leighpinnocx

Leigh-Anne via Instagram.

talesfromaurea

I'd much rather see one thousand "graphic design is my passion" canva book covers and scribbly ms paint covers and poorly scanned colored pencil covers than a single AI generated book cover

livbensonfinalgirl

ICE is coming to a city near you: things you should know from a tumblrina on the ground in the twin cities

i know i am usually pretty hehe haha on this app and here to generally mess around and have fun about television however, the circumstances of the last few weeks in my city and state have been truly so dire that it feels impossible to even pretend like that is an option right now. and i like to help so here is what i know:

yesterday, january 12th, border patrol commander greg bovino gave a very weird interview to the minnesota CBS affiliate WCCO, in which he lied repeatedly but importantly noted that once they "[get] bad things off the streets, we're off to the next city." we have seen increased immigration enforcement since day 1 of the new trump administration with many cities pushing back against operations already but, as what has been highly reported, nothing as large as the scale of the current operation in MN. plus with the pushback they have received here, these freak individuals will certainly have new motivation to incite violence wherever they go. use this as a little cheat sheet to prepare yourself for when it is your turn or, to jump in to the action rn and help out our immigrant communities in MN.

WHAT MN IS DOING TO PROTECT OUR NEIGHBORS

• following ICE vehicles, observing their arrests and interactions with the public <- this is obviously not without risk. many people are being harassed, physically injured, tear gassed & pepper sprayed, arrested, and as we know, killed when doing this. however, it is still the most useful tactic in intervening with these operations.
• donating, collecting, and distributing food & household necessities for vulnerable families so they don't have to leave their home. there are some incredible operations going on in the twin cities and the surrounding suburbs in order to get this done. if you want to help minnesotans i'd recommend looking into the work of places like smitten kitten, wrecktangle pizza, the immigrant defense network, MIRAC, and MN ice watch. if i were in a vulnerable city (aka blue state) i'd start thinking about groups, organizations, churches etc in your area that could run similar networks and prepare stockpiling donations.
• businesses are operating with reduced (or even fully closed) hours to protect patrons and staff. many have signs in their storefront windows indicating that ICE can not enter. the one i linked is from etsy however organizations in your area will likely have them for free.
• finding out which hotels (usually near a major airport) agents are staying at and protesting all night long being loud as fuck. + boycotting these hotels in the future
• 3D printing whistles! using these whistles in order to alert when ICE is near.
• building online networks and systems to notify of ICE's whereabouts. NOTE! ICE is using cell phone location data to track & identify people!!!! use your best judgment, be smart, & turn your location OFF!

notes for VULNERABLE/UNDOCUMENTED PEOPLE and their families

• get an action plan in place. i know it sucks to talk and think about. i know it is unfair but figure out worst case scenarios and what to do in them. even if you've been here for decades and have felt relatively safe in that time, i do suggest communicating with family and making a plan regardless.
• for PROTECTING MINORS: in minnesota we have something called a delegation of parental authority (DOPA). this is a notarized legal document that delegates the authority and care of minor for one year if their parent or legal guardian can not. i would highly suggest looking into the steps of declaring parental authority in your own state and starting the process asap. (it is relatively easy here in mn! you just need to have one parent present to sign the document and get it notarized)
• prepare as best you can for time off work, a lot of time spent in the house. get little stuff done like tabs for your car renewed, any insurance issues taken care of, doctor's appointments done etc. start talking with your church or immigrant organizations in your area about getting supplies delivered to your home when needed.
• PEOPLE WANT TO HELP! they really do. i know it is so fucking terrifying but there are so many people who do want the best for everyone in their community. if you need help please ask for it.

other general notes: they're arresting literally anyone in MN, citizen or not. they're harassing kids at school (minneapolis schools have allowed for children to learn from home until february 12th). they're arresting people at work. it does not matter. a lot of people here are carrying their passports and other documentation to avoid this. you don't have to give anyone your identification even when asked but unfortunately many who refuse have been met with violence. they're going into hospitals, homes, schools, businesses and they don't have warrants. of course know your rights but be aware they really don't give a fuck. they're arresting first and asking questions later.

most importantly people working for ICE and border patrol have something deeply wrong with them. they're disgusting, immoral people whose "work" will be a stain on their lives and this country until the end of time. and i can not stress this enough, they are so fucking stupid. they are not stronger than us. they are not smarter than us. they are not more righteous or justified in any of their actions and eventually the day will come that their most prized leader turns on them, dies, or both. they will never be forgiven.

with that i leave you with two videos of agents eating shit on the ice that i can't stop watching. fucking pussies.

love ya. be safe

frankiedotbiz

LGBT+ games need to be better man i dont want to play gay dating sim/rpg maker game #48174 i want someone to make max payne with gay sex in it

innerchildabortionclinic

haven't seen anyone say it yet so I will: a lot of what's portrayed as "girlhood" on social media is actually just having parents with money. and people act as if being raised like that is a girl experience. i've never had my dads credit card I don't even know where that guy is rn

jackabbot

"you're so quiet" yes someone told me i talk too much when i was 12 and now you have to go through the 7 trials and tribulations to unlock the real me

saywhat-politics

BREAKING: 21-year-old protester, Kaden Rummler, was shot point-blank in the face by ICE. he just spoke about how he’s blind for life and almost died:

“I will be blind for life. I have fractures in my skull that they can't fix. They pulled a piece of plastic the size of a nickel out of my eye. I had shards of metal, glass, and plastic behind my eye and in my skull. They said it was a miracle I survived.”

