Rebecca Esther
@rebeccaestherxo.bsky.social
Writer, disability justice advocate, and frosting aficionado. Amateur artist/historian while frequently bedbound with ME/CFS etc. (she/they)
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The bird dance for the ages
June 5, 2025 at 2:24 PM
The bird dance for the ages
@reialexandrayyc.bsky.social
I was going to message on the bird app to say hi but it won't let me log in, so here I am. I hope you see this because I know you don't like this app so much. I've mostly been on Mastodon.
Also happy Pride!
Sending spoons and gentle hugs 💗🫂
I was going to message on the bird app to say hi but it won't let me log in, so here I am. I hope you see this because I know you don't like this app so much. I've mostly been on Mastodon.
Also happy Pride!
Sending spoons and gentle hugs 💗🫂
June 5, 2025 at 9:31 PM
@reialexandrayyc.bsky.social
I was going to message on the bird app to say hi but it won't let me log in, so here I am. I hope you see this because I know you don't like this app so much. I've mostly been on Mastodon.
Also happy Pride!
Sending spoons and gentle hugs 💗🫂
I was going to message on the bird app to say hi but it won't let me log in, so here I am. I hope you see this because I know you don't like this app so much. I've mostly been on Mastodon.
Also happy Pride!
Sending spoons and gentle hugs 💗🫂
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When in a crisis, empowering your support system with highly specific interventions is often the best case scenario. We all deserve an optimal crisis support system and it’s okay to talk about in advance. 🫶🏻
I've taught people who know me to distract me by talking about stories. It works really well for me. Talking about food is not as effective but also up there.
Watching them on my own is not nearly as effective bc I can still do my own thing in my brain. I think the convo forces change of focus.
Watching them on my own is not nearly as effective bc I can still do my own thing in my brain. I think the convo forces change of focus.
March 12, 2025 at 1:27 AM
When in a crisis, empowering your support system with highly specific interventions is often the best case scenario. We all deserve an optimal crisis support system and it’s okay to talk about in advance. 🫶🏻
Me (last night): I have a lot to do tomorrow, so I should go to sleep.
Painsomnia: HAHAHA fuck you.
Painsomnia: HAHAHA fuck you.
a black and white cartoon cat is sitting on a pink pillow .
Alt: a black and white cartoon cat is grumpily crossing their paws. this is how I feel at 6:44 am with painsomnia.
media.tenor.com
March 12, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Me (last night): I have a lot to do tomorrow, so I should go to sleep.
Painsomnia: HAHAHA fuck you.
Painsomnia: HAHAHA fuck you.
AFI's "Burials" is such an underrated album.
February 25, 2025 at 2:04 AM
AFI's "Burials" is such an underrated album.
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If you don’t feel well,
REST
You literally cannot afford not to.
I promise.
REST
You literally cannot afford not to.
I promise.
February 24, 2025 at 10:45 AM
If you don’t feel well,
REST
You literally cannot afford not to.
I promise.
REST
You literally cannot afford not to.
I promise.
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We're about 36% to the goal so these can be made! Please keep sharing! The preorder period ends mid March! I ship internationally!
It costs 0$ to Repost a Black disabled queer small business! It could lead to my next sale.
All 3 patterns are available for pre-order!! If I don't sell enough of them. I'll have to cancel orders. So please support!!
Which ones are you buying? Galaxy, bats or strawberry?
Store: Bibipins.com
All 3 patterns are available for pre-order!! If I don't sell enough of them. I'll have to cancel orders. So please support!!
Which ones are you buying? Galaxy, bats or strawberry?
Store: Bibipins.com
February 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
We're about 36% to the goal so these can be made! Please keep sharing! The preorder period ends mid March! I ship internationally!
The MASH fandom is on BlueSky?! 😭🥰 We're here, we're queer, we have dry martinis and Star beer!
I'm so glad I'll never know what it is to watch M*A*S*H with heterosexual eyes.
truly blessed 🍸
truly blessed 🍸
February 23, 2025 at 8:56 AM
The MASH fandom is on BlueSky?! 😭🥰 We're here, we're queer, we have dry martinis and Star beer!
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Had to go to the bank today 😩 ended up almost passing out while standing in line because POTS.
but! The teller I saw was so kind and helpful. She asked if I'm a writer (because of my contact info) so we talked about reading and writing for a good few minutes while she updated my info...
but! The teller I saw was so kind and helpful. She asked if I'm a writer (because of my contact info) so we talked about reading and writing for a good few minutes while she updated my info...
