In the battle of Zoey vs. Giant Plushie Octopus, I think the octopus might be winning...

Ugh. I just found out while in seminar that Riley Gaines will be speaking at my university tonight. I get the 1st Amendment and state uni and all, but when someone's whole platform is hate, whether of an individual or a group, I don't see why we should have to give them the space.

I've been streaming for 5 hours and we've raised $6500! Join us now and help us reach our goal of $10,000 raised for Feeding America!

@easullie.bsky.social I am so sorry, I thought I tagged you when I posted this (and I’ve just found it and I did not - I’m a little off this week.)

Today we're reading about bipolar. Well, okay, mommy is somewhere under there trying to wake up and I'm reading about bipolar. Okay, okay, fine! Mommy is somewhere under there trying to wake up and I'm trying to figure out how to order treats before she's awake enough to stop me. Shh!

My babies out there enjoying the. somewhat cooler weather were like, what do you mean you have to go to class? We're not ready to come in yet! #BerneseMountainDog #Berners

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This is the way.

While I can't be at the No Kings protest today due to crippling social anxiety (believe me, I tried but started panicking this morning), I want to thank everyone going so very much for standing up for all of us and for our country. It's not always perfect, and it needs a lot of work, but it's ours!

UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion. As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.

Looks like I'm not the only one that needs an extra cup of coffee this morning. #Berners #BerneseMountainDogs

Good morning. 🐸💚 We stand with Portland -- and with this protester in particular -- meeting fascism with courage and creativity. Never underestimate the power of imagination in the face of repression. Stay froggy.

"Those who make peaceful revolution impossible, will make violent revolution inevitable." President John F Kennedy

Any university that takes a bribe in exchange for swearing loyalty to any aspect of Trump's ideology is abandoning its legitimacy as an institution of higher education. www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...

I'm so proud of my baby boy! He's been trying to lay on his back without instantly rolling back over for 2 1/2 years now (he's very uncoordinated) and he finally did it! Only for about a minute, but he did it! 🐶💖 #Swissy

RIP to Jane Goodall, who opened the world's eyes to our closest relatives. (Photo by NatGeo's Hugo Van Lawick)

"If we lose hope, we're doomed." We must continue Dr. Jane Goodall's mission and all fight for the future of the planet.

So, I'm like, "I should get a bike!" And my brain says, "But where would we bike to?" And I'm like, "We don't have to bike anywhere specific!" My brain says, "If there's no destination, seems like we could do something more productive with our time, yah?" And this is why I am out of shape. Sigh!

📣📣📣 There is no such thing as too old to enjoy something!!!

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Vought has ordered heads of federal agencies to create lists for mass firing in case of a shutdown. As a trans woman, I hold out little hope for congressional dems to hold the line for our rights. As an ex-federal employee, I don't want to see the employees hurt either. These people are evil.

Reading about Social Safety Theory and if I'm understanding this correctly, perceived social threat leads to inflammation which then leads to distress....soooo....if I take a bottle of Ibuprofen before class tomorrow, I should be good, right!?

Forms of Psychological Bias Against Transgender Women and Men and People with Nonbinary Gender Identities -- now online at Personality and Social Psychology Review. Main article: doi.org/10.1177/1088... Preprint: doi.org/10.31234/osf... #SocialPsychology #IntergroupBias #Transgender #Nonbinary

HEY. I interrupt your scrolling to demand PETS

We're going over ASD (as well as ADHD, ODD, CD, and Social Safety Theory) in our psychopathology seminar this week, which Izzie is diligently helping me study for. After today's ridiculousness, this should be an interesting discussion.

anyone else anticipating tomorrow will be the biggest case of The Mondays that we've seen in a long time?

Clients often say to me “I only really have friends online” And I invite you to reframe that as “I prefer online socialization to in-person” if that feels authentic to you 🫶🏻

Zoey says good morning and hopes everyone has a lovely day full of walks, car rides, and belly rubs!

Highlight of the day so far.

The Birthday girl turned 4 (well, technically yesterday, but we were busy cuddling and playing instead of posting)! Happy birthday Miss Zoey! 💖 #Berner #BerneseMountainDog

✨ We’ve Moved! ✨ Thank you to the 42,890 people who have signed, shared and supported our letter so far: Not In Our Name: Women in support of the trans+ community. 🌐 NotInOurName.org.uk

Most days I wonder how people decide what they want to focus on specifically, and how in the world they stick to it without constant doubt. Why do I have to pick? Why can't I focus on IDs in forensic and non-forensic settings, LGBTQ+, and PD psych? I'm bouncy! I can bounce between! Ugh! #ADHD #AuDHD

There are so many unforgivable actions of capitulation being taken by the institutions most well-positioned to stand up to Trump’s authoritarianism if they wished to do so. A must-read from @samtlevin.bsky.social:

Attempting to study on a Friday afternoon be like

Call your reps. We know that Dems will throw trans people under the bus even without the govt shutdown on the line. They need to hear from everyone but especially cis folks that this is not acceptable.

One of my study-buddies hard at work keeping me on task. The soft rhythmic puppy snores really help! #berner #bernesemountaindog