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anniwithoutane
@anniwithoutane.bsky.social
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If you need it to live, it’s a human right. BLM & trans rights. Disability advocate, a mother, rhetoric PhD student, docs writer. Reader of physical books. Opinions ONLY mine. Stroke led to Wernicke's aphasia, other neuro issues.
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for printout purposes
A printout with two sides - left in Spanish and right in English - that share resources for people with regard to the ICE arrests expected in Raleigh, NC and likely Durham, on 18 November 2025. The resources are as follows in Spanish: "¡SILENCIO! ¡NO HABLE! ¡PIDA UN ABOGADO! ¡NO FIRME NADA! NO ABRA LA PUERTA! *Si no tienen una orden judicial. Ejercito mi derecho constitucional a permanecer en silencio. No quiero hablar con usted. No autorizo ninguna búsqueda, y quiero hablar con un abogado inmediatamente." In English: "Tell ICE STAY SILENT! DO NOT TALK! ASK FOR A LAWYER! DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING! DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR! *If they don't have a JUDGE's warrant." I am asserting my constitutional right to remain silent. I do not wish to speak with you. I do not consent to a search, and I wish to speak with an attorney immediately.” Additional resources in Spanish & English: 1. Siembra NC Línea directa (Hotline) (919) 904-7836 para denunciar redadas/actividades del ICE to report ICE raids/activities 2. Caridades Católicas de la Diócesis de Raleigh por soliciten servicios legales de inmigración Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh (919) 861-7441 7200 Stonehenge Dr, Raleigh, NC 27613 3. Banco de Alimentos Comunitario de Durham (Catholic Charities), por despensa de alimentos Durham Community Food Pantry (Catholic Charities) for those requesting immigration legal services (919) 861-7427 2020 Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, NC 27707" This is a printout to hand to people intentionally with only names, phone numbers, and addresses so they can be utilized immediately.
November 18, 2025 at 5:49 AM
anniwithoutane.bsky.social
@frankturner.bsky.social released a cover of "This Year" by @themountaingoats.bsky.social, and it's GOOD. It's played with the same sincerity & uniqueness as he did with "Virtute" live somewhere.

