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DancingTreeMama

@dancingtreemama.bsky.social

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Gen X mama of three really good humans. Swears a lot. Makes art. Tries not to be a douche. Will punch nazis, racists, and rapists. 💙♊️🏳️‍🌈🟰🍄🌳🌒🌕🌘 *tree art pics are my own (not ai)

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DancingTreeMama @dancingtreemama.bsky.social · 1d

“I have been quiet because I’ve been surviving hard things.”

That’s how I reframed my withdrawal from circles and spaces of mutual care and shifted the guilt and shame into grace and respect for myself and my people.

The ones who really see you, really choose you, they’ll understand. I promise.

DancingTreeMama @dancingtreemama.bsky.social · 8h

The first ten minutes of every episode of CSi is like a mini Final Destination.

DancingTreeMama @dancingtreemama.bsky.social · 12h

Idk what y’all call those vans where you are but I know what we call them here and I’m not making anyone comfortable in one!

DancingTreeMama @dancingtreemama.bsky.social · 12h

Actually seen in the wild by my friend. What actually tf?

A photo of a white van with no back windows and rust along the bottom and wheel well. Painted in dainty script on the side of the van are the words “We’re not comfortable until you are…” there is an inset of a close up of the script. The caption reads I AM VERY MUCH NOT COMFORTABLE.

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DancingTreeMama @dancingtreemama.bsky.social · 15h

Don’t tell me music doesn’t give you superpowers.

One time I listened to Beyoncé’s “Don’t Hurt Yourself” on repeat for four hours straight and it gave me the ability to body check a dude who purposely moved to block the sidewalk when he saw me coming.

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DancingTreeMama @dancingtreemama.bsky.social · 15h

I feel this. And I love that you feel proud. It’s pure alchemy. 💖

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DancingTreeMama @dancingtreemama.bsky.social · 1d

I hope your spirit and your pelvic floor are strong today.

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DancingTreeMama @dancingtreemama.bsky.social · 1d

Good morning. ☕️

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DancingTreeMama @dancingtreemama.bsky.social · 1d

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Dana, 🌒 Night & Gale 🌬️ @danaenight.bsky.social · 2d

Never underestimate a man's willingness to try to make his insecurities your problem.

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DancingTreeMama @dancingtreemama.bsky.social · 2d

I hope it’s a hallelujah and hell yeah today.

DancingTreeMama @dancingtreemama.bsky.social · 2d

I hope the Universe gives you a little kiss today. Consensually, of course.

DancingTreeMama @dancingtreemama.bsky.social · 2d

I hope you get the giggles today.

DancingTreeMama @dancingtreemama.bsky.social · 2d

Good morning. No dx as of last night. Still seeing seizure activity in her frontal lobe. They have given her medication and are doing more tests. She is in hood spirits, though. Thank you for checking in!

DancingTreeMama @dancingtreemama.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you for this. 💖

DancingTreeMama @dancingtreemama.bsky.social · 2d

Fear

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Papa Woof und Krampus und Bleaken @papawoof.bsky.social · 3d

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DancingTreeMama @dancingtreemama.bsky.social · 2d

Calling on the healers.

My niece (20) is in the hospital with seizures of unknown causes. Her name is Kaylee.

Please send the energetic goods if you feel called.

I appreciate you.
💖

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DancingTreeMama @dancingtreemama.bsky.social · 2d

Fuck Christopher Columbus.

Diagram by Dr. Rupa Marya illustrating the relationship between colonization, capitalism, and systemic trauma. The flowchart begins with Colonization at the top, branching into two main forces: Supremacism and Capitalism.

Under Supremacism, the chart lists White Supremacy, Male Supremacy (Patriarchy), and Human Supremacy, showing how these hierarchies fuel slavery, genocide, invisible labor, femicide, domestic violence, child abuse, and ecocide. Each of these systems contributes to the exploitation of people and nature.

On the Capitalism side, arrows connect to Slavery, Cheap Labor, and “Resource Grab,” illustrating how economic systems depend on inequality and extraction. Capitalism loops back on itself, sustained by the ongoing exploitation of labor and natural resources.

At the intersection of these systems, Trauma appears in orange, representing the psychological, physical, and generational harm caused by colonization, patriarchy, and environmental destruction. Trauma leads to Inflammation, highlighted in tan, symbolizing how systemic oppression manifests as disease within bodies and ecosystems.

Overall, the infographic visually connects historical and social systems — colonization, white supremacy, patriarchy, and capitalism — to their outcomes: exploitation, violence, environmental collapse, trauma, and inflammation. The image credits Dr. Rupa Marya, MD.

DancingTreeMama @dancingtreemama.bsky.social · 2d

This photo gives me reflux.

DancingTreeMama @dancingtreemama.bsky.social · 2d

I get that, but show me a religion that isn’t organized manipulation. Also, excellent song choice. 💖

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DancingTreeMama @dancingtreemama.bsky.social · 2d

So much winning.

Infographic titled “The Longest Government Shutdowns in the U.S.” via Wikipedia, created by Boardroom. The graphic lists and compares the five longest U.S. federal government shutdowns, including the year, president, number of furloughed employees, and total duration in days. Each entry includes a photo of the president, the corresponding years, the number of furloughed employees, the number of days the shutdown lasted, and which political party controlled the Senate and the House of Representatives at the time, indicated by icons.
1. Rank 1: 2018–2019 – President Donald Trump.
380,000 employees furloughed.
Shutdown lasted 35 days.
Both the Senate and House were Republican-controlled, shown by red elephant icons.
2. Rank 2: 1995–1996 – President Bill Clinton.
284,000 employees furloughed.
Shutdown lasted 21 days.
Both the Senate and House were Republican-controlled, shown by red elephant icons.
3. Rank 3: 2013 – President Barack Obama.
800,000 employees furloughed.
Shutdown lasted 16 days.
Senate was Democratic-controlled (blue donkey icon); House was Republican-controlled (red elephant icon).
4. Rank 4: 2025 – President Donald Trump.
900,000 employees furloughed.
Shutdown has lasted 10+ days (ongoing).
Both Senate and House are Republican-controlled, shown by red elephant icons.
5. Rank 5: 1995 – President Bill Clinton.
800,000 employees furloughed.
Shutdown lasted 5 days.
Both Senate and House were Republican-controlled, shown by red elephant icons.

DancingTreeMama @dancingtreemama.bsky.social · 3d

Tallying the day:
Had a horse give me snuggles.
Walked in the woods.
Found a giant puffball that was still good.
Both teens texted back with Love.
Gave a baby witch some encouragement.
Watched my daughter completely and confidently BE.
Made not stressful plans w/ a friend.
Calling it a win.
💖

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DancingTreeMama @dancingtreemama.bsky.social · 3d

Texted the elder teen to ask him if he wanted me to set aside some of the curried butternut squash and apple soup I’m making this weekend.

I wasn’t prepared for the level of hell yeah I received.

Now I’m making extra so his roomies can have some, too. lol.

DancingTreeMama @dancingtreemama.bsky.social · 3d

“Bubble, bubble, toilet trouble…”

My 8yo making a potion in the kitchen.

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🅱🅻🅴🆄 🏳️‍🌈🎃👻🍂 @heybleu.bsky.social · 3d

Take a deep breath
and know that you
are loved.

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