Michael
@armavirumqaecano.bsky.social
Arma virumqae cano
He/him
Things I like:
Plushies (esp blahaj)
Affirmations
Aromatherapy
Immanuel Kant
Romanticism
Power metal
Capybaras
Our flag means death
He/him
Things I like:
Plushies (esp blahaj)
Affirmations
Aromatherapy
Immanuel Kant
Romanticism
Power metal
Capybaras
Our flag means death
I came home about 4pm yesterday and had an almost near continual sleep until about maybe 11am? Still exhausted I pushed it really hard Saturday morning. It feels like I'm stuck in a cycle with no agency. Just aiming to get chores done so I can train all again
January 18, 2026 at 2:48 PM
I came home about 4pm yesterday and had an almost near continual sleep until about maybe 11am? Still exhausted I pushed it really hard Saturday morning. It feels like I'm stuck in a cycle with no agency. Just aiming to get chores done so I can train all again
I felt low today and barely slept. When I saw it was 7:50am I thought the most realistic way I'd feel validated and get up is it I went running immediately so I did 2.5 hours running just about 11 hours after the previous one. I got dizzy on the way home. At least I'm dizzy at home now
January 12, 2026 at 12:04 PM
I felt low today and barely slept. When I saw it was 7:50am I thought the most realistic way I'd feel validated and get up is it I went running immediately so I did 2.5 hours running just about 11 hours after the previous one. I got dizzy on the way home. At least I'm dizzy at home now
In recent days I look at my silhouette. The shadow I cast. It feels like the shadow follows me everywhere. The shadow is my transfem self. Sad, withdrawn, looking down, struggling to find a place. It's only in the shadow and silhouette that I can find her. She's withdrawn. Weary.
January 10, 2026 at 10:20 PM
In recent days I look at my silhouette. The shadow I cast. It feels like the shadow follows me everywhere. The shadow is my transfem self. Sad, withdrawn, looking down, struggling to find a place. It's only in the shadow and silhouette that I can find her. She's withdrawn. Weary.
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So @othersidespec.bsky.social have done something fantastic and published copies of all of their contracts online. Seeing how many writers are surprised by unfair clauses, it would be great if other outlets did the same (but not surprising that they don't).
othersidespec.com/sample-contr...
othersidespec.com/sample-contr...
Sample Contracts - OTHERSIDE
Sample contracts for OTHERSIDE, including the language for nonfiction, reprints, original fiction and poetry.
othersidespec.com
January 6, 2026 at 4:17 PM
So @othersidespec.bsky.social have done something fantastic and published copies of all of their contracts online. Seeing how many writers are surprised by unfair clauses, it would be great if other outlets did the same (but not surprising that they don't).
othersidespec.com/sample-contr...
othersidespec.com/sample-contr...
I've been worried about if the latest meds are disconnecting me with my feelings. I cried during a whole lift journey and tried stopping as soon as the doors open. Also I'm crying a lot just sitting in the office and on the train, feeling terrible loss and abandonment.
January 2, 2026 at 1:46 PM
I've been worried about if the latest meds are disconnecting me with my feelings. I cried during a whole lift journey and tried stopping as soon as the doors open. Also I'm crying a lot just sitting in the office and on the train, feeling terrible loss and abandonment.
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January 1, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Okay so after 9pm today I did a big rush of admin tasks. I retired my 2025 diary but I had some outstanding dates and reminders I needed to transfer to either a word document or my new diary. My diary is now officially retired. RIP friend
January 2, 2026 at 1:29 AM
Okay so after 9pm today I did a big rush of admin tasks. I retired my 2025 diary but I had some outstanding dates and reminders I needed to transfer to either a word document or my new diary. My diary is now officially retired. RIP friend
I didn't commit to my advent calendar and I only ate day 5 or so and it's a week since xmas. It's a sign that my hoarding is gonna start to be a problem. I'm dealing with stuff that inside my body I can't process and I can't process it in my head so I put it into things I can't process or dispose of
January 1, 2026 at 9:38 PM
I didn't commit to my advent calendar and I only ate day 5 or so and it's a week since xmas. It's a sign that my hoarding is gonna start to be a problem. I'm dealing with stuff that inside my body I can't process and I can't process it in my head so I put it into things I can't process or dispose of
I usually like worlds strongest man. The final is on in an hour. Recently certain people in the sport and the adjacent industry around it have been openly transphobic. It's out me off and it makes me feel there's one less space in the world where I feel welcome
January 1, 2026 at 7:23 PM
I usually like worlds strongest man. The final is on in an hour. Recently certain people in the sport and the adjacent industry around it have been openly transphobic. It's out me off and it makes me feel there's one less space in the world where I feel welcome
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In this in-depth interview Billie Jean Sweeney — a former editor at The New York Times — details how the paper shifted towards openly promoting anti-trans hatred, why this was directed from the very top, how some staff pushed back and the immense damage done by the NYT legitimizing bigotry.
