Violet Coal
@violetcoalwrites.bsky.social
Working-class writer. ND sex worker. Sharing stories of survival, trauma, & triumph. Crafting essays, fiction & more. Trying to thrive not survive. Words not body. She/her.
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Christmas list - Violet and family | Amazon Gift List
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I'm sharing my Christmas gift list in hope that someone will consider buying something for my kids in the black friday sale: www.amazon.co.uk/registries/g...?
Life is a huge struggle this month. I have to face reality & accept I won't be able to give them much of a Christmas. Last year, we...
Life is a huge struggle this month. I have to face reality & accept I won't be able to give them much of a Christmas. Last year, we...
I have had to claim UC again recently during a period of ill health. They've been monstrous to deal with. It has felt they have actively done anything they can to make applying as difficult as possible.
Assuming I survive, I have a fire in belly and a lot of receipts. Fuck that system.
Assuming I survive, I have a fire in belly and a lot of receipts. Fuck that system.
December 15, 2025 at 1:08 PM
I have had to claim UC again recently during a period of ill health. They've been monstrous to deal with. It has felt they have actively done anything they can to make applying as difficult as possible.
Assuming I survive, I have a fire in belly and a lot of receipts. Fuck that system.
Assuming I survive, I have a fire in belly and a lot of receipts. Fuck that system.
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The regime wants to gut the law that allows women to get loans and mortgages without needing a male co signor.
This can’t be allowed to happen.
Without financial freedom, women become trapped with their fathers & husbands.
They become property again.
This can’t be allowed to happen.
Without financial freedom, women become trapped with their fathers & husbands.
They become property again.
December 13, 2025 at 8:11 AM
The regime wants to gut the law that allows women to get loans and mortgages without needing a male co signor.
This can’t be allowed to happen.
Without financial freedom, women become trapped with their fathers & husbands.
They become property again.
This can’t be allowed to happen.
Without financial freedom, women become trapped with their fathers & husbands.
They become property again.
I've been blocked from seeing my kids again this weekend. My ex is probably a psychopath (i know it is a term that is overused but not this in this case, imo)
Please. It you can help me access christmas with my children, I will repay as soon as i can, either back personally or pay it forward.
Please. It you can help me access christmas with my children, I will repay as soon as i can, either back personally or pay it forward.
Thanks so much for the shares and donations.
I've had a quiet and peaceful weekend with my kids. I really love this painting by my daughter, inspired by the show Uncanny. I only have a WIP from my son's Ender dragon drawing but i'll get a photo of the finished piece tomorrow because it is amazing!
I've had a quiet and peaceful weekend with my kids. I really love this painting by my daughter, inspired by the show Uncanny. I only have a WIP from my son's Ender dragon drawing but i'll get a photo of the finished piece tomorrow because it is amazing!
December 6, 2025 at 10:37 AM
I've been blocked from seeing my kids again this weekend. My ex is probably a psychopath (i know it is a term that is overused but not this in this case, imo)
Please. It you can help me access christmas with my children, I will repay as soon as i can, either back personally or pay it forward.
Please. It you can help me access christmas with my children, I will repay as soon as i can, either back personally or pay it forward.
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im starting a rumor that pantone has beef with an ink company and that's why they did this
This is the first time Pantone has chosen a shade of white. The company says it's "a lofty white that serves as a symbol of calming influence in a society rediscovering the value of quiet reflection." n.pr/4rDF0jv
You read that white: Pantone's 2026 Color of the Year is 'Cloud Dancer'
This is the first time Pantone has chosen a shade of white. The company says it's "a lofty white that serves as a symbol of calming influence in a society rediscovering the value of quiet reflection."
n.pr
December 5, 2025 at 12:26 AM
im starting a rumor that pantone has beef with an ink company and that's why they did this
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🐎 KELPIE 🐎
Also known as and related to water horses and backahast - one of my favourite mythological creatures. If you choose to ride a kelpie, I hope you're good at holding your breath.
#digitalart #artsky #kelpie #illustration #fantasyart
Also known as and related to water horses and backahast - one of my favourite mythological creatures. If you choose to ride a kelpie, I hope you're good at holding your breath.
#digitalart #artsky #kelpie #illustration #fantasyart
December 4, 2025 at 4:37 PM
🐎 KELPIE 🐎
Also known as and related to water horses and backahast - one of my favourite mythological creatures. If you choose to ride a kelpie, I hope you're good at holding your breath.
#digitalart #artsky #kelpie #illustration #fantasyart
Also known as and related to water horses and backahast - one of my favourite mythological creatures. If you choose to ride a kelpie, I hope you're good at holding your breath.
#digitalart #artsky #kelpie #illustration #fantasyart
This is my friend motaz, his page got shut down because of how this place operates. This is his new account and he needs support.
December 5, 2025 at 12:26 AM
This is my friend motaz, his page got shut down because of how this place operates. This is his new account and he needs support.
Maika Monroe is a phenomenal actor i love her so much.
