Hang in there. You’re not alone.

*sends comfort* I’m sorry you’re going through this. Panic attacks are so tough!

I know you’ll find your way. For me, sometimes strong distraction derails the anxiety spiral for me before it gets to panic. Chewing ginger or hot sauce, ice cube in hand, warm shower, loud comfort music.

Work of art, is today.

Excellent point. *hits buy*

Blowing up institutions is the opposite of what average church people want—but they’re much quieter than the political right as a whole.

To be clear, a loud chunk of the Christian Dominionists are nihilists in that way. But a huge number of average church people genuinely and unironically want stable societies, family values, and predictability. They’re nervous about people not like them because they’re worried it’s less stable.

for the 13-year-old taken from Everett last week: gofund.me/aea77a5ab

this Somerville neighbor, taken by ICE earlier this summer, was denied asylum at his hearing yesterday. he’s going to be deported and now his family has to finish paying the lawyer: gofund.me/63eead5d1

A Medford neighbor who was abducted by ICE needs help covering legal fees for a hearing coming up this Thursday: gofund.me/d4696e2bf

Three short bursts, repeated as needed = ICE is nearby or has just arrived

One long continuous burst = ICE is actively kidnapping people

It's a tech industry term. Which is somehow even more ominous.

Pitch Black is the movie you're looking for! Ignore the sequels. :)

Is there a petition we can sign or a letter we can send to protest?