What the hell is wrong with these people?

GoFundMe for Kaden Rummler, the young trans man blinded by ICE agents this week.

Fundraiser for K R by Sarah Gallimore : Help ICE Protestor After being shot by Feds

wizardimpersonator

This was pointed out in the tags but a second man was also shot in the eye by ICE agents at these protests. His name is Britain Rodriguez and while there is currently no active GoFundMe for Britain, please make noise about him too.

a-queer-seminarian

"Rummler said he joined the protest against immigration authorities because he can’t stand seeing families torn from their homes. Despite his injuries, he said he would do it again.

'I refuse to sit around idly and watch that happen, and in 50 years, I would absolutely regret not trying to make a change,' he said."

[ID: the first image is a tweet sharing a photo of Kaden Rummler, a white person with shoulder length brown hair and major bruising around one eye. Tweet's text is already pasted below the image. Next image shows the gofundme.]

blackpyrefly

early to bed and early to rise leaves a man so fucked up that he dies

patronsaintofweepingmothers

2005

auroraesmeraldarose

ok real talk has anyone found ANYTHING that actually helps with ADHD that isn't medication? cos there's an 89 year backlog in my county, and I can't afford over a grand for private assessment and titration

ancientungulatefaerie

just speaking personally, and others may have more helpful answers, but no, not really. caffeine helps a little but only like 5% the amount real medication helps.

the reality is that our societies are structured in many ways to harm neurodivergent people and the neurotypical majority doesn't care because it doesn't affect them. i guess i'd suggest getting on whatever waiting lists you can even if it's ridiculously long as your future self will thank you for it (eventually)

auroraesmeraldarose

Fuck.

I’m so screwed 😂

batteredrugosa

There are a lot of things that help with ADHD behaviorally. It sucks to not have access to the support of meds because meds make everything easier. That does not mean you can't build systems without them. I will share with you my whole psychoed download of some basics that are pretty universally helpful. Obviously YMMV:

• Gamification:  Access better front brain function by creating a little excitement or anxiety. This can be thigs like: how many dishes can I clean while hte coffee brews? or competing with someone to take your meds the most days in a row, or using a gamified app to manage tasks.
• Timers:  Use a visible count down timer to add intensity. Breaking time down into chunks is a way to maximize attention and avoid getting stuck
• Reward systems:  pair enjoyable activities with hard tasks. Pomodoro method can really help here: 20 minutes of boring task, 10 min break. repeat.
• Randomized prizes:  This way you get that shot of adrenaline and a reward. We use a d20 with 19 little dollar store junk prizes and 1 $10 amazon gift card
• Apps:  organization, reward, timers, trackers. Pomodoro timers:  Forest, pomodor Scheduling and list making:  Tiimo, Habitica, todoist, finch Mindfulness:  Headspace, Calm Support: Cleanemail, Mint, ADHDactually
• Self-Built Systems: based on your specific brain needs, not what your productive time “should” look like. A therapist that is ADHD informed can really help with this, so can an ADHD coach. Some examples of systems I've used with clients and at home: Bullet Journaling, Signs and reminders, Calendars and visual tracking, Supporting how you work/sensory management.
• Mindfulness: building mindfulness skills is   a way to train attention and to strengthen your focusing muscles. Skills that are more active and stimulating, like a mindful walk or yoga, vs sitting still and counting breath. Start small and build on time with practice.  Even a minute of mindful practice at a time can improve focus and transitioning between tasks.
• Body Doubling: work with a supportive peer, partner, friend or co-worker. Just the act of having someone working quietly along with you, no judgement, not reminders or interactions while you work, can make a huge difference in ability to focus and task completion.
•  Community support and connection:  reducing isolation and making space for positive connections.

So yeah, I realize that is a lot, but hopefully some of it will help you make brain go. I shall wave tiredly at you from my own land of autistic burnout LOL

auroraesmeraldarose

This is so helpful. I needed this, thank you

briwhosaysni

Strongly second all of the above! The big thing for me personally has been learning to work with rather than against my brain, and unlearning that there's a "right" way to do things. If trying to do something a certain way isn't working for you, try a different way, even if it seems unconventional.

Does setting up a sticker chart for yourself for chores feel silly? If it works, then who cares?

It doesn't matter if anyone else thinks that working in 5 minute bursts doesn't actually look productive if you know that's the only way you're getting something done that day.

Also, adhd brains crave variety, so don't be surprised if something that has worked for a while suddenly stops working. It just means you need to try something else for a bit. And the nice thing is, eventually you'll have a whole collection of options that you can cycle through.

Personally, I have a LOT of trouble with starting difficult/boring tasks, so I've taken to "tricking" myself into it by saying "Ok, I'm going to set a timer and do this for exactly 2 minutes, because that's the longest I can imagine tolerating this task." But then once the timer goes off, most of the time I've gotten enough momentum to just finish whatever it was. And if I don't finish the task? Well, at least I've gotten 2 minutes of work done on it.

I'd also like to recommend the youtube channel How to ADHD. She has loads of great tips and strategies for managing adhd, as well as just general info about it. (She also recently published a book with the same title if you prefer written to video info)