December 4, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Maika Monroe is a phenomenal actor i love her so much.
I feel so defeated atm
December 3, 2025 at 9:50 PM
I feel so defeated atm
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Black mom of 6 about to lose power in wintery DC! Please help the #SnackKids keep their electricity on!
PP: lexis0805
VM: yeah_imlexx
+Share if you can't spare
+Reply & repost to uplift this #MutualAid request
💕💸Send what you can to #KeepFolksAlive
#MABoost #HelpFolksLive2025 #BIPOCMA
PP: lexis0805
VM: yeah_imlexx
+Share if you can't spare
+Reply & repost to uplift this #MutualAid request
💕💸Send what you can to #KeepFolksAlive
#MABoost #HelpFolksLive2025 #BIPOCMA
November 30, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Black mom of 6 about to lose power in wintery DC! Please help the #SnackKids keep their electricity on!
PP: lexis0805
VM: yeah_imlexx
+Share if you can't spare
+Reply & repost to uplift this #MutualAid request
💕💸Send what you can to #KeepFolksAlive
#MABoost #HelpFolksLive2025 #BIPOCMA
PP: lexis0805
VM: yeah_imlexx
+Share if you can't spare
+Reply & repost to uplift this #MutualAid request
💕💸Send what you can to #KeepFolksAlive
#MABoost #HelpFolksLive2025 #BIPOCMA
Thanks so much for the shares and donations.
I've had a quiet and peaceful weekend with my kids. I really love this painting by my daughter, inspired by the show Uncanny. I only have a WIP from my son's Ender dragon drawing but i'll get a photo of the finished piece tomorrow because it is amazing!
I've had a quiet and peaceful weekend with my kids. I really love this painting by my daughter, inspired by the show Uncanny. I only have a WIP from my son's Ender dragon drawing but i'll get a photo of the finished piece tomorrow because it is amazing!
November 30, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Thanks so much for the shares and donations.
I've had a quiet and peaceful weekend with my kids. I really love this painting by my daughter, inspired by the show Uncanny. I only have a WIP from my son's Ender dragon drawing but i'll get a photo of the finished piece tomorrow because it is amazing!
I've had a quiet and peaceful weekend with my kids. I really love this painting by my daughter, inspired by the show Uncanny. I only have a WIP from my son's Ender dragon drawing but i'll get a photo of the finished piece tomorrow because it is amazing!
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Wow - this guy must be really, REALLY bad with money if an extra £208 per month will “ruin” his retirement.
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
🧵1/9
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
🧵1/9
November 29, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Wow - this guy must be really, REALLY bad with money if an extra £208 per month will “ruin” his retirement.
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
🧵1/9
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
🧵1/9
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I haven't stopped working for weeks. I'm learning to juggle my work with my health conditions but I will not begin to see much income until after Christmas.
I'm escaping domestic abuse which has left me in very restricted conditions. More of my journey is here www.gofundme.com/f/help-a-mum...
I'm escaping domestic abuse which has left me in very restricted conditions. More of my journey is here www.gofundme.com/f/help-a-mum...
Donate to Help a Mum Rebuild a Safe, Stable Home for Her Children, organized by Violet Coal
My name is Violet. I’m a mum of two autistic children. I am a surv… Violet Coal needs your support for Help a Mum Rebuild a Safe, Stable Home for Her Children
www.gofundme.com
November 27, 2025 at 7:50 PM
I haven't stopped working for weeks. I'm learning to juggle my work with my health conditions but I will not begin to see much income until after Christmas.
I'm escaping domestic abuse which has left me in very restricted conditions. More of my journey is here www.gofundme.com/f/help-a-mum...
I'm escaping domestic abuse which has left me in very restricted conditions. More of my journey is here www.gofundme.com/f/help-a-mum...
Please share to help us ❤️
I'm sharing my Christmas gift list in hope that someone will consider buying something for my kids in the black friday sale: www.amazon.co.uk/registries/g...?
Life is a huge struggle this month. I have to face reality & accept I won't be able to give them much of a Christmas. Last year, we...
Life is a huge struggle this month. I have to face reality & accept I won't be able to give them much of a Christmas. Last year, we...
Christmas list - Violet and family | Amazon Gift List
www.amazon.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Please share to help us ❤️
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You are not "failing" if a recovery tool many people find useful doesn't seem to work for you. Everybody's nervous system, trauma, & recovery needs are unique. Don't get in your head about how your recovery contrasts to others-- just focus on YOUR next recovery supporting choice.
November 28, 2025 at 3:54 AM
You are not "failing" if a recovery tool many people find useful doesn't seem to work for you. Everybody's nervous system, trauma, & recovery needs are unique. Don't get in your head about how your recovery contrasts to others-- just focus on YOUR next recovery supporting choice.
Your faithfully, A Dog
Fun fact: your dogs can’t read the calendar and you can tell them tomorrow is Thanksgiving too. You can give them turkey every day and they’ll never know you’re fibbing.
