Sleepykins
@sleepykins.bsky.social
Queer nerd, mom of two neurospicy kiddos, Chicagoan, Cradle Episcopalian and I have *opinions* 🤣
Ugh. My therapist has canceled seeing me because I suddenly owe over $1000 in unpaid fees. Turns out Blue Shield of California has begun clawing back payments they made in 2024! I can't even figure out where to start with this. My provider was in network and it's a PPO. Ideas?
January 8, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Ugh. My therapist has canceled seeing me because I suddenly owe over $1000 in unpaid fees. Turns out Blue Shield of California has begun clawing back payments they made in 2024! I can't even figure out where to start with this. My provider was in network and it's a PPO. Ideas?
Day one of taking ADHD meds and my brain is just so... quiet? This is weird. Also I didn't script out this post 10 times before writing it. Weird.
January 7, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Day one of taking ADHD meds and my brain is just so... quiet? This is weird. Also I didn't script out this post 10 times before writing it. Weird.
Remembering how I developed a tremor on January 6, 2021, and attributed it to my anxiety for two weeks before my doctor determined it was a drug side affect. I'm beginning to think my nerves were right.
January 7, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Remembering how I developed a tremor on January 6, 2021, and attributed it to my anxiety for two weeks before my doctor determined it was a drug side affect. I'm beginning to think my nerves were right.
In 2025 I got a new job, got my oldest kid graduated from high school, got divorced after 4.5 years of separation, moved into a new apartment, got engaged to my sweetheart after a year together, got my youngest kid starting high school, and am finally getting my autism ADHD assessment. Whew!
December 31, 2025 at 7:03 PM
In 2025 I got a new job, got my oldest kid graduated from high school, got divorced after 4.5 years of separation, moved into a new apartment, got engaged to my sweetheart after a year together, got my youngest kid starting high school, and am finally getting my autism ADHD assessment. Whew!
Ugh. Went to the hospital lab to get some bloodwork done. Took them 3 (THREE) veins to get a successful stick, finally ending up in my right hand. And I'm usually a good lab patient, but that much pricking and digging with a needle made me feel faint and dizzy. Fun with crappy veins!
December 26, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Ugh. Went to the hospital lab to get some bloodwork done. Took them 3 (THREE) veins to get a successful stick, finally ending up in my right hand. And I'm usually a good lab patient, but that much pricking and digging with a needle made me feel faint and dizzy. Fun with crappy veins!
My father is back in the hospital for the 3rd or 4th Christmas in a row. He is dying in this slow spiral of hospital- rehab- home that repeats in new ways every few months. It is breaking my heart.
December 23, 2025 at 7:03 PM
My father is back in the hospital for the 3rd or 4th Christmas in a row. He is dying in this slow spiral of hospital- rehab- home that repeats in new ways every few months. It is breaking my heart.
Just completed and submitted all my self assessments for Autism and ADHD evaluation. Given that I have two AudHD kiddos, the odds seem in my "favor."
Excited that I was able to get an appointment before the end of the year since I've met my deductible already.
#Neurodivergent
#SparkleBrain
Excited that I was able to get an appointment before the end of the year since I've met my deductible already.
#Neurodivergent
#SparkleBrain
December 18, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Just completed and submitted all my self assessments for Autism and ADHD evaluation. Given that I have two AudHD kiddos, the odds seem in my "favor."
Excited that I was able to get an appointment before the end of the year since I've met my deductible already.
#Neurodivergent
#SparkleBrain
Excited that I was able to get an appointment before the end of the year since I've met my deductible already.
#Neurodivergent
#SparkleBrain
I think Frosty has gone away (pictures from back to back days in Chicago)
December 18, 2025 at 4:15 PM
I think Frosty has gone away (pictures from back to back days in Chicago)
Aaaargh. Making grilled cheese sandwiches with a normal amount of steam from the butter, which set off the *3* fire alarms in my kitchen, which set off a panic attack, making me burn my grilled cheese sandwich. Aaaargh.
December 8, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Aaaargh. Making grilled cheese sandwiches with a normal amount of steam from the butter, which set off the *3* fire alarms in my kitchen, which set off a panic attack, making me burn my grilled cheese sandwich. Aaaargh.
You just died.
The 6th picture in your photo gallery is what killed you.
The 6th picture in your photo gallery is what killed you.
November 27, 2025 at 3:45 PM
You just died.
The 6th picture in your photo gallery is what killed you.
The 6th picture in your photo gallery is what killed you.
This sleeve is a serving of club house crackers. I will not be taking questions at this time.
November 24, 2025 at 9:17 PM
This sleeve is a serving of club house crackers. I will not be taking questions at this time.
