#Today is fucking garbage

[boy-gender]

Today has been a reslly awful day. My disability claim got denied, and repealing it isn't a worthwhile choice for me. I may have lost my therapist, I dont know yet. If my fiance and I get married- which we only put off bc of the disability- we lose our food stamps, I might lose my state insurance, and our marriage could get nullified by the government next week anyways. And! To top it all off! The wedding dress I have been lusting over for 2 or more years is fucking erased from the internet, because of trumps tariffs on China. The dress just doesnt exist anymore. It can't be bought in america.

Can people send me pet pictures please? Idc if you have a cat or a spider, just send pet pics...

[stjohnstarling]

My favourite alternative news resources for staying informed:

Garbage Day — As an internet user, you are affected by the state of the internet — I’ve long read this newsletter for its analysis of culture through the lens of internet ephemera, but in recent weeks Garbage Day has also become one of the very best sources of breaking news and analysis about the ongoing coup. Even if you subscribe to nothing else in this e-mail, you are certain to discover a variety of journalists and news publishers via this publication (many of the independent journalists linked below I originally found via a link in Garbage Day.)

404 Media — As a reader of my work, you are affected by US anti-pornography laws, which limit freedom of sexual expression online — Sam Cole (ex-senior editor for Motherboard) at the independent news publication 404 Media does the best reporting on news related to these topics of any individual journalist I'm aware of. 404 Media is an internet and technology news platform that was co-founded by four journalists: a writer, two senior editors, and the editor-in-chief of Motherboard.

What the Fuck Just Happened Today? — As a person who lives in the world right now, you are, unfortunately, affected to some extent by US politics — WTFJHT delivers an extremely lucid, concise, once-per-day summary of US political news.

Law Dork — As a person affected to some extent by US politics, it is in your interest to understand US law. Chris Geidner (US Supreme Court expert and ex-BuzzFeed legal editor) is the best source I can recommend for informative, detailed reporting + analysis of, in particular, LGBTQ+ political and legal issues in US news.

Erin in the Morning — Erin Reed (trans rights activist and ex-digital director for TheAmerican Independent) is one of the best sources for all news regarding the fight for trans rights in the US; in-depth coverage of the wave of anti-trans legislation and how people are fighting back. Very difficult and vitally important work.

Notes on the Crises — Nathan Tankus (economist and self-taught monetary policy expert.) This is a finance-focused publication that has pivoted to full-time coverage of Elon Musk's activities within the treasury. It has been one of the first places to break news of Musk's activities and has been cited in the lawsuits against him.

Popular Information — Judd Legum (founder of the now-defunct ThinkProgress.) Highly influential investigative reporting; also publishes the newly-minted Musk Watch, focused on Elon Musk’s activities.

Public Notice — Aaron Rupar (ex-Vox journalist.) Notable reporting on the activities of the US right wing for a progressive audience.

WIRED — Believe it or not, the tech-focused magazine WIRED has been consistently publishing what is universally considered to be some of the best reporting on all breaking news WRT Elon Musk’s ongoing bureaucratic coup.

[temporary-tats]

Mon Loup

Please send help, Wenclair has taken over my brain.

Per usual, do not reupload without credit/permission. Thanks folks!

(My ko-fi, should you wish!)

[worlds-largest-juice-container]

[fatyote]

Burying all my anxiety and fear and dread about today in gainer brain

No thoughts :) Just belly :)

[microwavetoaster-selfships]

I think I need that "Wow, I haven't stubbed my toe in five months! I was then shot fifty-seven times." Audio again

[castielscaplan]

come talk to me while i clean my room <3

[pluralphobia-moved]

Anyways, before I get off my ass to do things and leave the syscourse tag until later tonight.

I hate having a CDD, I hate the trauma symptoms that comes with the trauma based disorder, I hate losing big chunks of memories, I hate the constant derealization and depersonalization. I hate that I didn't have a childhood.

But have you considered that, like the disorder is supposed to work, I am able to cope with all of that because I'm plural? Have you considered that I view my parts as the only good outcome from this tragedy?

[twelvemonkeyswere]

is Daredevil Born Again a good show? no. but neither was Netflix Daredevil. am I having a great time? you fucking bet I am.

[kaiserouo]

i need more rhino heirloom art

[angelstrawbabie420]

goooood morning i feel incredible today

[infernalpursuit]

Actually, last post regarding current events:

You won't see me talk about it further in my rp blogs. I do my fair amount of complaints and venting on my main - and, sidenote, im sorry for anyone who's around there today because I sure ain't feeling like being peppy and funny today.

This account is my way to escape reality. And it's likely going to be my way to release at least a little bit of. All of this.

I cant do anything but hope everyone, especially my dear friends and mutuals in the US, stay safe. Be kind to eachother, riot against this bullshit. Let yourself be heard.

Im going back at flipping angry burgers with a little too much toppings today.

[luv-again]

constantly warring bw 'god why can't i make anything good' and 'yeah no this slaps why does no one like this'

[quiisquiliae]

Today's a lurking day.

[theworstcreature]

I’m going to die a slow and painful death (swim 200 back at a meet)

[novelconcepts]

a cool thing to recognize when you get hung up on perfectionism in art: you don't have to show what you make to anyone. if the story is nonsense. if the drawing looks like trash. if you fuck up too many stitches, if you get all the colors wrong, if you finish the piece and truly do hate it--no one ever needs to know. it can go into a trunk or a drawer. it doesn't have to ever be seen.

but if you don't make it first, you won't know if it's worth sharing. if you don't make it, you don't get to decide how you feel about the finished product.

make the art. what do you really have to lose?