A friend from the VA just sent this and asked me to share. PMDB is Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior in the workplace. THIS is the real war against women: being forced to say there are only 2 genders but not being allowed to mention 96% of violence is perpetrated by men.

Me too, me too.

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If the anxiety, the panic, the fear of just the last 5 days is overwhelming, take action. Even the smallest action overrides overwhelm by giving you some control in the moment when everything is out of control. Breathe. Dance. Sing. Walk. Connect. Do something, anything. Action overcomes Fear

The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy. My advice, take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you. Here are ten things all of us can do. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...

HAVE YOU HEARD THIS AWESOME NEWS? Women NATIONWIDE can still receive safe, effective & affordable medication abortion services via the #ASafeChoice Network of physicians. IMPORTANT! ESPECIALLY FOR WOMEN WITH SERIOUS HEALTH CONDITIONS. AND Let's make this viral. social.demcast.com/s/hD321ARG

If you see this post, can you please help spread this information? #ASafeChoice is a referral network of physicians who provide medication abortion services ACROSS THE US. People everywhere need to know about this option. These doctors have capacity to help more women! Let’s spread word! ❤️✊

MAGA’s influence is built on disinformation. But we have the power to fight back with facts. Learn how you can become a truth warrior and protect our democracy. Knowledge is power.

Yesterday I crossed a line I can’t return from. I said to my 26 year old physical therapist, “Back in my day….”

Today’s thought… “Evil, without man’s ever having chosen it, is lodged in human nature itself. … Where love stops, power begins, and violence, and terror.” ~ C.G. Jung, CW 10, § 573, 580

Serano is pushing an initiative to lobby Democrats not to balk on LGBTQ+ rights for those who write for various platforms for a shared story title on the day the Senate and House are back in session, December 3rd, 2024. I will likely take part.

Individual and collective trauma—especially the political trauma—is healed in community of others. Being here, being part of this community, is so healing, and it’s resilience-affirming and -building. Thank you, Bluesky, for this awesome community.

Started a new Starter Pack for these stressful times. Who else should I include? Who are your must-follows to keep calm & sane? go.bsky.app/BbtyFbP

Goodreads is owned by Jeff Bezos. A better alternative is StoryGraph, a Black woman-owned platform. And before y’all start, you can transfer all your Goodreads data to Storygraph so you literally have no excuse.

The most fearless women of America (in no particular order) are: Letitia James Katie Porter VP Harris Fani Willis AOC Sarah Longwell Michelle Obama Jasmine Crockett Nancy Pelosi Liz Cheney Judge Chutkan Caitlin Clark E. Jean Carroll Hilary Clinton Ketanji Brown-Jackson

Hi, Bluesky! I’m a mental health professional & consultant passionate about helping women thrive in an uncertain, volatile, & stressful world. If you’re into conversations about self-compassion, stress resilience, somatic approaches, and unlocking human potential, let’s connect & share ideas!

Chihuahuas… they make every day better and brighter.

First post… let’s see how this goes.