Becky C
@belastraea.bsky.social
Software engineer living in/near Cambridge for many years. Hiker, geek, bookworm. You may know me from Tolkien fandom or geosciences / physics / computer sciences studies
They/them or she/her
They/them or she/her
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I want to explain a few things and then it might be clearer why UK trans people are upset.
In 2001 I married my wife, Sylvia.
In 2005 I started medical transition. (1/13)
In 2001 I married my wife, Sylvia.
In 2005 I started medical transition. (1/13)
August 29, 2025 at 11:56 AM
I want to explain a few things and then it might be clearer why UK trans people are upset.
In 2001 I married my wife, Sylvia.
In 2005 I started medical transition. (1/13)
In 2001 I married my wife, Sylvia.
In 2005 I started medical transition. (1/13)
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One small act of #TransAllyship that other cis women might want to try: When invited to a women's event or group, I always ask if trans women are also welcome. If the answer is anything but "yes, of course," I don't take part
April 16, 2025 at 3:56 PM
One small act of #TransAllyship that other cis women might want to try: When invited to a women's event or group, I always ask if trans women are also welcome. If the answer is anything but "yes, of course," I don't take part
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It's incredibly depressing and enraging that this needs restating, but trans rights are human rights. And fuck anyone who decides otherwise.
April 16, 2025 at 7:25 PM
It's incredibly depressing and enraging that this needs restating, but trans rights are human rights. And fuck anyone who decides otherwise.
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I have unanimously decided they can get fucked.
April 16, 2025 at 11:20 AM
I have unanimously decided they can get fucked.
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Solidarity with trans women after today’s Supreme Court ruling.
The rollback of LGBT rights — especially trans rights — is global, bankrolled by billionaires and the far-right.
Trans rights are human rights. We must defend the Equality Act and its protections for trans people.
The rollback of LGBT rights — especially trans rights — is global, bankrolled by billionaires and the far-right.
Trans rights are human rights. We must defend the Equality Act and its protections for trans people.
April 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Solidarity with trans women after today’s Supreme Court ruling.
The rollback of LGBT rights — especially trans rights — is global, bankrolled by billionaires and the far-right.
Trans rights are human rights. We must defend the Equality Act and its protections for trans people.
The rollback of LGBT rights — especially trans rights — is global, bankrolled by billionaires and the far-right.
Trans rights are human rights. We must defend the Equality Act and its protections for trans people.
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Happy International Women’s Day to all my ladies. All. Cis and Trans 🚺
March 8, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Happy International Women’s Day to all my ladies. All. Cis and Trans 🚺
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“Did you even say thank you?”
March 3, 2025 at 9:36 AM
“Did you even say thank you?”
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This must be what watching the horror of Henry the Eighth smashing up the monasteries was like. Breaking up the institutions, disposing of the assets. Seizing of the wealth, and branding people for vagrancy comes next right?
USA - You do realise you have enabled an absolute monarch right now?
USA - You do realise you have enabled an absolute monarch right now?
February 18, 2025 at 4:29 PM
This must be what watching the horror of Henry the Eighth smashing up the monasteries was like. Breaking up the institutions, disposing of the assets. Seizing of the wealth, and branding people for vagrancy comes next right?
USA - You do realise you have enabled an absolute monarch right now?
USA - You do realise you have enabled an absolute monarch right now?
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I think it’s important to remember that “DEI” is not a word. It’s an acronym.
So the next time you find someone complaining about DEI, ask them whether it’s Diversity, Equity, or Inclusion they have a problem with. Or all three.
Put the meaning behind the letters.
So the next time you find someone complaining about DEI, ask them whether it’s Diversity, Equity, or Inclusion they have a problem with. Or all three.
Put the meaning behind the letters.
February 10, 2025 at 11:11 AM
I think it’s important to remember that “DEI” is not a word. It’s an acronym.
So the next time you find someone complaining about DEI, ask them whether it’s Diversity, Equity, or Inclusion they have a problem with. Or all three.
Put the meaning behind the letters.
So the next time you find someone complaining about DEI, ask them whether it’s Diversity, Equity, or Inclusion they have a problem with. Or all three.
Put the meaning behind the letters.
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Impressive horror dance from an Indian reality TV show https://www.reddit.c...
