Goth Auntie
@cupcakegoth.bsky.social
Gothic Charm School. Your Goth Auntie and future Vampire Witch Queen. She/Her.
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Knives out: the upper middle class are squabbling vicious children who do not deserve their inheritance
Glass onion: the new elite are the stupidest murderous cunts alive and deserve your scorn
Wake up dead man: those preaching anger as salvation are leading you to death, hope and kindness matter
Glass onion: the new elite are the stupidest murderous cunts alive and deserve your scorn
Wake up dead man: those preaching anger as salvation are leading you to death, hope and kindness matter
December 28, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Knives out: the upper middle class are squabbling vicious children who do not deserve their inheritance
Glass onion: the new elite are the stupidest murderous cunts alive and deserve your scorn
Wake up dead man: those preaching anger as salvation are leading you to death, hope and kindness matter
Glass onion: the new elite are the stupidest murderous cunts alive and deserve your scorn
Wake up dead man: those preaching anger as salvation are leading you to death, hope and kindness matter
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Replacing junior coders with AI is a deliberate decision to rack up technical debt: bug-ridden, sprawling code bases that are impossible to understand or maintain.
It'a a decision that ensures you won't have any senior coders in 6 years when you need people to fix it. It's eating your seed corn.
It'a a decision that ensures you won't have any senior coders in 6 years when you need people to fix it. It's eating your seed corn.
December 28, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Replacing junior coders with AI is a deliberate decision to rack up technical debt: bug-ridden, sprawling code bases that are impossible to understand or maintain.
It'a a decision that ensures you won't have any senior coders in 6 years when you need people to fix it. It's eating your seed corn.
It'a a decision that ensures you won't have any senior coders in 6 years when you need people to fix it. It's eating your seed corn.
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Also available via torchandarrow.etsy.com, new Owl & Bat necklaces, cuff-links & more! Thanks, as always, for supporting my Gothic books AND my talismanic goodies!
I've uploaded a few more Steampunk medals too, if someone in your life needs an end-of-the-year merit badge of magic & meaning! 🖤
I've uploaded a few more Steampunk medals too, if someone in your life needs an end-of-the-year merit badge of magic & meaning! 🖤
Artistic plate-spinning: Working on DEAD RINGER # 2 (Gaslamp Fantasy Romance + Found Family + Labor Organizing, # 1 Fall '26) AND new talismans. Recent antique-store-lot provided lovely supplies. I've wanted to work with more crystals as magical fellow travelers. 1-of-a-kind:
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December 27, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Also available via torchandarrow.etsy.com, new Owl & Bat necklaces, cuff-links & more! Thanks, as always, for supporting my Gothic books AND my talismanic goodies!
I've uploaded a few more Steampunk medals too, if someone in your life needs an end-of-the-year merit badge of magic & meaning! 🖤
I've uploaded a few more Steampunk medals too, if someone in your life needs an end-of-the-year merit badge of magic & meaning! 🖤
I was a good member of society yesterday and got my COVID vaccine! And just like every other time, oh god do I feel awful. Along with other aches and pains, it feels like there’s a very itchy and stinging layer of fiberglass insulation under my skin.
December 28, 2025 at 10:35 PM
I was a good member of society yesterday and got my COVID vaccine! And just like every other time, oh god do I feel awful. Along with other aches and pains, it feels like there’s a very itchy and stinging layer of fiberglass insulation under my skin.
No advice from your Goth Auntie today, as she had to take the heavy-duty meds for her back and is very groggy. Stop slouching, take your meds, and be kind.
December 26, 2025 at 9:42 PM
No advice from your Goth Auntie today, as she had to take the heavy-duty meds for her back and is very groggy. Stop slouching, take your meds, and be kind.
Apparently my brain has decided it’s time to look for vintage real fur capes. I won’t touch new fur garments, but I love vintage furs.
Am I going to find decent ones priced under $60? Probably not. But I’m still idly window shopping.
Am I going to find decent ones priced under $60? Probably not. But I’m still idly window shopping.
December 24, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Apparently my brain has decided it’s time to look for vintage real fur capes. I won’t touch new fur garments, but I love vintage furs.
Am I going to find decent ones priced under $60? Probably not. But I’m still idly window shopping.
Am I going to find decent ones priced under $60? Probably not. But I’m still idly window shopping.