February 22, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Had to go to the bank today 😩 ended up almost passing out while standing in line because POTS.
but! The teller I saw was so kind and helpful. She asked if I'm a writer (because of my contact info) so we talked about reading and writing for a good few minutes while she updated my info...
but! The teller I saw was so kind and helpful. She asked if I'm a writer (because of my contact info) so we talked about reading and writing for a good few minutes while she updated my info...
Semi-related to the eggs: Many nutritionists/scientists/others who study bodies + how they work believe we crave foods containing nutrients our bodies are deficient in.
For example, people with POTS often crave salty foods...
For example, people with POTS often crave salty foods...
February 18, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Semi-related to the eggs: Many nutritionists/scientists/others who study bodies + how they work believe we crave foods containing nutrients our bodies are deficient in.
For example, people with POTS often crave salty foods...
For example, people with POTS often crave salty foods...
My mom and I, both suffering wicked Painsomnia at 3:30 am:
It's a good time to have fried eggs 🍳
#ChronicPain
It's a good time to have fried eggs 🍳
#ChronicPain
February 18, 2025 at 8:37 AM
My mom and I, both suffering wicked Painsomnia at 3:30 am:
It's a good time to have fried eggs 🍳
#ChronicPain
It's a good time to have fried eggs 🍳
#ChronicPain
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Hey everyone. Week 3 of mom's pneumonia and we're finally starting to see some improvement. We're still looking for help with fresh groceries and meds to get back. We also need to start looking for a new place to live. Pls help #mutualaid #helpsky #helpfolkslive2025
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February 17, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Hey everyone. Week 3 of mom's pneumonia and we're finally starting to see some improvement. We're still looking for help with fresh groceries and meds to get back. We also need to start looking for a new place to live. Pls help #mutualaid #helpsky #helpfolkslive2025
ko-fi.com/bookwormywri...
ko-fi.com/bookwormywri...
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It’s Black History Month! If you can afford to redistribute your wealth and do reparations, I could use some help getting groceries🤗
Cashapp $atthezoo94
Venmo @irl_punch
PayPal.me/talyai
Cashapp $atthezoo94
Venmo @irl_punch
PayPal.me/talyai
Pay Talya Ideozu using PayPal.Me
Go to paypal.me/TalyaI and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries.
PayPal.me
February 14, 2025 at 8:58 AM
It’s Black History Month! If you can afford to redistribute your wealth and do reparations, I could use some help getting groceries🤗
Cashapp $atthezoo94
Venmo @irl_punch
PayPal.me/talyai
Cashapp $atthezoo94
Venmo @irl_punch
PayPal.me/talyai
Why am I always hungriest when I have to fast for a medical appointment?
I can't sleep and my tummy hurts. My inner child is throwing a tantrum.
Bodies are so annoying and inconvenient.
#SpoonieLife
I can't sleep and my tummy hurts. My inner child is throwing a tantrum.
Bodies are so annoying and inconvenient.
#SpoonieLife
February 14, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Why am I always hungriest when I have to fast for a medical appointment?
I can't sleep and my tummy hurts. My inner child is throwing a tantrum.
Bodies are so annoying and inconvenient.
#SpoonieLife
I can't sleep and my tummy hurts. My inner child is throwing a tantrum.
Bodies are so annoying and inconvenient.
#SpoonieLife
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I’ve heard from many Albertans who are seeking clarity and reassurance about the recent announcement about changes to the AISH.
Join Rakhi Pancholi and me for a virtual town hall on Wednesday at 7pm. We’ll share our knowledge, we’ll listen to your concerns and build a response.
RSVP👇🏼
Join Rakhi Pancholi and me for a virtual town hall on Wednesday at 7pm. We’ll share our knowledge, we’ll listen to your concerns and build a response.
RSVP👇🏼
AISH Town Hall
www.albertasfuture.ca
February 6, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I’ve heard from many Albertans who are seeking clarity and reassurance about the recent announcement about changes to the AISH.
Join Rakhi Pancholi and me for a virtual town hall on Wednesday at 7pm. We’ll share our knowledge, we’ll listen to your concerns and build a response.
RSVP👇🏼
Join Rakhi Pancholi and me for a virtual town hall on Wednesday at 7pm. We’ll share our knowledge, we’ll listen to your concerns and build a response.
RSVP👇🏼
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Tips for Autistics to shake phone anxiety & call reps:
1) Body double, live or virtual. Have a friend call!
2) Have a written script! it's ok to sound like you're reading directly from it. You don't need to mask, but you DO need to be clear
3) Have 1-3 SPECIFIC issues to address. Ex: DOE & RFK!
