Sam Still Masks
@theailingwitch.bsky.social
They/Them
Queer, Disabled, & Chronically Ill Ostomate
“Fighting fascism is a full-time job!”
Writing Fantasy, Learning Harp, Always Binging DS9
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Queer, Disabled, & Chronically Ill Ostomate
“Fighting fascism is a full-time job!”
Writing Fantasy, Learning Harp, Always Binging DS9
Patreon.com/TheAilingWitch
🚫NO UNSOLICITED MED ADVICE🚫
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New Intro! ✨
I’m Sam, a disabled, chronically ill, & queer creator.
I am primarily a fantasy writer of stories, & now that I am learning to play the harp, I write fantasy songs as well!
I just started a FREE Patreon to share my world building, poetry, songs, & more:
Patreon.com/TheAilingWitch
I’m Sam, a disabled, chronically ill, & queer creator.
I am primarily a fantasy writer of stories, & now that I am learning to play the harp, I write fantasy songs as well!
I just started a FREE Patreon to share my world building, poetry, songs, & more:
Patreon.com/TheAilingWitch
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Insurance premiums are skyrocketing
Medicaid is being cut
SNAP isn’t funded
Affordable housing is being cut
They’re making it harder for poor & disabled people to survive
Wear a mask. Ideally an N95. Protect your health & the health of others
It’s an investment in your long term health
Medicaid is being cut
SNAP isn’t funded
Affordable housing is being cut
They’re making it harder for poor & disabled people to survive
Wear a mask. Ideally an N95. Protect your health & the health of others
It’s an investment in your long term health
November 14, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Insurance premiums are skyrocketing
Medicaid is being cut
SNAP isn’t funded
Affordable housing is being cut
They’re making it harder for poor & disabled people to survive
Wear a mask. Ideally an N95. Protect your health & the health of others
It’s an investment in your long term health
Medicaid is being cut
SNAP isn’t funded
Affordable housing is being cut
They’re making it harder for poor & disabled people to survive
Wear a mask. Ideally an N95. Protect your health & the health of others
It’s an investment in your long term health
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Good morning dear friends, here is today’s #Motification. I’ve spoken to Mo @helpcatsmsallam.bsky.social
and he’s fine. Sadly his maternal grandmother passed yesterday, she is being buried later today.
Please donate to the GFM gofund.me/434dd5013 if you can.🙏
and he’s fine. Sadly his maternal grandmother passed yesterday, she is being buried later today.
Please donate to the GFM gofund.me/434dd5013 if you can.🙏
Donate to Help Mo to rebuild his house and cat shelter, organized by Jean Mccarthy
My name is Jean McCarthy and I live in London. I am raising funds to h… Jean Mccarthy needs your support for Help Mo to rebuild his house and cat shelter
gofund.me
November 14, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Good morning dear friends, here is today’s #Motification. I’ve spoken to Mo @helpcatsmsallam.bsky.social
and he’s fine. Sadly his maternal grandmother passed yesterday, she is being buried later today.
Please donate to the GFM gofund.me/434dd5013 if you can.🙏
and he’s fine. Sadly his maternal grandmother passed yesterday, she is being buried later today.
Please donate to the GFM gofund.me/434dd5013 if you can.🙏
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Pulling this out because my desperation for survival extends to need for distraction (Ive been awake for going on 3 days because Im in too much pain to rest).
Help me find some relief any way youre able?
linktr.ee/wylder
Help me find some relief any way youre able?
linktr.ee/wylder
November 14, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Pulling this out because my desperation for survival extends to need for distraction (Ive been awake for going on 3 days because Im in too much pain to rest).
Help me find some relief any way youre able?
linktr.ee/wylder
Help me find some relief any way youre able?
linktr.ee/wylder
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Remember when Bluesky nuked my ableism list for being mean to a "protected class"? Yeah
Hey bluesky, as a disabled person, the fuck are you doing
oh it's worse than that, the r-word was on the initial list of slurs that got merged, but then quickly taken out by a follow-up PR by a bluesky dev as can be seen here: https://github.com/bluesky-social/atproto/pull/1319/files
November 14, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Remember when Bluesky nuked my ableism list for being mean to a "protected class"? Yeah
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As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
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Move through the world with intention. Do you want to make it better? Start with yourself. And yes, social media counts.
November 14, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Move through the world with intention. Do you want to make it better? Start with yourself. And yes, social media counts.
