#Despite Everything, They Didn’t Kill Him

self care for when you hit rock bottom

i fucking hate self care posts made by neurotypicals so here’s one from someone who Actually Gets It

-can’t shower or take a bath? me either. dry shampoo can make your hair look and feel cleaner, and baby wipes or makeup wipes work great to get the top layer of grime off your skin.

-can’t wash your sheets and make your bed? i feel you. push your blankets out of the way and shake the crumbs off your sheet. it will at least be a bit more comfortable.

-can’t even change out of your dirty pajamas? been there. hit yourself with some febreeze and a lint roller. if you can, brush your hair. if you can’t, hair ties and bobby pins are fantastic.

-can’t make anything to eat? same. if you can, there’s no shame in ordering food. in fact, it’s probably better you eat something rather than go hungry. if you can’t, try and find something that comes pre-made or takes minimal effort to make. at the very least, drink some water.

can’t respond to messages or reach out for help? yeah, i get that. set an alarm for a few hours from now and respond to any messages you need to once you’ve given yourself time to prepare. if they’re Important Messages that need Professional Responses, you can find fill-in-the-blank format rough drafts on google. as far as personal messages go, don’t feel bad for sending a mass “I’m sorry, I’m in a personal emergency right now. I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.” response to everyone.

-can’t even sleep because it’s so bad? asmr videos always knock me out, personally, but i also watch a lot of bob ross. just try to find something quiet and soothing to use as background noise and take your mind off it, or at least give you a more peaceful environment to think about it.

-can’t go for a walk/drive? try opening the blinds or curtains. you’re still exposing yourself to the outside world. baby steps. (i also play animal crossing or sims; it may be virtual but fuck it. i went on a walk.)

-can’t go into work/school? let people know. let your coworkers or classmates know it’s an emergency and you can’t make it. give yourself up to two days, but then you have to go back. ask to have your work emailed to you so you know what you missed.

-can’t brush your teeth and wash your face? makeup or baby wipes and gum or mouthwash. don’t let yourself physically rot bc you’re rotting emotionally.

-remember that you’ve been here before. if you survived then you can survive now. that’s what this is about- survival. you don’t have to be living your Best Life. right now, it’s more than enough that you’re alive.

Beth and Rip start fostering kids. Not through the system or anything, Beth just keeps stumbling across traumatized children... hospital kid, ditch kid (who I think could still be alive)... Tate, probably, eventually. Beth keeps bringing home strays and Rip just sighs and makes up another bed because a) it's for Beth and b) he was one of those traumatized orphans.

Friendly reminder to listen VERY VERY CRITICALLY if someone tries to convince you not to register for federal disaster assistance following a declared disaster. Helene is still moving north and I see the usual rants picking up steam already.

That person trying to win social commentary points online is not your friend. That person can’t give you funds for house repair or to restock on food and meds. And if they say they can - that is a scammer and not someone you can trust.

Scammers and developers trying to take advantage after a disaster intentionally spread rumors/misinformation to convince survivors not to apply for federal disaster assistance. Many well meaning people pick this misinformation up and spread it further without understanding how the assistance process works. It’s happened more and more over the years and it will happen with Helene.

If you do not apply for assistance, you lose the chance to receive federal funds. APPLY APPLY APPLY. This doesn’t guarantee you will meet eligibility requirements, but you definitely can’t meet them if you don’t apply. The application process isn’t perfect but it continues to be updated - and was updated in 2024!! - to try and make it easier for survivors. If you have damages or lost power for an extended time, APPLY.

You can check on FEMA.gov or with local news to see when disaster recovery centers will open, how long the application period will last, and what information you’ll need when applying.

ok so I love the elsabela ship it’s quite cute but have we considered these two? ok hear me out whether it’s as besties or something more I just feel like they would get on SO WELL! two girls who feel out of place in their respective communities but love their family and community so much that they’re willing to do anything for them! they’re both persistent, stubborn, empathetic and help their families see life from a new perspective! Moana helps hers rediscover their history of way finding and mirabel helps hers to see that they are more than just their gifts and don’t have to hide their true selves. Also both have banger I want songs by lin manuel miranda

It's an Old Meme, But...

Good morning, afternoon, or evening to anyone reading my post.

Recently, I stumbled across posts of every theater kid's favorite meme from the 2010s, "Inappropriate Audition Songs". It's suggesting that at an audition, the aspiring performer sings a song that is so not fitting to the character or show in general.

Here is my example:

"I am auditioning for the role of Elle Woods in Legally Blonde the Musical, and for this audition I will be singing "Alberta Bound' by Paul Brandt."

It's a good song, but not fitting to Elle Woods or to Legally Blonde.

Also since y'all are still reading this post, this is a reminder to buy Canadian, and one easy way to do so is support Canadian artists by streaming their movies, TV shows, and music, on whatever streaming services you have.

Thank you for taking the time to read my post, and have a good day or night.

Edit: I have decided to abridge the titles. As of the day I post this, I will decide on the new, shorter titles by the end of the day. Thank you for understanding.

New Fanfiction Changes: Titles

Good morning, afternoon, or evening.

Thank you for taking the time out of your day to read my post.

Earlier, I have posted about my new black widow fanfiction, and how I have made some edits to it, and in the process changed it up.

One of the most notable changes I have made is to the title.

Originally, I had planned to release one fic, titled "The Widows Caretaker". However, I have changed my plans, to instead release a series of fics, to explains where it all starts and where it all ends up. As such, I have changed the titles, so they flow together in a series.

I have changed it to the red medic series.

The Red Medic is the protagonist Olgas vigilante alias.

As of now, here are the stories, in chronological order(in terms of setting):

Red Guardian and the Red Medic

Red Medic: On Becoming an Angel; Part 1

Red Medic: On Becoming an Angel; Part 2

Red Medic and the Red Widow

TLDR: "The Widows Caretaker" is now titled as the "Red Medic" series.

In my next post, I will explain changes I made to the setting. If you are a fan of the TV series Yellowstone, you will be excited to hear about this story!

Thank you for taking the time out of your day or night to read my post. Have a good day or night.

Hello dear friends! ❤🤍🖤💚

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Our lives are harsh because we lack all the basic necessities of life. Everything has become scarce and unattainable. There is no food, no water, no medicine.

So, I ask you to help me keep my family safe and alive, especially after we had lost all our sources of livelihood.Please do not leave my family to struggle and suffer these difficult days alone. You can support my campaign by donating whatever you can or by sharing my posts to reach others who can help us survive the war to safety and peace. You are helping the lives of many people with your small contribution. Every donation makes a difference in our very difficult lives. But this is a legitimate campaign and has been checked by 90-ghost.

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I hope you and your family are able to find safety.

I did not state that you said that Kim Jong Un was a saint.

I really think people have forgotten just how bad things were under the Trump Administration. Literally every day there was news about some service being cut or someone terrible appointed somewhere they shouldn't be or what have you. He constantly flirted with WW3 and military dictatorship. It was such a blur of badness that there aren't big standouts for people to point to to make him "the XYZ president." it was everything. all the time. Why do we not remember this.

This is what I call a family.

Happy International Women's Day

Good evening, or likely morning, to anyone reading my post.

I know that this is very late. But I just want to wish everyone reading this, a happy International Womens Day.

Thank you for reading my post, and have a good day or night, and keep being amazing.