But at some point, we’re going to have to find the energy somewhere deep inside to be the heroes we pretend to be in video games. To step up and save the world. To stand for something even if it scares us.

To fix what’s broken for our sake and that of those who come after us. ❤️‍🩹

We’re so averse to responsibility these days. You hurt someone? Ah well, just make up your own narrative so they can’t defend themselves.

I get that any & all unpleasantness is swept under the rug so we can just go back to creating & consuming happy brain rot content until sweet death comes for us.

Memorials. Plaques & infographics posted next to every business that stood up to fascism — as well as those that capitulated. Supporters large & small held accountable, shoved back into their secret, shameful realms where they have no real power. And history books written with appropriate vitriol.

Oh shoot! I’m missing amazing race? Where have I been?

When you’ve already been told (in actions, if not words) that you mean nothing to one of the people you love the most this year, there’s this fear that it will happen again. At risk of sounding like a “pick me,” what I yearn for right now is to be shown I’m wanted, passionately. The way I want him.

Love is eternal. I believe ours is, at least. There’s no other person made for me like he is and vice versa. The piece of paper won’t prove or strengthen that. But this endless travel is killing me. It gets worse every time. If it wasn’t for that, and the year I’ve had, I’d be a lot more patient.

Omg that last bit is so insanely relevant to what I’ve been going through! 🤯 it hurts so badly to be tossed aside like garbage

You’re definitely better than me. I wish I could say I’d never used it, but instead, I have to live with feeling gross. 🤢

Thank you, Ari. 🫂 I try, and sometimes that’s all we can do. I admire your strength for sharing your story. Hopefully, that bravery results in an even more solid support network that can help you as you fight. If you ever need anything, you can always count me as your teammate.

Sending you all the love, Ari. 🫂 ❤️

Congratulations!! I have pre-ordered. Looking forward to it, as I’ve enjoyed your insights over the years.

True, people who strive for correctness are often misunderstood! Which probably also discourages over-nerdery.😂

On that note, it occurs to me that my sentiment could be seen as somewhat ableist. 😥 So to clarify, I mean in cases where the issue is laziness or being unprofessional, not accessibility.