I still struggle to listen to the song when the year feels cursed. It feels like I'm taunting God.
screenshot of Spotify playing "This Year" by Frank Turner, off the record "The Next Ten Years" (v. recently released) OP is showing that she stopped the song at 0:02 seconds before she knew what the song was
November 9, 2025 at 7:44 AM
anniwithoutane.bsky.social
I slept better postpartum. That’s 1:13 hours of sleep with three interruptions. That’s with Ambien and no caffeine.
Apple Health “sleep score” screenshot for today (Nov. 4, 2025) where OP has a 44 (“low”): * 1 hour 13 minutes of sleep * went to bed 3 hours and 27 minutes earlier than usual * got up three times
November 4, 2025 at 11:12 AM
anniwithoutane.bsky.social
I’m going to send this to him. It’s dorky but that’s my right as a sister. Forgive the family guy reference, this voice is eternal in my head.
October 9, 2025 at 8:37 PM
anniwithoutane.bsky.social
this is a fucking terrible joke but I had to
The image of the military officers at the Trump/Hegseth speech about moving away from "woke" policies. The headline originally printed on the image says, "President Trump directs generals to defend U.S. from 'war within'". The text for "war within" was replaced with a screenshot of the logo for World of Warcraft's "The War Within" logo.
October 2, 2025 at 3:57 PM
anniwithoutane.bsky.social
NSAID overuse:
Screenshotted text from health dot harvard dot edu, the Medical School associated with Harvard University in the US, under the "The downside of NSAIDs" section: "No medication is completely safe, and that's certainly true of NSAIDs. At the top of the list are digestive problems including stomach upset, heartburn, and ulcers. Kidney injury, easy bruising or bleeding, and mild allergic reactions (such as rash) are common as well. Less common side effects, including severe allergic reactions and liver injury, can be serious. NSAIDs can also raise the risk of heart problems, though this risk varies depending on the particular NSAID and the person taking it. NSAIDs can be hazardous for unborn babies; the FDA recently updated warnings for pregnant women, advising them to avoid NSAID use during the last half of pregnancy. Still, the vast majority of people taking NSAIDs in the recommended doses who have appropriate monitoring (such as the occasional blood test) have no major problems with them." The text "FDA recently updated warnings for pregnant women" links out to the primary source at FDA dot gov. Screenshotted 23 Sept. 2025. Article last updated 27 Oct. 2020. Screenshotted text from health dot harvard dot edu, the Medical School associated with Harvard University in the US, under the "It's easy for things to go wrong" section: "The widespread availability and good safety record of NSAIDs makes it easy to misuse them. For one thing, there are more than 20 different NSAIDs, so you could be taking more than one of them without realizing it. In addition, several of them are available over the counter and are included in combination with other medications. Examples include prescription drugs like Arthrotec (a combination of the NSAID diclofenac and misoprostol, a medication that helps protect the stomach) and products available on the drugstore shelf, like Advil PM (ibuprofen plus the antihistamine diphenhydramine). So whether intentionally or by accident, it's easy to take more than recommended doses. A new study finds that this may be a bigger problem than anyone realized. Among more than 1,300 people taking ibuprofen: - More than one-third also took a second NSAID. Less than half of these 'double NSAID' users realized that more than one of their medications was an NSAID. - Up to 15% took more than the recommended dosage. - Exceeding the recommended maximum dose was especially common among men, those with chronic pain, those with poor knowledge of dosing recommendations, and those who believed in 'choosing my own dose.'" The text "new study" links out to the primary source, "Exceeding the daily dosing limit of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs among ibuprofen users", published on PubMed. Screenshotted 23 Sept. 2025. Article last updated 27 Oct. 2020.
September 23, 2025 at 5:23 PM
anniwithoutane.bsky.social
Aspirin contraindications per stroke dot org:
Screenshotted text from stroke dot org, which is owned by the American Stroke Association, under the "Know the risks" section: "Because aspirin thins the blood, it can cause several complications. You should not take daily low-dose aspirin if you: Have an aspirin allergy or intolerance. Are at risk for gastrointestinal bleeding or hemorrhagic stroke. Drink alcohol regularly. Are undergoing simple medical or dental procedures. Are over age 70. People who take aspirin regularly have a risk of stomach problems, including stomach bleeding. Alcohol use can increase these stomach risks. If you are told to take aspirin, ask your doctor if it is safe for you to drink alcohol in moderation. People with diabetes who do not have a history of heart attack or stroke may not need aspirin therapy, unless their health care professionals recommend it as part of the overall treatment plan." Screenshot saved 23 Sept. 2025. Article last updated 15 April 2024.
September 23, 2025 at 5:23 PM
anniwithoutane.bsky.social
Doctor I trust more than JFK Jr. myself.
A screenshot taken of "Dr. Habit" from the video game "Smile for Me", which is about helping free everyone from a psychiatric ward run by the above doctor who gaslights the fuck out of you. Screenshot taken from https://smile-for-me.fandom.com/wiki/Dr._Habit
September 7, 2025 at 4:45 PM
anniwithoutane.bsky.social
Fellas, does catching a virus that has no concept of sex or gender make you gay?
A screenshot from the Reddit app on iOS. Text reads: “Now in r/covidlonghaulers Anyone else have gay as a longhaul symptom? 6h” Screenshotted Aug. 12, 2025
August 13, 2025 at 12:31 AM
anniwithoutane.bsky.social
This includes the late First Praying Mantis of the NC Governor’s Office named Fred, short for Winnifred. Her human was Roy Cooper’s daughter Natalie. Cooper took office in 2016 and was replaced by Josh Stein in 2024. NC governors have a two-term limit.

Rest in peace, Queen Fred.
The “First Mantis of NC”, Fred, with a crown emoji superimposed on the bug. She seems to be standing on her favorite human’s leg, daughter of former NC governor Roy Cooper, Natalie Cooper. Fred was short for Winnifred.
August 4, 2025 at 12:56 AM
anniwithoutane.bsky.social
This is from the Jesse Welles video "I'm Going Down" at 2:22, and if this isn't a mood idk what is. Wryly smiling at a terrifying world outside barefoot in the fuckin heat with long hair he won't cut (and I won't cut mine either).