Please enjoy the comically large inflatable snowman at the dispensary in my neighborhood.
November 24, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Please enjoy the comically large inflatable snowman at the dispensary in my neighborhood.
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He has cast down the mighty from their thrones
November 20, 2025 at 6:35 PM
He has cast down the mighty from their thrones
How bad at your job do you have to be to be called out by the Blandest Man in America?
From street marches to court battles to the ballot box - we’ve challenged the power of this exceptionally unpopular president.
The lesson from each success we've had is that we need to ramp the political pressure up, always up, not back down, now more than ever.
The lesson from each success we've had is that we need to ramp the political pressure up, always up, not back down, now more than ever.
November 10, 2025 at 10:31 PM
How bad at your job do you have to be to be called out by the Blandest Man in America?
Proud of my priests for speaking up today. The only way we get through this is together.
Pastors of All Saints Episcopal Church are first up speaking. Notes the number of rapid responders who have been defending schools, as well as team defending their pantry.
“It’s been hard in our city the last few weeks.”
“We should not have to do this.”
“It’s been hard in our city the last few weeks.”
“We should not have to do this.”
November 6, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Proud of my priests for speaking up today. The only way we get through this is together.
My mom texted tonight to tell me that she hasn't seen anything like this since she and my dad worked for the Lindsay campaign
Mamdani cracks 1M votes, the first NYC mayor to do so since John Lindsay in 1969
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
My mom texted tonight to tell me that she hasn't seen anything like this since she and my dad worked for the Lindsay campaign
Excellent thread on ICE in court today in Chicago.
Greetings from the Dirksen federal courthouse, where Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino is set to appear before U.S. District Court Judge Sara Ellis.
What you need to know, for @wttw.bsky.social:
What you need to know, for @wttw.bsky.social:
Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino, Who Fired Tear Gas at Little Village Crowd, Set to Face Federal Judge
U.S. District Court Judge Sara Ellis ordered Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino to appear in her courtroom at the Dirksen Federal Building in downtown Chicago at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
news.wttw.com
October 28, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Excellent thread on ICE in court today in Chicago.
Friends, I'm having a hard week. My child is spiraling because a teacher doesn't understand his accommodations and now has an F. Spent so much energy dealing with SPED admin to convince them to move him out of the class.
October 23, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Friends, I'm having a hard week. My child is spiraling because a teacher doesn't understand his accommodations and now has an F. Spent so much energy dealing with SPED admin to convince them to move him out of the class.
This wins the internet today (scroll up to see original post)
This is not funny, Episcopalians only do this when the country’s in distress
October 15, 2025 at 6:16 PM
This wins the internet today (scroll up to see original post)
A little lightness on another heavy day in this timeline: my fiancé is from Michigan, I grew up in Texas. She refers to the triangle chips used with salsa as "corn chips" and every time my brain goes "why the f is she using Fritos with the guacamole?"
September 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM
A little lightness on another heavy day in this timeline: my fiancé is from Michigan, I grew up in Texas. She refers to the triangle chips used with salsa as "corn chips" and every time my brain goes "why the f is she using Fritos with the guacamole?"
I am "pinched a nerve taking off my shirt" *and* "giant zit on my face" old, which is i guess what they call perimenopause
September 17, 2025 at 1:36 PM
I am "pinched a nerve taking off my shirt" *and* "giant zit on my face" old, which is i guess what they call perimenopause
Two quotes:
"Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place, for all who take the sword will die by the sword." Matthew 26:52
"America is a gun" Brian Bilston
"Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place, for all who take the sword will die by the sword." Matthew 26:52
"America is a gun" Brian Bilston
September 11, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Two quotes:
"Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place, for all who take the sword will die by the sword." Matthew 26:52
"America is a gun" Brian Bilston
"Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place, for all who take the sword will die by the sword." Matthew 26:52
"America is a gun" Brian Bilston
I'm getting a bunch of tests for a chronic cough. I didn't realize how claustrophobic the pulmonary function test would be. I hyperventilated and nearly had an anxiety attack. 0 out of 4 stars, do not recommend.
August 19, 2025 at 4:25 PM
I'm getting a bunch of tests for a chronic cough. I didn't realize how claustrophobic the pulmonary function test would be. I hyperventilated and nearly had an anxiety attack. 0 out of 4 stars, do not recommend.
Just got into the car to drive home from O'Hare after starting this trip from DFW yesterday at 2. This 13 hour flight experience could have been a trip to Paris.
August 17, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Just got into the car to drive home from O'Hare after starting this trip from DFW yesterday at 2. This 13 hour flight experience could have been a trip to Paris.