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If you are posting a visual gag, you need to use alt text.
If you are reposting a visual gag, make sure it has alt text, and that it’s useful.
If you are reposting a visual gag, make sure it has alt text, and that it’s useful.
November 14, 2025 at 1:11 PM
If you are posting a visual gag, you need to use alt text.
If you are reposting a visual gag, make sure it has alt text, and that it’s useful.
If you are reposting a visual gag, make sure it has alt text, and that it’s useful.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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I had to buy food and now can’t afford a bill, please donate or share if you can
Hey gamers, without access to food stamps this month is going to be harder than it usually should. If you can share and donate I would greatly appreciate it.
ko-fi.com/dare2dream
ko-fi.com/dare2dream
Buy Dare Hickman a Coffee
Become a supporter of Dare Hickman today!
ko-fi.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:58 PM
I had to buy food and now can’t afford a bill, please donate or share if you can
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Mae really could use the support of community right now as she and her family mourn a recent tragic loss in the family.
No one should have to fear paying rent or bills ever, but especially not in the midst of grief.
Mae really could use the support of community right now as she and her family mourn a recent tragic loss in the family.
No one should have to fear paying rent or bills ever, but especially not in the midst of grief.
Update: $950/$1750 raised so far
My rent is due tomorrow and I truly appreciate your help surviving during this very difficult time for me and my family
$maelee21
V: @ Maelee-Johnson
PayPal.me/maeleeJ
ko-fi.com/maedaej
#neisvoid #spoonie #disabilitycommunity #helpfolkslive2025
My rent is due tomorrow and I truly appreciate your help surviving during this very difficult time for me and my family
$maelee21
V: @ Maelee-Johnson
PayPal.me/maeleeJ
ko-fi.com/maedaej
#neisvoid #spoonie #disabilitycommunity #helpfolkslive2025
November 4, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Mae really could use the support of community right now as she and her family mourn a recent tragic loss in the family.
No one should have to fear paying rent or bills ever, but especially not in the midst of grief.
Mae really could use the support of community right now as she and her family mourn a recent tragic loss in the family.
No one should have to fear paying rent or bills ever, but especially not in the midst of grief.
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Good morning dear friends, here is today’s #Motification. I’ve spoken to Mo @helpcatsmsallam.bsky.social
and he’s fine, he started his 48 hour shift at Al Shifa this morning.
Please donate to the GFM gofund.me/434dd5013 if you can.🙏
and he’s fine, he started his 48 hour shift at Al Shifa this morning.
Please donate to the GFM gofund.me/434dd5013 if you can.🙏
Donate to Help Mo to rebuild his house and cat shelter, organized by Jean Mccarthy
My name is Jean McCarthy and I live in London. I am raising funds to h… Jean Mccarthy needs your support for Help Mo to rebuild his house and cat shelter
gofund.me
November 13, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Good morning dear friends, here is today’s #Motification. I’ve spoken to Mo @helpcatsmsallam.bsky.social
and he’s fine, he started his 48 hour shift at Al Shifa this morning.
Please donate to the GFM gofund.me/434dd5013 if you can.🙏
and he’s fine, he started his 48 hour shift at Al Shifa this morning.
Please donate to the GFM gofund.me/434dd5013 if you can.🙏
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I am just a survivor of CSA, CSAM & trafficking, asking all of you posting constantly about #Epstein and elevating HIS story to consider elevating the stories of survivors. Here, I republish the 2014 viral essay that ruined my life & "come out" as DID:
open.substack.com/pub/karriehi...
open.substack.com/pub/karriehi...
The Strange Flowers, or the essay that ruined my life
originally published in The Manifest-Station, a Notable in Best American Essays 2015
open.substack.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:08 PM
I am just a survivor of CSA, CSAM & trafficking, asking all of you posting constantly about #Epstein and elevating HIS story to consider elevating the stories of survivors. Here, I republish the 2014 viral essay that ruined my life & "come out" as DID:
open.substack.com/pub/karriehi...
open.substack.com/pub/karriehi...
🚨 Can someone match the $15 I sent to help?
Wylder and his family REALLY need our help.
It’s up to *us* to look out for each other now more than ever!
Wylder and his family REALLY need our help.
It’s up to *us* to look out for each other now more than ever!
Dont have energy for a new post but we need help today.
