"Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare." — Audre Lorde
Rest is resistance when the system needs you exhausted. That extra hour of sleep instead of doomscrolling. The therapy appointment you actually keep. The "no" you don't apologize for. They want you depleted—running on fumes makes you compliant, makes organizing impossible, makes revolution feel like a fantasy for people with more energy. But you, hydrated and slept and boundaries intact? You're dangerous. You have the capacity to see clearly, to fight strategically, to sustain the long game. Today: the nap is radical. The boundary is warfare. The eighth glass of water is how you stay in the fight long enough to win it. Self-care isn't selfish—it's how you become the ancestor your future self will thank.
Every Cowardly Hospital will pay a severe civil lawsuit penalty for damages to trans people forced to go through the wrong puberty. Mark my words, if any justice remains in this world.
You shouldn’t have to be transgender to see how wrong this is. Any human being with an ounce of empathy should be able to see how important GAC is. And just like with cancer early detection and treatment gives the best chance to live and be happy.
The concept of a "slow genocide" of transgender people, often analyzed through the lens of Raphael Lemkin’s definition, suggests that legislative actions, medical restrictions, and rising violence constitute a systematic attempt to eliminate transgender identity from public life. Scholars and activists argue this process often involves dehumanization, restricting access to gender-affirming care, and creating a hostile environment, which they compare to the early stages of historical genocides.
I'd love to see a future where trans people can sue the hospitals that denied them medically necessary care. Surgery isn't cheap, and being forced to need it is appalling.
This AG’s decision is a bold one We need more of them and many more organizations, Universities, Colleges, law firms, etc to have the balls to say no to trump and his lackeys- if we do then like all bullies they will back down They only keep going because just about everyone backs down
I hope they win their lawsuit. That "under 19" BS echoes the recent ASPS "guideline" which references taking Cass, Zucker, and RFK Jr. seriously? (and it is claimed the AMA just endorsed that!)
I leave you with Lorde's words.
"Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare." — Audre Lorde
Rest is resistance when the system needs you exhausted. That extra hour of sleep instead of doomscrolling. The therapy appointment you actually keep. The "no" you don't apologize for. They want you depleted—running on fumes makes you compliant, makes organizing impossible, makes revolution feel like a fantasy for people with more energy. But you, hydrated and slept and boundaries intact? You're dangerous. You have the capacity to see clearly, to fight strategically, to sustain the long game. Today: the nap is radical. The boundary is warfare. The eighth glass of water is how you stay in the fight long enough to win it. Self-care isn't selfish—it's how you become the ancestor your future self will thank.
We must all fight.
https://thistleandmoss.com/p/the-daily-exhale-trump-is-leaving-minneapolis-maga-was-always-a-lie-and-nicki-minaj-is-still-a-piece
This is good news. An inventive way to win.
I also like the words above about self care in order to continue the fight.
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Every Cowardly Hospital will pay a severe civil lawsuit penalty for damages to trans people forced to go through the wrong puberty. Mark my words, if any justice remains in this world.
Craven knee bending should never be rewarded.
You shouldn’t have to be transgender to see how wrong this is. Any human being with an ounce of empathy should be able to see how important GAC is. And just like with cancer early detection and treatment gives the best chance to live and be happy.
The concept of a "slow genocide" of transgender people, often analyzed through the lens of Raphael Lemkin’s definition, suggests that legislative actions, medical restrictions, and rising violence constitute a systematic attempt to eliminate transgender identity from public life. Scholars and activists argue this process often involves dehumanization, restricting access to gender-affirming care, and creating a hostile environment, which they compare to the early stages of historical genocides.
I'd love to see a future where trans people can sue the hospitals that denied them medically necessary care. Surgery isn't cheap, and being forced to need it is appalling.
This AG’s decision is a bold one We need more of them and many more organizations, Universities, Colleges, law firms, etc to have the balls to say no to trump and his lackeys- if we do then like all bullies they will back down They only keep going because just about everyone backs down
I hope they win their lawsuit. That "under 19" BS echoes the recent ASPS "guideline" which references taking Cass, Zucker, and RFK Jr. seriously? (and it is claimed the AMA just endorsed that!)
How best can we push back against that nonsense?
I'm surprised this comes from the Newsom administration. I hope California wins the suit!
AG Bonta has been fantastic on trans rights!
Brilliant! Bonta has some chops! I hope he's successful and other AGs take note. I do wish hospitals would stop complying in advance.