Today’s advice from your Goth Auntie
-Big stretch! Have a snack, take your meds.
-You’ve made it this far. That’s worth celebrating.
-Bitey friend has promised to watch any flying reindeer, not try and snack on them.
❤️ Auntie Jilli
-Big stretch! Have a snack, take your meds.
-You’ve made it this far. That’s worth celebrating.
-Bitey friend has promised to watch any flying reindeer, not try and snack on them.
❤️ Auntie Jilli
December 24, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Today’s advice from your Goth Auntie
-Big stretch! Have a snack, take your meds.
-You’ve made it this far. That’s worth celebrating.
-Bitey friend has promised to watch any flying reindeer, not try and snack on them.
❤️ Auntie Jilli
-Big stretch! Have a snack, take your meds.
-You’ve made it this far. That’s worth celebrating.
-Bitey friend has promised to watch any flying reindeer, not try and snack on them.
❤️ Auntie Jilli
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Stay safe out there y'all
December 18, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Stay safe out there y'all
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Cyberpunke dystopia ys not a businesse planne
December 23, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Cyberpunke dystopia ys not a businesse planne
Today’s advice from your Goth Auntie
-Big stretch! Drink some water, take your meds.
-You deserve to be happy. You will be happy.
-The Distant Ominous Music finally understands that carolers aren’t competition.
❤️Auntie Jilli
-Big stretch! Drink some water, take your meds.
-You deserve to be happy. You will be happy.
-The Distant Ominous Music finally understands that carolers aren’t competition.
❤️Auntie Jilli
December 23, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Today’s advice from your Goth Auntie
-Big stretch! Drink some water, take your meds.
-You deserve to be happy. You will be happy.
-The Distant Ominous Music finally understands that carolers aren’t competition.
❤️Auntie Jilli
-Big stretch! Drink some water, take your meds.
-You deserve to be happy. You will be happy.
-The Distant Ominous Music finally understands that carolers aren’t competition.
❤️Auntie Jilli
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Reminder: You are not irresponsible if you choose not to watch that 60 Minutes story. In times like this, it is vital to prioritize your own mental health.
December 23, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Reminder: You are not irresponsible if you choose not to watch that 60 Minutes story. In times like this, it is vital to prioritize your own mental health.
Someone snarked at me on FB: “all you post about is clothes and I thought I would see more about manners and justice like in your books. But guess that Jillian is so yesterday”.
My reply: my efforts towards political activism and justice aren’t done online; I do things in person.
My reply: my efforts towards political activism and justice aren’t done online; I do things in person.
December 23, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Someone snarked at me on FB: “all you post about is clothes and I thought I would see more about manners and justice like in your books. But guess that Jillian is so yesterday”.
My reply: my efforts towards political activism and justice aren’t done online; I do things in person.
My reply: my efforts towards political activism and justice aren’t done online; I do things in person.
Today’s advice from your Goth Auntie
-Stop slouching! Drink some water, take your meds.
-Tell your people you love them. Never be afraid to do that.
-The Lurking Horror had a nightmare that the feral blackberry thicket found us. Much reassurance was given.
❤️Auntie Jilli
-Stop slouching! Drink some water, take your meds.
-Tell your people you love them. Never be afraid to do that.
-The Lurking Horror had a nightmare that the feral blackberry thicket found us. Much reassurance was given.
❤️Auntie Jilli
December 22, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Today’s advice from your Goth Auntie
-Stop slouching! Drink some water, take your meds.
-Tell your people you love them. Never be afraid to do that.
-The Lurking Horror had a nightmare that the feral blackberry thicket found us. Much reassurance was given.
❤️Auntie Jilli
-Stop slouching! Drink some water, take your meds.
-Tell your people you love them. Never be afraid to do that.
-The Lurking Horror had a nightmare that the feral blackberry thicket found us. Much reassurance was given.
❤️Auntie Jilli
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Not all super powers are noble and strong. Some are downright weird. So harness your dark freaky weirdness and do some good if you can.
December 20, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Not all super powers are noble and strong. Some are downright weird. So harness your dark freaky weirdness and do some good if you can.
Dammit, I found something I want more than the pointy boots and it’s even more out of my budget. Oh, Blood Milk Jewels, my beloved tormentor. www.bloodmilkjewels.com/products/the...
