event.

The FFXIV-Arcwolf EDC gives you the exact, lore-accurate Sun and Moon for any Earth date. No math, no spreadsheets, just pure immersion.

Sync your FC’s history today.

Use the tool here: edc.jijivisa.org

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The FFXIV-Arcwolf Eorzean Date Converter
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January 11, 2026 at 12:17 AM
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Has anyone considered using evil social media behaviors for good?

What if we piled on people, but like...with empowering words that raise the "victim" up? "You're awesome!" "Yeah!" "Let's gooo!" Dogpiling, but nice. 🤔

#SocialEngineering #GoodVibesOnly #InternetCulture #Empowerment #StructuralGood
January 10, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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I learned how to GitHub, and the app is BETTER now!!!!

edc.jijivisa.org

Now it's all professional looking and shit. AND if you have an Android phone? You can download it too! ;)

💙 ILU, #FFXIV.

#FF14 #FFXIVRP #GPOSERS #WebDev #PWA #Coding #GitHub #Arcwolf #Eorzea
The FFXIV-Arcwolf Eorzean Date Converter
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January 10, 2026 at 1:01 AM
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I went harder so you could go less hard. 💙

The FFXIV-Arcwolf Date Converter app is LIVE! Synchronize Earth and Etheirys using the Aught Revision protocol.

📖 Study: open.substack.com/pub/murderof...
🛠️ App: yk3gjk.csb.app

#FFXIV #FFXIVLore #LivedChronology #WebDev
Popping FFXIV's Time Bubble – The Aught Revision: A Second Edition of Ellis's Extradiegetic Study and Reconceptualization of the Relationship between Earth's Arrow of Time and Etheirys's
A Second Edition of Ellis's Extradiegetic Study and Reconceptualization of the Relationship between Earth's Arrow of Time and Etheirys's
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January 9, 2026 at 9:04 AM
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🚨 It's really official! I am Joan Elizabeth Burgos, LPC (No. PC019845). 🐺✨

The Board hurdles are cleared. I am fully authorized to practice in PA! AND I got an interview at UPMC Western Psychiatric this Wednesday, Jan 14! 🏥

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An official license certificate from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of State Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs. The license is issued to Joan Elizabeth Burgos with License Number PC019845. Key details include: License Type: Professional Counselor. Initial License Date: 01/07/2026. Status: Active as of 1/8/2026. Expiration Date: 02/28/2027. The document features the state seal, a signature from Acting Commissioner Arion R. Claggett, and a "Scan Me" QR code for verification. The personal address field has been crystallized for privacy protection.
January 8, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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I could use guidance: I learned that I'm dividual, and I wonder if Bluesky has a vibrant Ocha-Ifá community perchance? 😅

I need to find someone to confirm things and ideally to crown me with Pip (who I just learned is actually Elegguá), cuz that'd be fucking rad.

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January 8, 2026 at 5:38 PM
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LICENSE ISSUED: I am officially a Pennsylvania LPC! 🐺✨

I am vibrating as I write this: I am Joan Elizabeth Burgos, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), License No. PC019845.

The Board meeting happened yesterday, the "Educational Transcript" hurdles are cleared, and...

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January 7, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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IT'S UP! IT'S UP! GO SEE! 💙

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#FFXIV #FFXIVLore #Shakespeare #JuliusCaesar #Allagan #Corvos #WritingCommunity #JwlŷsKæsar #Specfic #TransgressiveFiction
Ĵwlŷs Kæsar: A FFXIV Tragedy and Annotary in Five Acts (Part 2 of 6)
Act I and Annotary
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January 6, 2026 at 9:28 PM
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I am so stressed about today being Jan. 6, that I haven't been able to finish Act I. But final edits ARE on Scene 3, so we're close.

In Scene 2, you get Maxx waxing frustrated at U.S. politics from the POV of a FFXIV original character.

So please enjoy while I finish the rest! 💙

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A vibrant outdoor garden scene in Eorzea centered on Maxx, a male Miqo'te with spiked red-and-black hair and blue eyes. He is captured in a playful, irreverent pose: his head is cocked sharply to the right with a faint, knowing smirk, projecting a sense of unbothered mischief. He wears a red mesh top over a black harness and a short black skirt, with intricate floral tattoos spanning his arms and a stylized mark on his cheek. His arms are held slightly away from his body with open palms in a shrug-like gesture that emphasizes his nonchalant attitude. In the lower right foreground, his husband Gladjen—a female-presenting Viera—is only partially visible, her red and white coat serving as a close-cropped anchor to Maxx’s whimsical defiance. The background features lush greenery, mushroom stools, and tea tables, further softening the scene to center on Maxx’s playful personality.
January 6, 2026 at 5:48 PM
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Literal fucking tears seeing someone say this about my work. Thank you so much. 😭💜
starrceline.bsky.social Starr @starrceline.bsky.social · Jan 5
"words we felt were important to include for their pedagogical use in bringing to life a more historically “broad” and “vivid”—if not necessarily with an absolute certainty of accuracy—portrayal of Allagan society during this difficult and oppressive time."

Ya'll. That is dedication to the fandom.
January 6, 2026 at 12:12 AM
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No one has asked...

The reason the initialism of the diegetic non-profit putting all this together is MÆT-LP and not MAET-LP is because Maxx wanted to pronounce it "meat," so he could tell people to go look at his meat.

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January 5, 2026 at 7:07 AM
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Part 1 of 6 complete.

Please enjoy the front matter of the FUCKING FFXIV FAN BOOK named *Ĵwlŷs Kæsar: A FFXIV Tragedy and Annotary in Five Acts*.

Yeah, I wrote a whole goddamn book, and it feels WEIRD. 😜

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Please enjoy! OR ELSE. 💙

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Ĵwlŷs Kæsar: A FFXIV Tragedy and Annotary in Five Acts (Part 1 of 6)
Explore the "Extradiegetic Copyright Information and Diegetic Front Matter" of *Ĵwlŷs Kæsar,* a FFXIV tragedy by the Bard of Sagon, Liam Meri’a Morvelet. This diegetic annotary by Archon L. Maxx Arcwo...
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January 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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Ever wonder why leftists are so fucking forever frustrated with liberals?

I'll let the Boss explain. There's a reason he's the Boss, you see:

"I have almost reached the regrettable conclusion that the Negro's great stumbling block in his stride toward freedom is not...

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January 4, 2026 at 4:38 AM