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optimisticsoap.bsky.social @optimisticsoap.bsky.social · 2d

Plenty to fear this fall — authoritarian creep, transphobia, the 2025 hellscape — but one spooky thing’s good news. 💀

All Hallow’s Eve soap is back and disappearing fast (like democracy if you don’t show up).

🎃 www.optimisticsoap.com/product-page...

optimisticsoap.bsky.social @optimisticsoap.bsky.social · 3d

This is my Portland! I could not be prouder!

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optimisticsoap.bsky.social @optimisticsoap.bsky.social · 3d

Old video (note my hair), new reminder: 💛

Optimistic Soap is a one-woman show — me, doing all the jobs, up at 4am chasing this obsession.

I’m at capacity, and that’s okay. We don’t have to chase endless “more.” Sometimes joy is realizing you already have enough.

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optimisticsoap.bsky.social @optimisticsoap.bsky.social · 4d

The #NoKings Rally is one week away!
Feeling overwhelmed? I’ve got you — here’s a quick guide to showing up, staying safe, and making it meaningful.

🎥 Watch here:
www.instagram.com/reel/DPpHYwM...

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optimisticsoap.bsky.social @optimisticsoap.bsky.social · 7d

My friend @fakeadultmom says Postpartum Support International saved her life — and they help moms daily. 💛

We’ve raised $4K toward $10K, deadline tomorrow!

Every $10 = another chance to win 20 soaps + a hand-knit towel.

give.postpartum.net/resist 💛

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optimisticsoap.bsky.social @optimisticsoap.bsky.social · 10d

Our fundraiser for @postpartumsupportinternational has raised less than 10% of its $10k goal. 😬

Every $10 donation = 1 raffle entry to win 20 bars of soap (includes the sold-out Resist Like a Mother bar!).
Help us finish strong 💛
give.postpartum.net/resist

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optimisticsoap.bsky.social @optimisticsoap.bsky.social · 11d

You don’t have to buy soap to support me — but if you want soap, I’ve got Pumpkin Spice, Autumn Glow, All Hallow’s Eve, Resist, Calm the Fck Down, Fresh out of Fcks, Bisexual, Smash the Patriarchy, Billionaire Tears + more!
Full list on what’s coming in caption: 👉 www.instagram.com/reel/DPXPDMG...

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optimisticsoap.bsky.social @optimisticsoap.bsky.social · 15d

I thought I’d be promoting fall soaps… but then these motherf*ers decided to wage war on Portland.

Don’t worry about soap — be fired up for activism. Join the No Kings rally Oct 18 with @50501movement.

🧼 Soap (if you want it): www.optimisticsoap.com/product-page...

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optimisticsoap.bsky.social @optimisticsoap.bsky.social · 16d

They’re gaslighting us again.

I checked ICE & the Justice Center yesterday — both quiet. Portland is not “war-ravaged.” The show of force is theater, a distraction from more important issues.

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optimisticsoap.bsky.social @optimisticsoap.bsky.social · 17d

In 2020, federal troops rampaged through Portland: unmarked cars, tear gas, rubber bullets. I was there. It was hellish.

But we got through it then, and we will again. Portlanders are resilient. Stay peaceful, protect your rights, take care of each other. 💛

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optimisticsoap.bsky.social @optimisticsoap.bsky.social · 21d

I missed Bi Visibility Day (classic 😅), but made a new batch of my Bisexual soap to celebrate! 💗💜💙

Fragrance: lime, bergamot, frankincense & litsea cubeba. Bi people exist, we’ve always been here — and that’s something to celebrate.

www.optimisticsoap.com/product-page...

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optimisticsoap.bsky.social @optimisticsoap.bsky.social · 21d

The big picture looks grim. But helpless ≠ powerless.

Narrow your focus: stock a pantry, donate, volunteer.

Small acts ripple out — they help others, and they remind us we still have power.

💛 What’s one small thing you can do this week?

