Ilana
@pawptrl.bsky.social
She/her pronouns
I am a blue-eyed, creature loving, creative, NYer; the rest is subject to change.
I read, share pets, and haven't decided what else here.
I am a blue-eyed, creature loving, creative, NYer; the rest is subject to change.
I read, share pets, and haven't decided what else here.
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HHS just sent federal employees an email praising the pro-life "March for Life" in DC today and advising how feds can attend.
We thought we'd help out with promotion. Send this to your MAGA contacts
(Yes, there are nationwide ICE protests today including in ATL: actionnetwork.org/events/atlan...)
We thought we'd help out with promotion. Send this to your MAGA contacts
(Yes, there are nationwide ICE protests today including in ATL: actionnetwork.org/events/atlan...)
January 23, 2026 at 2:54 PM
HHS just sent federal employees an email praising the pro-life "March for Life" in DC today and advising how feds can attend.
We thought we'd help out with promotion. Send this to your MAGA contacts
(Yes, there are nationwide ICE protests today including in ATL: actionnetwork.org/events/atlan...)
We thought we'd help out with promotion. Send this to your MAGA contacts
(Yes, there are nationwide ICE protests today including in ATL: actionnetwork.org/events/atlan...)
Humanity has been here before. We have become the society we studied in class and couldn't understand how they let their government do this.
We are letting this happen again!
We are letting this happen again!
January 23, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Humanity has been here before. We have become the society we studied in class and couldn't understand how they let their government do this.
We are letting this happen again!
We are letting this happen again!
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It breaks our hearts to have to say that CDC is no longer a source for evidence-based vaccine recommendations. 💔
But we are so proud of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for stepping up to protect kids. ❤️🩹
Childhood vaccine schedule from AAP 👇
downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/AAP-...
But we are so proud of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for stepping up to protect kids. ❤️🩹
Childhood vaccine schedule from AAP 👇
downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/AAP-...
January 9, 2026 at 3:00 AM
It breaks our hearts to have to say that CDC is no longer a source for evidence-based vaccine recommendations. 💔
But we are so proud of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for stepping up to protect kids. ❤️🩹
Childhood vaccine schedule from AAP 👇
downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/AAP-...
But we are so proud of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for stepping up to protect kids. ❤️🩹
Childhood vaccine schedule from AAP 👇
downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/AAP-...
I want to leave. No country wants me due to cost to keep me alive due to my permanent health conditions. I have no higher degrees. I want to speak other languages and know bits of many, but am only fluent in English, cat, and dog with basic understanding in reptile, horse, and rabbit.
January 7, 2026 at 11:56 PM
I want to leave. No country wants me due to cost to keep me alive due to my permanent health conditions. I have no higher degrees. I want to speak other languages and know bits of many, but am only fluent in English, cat, and dog with basic understanding in reptile, horse, and rabbit.
Rant ahead. I'm shaking from mental exhaustion atm. I was looking forward to having a few days off with my husband to organize the house and then relax together. He got sick (aka a cold) and was non functioning the entire weekend. I did as much as I could solo, but it wasn't enough.
January 4, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Rant ahead. I'm shaking from mental exhaustion atm. I was looking forward to having a few days off with my husband to organize the house and then relax together. He got sick (aka a cold) and was non functioning the entire weekend. I did as much as I could solo, but it wasn't enough.
I am just so grateful that today isn't Sunday.
January 4, 2026 at 2:41 AM
I am just so grateful that today isn't Sunday.
This time of year just moving is hard for me. Clients like the pretty girl pictured help me keep moving. Poor girl went through tons before she got rescued, and her healing has not yet finished. I figure if I can get her to perk up enough to snap up a worm voluntarily, then I can finish breakfast.
December 30, 2025 at 2:33 PM
This time of year just moving is hard for me. Clients like the pretty girl pictured help me keep moving. Poor girl went through tons before she got rescued, and her healing has not yet finished. I figure if I can get her to perk up enough to snap up a worm voluntarily, then I can finish breakfast.