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December 19, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Dammit, I found something I want more than the pointy boots and it’s even more out of my budget. Oh, Blood Milk Jewels, my beloved tormentor. www.bloodmilkjewels.com/products/the...
Today’s advice free your Goth Auntie
-No slouching! Drink some water, take your meds.
-Things are extra stressful now. Make sure to do something, anything, that makes you happy.
-The Lurking Horror and the Cursed Object built a blanket fort together with no squabbling. A miracle.
❤️Auntie Jilli
-No slouching! Drink some water, take your meds.
-Things are extra stressful now. Make sure to do something, anything, that makes you happy.
-The Lurking Horror and the Cursed Object built a blanket fort together with no squabbling. A miracle.
❤️Auntie Jilli
December 19, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Today’s advice free your Goth Auntie
-No slouching! Drink some water, take your meds.
-Things are extra stressful now. Make sure to do something, anything, that makes you happy.
-The Lurking Horror and the Cursed Object built a blanket fort together with no squabbling. A miracle.
❤️Auntie Jilli
-No slouching! Drink some water, take your meds.
-Things are extra stressful now. Make sure to do something, anything, that makes you happy.
-The Lurking Horror and the Cursed Object built a blanket fort together with no squabbling. A miracle.
❤️Auntie Jilli
Uggggghhh. My back is still tight and occasionally spasms, I'm on day ... four? Of lidocaine patches, and I'm holding off on taking the big meds until I get through some dayjob stuff.
This is dumb. But I saw my dr. today, and she's referring me for imaging and to an Orthopedist.
This is dumb. But I saw my dr. today, and she's referring me for imaging and to an Orthopedist.
December 18, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Uggggghhh. My back is still tight and occasionally spasms, I'm on day ... four? Of lidocaine patches, and I'm holding off on taking the big meds until I get through some dayjob stuff.
This is dumb. But I saw my dr. today, and she's referring me for imaging and to an Orthopedist.
This is dumb. But I saw my dr. today, and she's referring me for imaging and to an Orthopedist.
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You won't find it on any BEST OF 2025 lists, but THIS PLACE IS FULL OF FIENDISH THINGS! #3 is one of MY favorite comics that I've written and drawn. The vibes are very unsettling!
Available in my store, in both print and digital download. Free shipping until the 20th.
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Available in my store, in both print and digital download. Free shipping until the 20th.
drewrausch.bigcartel.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:44 PM
You won't find it on any BEST OF 2025 lists, but THIS PLACE IS FULL OF FIENDISH THINGS! #3 is one of MY favorite comics that I've written and drawn. The vibes are very unsettling!
Available in my store, in both print and digital download. Free shipping until the 20th.
drewrausch.bigcartel.com
Available in my store, in both print and digital download. Free shipping until the 20th.
drewrausch.bigcartel.com
Dammit, the boots I've been coveting are back in stock, and my budget says NO.
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December 18, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Dammit, the boots I've been coveting are back in stock, and my budget says NO.
www.converse.com/shop/p/chuck...
www.converse.com/shop/p/chuck...
Today’s advice from your Goth Auntie:
-Sit up straight, take three deep breaths, take your meds.
-Set emotional boundaries and hold them.
-The Cursed Object came out of the walls to get a snack, but went back in because it “made new friends!” I don't know what that means.
❤️Auntie Jilli
-Sit up straight, take three deep breaths, take your meds.
-Set emotional boundaries and hold them.
-The Cursed Object came out of the walls to get a snack, but went back in because it “made new friends!” I don't know what that means.
❤️Auntie Jilli
December 18, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Today’s advice from your Goth Auntie:
-Sit up straight, take three deep breaths, take your meds.
-Set emotional boundaries and hold them.
-The Cursed Object came out of the walls to get a snack, but went back in because it “made new friends!” I don't know what that means.
❤️Auntie Jilli
-Sit up straight, take three deep breaths, take your meds.
-Set emotional boundaries and hold them.
-The Cursed Object came out of the walls to get a snack, but went back in because it “made new friends!” I don't know what that means.
❤️Auntie Jilli
I'm being whiny: Dammit, I want a cupcake. All of the places I could buy a single cupcake from use powdered sugar, which has corn starch, in their frosting.
The Madwoman in the Attic, being a professional baker, has said in the past, "I can just make a cake!" But I ust want one single cupcake.