Song is good, too. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QZ3...
Screenshot from the YouTube upload of the Jesse Welles video "I'm Going Down" at 2:22 where it looks like he's still smiling (unsure if he actually is). He is showing off a relatively new guitar setup while playing the song outside on the stoop of what I assume is his house, an undershirt, jeans, and barefoot. He has a tattoo of a bird on his left shoulder and he looks either sunburned or partially tanning. His hair comes down to his shoulders and in this photo hiding his eyes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QZ3hqvj9Ak
June 23, 2025 at 9:02 PM
anniwithoutane.bsky.social
UNC Charlotte asked me for money today.
screenshot of Anni’s letter to UNC Charlotte’s request for money on June 2, 2025: “To UNC Charlotte’s “Division of University Advancement”: You accepted fascist rhetoric when you aligned with President Trump and ICE on deporting students or others on campus. Per the WCNC article titled “Here's what UNC Charlotte leaders say they'll do if ICE approaches students on campus” published online on January 30, 2025: "As a public university, UNC Charlotte will continue to comply with all applicable federal and state laws, including those that protect student privacy," Gaber wrote. "If you encounter anyone claiming to be with immigration enforcement, please request that they wait while you follow campus protocol, and contact Police and Public Safety at 704-687-8300. They will verify the credentials of any agent on campus. Additionally, they will work with the Office of Legal Affairs on the validation of any presented subpoenas and warrants." You acted as fascists, willingly, when you revoked student visas no matter how temporary. Per the Spectrum article titled “Uncertainty remains after student visas are restored at N.C. schools” published on April 28, 2025 (just a little more than a month ago):” screenshot of the rest of Anni’s letter to UNC Charlotte’s request for money on June 2, 2025: “‘UNC-Chapel Hill and UNC Charlotte said Monday that legal status had been restored for all their international students and alumni for whom it had been revoked earlier this month. That’s six students and alumni at UNC-Chapel Hill and six at UNC Charlotte.’ I do not donate to fascists. (raised font size, darker red, bolded) I do not support fascists. (raised font size, darker red, bolded) I deeply appreciate the education I received at UNC Charlotte, and it proved to work better for me than other UNC schools did for my friends. However, you picked fascism over your student body and school staff/professors. I can’t forgive it. The Niner Times and their policy on sourcing and anonymity is stronger and braver than you are at this point. As long as you are willing to sacrifice your students on the altar of greed and tyranny, you’ll never see a penny from me again. ‘Warm regards,’ anni”
June 3, 2025 at 3:34 AM
anniwithoutane.bsky.social
I never did find another best friend. It’s been four years and six days.

“Let us rest here like we used to in a line of afternoon sun. Let it rest all you can’t change, let it rest and be done.”
A woman with glasses on and eyeliner sleeping sideways on her bed in a purple gingham shirt. On her hand, a chonky gray tuxedo cat uses her hand as a pillow. They’re napping.
May 28, 2025 at 4:53 PM
anniwithoutane.bsky.social
This is a poem written as a FIRST DRAFT on @jessewelles.bsky.social saying he’s no star; stars are so pretty.
On “Stars are So Pretty” there are a group of people in this place a constellation of people never mingling again where even on stage the star, so pretty from space and you insist you’re just some man yes, you’re a man who makes art relatable to me but all of us here, we’re all stars who shine brightly, too once together, we develop a one night only galaxy we’ll burn clear as day until we don’t just the way you do stunning lights that shine brilliantly burn out sooner we shine until we begin to pale and flicker stars lose their heat and become dark and cooler still it mattered we were here, now and forever, please consider
May 13, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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I had a procedure today and Birdie is being my sweet little nurse. Procedure was fine, had it before, always goes well. But the love of a cat always helps. (She doesn’t like me calling her Gruttons.)
Gray tabby cat with white paws (Birdie, 3) from behind where fur is tussled. She’s sitting on the phone cord. In the background her tortie sister (Li Li, 10) is loafing. The pink thing is a dryer roller to keep things from getting stuck together without dryer sheets.
March 26, 2025 at 11:39 PM
anniwithoutane.bsky.social
Someone went off Facebook before Jeff responds which was a person tagging him asking him to join in on the fun validating that flagrant me was a whale. Eating disorder history and pregnancy sucked ads but at least people I know made it harder. As a bonus I was underweight - I had untreated HG.
Facebook exchange. Off screen I say I feel like a whale. I’m six months pregnant. (Unseen) a comment from a former user about how my husband should join in on the fun (which he tagged my husband in) Husband: Thede is absolutely no way I’m calling my pregnant wife a whale. Person 1: From the last picture I saw if you, you are very unwhalelike. More like a seal only if we can balance a red ball on your nose. But we’d have to think of a better treat than raw fish, because, you know, mercury poisoning. Person 2: *makes whale noises* Me: God forbid I share an insecurity about my pregnancy. I appreciate it yall.
March 4, 2025 at 3:24 AM
anniwithoutane.bsky.social
2013
OP, anniwithoutane, wearing a black sweater and blue patterned skirt, holding a pumpkin in a pumpkin patch. She's squinting because she's facing the sun. She bought that pumpkin. She has most of her brown hair still.
February 9, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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This is the actual, factual reality.
A picture of pineapple pizza where it connects by a line to a box of Children's Benadryl and a two-pack of EpiPens. The Benadryl and EpiPens are added together like an equation. Added together, the equal sign says, "I can still fucking die! Don't give me this!"
February 7, 2025 at 6:53 PM
anniwithoutane.bsky.social
This joke belongs to @jenmsft.bsky.social from two years ago, and I coughed tea up my nose. Thanks Jen! lmao