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I know people are rightly going to be worried about child health, their own health. But we also can't afford this. Like, John Hopkins did an estimate (next link) and every measles case during outbreaks cost on average $43,000 to treat. That kid who got tetanus cost $1 million dollars to treat /1
BREAKING: RFKJr directs that the US instantly stop recommending all vaccinations for children. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Under RFK Jr., U.S. plans to stop recommending most vaccines, defer to doctors
The plan, which is not finalized, suggests children get fewer shots and shifts to a model telling parents to consult doctors to make their own vaccine choices.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 20, 2025 at 12:08 AM
I know people are rightly going to be worried about child health, their own health. But we also can't afford this. Like, John Hopkins did an estimate (next link) and every measles case during outbreaks cost on average $43,000 to treat. That kid who got tetanus cost $1 million dollars to treat /1
🧵 Starting November 5, 2024 headlines started to scare me. The past few months 80% of the headlines have terrified me. I knew this was coming. I've tried to prep for my medical survival. I can't plan for everything though and am so worried one forgotten thing is going to end up costing me my life.
December 14, 2025 at 1:48 AM
🧵 Starting November 5, 2024 headlines started to scare me. The past few months 80% of the headlines have terrified me. I knew this was coming. I've tried to prep for my medical survival. I can't plan for everything though and am so worried one forgotten thing is going to end up costing me my life.
Maddy has always taken my seat if I leave the room without her. The new habit she's gained is to stay in my seat when I return and stare at me with eyes full of trust and body mock exhausted. She has once successfully convinced me not to take my seat back. I foresee a problem in the near future.
December 12, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Maddy has always taken my seat if I leave the room without her. The new habit she's gained is to stay in my seat when I return and stare at me with eyes full of trust and body mock exhausted. She has once successfully convinced me not to take my seat back. I foresee a problem in the near future.
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Our Click to Call is set up! Let's get these phones ringing off the hook with voters demanding that our representatives take a stand, and give Bobby the Boot! There is not a moment too soon to #impeachrfkjr
standupforscience.net/impeac...
standupforscience.net/impeac...
December 12, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Our Click to Call is set up! Let's get these phones ringing off the hook with voters demanding that our representatives take a stand, and give Bobby the Boot! There is not a moment too soon to #impeachrfkjr
standupforscience.net/impeac...
standupforscience.net/impeac...
Help needed! 🧵
My brain power and computer have not been working together for the past few days. I used to plug my phone into my computer via a USB and the phone would appear as a device. Now however my computer will only see my phone, despite it charging my phone, if I connect via windows.
My brain power and computer have not been working together for the past few days. I used to plug my phone into my computer via a USB and the phone would appear as a device. Now however my computer will only see my phone, despite it charging my phone, if I connect via windows.
December 9, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Help needed! 🧵
My brain power and computer have not been working together for the past few days. I used to plug my phone into my computer via a USB and the phone would appear as a device. Now however my computer will only see my phone, despite it charging my phone, if I connect via windows.
My brain power and computer have not been working together for the past few days. I used to plug my phone into my computer via a USB and the phone would appear as a device. Now however my computer will only see my phone, despite it charging my phone, if I connect via windows.
So much to say, but the words seem too costly. Stay safe everyone.
I say goodnight and share a picture of Roger. He may be gone, but the trust and love he had for me (I'm who he's grinning at) helps me move forward even now.
I say goodnight and share a picture of Roger. He may be gone, but the trust and love he had for me (I'm who he's grinning at) helps me move forward even now.
December 8, 2025 at 3:46 AM
So much to say, but the words seem too costly. Stay safe everyone.
I say goodnight and share a picture of Roger. He may be gone, but the trust and love he had for me (I'm who he's grinning at) helps me move forward even now.
I say goodnight and share a picture of Roger. He may be gone, but the trust and love he had for me (I'm who he's grinning at) helps me move forward even now.
Being a human is so freaking exhausting so much of the time.
a baby is sitting on a couch with a pillow in his lap .
Alt: a baby is sitting on a couch falls asleep and flops over
media.tenor.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Being a human is so freaking exhausting so much of the time.
🧵 Anyone else have trouble reading all the annual heartwarming stories? Stories of how person a can got donations and can now afford to achieve their dream? Those stories always leave me bitter.
We shouldn't be poor because we have to afford medications and doctors. Food should be available to all.
We shouldn't be poor because we have to afford medications and doctors. Food should be available to all.
December 3, 2025 at 2:20 PM
🧵 Anyone else have trouble reading all the annual heartwarming stories? Stories of how person a can got donations and can now afford to achieve their dream? Those stories always leave me bitter.
We shouldn't be poor because we have to afford medications and doctors. Food should be available to all.
We shouldn't be poor because we have to afford medications and doctors. Food should be available to all.
My t1 diabetes turns 34 tomorrow.