February 1, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Impressive horror dance from an Indian reality TV show https://www.reddit.c...
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So far here’s a list of companies reinforcing their commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Apple
Costco
Bank of America
Delta
JP Morgan
Marriott
Microsoft
Procter & Gamble
Goldman Sachs
American Airlines
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
Catholic Health
Apple
Costco
Bank of America
Delta
JP Morgan
Marriott
Microsoft
Procter & Gamble
Goldman Sachs
American Airlines
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
Catholic Health
January 26, 2025 at 9:14 PM
So far here’s a list of companies reinforcing their commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Apple
Costco
Bank of America
Delta
JP Morgan
Marriott
Microsoft
Procter & Gamble
Goldman Sachs
American Airlines
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
Catholic Health
Apple
Costco
Bank of America
Delta
JP Morgan
Marriott
Microsoft
Procter & Gamble
Goldman Sachs
American Airlines
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
Catholic Health
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Telling marginalised and/or vulnerable people to “be friends” with people who want to erase their very existence is… messed up doesn’t begin to cover it, and you’re not an ally.
January 19, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Telling marginalised and/or vulnerable people to “be friends” with people who want to erase their very existence is… messed up doesn’t begin to cover it, and you’re not an ally.
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Sunday evening musings, inspired by my watch of Fellowship of the Ring last night. Everyone knows that the timeline in the film is condensed compared to the books - but is it really as much as is generally thought? I don't think so. 1/23 (Yes, really. What am I doing..?)
January 19, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Sunday evening musings, inspired by my watch of Fellowship of the Ring last night. Everyone knows that the timeline in the film is condensed compared to the books - but is it really as much as is generally thought? I don't think so. 1/23 (Yes, really. What am I doing..?)
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I once gave a talk at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge
"How many of you get around by bicycle?" I asked. A lot of hands went up
"How many of you started cycling only when you moved to Cambridge?" Most hands remained up
"How many of you get around by bicycle?" I asked. A lot of hands went up
"How many of you started cycling only when you moved to Cambridge?" Most hands remained up
I always think of the Dutch people who cycled everyday but then moved to say Britain and stopped using a bike. And also then the people going the opposite direction who do the opposite. It’s all driven by the built environment and art of the possible, not life outlook.
January 9, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I once gave a talk at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge
"How many of you get around by bicycle?" I asked. A lot of hands went up
"How many of you started cycling only when you moved to Cambridge?" Most hands remained up
"How many of you get around by bicycle?" I asked. A lot of hands went up
"How many of you started cycling only when you moved to Cambridge?" Most hands remained up
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ASL is a whole actual fucking language, friends. With nuance and depth and a whole cultural community. Don't tolerate this attack.
🔊 PSA for nondisabled people 🔊
It's time to step the FUCK up if you wanna be an ally.
ASL interpretation is being targeted by right wing cry baby douchebags.
Shut this shit down when you see it. SPEAK UP. This barrage of ASL hate is heavier than usual.
It's time to step the FUCK up if you wanna be an ally.
ASL interpretation is being targeted by right wing cry baby douchebags.
Shut this shit down when you see it. SPEAK UP. This barrage of ASL hate is heavier than usual.
January 12, 2025 at 11:18 AM
ASL is a whole actual fucking language, friends. With nuance and depth and a whole cultural community. Don't tolerate this attack.
Merry Christmas, happy holidays and seasons greetings!
No snow over here, do you have snow?
No snow over here, do you have snow?
December 25, 2024 at 6:12 PM
Merry Christmas, happy holidays and seasons greetings!
No snow over here, do you have snow?
No snow over here, do you have snow?
Obligatory first post to say hello!
Thought I should introduce myself so folks I know can recognise me: software engineer near(ish) Cambridge, LotR fan, bookworm, geek, hiker
Thought I should introduce myself so folks I know can recognise me: software engineer near(ish) Cambridge, LotR fan, bookworm, geek, hiker
November 16, 2024 at 10:46 AM
Obligatory first post to say hello!
Thought I should introduce myself so folks I know can recognise me: software engineer near(ish) Cambridge, LotR fan, bookworm, geek, hiker
Thought I should introduce myself so folks I know can recognise me: software engineer near(ish) Cambridge, LotR fan, bookworm, geek, hiker