Beth Bellamy 🍁
@beth-bellamy.bsky.social
Northern Alberta girl (she/her)
~writer~sensitivity reader~therapist~
My gaming stuff: @kelticangel.bsky.social
Professional account: @bearcreekcouns.bsky.social
~writer~sensitivity reader~therapist~
My gaming stuff: @kelticangel.bsky.social
Professional account: @bearcreekcouns.bsky.social
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Beth Bellamy 🍁
@beth-bellamy.bsky.social
· Feb 25
Hello! 💜
I'm Beth, a nerdy therapist, writer, and technically middle-aged gamer girl in northern Alberta!
This is my personal account, so expect to find personal topics here: please note, my opinions are my own and don't represent the opinions of any groups or organisations
I'm Beth, a nerdy therapist, writer, and technically middle-aged gamer girl in northern Alberta!
This is my personal account, so expect to find personal topics here: please note, my opinions are my own and don't represent the opinions of any groups or organisations
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December 19, 2025 at 5:57 AM
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It’s strange how much we hold onto from childhood.
When I started deconstructing, I realized most of it was just unlearning. Letting go of the stuff that was put on top of who I actually was. And underneath all of that, I started to find the kid I used to be.
When I started deconstructing, I realized most of it was just unlearning. Letting go of the stuff that was put on top of who I actually was. And underneath all of that, I started to find the kid I used to be.
December 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
It’s strange how much we hold onto from childhood.
When I started deconstructing, I realized most of it was just unlearning. Letting go of the stuff that was put on top of who I actually was. And underneath all of that, I started to find the kid I used to be.
When I started deconstructing, I realized most of it was just unlearning. Letting go of the stuff that was put on top of who I actually was. And underneath all of that, I started to find the kid I used to be.
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The only thing "uniting" this govt is their determination to lie to us for as long as they can.
Unless you can prove that's what they're doing and then they'll cost us hundreds of millions in cancelled contracts because they got busted.
#ableg #abpoli
thenarwhal.ca/alberta-stal...
Unless you can prove that's what they're doing and then they'll cost us hundreds of millions in cancelled contracts because they got busted.
#ableg #abpoli
thenarwhal.ca/alberta-stal...
December 15, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The only thing "uniting" this govt is their determination to lie to us for as long as they can.
Unless you can prove that's what they're doing and then they'll cost us hundreds of millions in cancelled contracts because they got busted.
#ableg #abpoli
thenarwhal.ca/alberta-stal...
Unless you can prove that's what they're doing and then they'll cost us hundreds of millions in cancelled contracts because they got busted.
#ableg #abpoli
thenarwhal.ca/alberta-stal...
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“Mostly, however, it’s concerning that they aren’t listening to people who should be able to get through to them; their voters and supporters in rural Alberta.
If they don’t have any sway with the UCP, then I think it’s important to ask who does.”
#ableg #abpoli
open.substack.com/pub/womenofa...
If they don’t have any sway with the UCP, then I think it’s important to ask who does.”
#ableg #abpoli
open.substack.com/pub/womenofa...
Are Danielle Smith and the UCP even listening to Albertans?
A lot of things don't add up with this government and I think it's time to ask some hard questions.
open.substack.com
December 16, 2025 at 3:04 PM
“Mostly, however, it’s concerning that they aren’t listening to people who should be able to get through to them; their voters and supporters in rural Alberta.
If they don’t have any sway with the UCP, then I think it’s important to ask who does.”
#ableg #abpoli
open.substack.com/pub/womenofa...
If they don’t have any sway with the UCP, then I think it’s important to ask who does.”
#ableg #abpoli
open.substack.com/pub/womenofa...
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Someone shared that they were shown my #Jesus Eraser cartoon in church and asked what it said to them. A little five-year-old guy shot his hand up and said, “he’s rubbing out the lines and letting the love in”. I just loved that. ❤️
December 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Someone shared that they were shown my #Jesus Eraser cartoon in church and asked what it said to them. A little five-year-old guy shot his hand up and said, “he’s rubbing out the lines and letting the love in”. I just loved that. ❤️
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THIS
Carney did what most leaders won’t: acknowledge disabled Canadians. But praise isn’t policy. Provinces keep dropping the ball, and Ottawa needs a national standard so people who can’t work aren’t left to die. Dignity shouldn’t be a postcode perk. I’m looking at you, Doug. #IDPD
On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we recognise Canadians with disabilities whose advocacy, leadership, and resilience have helped build a fairer Canada.
Together, we'll keep building a stronger, more inclusive country for all.
Together, we'll keep building a stronger, more inclusive country for all.
