Hello, reader. How are you doing? I was interviewed by an artist in New York about radical mental health, trauma, support, and community. Please take a look at this new interview, published day before yesterday. It’s a video! https://nadya.substack.com/p/lives-after-psychiatry-strawberry I like the part where I talk about how you can look through a lens, then… Read More »
Hello, reader. How’s it going? Do you like clowns? When I see a clown, I back up. I’m not afraid of spiders, snakes, or scorpions– actually I worship those animals. But I am scared of clowns. Yet Ming and I have a new game, which is the clown game. listy This is the clown game:… Read More »
Hey, reader. How are you doing? My trans faerie friend is getting gender affirming surgery soon in Portland and needs some love. She doesn’t have support from her family of origin, and it’s going to be serious recovery. Will you chip in for gender affirming surgery? If you have funds to spare, her cashapp is… Read More »
Hey, reader. How are you doing? It’s getting cold here. Feels wintery once it’s in the 30sF. The mind turns to death. Ming’s had death on the mind, and I have too. I’m sorry if it’s scary. I’ve been wanting to write a goodbye letter– not that I intend to die soon, but surprises happen.… Read More »
Hello, reader. How’ve you been? I’ve been thinking about physical pain. It’s part of life– some lives more than others. I hate physical therapy. Drugs can help. But drug policy in the US is racist, broken, and violent. I’m sorry we don’t have just ways of helping people, and healthcare is turned on its head.… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? Yesterday I met the mayor at an art show. I had three pieces in the art show, and I was glad to be part of the whole experience. This morning I wrote a letter to the mayor because today is a Transgender Day she declared. I thought you might… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you? I’m thinking about how I like to be credited for my work. My zines, blog posts, poems, and art are valuable. Beyond money, the publishing industry, and the art world, what I create matters. So it matters how you share. how I like to be credited for my work Most… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? I put a twenty dollar bill on my altar in front of an image of my dearest deity impulsively. It seemed to belong. Then I left it there for a month maybe. Then last night Ming helped me clean my altar, and it felt right to remove some items. … Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? I want to share my venmo. Maybe you’re looking for a way to support me, my art, my activism, or my writing if you enjoy it over time. You could specify an area to apply the funds, like web hosting or zine postage. Or Ming and I can ponder… Read More »
Hello, reader. Do you know about biomass energy? Someone wanted me to sign a petition online to restrict biomass energy. They were saying that it makes harmful air pollution and noise pollution, and biomass energy plants are disproportionately harshing the lives of Black people. I’m upset about air pollution: breathing is not optional. My mom… Read More »