If youre able & not struggling, please send a few bucks?
linktr.ee/wylder
If youre able & not struggling, please send a few bucks?
linktr.ee/wylder
November 13, 2025 at 12:45 PM
🚨 Can someone match the $15 I sent to help?
Wylder and his family REALLY need our help.
It’s up to *us* to look out for each other now more than ever!
Wylder and his family REALLY need our help.
It’s up to *us* to look out for each other now more than ever!
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Dont have energy for a new post but we need help today.
If youre able & not struggling, please send a few bucks?
linktr.ee/wylder
If youre able & not struggling, please send a few bucks?
linktr.ee/wylder
November 13, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Dont have energy for a new post but we need help today.
If youre able & not struggling, please send a few bucks?
linktr.ee/wylder
If youre able & not struggling, please send a few bucks?
linktr.ee/wylder
When you make yourself cry while writing your own story, you know you’re doing something right.
November 11, 2025 at 8:40 PM
When you make yourself cry while writing your own story, you know you’re doing something right.
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So glad I wasn't drinking anything when I got the scam email offering me paid promotion services that started with "Your anthology made my uterus whisper 'finally, someone gets it'"
...also I wish that was a real review because it would be marketing GOLD for #ChoicesAnthology
...also I wish that was a real review because it would be marketing GOLD for #ChoicesAnthology
November 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM
So glad I wasn't drinking anything when I got the scam email offering me paid promotion services that started with "Your anthology made my uterus whisper 'finally, someone gets it'"
...also I wish that was a real review because it would be marketing GOLD for #ChoicesAnthology
...also I wish that was a real review because it would be marketing GOLD for #ChoicesAnthology
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November Goal: 155/750 CAD
I'm disabled & queer, living in extreme poverty. I'm in URGENT need of food, hygiene, medication, clothing, etc.
Donate: ko-fi.com/qpthepurples...
Wishes: throne.com/qp_and_valia...
💕 💸
#HelpSky
#MutualAid #HelpFolksLive2025 #DisabledCrowdfund #Disabled #Poverty
I'm disabled & queer, living in extreme poverty. I'm in URGENT need of food, hygiene, medication, clothing, etc.
Donate: ko-fi.com/qpthepurples...
Wishes: throne.com/qp_and_valia...
💕 💸
#HelpSky
#MutualAid #HelpFolksLive2025 #DisabledCrowdfund #Disabled #Poverty
Support QuyetPawz
Support QuyetPawz
ko-fi.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
November Goal: 155/750 CAD
I'm disabled & queer, living in extreme poverty. I'm in URGENT need of food, hygiene, medication, clothing, etc.
Donate: ko-fi.com/qpthepurples...
Wishes: throne.com/qp_and_valia...
💕 💸
#HelpSky
#MutualAid #HelpFolksLive2025 #DisabledCrowdfund #Disabled #Poverty
I'm disabled & queer, living in extreme poverty. I'm in URGENT need of food, hygiene, medication, clothing, etc.
Donate: ko-fi.com/qpthepurples...
Wishes: throne.com/qp_and_valia...
💕 💸
#HelpSky
#MutualAid #HelpFolksLive2025 #DisabledCrowdfund #Disabled #Poverty
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On CBC: the governor general is in hospital recovering from a “respiratory virus”.
November 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
On CBC: the governor general is in hospital recovering from a “respiratory virus”.
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But here’s the thing: Disabled ppl have been fighting for disability justice/rights no matter the administration.
We are ignored by all parties until there is a convenient use for talking about us
We are ignored by all parties until there is a convenient use for talking about us
March 29, 2025 at 8:40 PM
But here’s the thing: Disabled ppl have been fighting for disability justice/rights no matter the administration.
We are ignored by all parties until there is a convenient use for talking about us
We are ignored by all parties until there is a convenient use for talking about us
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Yall real silent about disability injustices because most of you don’t see disability as a thing that can happen to you.
We are “aww those poor people”. Meanwhile disability can happen to anyone at any moment and those injustices you ignored? They become your experiences too
We are “aww those poor people”. Meanwhile disability can happen to anyone at any moment and those injustices you ignored? They become your experiences too
March 29, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Yall real silent about disability injustices because most of you don’t see disability as a thing that can happen to you.
