Since the Supreme Court intends to overturn Roe v Wade

It would be a real shame if someone were to just remind you that even people that don't do drugs often keep Narcam on hand in case they witness someone else that needs it.

Would also be a real shame if I stated that and just...

Oops... I sneezed and my finger slipped... where did all of these links come from? Weird...

(PlanC and AidAccess seems to be the most popular. The Brigid Alliance provides funds to travel and any other funds you need.)

Would also be a REAL SHAME if this went viral, giving access to uterus healthcare.

-fae

Elevated Access is a group of volunteer pilots that offers to fly people in America for free to a state where they can legally get the gender affirming or reproductive care they need.

(This is just transportation to states where gender affirming care and reproductive care isn't illegal and you'll have to find other resources to actually get help paying for said treatment.)

-fae

As a disabled person, I'm so sick of seeing these anti-abortion laws coming through. Because they keep blocking disabled people with a uterus from getting the medication they need because it could count as an abortificiant (is that the word?).

Anyways. I'm not going to remove this pinned post until abortion is made legal country wide again.

I'm only going to keep it updated with birth control options.

-fae

-fae

The Care Collective, The Care Manifesto

Join Our Youth Activist Discord Server! 🌎✨

Looking for an incredible space to connect with like-minded youth activists from around the world? Look no further! Welcome to our amazing Better Future Program, Inc. (BFP) server, created by our passionate youth volunteers in April 2021. Here, we forge friendships, ignite ideas, and embrace the collective power of youth!

📚 Free Resources: Dive into our extensive Liberation Library, with over 3,000 resources covering social justice, mental health, and academia. It's a treasure trove of knowledge and inspiration for activists of all backgrounds. Explore it here: Liberation Library.

🫱🏽‍🫲🏾 Peer Support: We understand the importance of having a supportive community. Our server provides a space for peer support, where you can share what's going on in your life, receive a listening ear, or seek advice. We're here for you! Read our peer support policy.

🌎 International Community: Connect with fellow activists from all corners of the globe. Our server brings together passionate individuals who share a commitment to creating a better future. Join us and be part of our worldwide family!

📋 Channel Highlights: Check out our various channels, each serving a unique purpose. From silly questions of the day and history lessons to political discussions and private identity-based chats, there's something for everyone. And if you don't see what you want? Just submit a suggestion!

✨ Additional Info: Don't miss our weekly plenary meetings, held on Sundays, where we discuss organizational updates, next steps, and engage in political education. Zoom link in our Discord! Keep an eye on the #announcements channel for the latest details.

Ready to Join?

Click the link below to dive into our vibrant community: Discord Server

Volunteer with Us!

If you're interested in becoming part of our dedicated team, check out our volunteer application: Volunteer Application

🌟 Spread the Word! 🌟

Share this post with your friends who are passionate about activism. Together, we can build a better future for all.

Let's make a difference, one step at a time. See you in the server!

The Care Collective, The Care Manifesto

The Care Collective, The Care Manifesto

If you use phrases like "narcissist", "psychopath", "sociopath", "narcissistic abuse", "crazy", "insane" or any similar language to describe asshole behavior, manipulative behavior, or otherwise undesirable behavior.

I'm kicking you out if disability pride month.

We don't support lateral abelism during disability pride month. We're not demonizing real disabled people with real mental health conditions to support your narrative.

It's really easy to say "The dude is an asshole that doesn't give a shit about anyone but himself" without forcing abelist language that hurts real disabled people onto him.

(Especially because the disorders that these conditions attack are often cluster b personality disorders which are often caused by trauma)

-fae

quick question, but what about the word narcissist? because the word itself was around far longer than the name of the disorder, the disorder was named after the word. is it one of those things where the meaning of the word changes as time goes on? /genq /nm

(Content warning. I use some longer words in this post.)

This is not an attack on you.. But you brought up a point that's only been brought up in the comments and I wanted to touch on.

Because Greek Mythology was my special interest when I was in middle school. And I'll not talking about Rick Riordan Greek Mythology (though his books are fun). I mean the original Mythology.

Narcissist comes from the myth of Narcissus. Tldr. The dude was very beautiful. And when he saw himself in a lake, he fell absolutely in love with his beautiful appearance. He wouldn't leave the lake to eat or anything and he died there. Staring at himself in the lake. (Some myths say he drowned).

Narcissistic Personality Disorder was coined in the late 1800s (citation is a pdf) to describe someone who was self centered. Although with research that prioritized the mental health of the patient changed the definition to a less offensive one (focusing on the internal thoughts that lead to the external perceived self-aggrandizing behavior).

I can not find any proof that narcissist was used before the creation of that diagnosis (though the myth that the term originally came from was used to describe egotism). However, the term "narcissist" did not come to mean the abelist insult we use it as today until like 1927 when it was used as a psychological diagnosis for... all kinds of self centered behavior.

Tldr. The term "narcissist" probably didn't exist before the 1800s, and if it did, it most certainly didn't mean the definition we use it as today. The definition that we use it as today most certainly came from the mental diagnosis that was coined in the 1890s WHICH WAS A VERY ABELIST DIAGNOSIS. But what can you expect. Homosexuality was in the DSM in 1952, so I shouldn't hold too much weight in the medical diagnosis back then.