November 28, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Your faithfully, A Dog
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After testing toys powered by AI, researchers found that the playthings can easily verge into risky conversational territory for children, including telling them where to find knives in a kitchen and how to start a fire with matches.
Merry Christmas children!
🔪🔥💀🎄
futurism.com/artificial-i...
Merry Christmas children!
🔪🔥💀🎄
futurism.com/artificial-i...
AI-Powered Toys Caught Telling 5-Year-Olds How to Find Knives and Start Fires With Matches
AI-powered toys are flying off the shelves -- but they're engaging in horrifically inappropriate conversations with children.
futurism.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:18 AM
After testing toys powered by AI, researchers found that the playthings can easily verge into risky conversational territory for children, including telling them where to find knives in a kitchen and how to start a fire with matches.
Merry Christmas children!
🔪🔥💀🎄
futurism.com/artificial-i...
Merry Christmas children!
🔪🔥💀🎄
futurism.com/artificial-i...
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But my children deserve some sort of Christmas experience with their mother. Please consider helping us. These four gifts on my list that are reduced dramatically would be fantastic gifts for my kids. I cannot afford to get them, even at their reduced cost. They will be up in price again soon.
November 27, 2025 at 7:50 PM
But my children deserve some sort of Christmas experience with their mother. Please consider helping us. These four gifts on my list that are reduced dramatically would be fantastic gifts for my kids. I cannot afford to get them, even at their reduced cost. They will be up in price again soon.
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How to combat SWer burnout part 7
November 27, 2025 at 12:53 PM
How to combat SWer burnout part 7
I'm sharing my Christmas gift list in hope that someone will consider buying something for my kids in the black friday sale: www.amazon.co.uk/registries/g...?
Life is a huge struggle this month. I have to face reality & accept I won't be able to give them much of a Christmas. Last year, we...
Life is a huge struggle this month. I have to face reality & accept I won't be able to give them much of a Christmas. Last year, we...
Christmas list - Violet and family | Amazon Gift List
www.amazon.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 7:50 PM
I'm sharing my Christmas gift list in hope that someone will consider buying something for my kids in the black friday sale: www.amazon.co.uk/registries/g...?
Life is a huge struggle this month. I have to face reality & accept I won't be able to give them much of a Christmas. Last year, we...
Life is a huge struggle this month. I have to face reality & accept I won't be able to give them much of a Christmas. Last year, we...
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One of the perhaps lesser-known DWP/Job Centre balancing acts: wear enough makeup to show you are taking this seriously by ‘making an effort’, but not so much that it makes us question how sick/disabled you are (yes, I got docked assessment points for this when I was but a fledgling benefits bitch)
November 27, 2025 at 10:40 AM
One of the perhaps lesser-known DWP/Job Centre balancing acts: wear enough makeup to show you are taking this seriously by ‘making an effort’, but not so much that it makes us question how sick/disabled you are (yes, I got docked assessment points for this when I was but a fledgling benefits bitch)
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This time of year is always the hardest emotionally for me. So the games that I'll be re-playing are going to be connected to cycles of Greif, death and life. I may not finish them but I will be lost in the soundtracks and Atmospheres~
November 27, 2025 at 3:08 AM
This time of year is always the hardest emotionally for me. So the games that I'll be re-playing are going to be connected to cycles of Greif, death and life. I may not finish them but I will be lost in the soundtracks and Atmospheres~
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yes.
Ban on Palestine Action is repugnant and should be lifted, high court told
Ban on Palestine Action is repugnant and should be lifted, high court told
Co-founder’s lawyer says group is part of an ‘honourable tradition’ of direct action and civil disobedience
The proscription of Palestine Action is a repugnant, unprecedented and disproportionate interference with the right to protest, the high court has heard.
On the first day of a legal challenge to the ban brought by co-founder Huda Ammori, her lawyer said the group had been engaged in an “honourable tradition” of direct action and civil disobedience prior to proscription. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:10 PM
yes.
I honestly feel us vulnerables need some sort of a buddy system so we aren't left alone with NHS staff. This is despicable.
I got a gallbladder removal done on the NHS yesterday, which they made me wait YEARS for as the problem got worse and worse, I fell underweight and had to have the most restrictive diet, ENORMOUS/regular pain and it eventually went infected. I feel like this wait stole a part of my life 🥺 /1
November 27, 2025 at 10:17 AM
I honestly feel us vulnerables need some sort of a buddy system so we aren't left alone with NHS staff. This is despicable.
Another awful experience with the NHS here. At such a vulnerable time... Wtf is it with classist, ableist health 'care' staff?
How I was treated by the nurses was appalling. Gently mocked for showing clear signs of fatigue and treated like I was choosing to doss about in the hospital bed after a general anaesthetic and surgical removal for fun. I was bullied by a nurse which pressured me to leave whilst I was pre-nausea /3
November 27, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Another awful experience with the NHS here. At such a vulnerable time... Wtf is it with classist, ableist health 'care' staff?
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Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