Hey, reader. Are you radical? That word has bad connotation to some. But you know I do radical mental health, one of my main projects. Radical is a favorite concept and word. Likewise Ming is radical. We’re buddies on that. Luckily almost all of our values are shared: our relationship has such longevity partly for… Read More »
Hey, reader. How’s tricks? Where are you comfortable and feel like yourself? I’ve been thinking about city vs rural vs wild. Backing up, I could ask: Are you ever comfortable and feel like yourself? I’ve said before that I’m only comfortable when I’m alone. But that’s not true. With Ming and a few other people,… Read More »
Dear sweetheart, I’m sorry if someone called you lazy. Asking for help is sacred. I want to be respectful and a safe person to ask for help. Also a safe person to say no to. The idea of being lazy doesn’t worry me too much because I’m disabled, and I opt out of capitalism productivity… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? I’m a radical mental health person–being real about emotions and inner life is everything to me. Relatedly, addicts are my people. I think a lot about self-harm, substance use, addiction, and harm reduction. What am I doing that’s fucking up my life, and how can I do less of… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? I prefer being lovers. Being friends, I have to leave so much of myself at the door. I have to keep my clothes on. Sexuality is not supposed to arrive–sex is mostly not welcome. I want to be all of me. I need places and people who let me… Read More »
Hello, reader. How you doing? I’ve looked for community for a long time. So many forms I’ve found. Finally I can be my whole self somewhere: queer trans witches are wanted. Disabled, crazy, and fat people are ok–almost the norm. So I keep showing up with Ming, responsible and caring about myself, other people, the… Read More »
Hello, reader. How you doing? I’m blessed to have a new friend. But my new friend isolated in the desert for ten years, and now it’s time to be among people again. But they fear ostracization due to modern trans language. How we treat people includes specific actions, long term behavioral patterns, heart, and intentions. … Read More »
“I failed the mental health test today,” I told my dear one. We were in their van, and I was looking down at my body as my dear one drove. “Not only did I fail to wear rings, a bracelet, or a necklace,” I continued. “But I also failed to put on socks.” I stared… Read More »
Hello, reader. How’ve you been? Thought you might enjoy this post which is all questions. all questions Do you have a favorite kind of ritual? Are there rituals you prefer to do for yourself, as opposed to for other people who request them? Do you feel happy when you’re handling salt? Does any archetype or… Read More »
Hey, reader. How are you doing? I’ve been thinking about how outrage isn’t action. I notice people around me feeling outraged instead of doing anything. Often words take the place of action, but outrage can take the place of action too. needs Sometimes my dear one will promise me something I want or need. I’ll… Read More »