So the "the term existed before Narcissistic Personality Disorder" is an excuse. An inaccurate excuse at that. If you're looking for a word to use. Self- centered. Egotistical. Vain. Those are all good words that get the point across without stigmatizing mentally ill people.

-fae

I’d best be seeing that anti JKR energy for this twilight show too bc Smeyer continuing to profit off the Quileute tribe is not cute

I keep seeing people on Twitter being all "I'm sure they'll be more respectful and mindful of the Quileute tribe this time around."

Except, they won't be. Even if they get actual Native American actors to play these characters, even if they bring on a Native American to serve as a cultural advisor, it wont matter. Why? Because Smeyer appropriated a real Native American tribe and twisted their culture and history in her fantasy books for her own profit.

This fictional Quileute Tribe is and always will be disrespectful to the real life Quileute tribe.

The Quileute Tribe is still taking donations to move out of the immediate tsunami zone as of April 2023. Instead of directing attention to this TV series if/when comes out (and even if it doesn't honestly), please consider supporting the tribe financially here if you can afford it.

They can't be respectful of the tribe on any production of Twilight. Because no matter how much they try. The native people turning into werewolves and the Cullens being vampires is another racist stereotype that literally every vampire vs werewolf movie perpetuates.

Displaying the BIPOC as animals and the white people as high society humans.

Like unless there's some lore in the tribe regarding animal transformation (as far as I can see this tribe has nothing about wolf transformations) is just racism displaying Native Americans as animals that are inherently abusive and can't control their anger. (There's that one woman in the tribe that's scarred because her mate couldn't control his anger).

There is literally nothing about this that isn't just racist.

And I haven't even watched the entirety of Twilight.

-fae

-fae

Her book is due out soon. She is suing Tulsa along with her brother.

Please buy a copy. She’s literally preserving history, in her own words, for future generations.

Just to update - the judge squashed the suit with prejudice.

They have to start all over.

Heat Intolerance

This disability pride month I'd like to talk about heat intolerance. Because honestly although it's not the first health issue that presented symptoms in my life. It was the first time I was like "I don't think my body works right".

And honestly given disability pride month is during one of the hottest months in the year. It seems fitting. Especially because there's a lot of disabilities and medications that cause it.

What is heat intolerance?

Simply speaking it's the inability for the body to regulate it's temperatures especially in hot settings to cool itself down.

Why is awareness important?

Because gaslighting people or worse not providing them a place to cool down just because you "feel fine" is extremely fucking dangerous.

What are the medicines that can cause heat intolerance?

Antihistamines (Allergy medications) . Decongestants (Sudafed or any medication that has the D at the end of it). Stimulants (ADHD medications. Steroids. Caffeine.) Beta-blockers (blood pressure medications). Overactive bladder treatment. Psychiatric medications (including but not limited to medications for depression and anxiety). Pain relievers. Antibiotics.

What medical conditions can cause heat intolerance?

EDS (Elhers-Danlos syndrome). Autism. ADHD. Migraines. Brain/spinal-cord injury. Sensory processing disorder. Chronic fatigue syndrome. Endocrin problems. POTS. Menopause. Hypothyroidism. Diabetes. Heart Disease. Multiple sclerosis. Mental health disorders.

What should I do if I suspect I have heat intolerance?

Reduce time outside during hot months. Keep your electrolytes up. Drink plenty of water. Stay out of the sun whenever possible if outside. Be aware of the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Clothes that are best worn for heat intolerance. Loose lightweight breathable fabrics. Natural fibers. Long sleeves that protect from sunburn as sunburns will increase your risk. Light clothes that reflect light. Wide brimmed hats that shade the face and neck.

Cool. So what are those symptoms I'm supposed you be looking for?

Headaches. Excessive fatigue. Mood changes. Muscle cramping or weakness. Nausea/ vomiting. Rapid heartbeat. Excessive sweating or not sweating at all.

When should I do to the doctor?

If you suspect you have heat intolerance you can go to your PCP to discuss what medications you may be on and what you can do about it. Otherwise, please go to the emergency room if you have symptoms of heat stroke.

This is good information and all but why are you making this post?

To raise awareness. Not just for the people that have it but weren't aware of what it was called. But for all of the idiots that tried to gaslight me when I was in school because I was like "I don't think this is normal. Every time we do our mile run outside I vomit all over the place but other kids aren't doing that."

Also because people always blame me for over heating if I wear long sleeves or pants. I always like to take notes from what people in the middle east wear because they literally live in the excessive heat and spend long hours in the excessive heat. Often in clothing that covers most of their body. They've gotta know what they're doing, right?

I have some type of xenophobic comment about why people from the middle east cover up

Shut the fuck up 😊

-fae

The fact that today we're experiencing the greatest global heatwave with most of the United States in triple digits. And a memory on Facebook came up from 8 years ago the high was 95°F

And the number of people responding to this post like "THERE'S A WORD FOR MY EXPERIENCE". It's deeply concerning. Because people with heat intolerance are more susceptible to heat and you're literally in danger if you go outside during this heat wave (I start feeling feint just being outside for 30 seconds to water my plants).

(Also cold intolerance is a thing too. I just don't know enough about it to make a post.)

-fae