34 years of scary lows, exhausting highs, finger pricks, shots, and food math. 34 years of insurance denials, medical gaslighting, perpetual overhanging doom.
34 years of friends, camp songs, hiking, and knowing that I indeed can do that.
34 year of survival
#t1D
34 years of scary lows, exhausting highs, finger pricks, shots, and food math. 34 years of insurance denials, medical gaslighting, perpetual overhanging doom.
34 years of friends, camp songs, hiking, and knowing that I indeed can do that.
34 year of survival
#t1D
November 30, 2025 at 11:38 PM
My t1 diabetes turns 34 tomorrow.
34 years of scary lows, exhausting highs, finger pricks, shots, and food math. 34 years of insurance denials, medical gaslighting, perpetual overhanging doom.
34 years of friends, camp songs, hiking, and knowing that I indeed can do that.
34 year of survival
#t1D
34 years of scary lows, exhausting highs, finger pricks, shots, and food math. 34 years of insurance denials, medical gaslighting, perpetual overhanging doom.
34 years of friends, camp songs, hiking, and knowing that I indeed can do that.
34 year of survival
#t1D
Some months are forever exhausting. November, please stop reminding me how much it costs to keep me alive. Please just let me magically get through the holidays and still have enough to make it through February while having enough for food and rent.
It is absurd that my husband and I work good
It is absurd that my husband and I work good
November 25, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Some months are forever exhausting. November, please stop reminding me how much it costs to keep me alive. Please just let me magically get through the holidays and still have enough to make it through February while having enough for food and rent.
It is absurd that my husband and I work good
It is absurd that my husband and I work good
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From her account on FB (text in alt tag).
November 15, 2025 at 6:02 AM
From her account on FB (text in alt tag).
A reminder to those like me with diabetes to prep to change the time on pumps, meters, etc.
November 1, 2025 at 10:56 PM
A reminder to those like me with diabetes to prep to change the time on pumps, meters, etc.
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Let’s talk about ICE. This post is long, but it’s worth reading to understand how to protect your right to privacy.
It might sound extreme, but everyday Americans may soon want to consider face coverings for reasons far beyond health or fashion.
It might sound extreme, but everyday Americans may soon want to consider face coverings for reasons far beyond health or fashion.
November 1, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Let’s talk about ICE. This post is long, but it’s worth reading to understand how to protect your right to privacy.
It might sound extreme, but everyday Americans may soon want to consider face coverings for reasons far beyond health or fashion.
It might sound extreme, but everyday Americans may soon want to consider face coverings for reasons far beyond health or fashion.
I'm delayed, but saw @roblakemagic.bsky.social with The Muppets on Broadway for opening night a few days ago. I apologize for the delayed review here! It was such fun! It is a magic show with great illusions and features some of our favorite Muppets as guests! I do suggest
November 1, 2025 at 3:20 PM
I'm delayed, but saw @roblakemagic.bsky.social with The Muppets on Broadway for opening night a few days ago. I apologize for the delayed review here! It was such fun! It is a magic show with great illusions and features some of our favorite Muppets as guests! I do suggest
My brain just completely plotted a cozy fantasy novel AND I got all the notes down AND the notes make sense! I guess after my coffee I'm starting to type. Now I just need character names because only one of the main side characters came named in my mental plot.
#coffee #cozyfantasy #magic #yarn
#coffee #cozyfantasy #magic #yarn
November 1, 2025 at 2:42 PM
My brain just completely plotted a cozy fantasy novel AND I got all the notes down AND the notes make sense! I guess after my coffee I'm starting to type. Now I just need character names because only one of the main side characters came named in my mental plot.
#coffee #cozyfantasy #magic #yarn
#coffee #cozyfantasy #magic #yarn
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ICE agents are being seen wearing Halloween masks in the Los Angeles area.
October 31, 2025 at 9:51 PM
ICE agents are being seen wearing Halloween masks in the Los Angeles area.
🧵 I always love Samhain and Halloween. As a kid it was always a little rough though. At 9 I got diagnosed with T1 diabetes. Back then candy and chocolate were completely banned from me (doctor's rules). My parents got creative and made a deal with me that I loved. I would go trick or treating.
October 31, 2025 at 1:36 PM
🧵 I always love Samhain and Halloween. As a kid it was always a little rough though. At 9 I got diagnosed with T1 diabetes. Back then candy and chocolate were completely banned from me (doctor's rules). My parents got creative and made a deal with me that I loved. I would go trick or treating.