December 9, 2025 at 4:18 PM
THIS
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So here comes the encouragement:
* you are not alone
* this, too, shall pass
* keep writing because someone needs your story
* keep writing because you love the craft
* you have survived 100% of the times that felt impossible
* art is rebellion
* art feeds your soul
* winter is for lying fallow 8/
* you are not alone
* this, too, shall pass
* keep writing because someone needs your story
* keep writing because you love the craft
* you have survived 100% of the times that felt impossible
* art is rebellion
* art feeds your soul
* winter is for lying fallow 8/
December 10, 2025 at 1:25 AM
So here comes the encouragement:
* you are not alone
* this, too, shall pass
* keep writing because someone needs your story
* keep writing because you love the craft
* you have survived 100% of the times that felt impossible
* art is rebellion
* art feeds your soul
* winter is for lying fallow 8/
* you are not alone
* this, too, shall pass
* keep writing because someone needs your story
* keep writing because you love the craft
* you have survived 100% of the times that felt impossible
* art is rebellion
* art feeds your soul
* winter is for lying fallow 8/
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I think this is actually the most ethical choice the UCP has made.
The Alberta Next Panel was a partisan exercise dressed up as public engagement. Not forcing public service professionals to lie about that was a good thing.
#ableg #abpoli
The Alberta Next Panel was a partisan exercise dressed up as public engagement. Not forcing public service professionals to lie about that was a good thing.
#ableg #abpoli
So the UCP knew that the sole sourced contract to a company with multiple previous government employees was sketchy and questionable…
And they went ahead with it anyway.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.stalbertgazette.com/beyond-local...
And they went ahead with it anyway.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.stalbertgazette.com/beyond-local...
Beyond Local: Government communications department worried public may question sole-source contract
The Communications and Public Engagement department hired Mash Strategy to run the campaign for the Alberta Next Panel.
www.stalbertgazette.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Petition signing time
November 29, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Petition signing time
recallnolandyck.ca
All right Grande Prairie, here we go
All right Grande Prairie, here we go
Kick Dyck
recallnolandyck.ca
November 22, 2025 at 6:34 PM
recallnolandyck.ca
All right Grande Prairie, here we go
All right Grande Prairie, here we go
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Submit a proposal! cts-stc.ca/2025/11/14/2...
2026 CTS Call for Papers – Canadian Theological Society
cts-stc.ca
November 14, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Submit a proposal! cts-stc.ca/2025/11/14/2...
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“How soon?” asked Toad.
“Quite soon,” said Frog.
“Quite soon,” said Frog.
November 14, 2025 at 8:37 PM
“How soon?” asked Toad.
“Quite soon,” said Frog.
“Quite soon,” said Frog.
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everything obviously wrong with this is obvious, of course, but I’m also struck by like ….. the terror of the silence of your own mind?? humans have prayed, contemplated, meditated in the search for wisdom (whether inner or divine) for our whole history. an app can’t meditate FOR you!
The app Text With Jesus uses artificial intelligence and chatbots to offer spiritual guidance to users who are looking to connect with a higher power: on.nbc10.com/7XM8xrf
People can text with Jesus on a controversial new app. How does it work?
Artificial intelligence app Text With Jesus lets users chat with biblical figures and it is raising debate over faith and technology.
on.nbc10.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:42 PM
everything obviously wrong with this is obvious, of course, but I’m also struck by like ….. the terror of the silence of your own mind?? humans have prayed, contemplated, meditated in the search for wisdom (whether inner or divine) for our whole history. an app can’t meditate FOR you!
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This piece is about the quiet courage of saying,
“No. I’m okay right here.” 🧡
Here’s someone — maybe me, maybe you — at the moment of choice. Choosing not to join the crowd. The pressure to fall in line is real. Tempting.
But it dulls our minds, closes our hearts, and chips away at who we are.
“No. I’m okay right here.” 🧡
Here’s someone — maybe me, maybe you — at the moment of choice. Choosing not to join the crowd. The pressure to fall in line is real. Tempting.
But it dulls our minds, closes our hearts, and chips away at who we are.
November 14, 2025 at 7:21 PM
This piece is about the quiet courage of saying,
“No. I’m okay right here.” 🧡
Here’s someone — maybe me, maybe you — at the moment of choice. Choosing not to join the crowd. The pressure to fall in line is real. Tempting.
But it dulls our minds, closes our hearts, and chips away at who we are.
“No. I’m okay right here.” 🧡
Here’s someone — maybe me, maybe you — at the moment of choice. Choosing not to join the crowd. The pressure to fall in line is real. Tempting.
But it dulls our minds, closes our hearts, and chips away at who we are.
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This applies to writers, too. I feel this in my bones
I think most artists hit a point where they’re like, well if I can’t be the best artist, I shall be the most ME artist.
