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Junia
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*She/her *In solidarity with all those who are oppressed *Building community *Neurodivergent AF *Lover of making crafts, writing words, enjoying music, learning more, & communing with nature*
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Reflection on my previous post.
Photo shows a grey tabby cat looking up at the camera while laying on a blue couch. Printed over the cat are several chunks of purple text.
August 30, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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Until I got cancer I had no idea that cancer medications aren’t all covered by our “universal healthcare”. These ones are worth tens of thousands of dollars which isn’t a flex: it’s indicative of a crisis.

#healthcare #ontariohealthcare #ontarioelection #cancer #vote #ontariovotes #dougford
Shown in the photo is a wooden table with variety of medications and supplements sitting on it. There are three, 7-day pill trays full of capsules and tablets. There is one small pill bottle with tablets inside of it, there is one small, square plastic container holding a single yellow pill, and there is one small, square container holding four foil-wrapped pills. There is a small bottle of melatonin tablets sitting next to a large container of magnesium supplements. There are also two glass containers, one of which is a bottle of ribes nigrum homeopathic drops. The other glass container is a small vial of vitamin D drops. In the photo is text that reads: When I was diagnosed with cancer I assumed that all my cancer care would be covered by my “universal”healthcare, but I found out that because of my age and the rare type of cancer I have, I’d have to pay out of pocket for my medications. I was already paying hundreds of dollars out of pocket every month for my chronic migraine, mental health, and seizure disorder meds, but now I was going to have to find tens of thousands of dollars to get the medications I needed to combat my cancer. It turned out that Ontario has a drug plan for people who make a low enough income to qualify (I guess not being able to work actually does come with a perk), but I still had to pay a $3000 deductible and the drug plan wouldn’t cover the cost of every medication I need. In the photo there is text that reads: So now I’m spending what could be savings on meds and on things like the oncology-specialist naturopathic doctor I see and the expensive but effective supplements she recommends (also shown in this picture). My potential savings are spent on things like therapy, therapy for my kids, and the physiotherapy that got me walking without a cane or a walker. Even still, I’m lucky! I had the time and capacity to learn about Ontario’s drug plan and apply for it. And I’m even more lucky because I come from a family who can make sure that no matter what I still have a home, groceries in the fridge, and transportation to my many appointments. In the photo there is text that reads: As we approach the Ontario election, keep in mind that even people with a lot of privilege like me are struggling to manage. Then consider the folks who have far less and vote with your empathy and not your wallet. $200 wouldn’t cover the cost of one of my medications, let alone all of them. We need tangible investment in public services and infrastructure so that no one needs to worry about getting cancer treatment or getting their next meal. My photo shouldn’t be the flex that it is.
February 14, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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This is exactly how I’d like to spend my Sunday, but alas…I have kids to feed, laundry to do, and plots for overthrowing capitalism to make.
Shown in the photo is a cat with cream, grey, and peach markings. She’s curled up into a ball on a dark blue sofa, fast asleep. The photo is taken from above, showing the circular shape of the cat’s position.
January 19, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Cannot tell you how happy it makes me to see snow here in the GTA!!

#snow #southernontario #snowday #winter #smalljoys
January 2, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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This is the energy I’m bringing into 2025. It’s giving strength, confidence, uniqueness, fierceness, kindness, authenticity, and so much more.

#happynewyear to everyone and may 2025 be the year when the scales tip and we collectively start to take our power back.
Hiiiiii-yah! 💜💜💜
The photo shows the Muppets’ character Miss Piggy leaping in the air wearing a taekwondo outfit. She has her iconic purple gloves on and the belt around her waist matches the gloves.
January 1, 2025 at 4:58 AM
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Twice a year my daughters & I celebrate the solstice. For #wintersolstice we always make homemade soup & snowflake bread. This year we made two flavours of bread: lemon & strawberry. Both were so tasty!

Happy winter solstice to folks in the northern hemisphere. The sun is coming back! ❄️☀️❄️
The image shows snowflake-inspired breads covered in icing sugar. One is flavoured with lemon curd and one with strawberry jam, which can be seen coming through the icing sugar.
December 21, 2024 at 1:16 PM
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The best holiday card ever created is this one that my eldest daughter made when she was nine and no one will ever convince me otherwise.

#christmas #happyholidays #kidscrafts
Shown here is a hand drawn holiday card depicting six different snowmen. Each snow character has a different set of accessories and expressions including (clockwise from the top left corner): a snowman wearing a bunny costume with a happy expression; a classic snowman with a top hat, big red buttons, and a carrot nose; a smaller snowman with a pink hat and scarf and a very small carrot nose; a large snowman wearing a jewelled crown and judgemental expression; a snowman wearing a brown tunic and chewing on a marshmallow; and a snowman with a blue cap, dark sunglasses, and gold chains who looks serious.
December 19, 2024 at 2:11 PM
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In case you need a wholesome laugh today, here are the pipe cleaner Christmas ornaments I saved from being thrown out at the thrift store my family runs. These are now priceless heirlooms to pass down to my daughters. Let me know which one is your favourite 😁

#Christmas #thrifted #smilefortheday
Shown in the photo is a set of six retro Christmas ornaments made out of colourful pipe cleaners. The ornaments include what looks like an orange fawn, a brown reindeer, a red rabbit, a pink dog wearing a red hat, a white goat, and a penguin with red lips and a red hat. Each one has a set of small googly eyes glued onto them. They were clearly made and sold professionally at some point, but are very funny and awkward looking now. The person posting shares that the ornaments were donated to a local thrift store that her family runs.
December 12, 2024 at 7:55 PM