The Madwoman in the Attic, being a professional baker, has said in the past, "I can just make a cake!" But I ust want one single cupcake.
December 17, 2025 at 11:18 PM
I'm being whiny: Dammit, I want a cupcake. All of the places I could buy a single cupcake from use powdered sugar, which has corn starch, in their frosting.
The Madwoman in the Attic, being a professional baker, has said in the past, "I can just make a cake!" But I ust want one single cupcake.
The Madwoman in the Attic, being a professional baker, has said in the past, "I can just make a cake!" But I ust want one single cupcake.
Today’s advice from your Goth Auntie
-Unclench your jaw, have a snack, take your meds.
-You don’t have to justify your existence. You are a delight.
-The Cursed Object has been singing “Jingle Bells”, but has changed all the words to “Jam”.
❤️ Auntie Jilli
-Unclench your jaw, have a snack, take your meds.
-You don’t have to justify your existence. You are a delight.
-The Cursed Object has been singing “Jingle Bells”, but has changed all the words to “Jam”.
❤️ Auntie Jilli
December 17, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Today’s advice from your Goth Auntie
-Unclench your jaw, have a snack, take your meds.
-You don’t have to justify your existence. You are a delight.
-The Cursed Object has been singing “Jingle Bells”, but has changed all the words to “Jam”.
❤️ Auntie Jilli
-Unclench your jaw, have a snack, take your meds.
-You don’t have to justify your existence. You are a delight.
-The Cursed Object has been singing “Jingle Bells”, but has changed all the words to “Jam”.
❤️ Auntie Jilli
Dammit, I like this. I wonder if this design would offend the Madwoman in the Attic's sense of design and/or trigger a(nother) conversation about fit, proportion, and garments that work with my figure, not against it.
But it is a cute blouse.
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But it is a cute blouse.
selkiecollection.com/products/the...
The Governess Blouse
This cotton poplin blouse features a fitted bodice that flows into playfully tiered ruffles at the hip. Button-front styling and 3/4 sleeves offer refined structure. For the modern Gatsby girl who kno...
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December 16, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Dammit, I like this. I wonder if this design would offend the Madwoman in the Attic's sense of design and/or trigger a(nother) conversation about fit, proportion, and garments that work with my figure, not against it.
But it is a cute blouse.
selkiecollection.com/products/the...
But it is a cute blouse.
selkiecollection.com/products/the...
Today’s advice from your Goth Auntie
-Stop slouching, drink some water, take your meds.
-You’re not responsible for everything.
-The Lurking Horror and the Cursed Object had a fight while wrapping presents. Maybe being taped together will make them get along.
❤️ Auntie Jill
-Stop slouching, drink some water, take your meds.
-You’re not responsible for everything.
-The Lurking Horror and the Cursed Object had a fight while wrapping presents. Maybe being taped together will make them get along.
❤️ Auntie Jill
December 16, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Today’s advice from your Goth Auntie
-Stop slouching, drink some water, take your meds.
-You’re not responsible for everything.
-The Lurking Horror and the Cursed Object had a fight while wrapping presents. Maybe being taped together will make them get along.
❤️ Auntie Jill
-Stop slouching, drink some water, take your meds.
-You’re not responsible for everything.
-The Lurking Horror and the Cursed Object had a fight while wrapping presents. Maybe being taped together will make them get along.
❤️ Auntie Jill
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Relaxation tips:
- take a deep breath
- put down your phone
- find a sinister fog in the forest
- enter the fog and let it enter you, until you become one
- travel the wildlands with the other fog spirits, spreading fear & wonder in equal measure
- have some tea
- take a deep breath
- put down your phone
- find a sinister fog in the forest
- enter the fog and let it enter you, until you become one
- travel the wildlands with the other fog spirits, spreading fear & wonder in equal measure
- have some tea
December 15, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Relaxation tips:
- take a deep breath
- put down your phone
- find a sinister fog in the forest
- enter the fog and let it enter you, until you become one
- travel the wildlands with the other fog spirits, spreading fear & wonder in equal measure
- have some tea
- take a deep breath
- put down your phone
- find a sinister fog in the forest
- enter the fog and let it enter you, until you become one
- travel the wildlands with the other fog spirits, spreading fear & wonder in equal measure
- have some tea