Also anyone, anytime, pls hit me up with tech docs jokes unless they're from Dilb3rt.

Dilb3rt Tech Writer Tina jokes get you sent out of a rocket into the sun.
A screenshot of @JenMsft@mastodon.social on Feb. 4, 2023 (note - two years ago today), which says: "Wanna hear a joke about documentation? It's not done yet." Chris Huff at @kcappleguy@infosec.exchange replied: "@JenMsft you had to choose violence today, didn't you." Jen replies by tagging Chris's name with a grinning emoji.
February 4, 2025 at 7:29 PM
anniwithoutane.bsky.social
ADHD is like
The cat king from Miyazaki's "The Cat King." His coat is purple and is decorated with gold arm and neck bands, presumably standing upright. He has one blue eye facing to the extreme left. He has one red eye facing to the extreme right. On the top of his head, there's a third eye which is purple with an even darker purple iris. That is also surrounded by gold like a third-eye crown.
January 25, 2025 at 9:14 PM
anniwithoutane.bsky.social
Tiny lost his hearing, I think. At 17, that’s normal. But I’m not ready for both of them to be gone.
January 23, 2025 at 8:12 PM
anniwithoutane.bsky.social
"So let us rest here like we used to
In a line of late afternoon sun
Let it rest, all you can't change
Let it rest and be done"
- John K. Sampson, "Virtute at Rest"

The grief is returning in full force because of catredflags.com's creation, based on NCSU's feline OA studies, which she was in.
OP/anniwithoutane lying down on her bed in a purple collared shirt with her eyes closed and glasses on above her eyes. I believe I was actually dozing here. On my visible arm, a gray and white tuxedo cat named Grim laid down with me and napped in the sun. Her head is on my arm specifically with her back parallel to my face. Her legs are all forward. We napped like this often. I am somewhat slightly smiling.
January 10, 2025 at 2:32 AM
anniwithoutane.bsky.social
Another poem I wrote. Enjoy:
A poem written by OP, anniwithoutane, which she marks at the beginning and end as hers with her name "ANNI SIMPSON" in two lines each side. The poem reads: "I can’t commit suicide because the cat’s asleep on my foot And as far as reasons to live, it’s as good as any other She’s purring but not very hard or maybe I just can’t tell But she’s there determined to sleep where she can touch skin While I wear long sleeve and long leg jam jams It’s freezing tonight And you remind me of the cat who looked just like you Who ran into my house on a night like tonight Ice was coming and it was my birthday and I was excited to miss class And then a kitten barrelled inside in to save her own life No one ever claimed her so she just stayed with me And you’re not her, you’re just pretty in the same way But I used to live for her sometimes, and I can do it for you too"
January 3, 2025 at 8:52 AM
anniwithoutane.bsky.social
Pulling out my non-Covid super interest in light of New Year's Eve. I am looking to this little guy, a kobold named Skitter, for the year ahead:

"Dark can't hurt you if you keep light inside." #worldofwarcraft #NewYear
A kobold named Skitter from World of Warcraft, a race in the game famous for the candles on their heads for lighting the way through the tunnels they traverse. More famously known for the quote: "You no take candle!"
December 31, 2024 at 7:58 PM
anniwithoutane.bsky.social
Optimist: the cup is half full

Pessimist: the cup is half empty

Technical`` writer: I can't believe I have to write instructions on how to finish a drink
A sarcastically written procedure for drinking water: "Drinking water from a cup Procedure 1. Full cup with 8 oz. water. 2. Drink in amounts comfortable for your body. 3. Repeat step 2 until the glass is empty. ! Note You should aim for 8 8-oz. cups of water a day. No, Mt. Dew doesn't count. Completion Criteria The glass is empty. Put it in the dishwasher." An arrow points to the last sentence marking it as a "link".
December 31, 2024 at 3:20 PM