'A directive from above': Former NYT editor lays out how the paper pushes anti-trans bigotry
In this in-depth interview, former New York Times editor Billie Jean Sweeney details how the paper shifted towards openly promoting anti-trans hatred, how some staff tried to stop it, how it's directe...
transnews.network
January 1, 2026 at 6:32 PM
In this in-depth interview Billie Jean Sweeney — a former editor at The New York Times — details how the paper shifted towards openly promoting anti-trans hatred, why this was directed from the very top, how some staff pushed back and the immense damage done by the NYT legitimizing bigotry.
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The Levy Review into adult gender services - commissioned following the Cass Review - is now out.
We have a rapid response TLDR by @vic-parsons.bsky.social out this afternoon. Plus a larger, analytical look this weekend in the QueerAF newsletter.
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We have a rapid response TLDR by @vic-parsons.bsky.social out this afternoon. Plus a larger, analytical look this weekend in the QueerAF newsletter.
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December 18, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The Levy Review into adult gender services - commissioned following the Cass Review - is now out.
We have a rapid response TLDR by @vic-parsons.bsky.social out this afternoon. Plus a larger, analytical look this weekend in the QueerAF newsletter.
👉 Join 9700+ readers: wearequeeraf.com/subscribe
We have a rapid response TLDR by @vic-parsons.bsky.social out this afternoon. Plus a larger, analytical look this weekend in the QueerAF newsletter.
👉 Join 9700+ readers: wearequeeraf.com/subscribe
I have put off setting up my new phone because I have some terrible emotional avoidance issues
December 18, 2025 at 6:56 PM
I have put off setting up my new phone because I have some terrible emotional avoidance issues
Me feeling vulnerable
December 18, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Me feeling vulnerable
I didn't get around to putting bsky on for a while. Did I miss anything other than the world going to poop
December 18, 2025 at 6:18 PM
I didn't get around to putting bsky on for a while. Did I miss anything other than the world going to poop
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My two frames 💕 It was an honor to be involved in another beautiful project #youdrewmealovelyframe #ourflagmeansdeath #OFMD
December 12, 2025 at 7:05 PM
My two frames 💕 It was an honor to be involved in another beautiful project #youdrewmealovelyframe #ourflagmeansdeath #OFMD
In therapy on Wednesday I told doc that the meditation exercises she asked me to work on revealed a fear of abandomment so deep that I'm immobilised by it and simply cannot function without completely burying that trauma. So I don't really want to continue with this route. She says it's progress tho
October 30, 2025 at 4:51 AM
In therapy on Wednesday I told doc that the meditation exercises she asked me to work on revealed a fear of abandomment so deep that I'm immobilised by it and simply cannot function without completely burying that trauma. So I don't really want to continue with this route. She says it's progress tho
I had to say just now: we just met and I think it's unacceptable to ask me about trauma as the very first thing you get to know about me.
October 26, 2025 at 10:48 PM
I had to say just now: we just met and I think it's unacceptable to ask me about trauma as the very first thing you get to know about me.
I'm at MCM this weekend and I got some stickers that I'm going to gift to the cat girls of my life. Affirming messages on these stickers from a neuro diverse creator. They are so special and heartfelt I'll save these for when I see them next.
October 25, 2025 at 3:34 AM
I'm at MCM this weekend and I got some stickers that I'm going to gift to the cat girls of my life. Affirming messages on these stickers from a neuro diverse creator. They are so special and heartfelt I'll save these for when I see them next.
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This is as close to kinktober as I'm gonna get this year - inspired by a meme @petrichorca.bsky.social sent me! 🔥
#ofmd #OFMDfanart
#ofmd #OFMDfanart
October 23, 2025 at 3:42 AM
This is as close to kinktober as I'm gonna get this year - inspired by a meme @petrichorca.bsky.social sent me! 🔥
#ofmd #OFMDfanart
#ofmd #OFMDfanart
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October 23, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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October 24, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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Hello ofmd community. May I offer you an Edward Teach during these trying times?
#ofmd #ofmdfanart #ourflagmeansdeath #blackbeard #myart #fanart
#ofmd #ofmdfanart #ourflagmeansdeath #blackbeard #myart #fanart
October 24, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Hello ofmd community. May I offer you an Edward Teach during these trying times?
#ofmd #ofmdfanart #ourflagmeansdeath #blackbeard #myart #fanart
#ofmd #ofmdfanart #ourflagmeansdeath #blackbeard #myart #fanart
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Im in a sentimental mood so enjoy these mermaid husbands ✨️✨️✨️✨️ #ofmd #ofmdfanart
October 24, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Im in a sentimental mood so enjoy these mermaid husbands ✨️✨️✨️✨️ #ofmd #ofmdfanart
Sun is coming out but the darkness is still there
October 21, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Sun is coming out but the darkness is still there
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October 20, 2025 at 7:41 PM