We are “aww those poor people”. Meanwhile disability can happen to anyone at any moment and those injustices you ignored? They become your experiences too
We are “aww those poor people”. Meanwhile disability can happen to anyone at any moment and those injustices you ignored? They become your experiences too
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The one thing every single one of us can count on in this life is that you will become disabled.
The only variable is whether it happens at birth, in old age, or somewhere in between
The only variable is whether it happens at birth, in old age, or somewhere in between
Yall real silent about disability injustices because most of you don’t see disability as a thing that can happen to you.
We are “aww those poor people”. Meanwhile disability can happen to anyone at any moment and those injustices you ignored? They become your experiences too
We are “aww those poor people”. Meanwhile disability can happen to anyone at any moment and those injustices you ignored? They become your experiences too
November 11, 2025 at 2:21 PM
The one thing every single one of us can count on in this life is that you will become disabled.
The only variable is whether it happens at birth, in old age, or somewhere in between
The only variable is whether it happens at birth, in old age, or somewhere in between
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The other part is when you do become disabled, who will care for you? Bc you *will* need help. Will all the friends who encouraged you to stop masking bc covid is “over” be the same ones who bring you food, sit by your bedside, or help clean your house when you have long term affects? Likely not.
I keep saying it and people keep not listening. You either become disabled or you die, there is no other option, not even if you steal your son’s blood like Sam “actually is Reginald Hargreaves” Altman. He’s still going to end up disabled, too.
The one thing every single one of us can count on in this life is that you will become disabled.
The only variable is whether it happens at birth, in old age, or somewhere in between
The only variable is whether it happens at birth, in old age, or somewhere in between
November 11, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The other part is when you do become disabled, who will care for you? Bc you *will* need help. Will all the friends who encouraged you to stop masking bc covid is “over” be the same ones who bring you food, sit by your bedside, or help clean your house when you have long term affects? Likely not.
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Please help my friend Mo in Gaza to rebuild his home, and the cat shelter he protected and risked his life for for over 2 years.
He and his family need our help— let’s be there for him now. 🫶🏻
Please help my friend Mo in Gaza to rebuild his home, and the cat shelter he protected and risked his life for for over 2 years.
He and his family need our help— let’s be there for him now. 🫶🏻
My dear friends...This is a new update...regarding the situation at the shelter.
x.com/helpcatsmsal...
I'm very sorry I wasn't the perfect father... but I did my best.
Please read the tweet and help me get back on my feet.
gofund.me/434dd5013
or
paypal.me/animalrescue...
I'm very grateful to you all
x.com/helpcatsmsal...
I'm very sorry I wasn't the perfect father... but I did my best.
Please read the tweet and help me get back on my feet.
gofund.me/434dd5013
or
paypal.me/animalrescue...
I'm very grateful to you all
November 10, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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Please help my friend Mo in Gaza to rebuild his home, and the cat shelter he protected and risked his life for for over 2 years.
He and his family need our help— let’s be there for him now. 🫶🏻
Please help my friend Mo in Gaza to rebuild his home, and the cat shelter he protected and risked his life for for over 2 years.
He and his family need our help— let’s be there for him now. 🫶🏻
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“Covid has never ended,
Measles and flu abound;
Instead of giving sick days
They’ll put us in the ground.
Which side are you on?
Put a mask back on!”
ICYMI I made pro-mask lyrics for the classic union rights song ‘Which Side are You on?’, check it out— & mask up! 😷
www.patreon.com/posts/141233...
Measles and flu abound;
Instead of giving sick days
They’ll put us in the ground.
Which side are you on?
Put a mask back on!”
ICYMI I made pro-mask lyrics for the classic union rights song ‘Which Side are You on?’, check it out— & mask up! 😷
www.patreon.com/posts/141233...
Lyrics: Put a Mask Back On ("Which Side are You On?") | The Ailing Witch
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November 5, 2025 at 1:55 PM
“Covid has never ended,
Measles and flu abound;
Instead of giving sick days
They’ll put us in the ground.
Which side are you on?
Put a mask back on!”
ICYMI I made pro-mask lyrics for the classic union rights song ‘Which Side are You on?’, check it out— & mask up! 😷
www.patreon.com/posts/141233...
Measles and flu abound;
Instead of giving sick days
They’ll put us in the ground.
Which side are you on?
Put a mask back on!”
ICYMI I made pro-mask lyrics for the classic union rights song ‘Which Side are You on?’, check it out— & mask up! 😷
www.patreon.com/posts/141233...