November 14, 2025 at 7:35 PM
This applies to writers, too. I feel this in my bones
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If you read between the lines, the gospels betray the fact that Jesus had women disciples.
October 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
If you read between the lines, the gospels betray the fact that Jesus had women disciples.
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Carrying my inner child to safety is available as a print.💜 It's one of my most popular of all time.
October 26, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Carrying my inner child to safety is available as a print.💜 It's one of my most popular of all time.
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As a member of a union currently bargaining with the gov't (HSAA) this is troubling on many levels. Taking away teachers' right to strike is a move that should never happen.
I hope the broader labour movement is ready to flex their collective influence. I don't want my own right to strike removed.
I hope the broader labour movement is ready to flex their collective influence. I don't want my own right to strike removed.
October 28, 2025 at 1:03 AM
As a member of a union currently bargaining with the gov't (HSAA) this is troubling on many levels. Taking away teachers' right to strike is a move that should never happen.
I hope the broader labour movement is ready to flex their collective influence. I don't want my own right to strike removed.
I hope the broader labour movement is ready to flex their collective influence. I don't want my own right to strike removed.
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THIS
Reminder that any political party trying to make it harder to vote is sending a clear message: they can't win on their ideas alone.
October 16, 2025 at 12:31 AM
THIS
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Can we make the world a better place?
October 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Can we make the world a better place?
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What a gift to become affirming before a loved one comes out.
What a gift to myself in my own asexuality journey to not once question if God loves me as I am.
What a gift to give one who isn't yet out—for them to know that you affirm the Imago Dei within their queer self.
What a gift to myself in my own asexuality journey to not once question if God loves me as I am.
What a gift to give one who isn't yet out—for them to know that you affirm the Imago Dei within their queer self.
October 16, 2025 at 5:17 PM
What a gift to become affirming before a loved one comes out.
What a gift to myself in my own asexuality journey to not once question if God loves me as I am.
What a gift to give one who isn't yet out—for them to know that you affirm the Imago Dei within their queer self.
What a gift to myself in my own asexuality journey to not once question if God loves me as I am.
What a gift to give one who isn't yet out—for them to know that you affirm the Imago Dei within their queer self.
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Here’s the link to the latest recalls in Canada, from our government’s website.
I’m pleased to see them make note at the top of the page that Tylenol (acetaminophen) is perfectly safe for pregnant women.
#CanadianRecalls
I’m pleased to see them make note at the top of the page that Tylenol (acetaminophen) is perfectly safe for pregnant women.
#CanadianRecalls
Find recalls, advisories and safety alerts - Canada.ca
recalls-rappels.canada.ca
October 1, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Here’s the link to the latest recalls in Canada, from our government’s website.
I’m pleased to see them make note at the top of the page that Tylenol (acetaminophen) is perfectly safe for pregnant women.
#CanadianRecalls
I’m pleased to see them make note at the top of the page that Tylenol (acetaminophen) is perfectly safe for pregnant women.
#CanadianRecalls
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“If you’re always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.”
Maya Angelou
You’re here to take up space, to speak, to feel, to show up fully… just as you.
And that version of you is more than enough.
🧡
#kindness #positivity
Picture by @katieabey
Maya Angelou
You’re here to take up space, to speak, to feel, to show up fully… just as you.
And that version of you is more than enough.
🧡
#kindness #positivity
Picture by @katieabey
September 30, 2025 at 8:09 AM
“If you’re always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.”
Maya Angelou
You’re here to take up space, to speak, to feel, to show up fully… just as you.
And that version of you is more than enough.
🧡
#kindness #positivity
Picture by @katieabey
Maya Angelou
You’re here to take up space, to speak, to feel, to show up fully… just as you.
And that version of you is more than enough.
🧡
#kindness #positivity
Picture by @katieabey
I've been shocked & horrified by how derisively the student's off-topic question was shut down on Monday it's been sitting heavy with me this week
After appropriately redirecting the student, moderator Bruce McAllister followed it up with a statement full of flippant contempt
(thread)
After appropriately redirecting the student, moderator Bruce McAllister followed it up with a statement full of flippant contempt
(thread)
Alberta town hall moderator apologizes for 'inappropriate' spanking quip towards Calgary student | CBC News
The moderator of the province's Alberta Next panel has publicly apologized for a remark Premier Danielle Smith has called offensive. Smith now says she considers the matter closed.
www.cbc.ca
October 3, 2025 at 4:15 AM
I've been shocked & horrified by how derisively the student's off-topic question was shut down on Monday it's been sitting heavy with me this week
After appropriately redirecting the student, moderator Bruce McAllister followed it up with a statement full of flippant contempt
(thread)
After appropriately redirecting the student, moderator Bruce McAllister followed it up with a statement full of flippant contempt
(thread)