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optimisticsoap.bsky.social @optimisticsoap.bsky.social · 25d

I was riveted by Bone Valley, about a man wrongfully convicted for murdering his wife. They actually find the man who did it and the story turns into a remarkable tale of redemption and grace.

optimisticsoap.bsky.social @optimisticsoap.bsky.social · 25d

My soap room soundtrack is mostly podcasts and audiobooks. What should I add to my queue? Share your favorites with me and with everyone here!

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optimisticsoap.bsky.social @optimisticsoap.bsky.social · 27d

With @fakeadultmom, I created Resist Like a Mother soap to support @postpartumsupportinternational. 💛

Our goal: $10,000. Every $10 donation = a raffle entry to win 20 bars of soap — but more importantly, it provides life-saving support for new parents.
give.postpartum.net/resist

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optimisticsoap.bsky.social @optimisticsoap.bsky.social · 28d

Soapmakers ask innocent questions about masterbatching… and autocorrect takes it somewhere else. 🤭

In soapmaking, it’s just pre-measuring oils or lye water in bulk to save time. And the other kind? Perfectly natural — and no, you can’t go blind from doing it too much. 😉

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optimisticsoap.bsky.social @optimisticsoap.bsky.social · 29d

Trans kids deserve to grow up and thrive. 🌈

Small affirmations matter — a sticker, a kind word, a note on the fridge. They remind people they’re not alone, and they’re loved. 🧼💛
www.optimisticsoap.com/product-page...

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optimisticsoap.bsky.social @optimisticsoap.bsky.social · Sep 15

Soap takes 4–6 weeks to cure, but the wait is worth it. 🧼 Favorites are back: Love Wins, Fresh out of Fucks, Forest Park, Smash the Patriarchy & Resist. Some go quick, so grab yours! Thanks for keeping this little soap business lively! 💛
www.optimisticsoap.com/product-page...

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optimisticsoap.bsky.social @optimisticsoap.bsky.social · Sep 11

Hate is loud, but most people support trans folks living authentically. Let love be louder. 🌈

Trans friends, you’re not alone. Allies: leave kind comments, check in, donate, show your support visibly, share content. Silence isn’t neutral — be louder today.

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optimisticsoap.bsky.social @optimisticsoap.bsky.social · Sep 10

Flat $9 shipping works for soap, not so much for a $4 sticker. 💌 If you order only stickers, I refund the $9 after it comes through.

The Amanda Gorman quote is worth carrying with you whether you buy a sticker or jot it on a Post-it.

🧼 www.optimisticsoap.com/product-page...

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optimisticsoap.bsky.social @optimisticsoap.bsky.social · Sep 9

We didn’t just hit the $5k goal — we raised $7,660! 💛 This community came together to support a Florida school giving queer & trans kids a safe place to learn. Proof that collective action works.

🧼 www.optimisticsoap.com

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optimisticsoap.bsky.social @optimisticsoap.bsky.social · Sep 7

Thank you!

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optimisticsoap.bsky.social @optimisticsoap.bsky.social · Sep 6

Hahah! Love ordering folks to Calm the Fuck Down!

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optimisticsoap.bsky.social @optimisticsoap.bsky.social · Sep 6

Soap cure dates 🗓️
9/10 Love Wins ❤️
9/12 Lemongrass 🌿
9/14 Smash Patriarchy ✊
9/15 Resist
9/16 Oatmeal Milk Honey
9/19 Bisexual 🏳️‍🌈
9/22 Dragon’s Breath
9/24 Calm the F*** Down (vegan)
9/25 Love Wins (vegan)
10/1 Rebel Girls
10/2 Billionaire Tears 💸
10/5 Joy ✨

🧼 www.optimisticsoap.com

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optimisticsoap.bsky.social @optimisticsoap.bsky.social · Sep 5

Each month I send soap sales to causes that matter. This year, I’ve chosen @democracyforward again — they’re fighting book bans, abortion restrictions, LGBTQ+ rights attacks, and more. And they’re winning. 💪
Choose one thing. Do what you can.

www.optimisticsoap.com

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