1) Body double, live or virtual. Have a friend call!
2) Have a written script! it's ok to sound like you're reading directly from it. You don't need to mask, but you DO need to be clear
3) Have 1-3 SPECIFIC issues to address. Ex: DOE & RFK!
February 5, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Tips for Autistics to shake phone anxiety & call reps:
1) Body double, live or virtual. Have a friend call!
2) Have a written script! it's ok to sound like you're reading directly from it. You don't need to mask, but you DO need to be clear
3) Have 1-3 SPECIFIC issues to address. Ex: DOE & RFK!
1) Body double, live or virtual. Have a friend call!
2) Have a written script! it's ok to sound like you're reading directly from it. You don't need to mask, but you DO need to be clear
3) Have 1-3 SPECIFIC issues to address. Ex: DOE & RFK!
February is such a dreary month. The grief is so thick. Spring feels so far away.
February 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM
February is such a dreary month. The grief is so thick. Spring feels so far away.
Smudge likes waking me up when she feels like snuggling. Today I couldn't move because the PEM was so bad, but she was fine with that: she jumped on my back and slept there.
Edward used to do that too. I miss him.
#pwME
Edward used to do that too. I miss him.
#pwME
February 6, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Smudge likes waking me up when she feels like snuggling. Today I couldn't move because the PEM was so bad, but she was fine with that: she jumped on my back and slept there.
Edward used to do that too. I miss him.
#pwME
Edward used to do that too. I miss him.
#pwME
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I just received my beautiful Strawberry Swimsuit from @nyahalloshop.bsky.social!!
I'm about 6ft tall and got a size XL. It's really cute.
Link to the store below!
I'm about 6ft tall and got a size XL. It's really cute.
Link to the store below!
January 26, 2025 at 1:32 AM
I just received my beautiful Strawberry Swimsuit from @nyahalloshop.bsky.social!!
I'm about 6ft tall and got a size XL. It's really cute.
Link to the store below!
I'm about 6ft tall and got a size XL. It's really cute.
Link to the store below!
It's strange, going through trauma therapy because of what someone did to me, but also genuinely fearing for their life because of the way the country they live in is right now, but also wishing to never see them again.
I know holding all these feelings at once is growth, but it's heavy.
I know holding all these feelings at once is growth, but it's heavy.
January 26, 2025 at 10:31 PM
It's strange, going through trauma therapy because of what someone did to me, but also genuinely fearing for their life because of the way the country they live in is right now, but also wishing to never see them again.
I know holding all these feelings at once is growth, but it's heavy.
I know holding all these feelings at once is growth, but it's heavy.
My mom and I both still have Covid and are quarantining. Please help! 💗⬇️
#LongCovid #HelpFolksLive2025 #MutualAidRequest
#LongCovid #HelpFolksLive2025 #MutualAidRequest
I have Covid.
Terrified my ME/CFS + POTS are going to get worse. And I need groceries but can't go out. Any encouragement or help with funds for delivery of electrolyte drinks, tissues + lactose free ice cream appreciated 💗
paypal.me/RebeccaEsther
#HelpSky #HelpFolksLive2025 #DisabilityCrowdfund
Terrified my ME/CFS + POTS are going to get worse. And I need groceries but can't go out. Any encouragement or help with funds for delivery of electrolyte drinks, tissues + lactose free ice cream appreciated 💗
paypal.me/RebeccaEsther
#HelpSky #HelpFolksLive2025 #DisabilityCrowdfund
January 14, 2025 at 9:45 PM
My mom and I both still have Covid and are quarantining. Please help! 💗⬇️
#LongCovid #HelpFolksLive2025 #MutualAidRequest
#LongCovid #HelpFolksLive2025 #MutualAidRequest
Why do we say we should keep our brains "sharp"? Sounds painful. Like an ice pick headache.
January 14, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Why do we say we should keep our brains "sharp"? Sounds painful. Like an ice pick headache.
You can help Talya heal from trauma and abuse. Please share 💗⬇️
I’m a child trafficking survivor with PTSD and diabetes. I need to raise funds for rent, groceries, and medication! Please give to and share my survival fund, it's urgent!
Venmo/ @irl_punch
cashapp/ $atthezoo94
PayPal/ paypal.me/talyai
#alt4me #mutualaidsaveslives #transCrowdfund
Venmo/ @irl_punch
cashapp/ $atthezoo94
PayPal/ paypal.me/talyai
#alt4me #mutualaidsaveslives #transCrowdfund
January 14, 2025 at 1:07 AM
You can help Talya heal from trauma and abuse. Please share 💗⬇️