Leo Ruthe (they/them)
@leoruthe.bsky.social
Disabled writer, artist, and reader of tarot for 25+ years. Autistic, queer, half Indian (🇮🇳), and living with multiple chronic illnesses. 😷🌈🩼🎨🌌📝🍉
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Part 3: The Queen of Swords
Finding a Path Forward
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Currently tarot-ing my way through dystopia. This latest one is about the Queen of Swords, my fears, and finding a path forward.
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“When you have lost the ability to get people to pay attention in order to safeguard their own lives, forget appealing to their sense of decency around protecting other people.”
Made me feel better about giving up on trying to convince people to believe in science:
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Made me feel better about giving up on trying to convince people to believe in science:
open.substack.com/pub/amytheto...
The great unmasking (and why I'm moving on)
Plus, the Antidote #30: long COVID and (the body, children, vaccines, finances), and that steaming pile of dung known as American healthcare
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December 29, 2024 at 5:44 AM
“When you have lost the ability to get people to pay attention in order to safeguard their own lives, forget appealing to their sense of decency around protecting other people.”
Made me feel better about giving up on trying to convince people to believe in science:
open.substack.com/pub/amytheto...
Made me feel better about giving up on trying to convince people to believe in science:
open.substack.com/pub/amytheto...
I’m so late on this, but just discovered graphic audiobooks 😍, and that I can borrow them using my library card on Hoopla 📚🎧 So wondrous. 📚💙
December 24, 2024 at 2:00 PM
I’m so late on this, but just discovered graphic audiobooks 😍, and that I can borrow them using my library card on Hoopla 📚🎧 So wondrous. 📚💙
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When you become chronically ill - people leave you. They may be supportive at first but many grown impatient when you don’t “get better”.
They refuse to accept the realities of the “chronic” part of chronic illness. They leave you behind.
This is especially hard at the holidays. 1/2
They refuse to accept the realities of the “chronic” part of chronic illness. They leave you behind.
This is especially hard at the holidays. 1/2
December 24, 2024 at 4:19 AM
When you become chronically ill - people leave you. They may be supportive at first but many grown impatient when you don’t “get better”.
They refuse to accept the realities of the “chronic” part of chronic illness. They leave you behind.
This is especially hard at the holidays. 1/2
They refuse to accept the realities of the “chronic” part of chronic illness. They leave you behind.
This is especially hard at the holidays. 1/2
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When I wrote this article I was called all types of black b🦋tches by white neurotypical men first of all why are minding a black #autistic woman’s business please stay over there in your NT ignorant world #actuallyautistic #autismacceptance #blackandautistic #autism
Lets not forget about or try to overlook Black #autistic women in general but heres my fav piece i wrote for the mighty 💜🦋🫶🏽♾️ themighty.com/topic/autism...
This Autism Awareness Month, Don’t Forget About Black Autistic Women
"How will the world know what we have to offer if you don't give us a chance?"
themighty.com
December 23, 2024 at 4:38 AM
When I wrote this article I was called all types of black b🦋tches by white neurotypical men first of all why are minding a black #autistic woman’s business please stay over there in your NT ignorant world #actuallyautistic #autismacceptance #blackandautistic #autism
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Wearing a respirator isn’t a difficult thing to do. It doesn’t stop you from “living life”. Almost anything I used to love to do - I could do in a respirator.
Chronic illness has robbed me of the ability to do even the most basic of things. Safeguard your health - it’s worth it.
Chronic illness has robbed me of the ability to do even the most basic of things. Safeguard your health - it’s worth it.
December 23, 2024 at 5:21 AM
Wearing a respirator isn’t a difficult thing to do. It doesn’t stop you from “living life”. Almost anything I used to love to do - I could do in a respirator.
Chronic illness has robbed me of the ability to do even the most basic of things. Safeguard your health - it’s worth it.
Chronic illness has robbed me of the ability to do even the most basic of things. Safeguard your health - it’s worth it.
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Never forget that masking is more than just protecting yourself from covid.
It’s an act of compassion, resistance, solidarity and community care.
It shows that you don’t believe people are expendable. That you refuse to be responsible for someone else’s suffering.
The kindness is in the trying.
It’s an act of compassion, resistance, solidarity and community care.
It shows that you don’t believe people are expendable. That you refuse to be responsible for someone else’s suffering.
The kindness is in the trying.
December 19, 2024 at 4:44 AM
Never forget that masking is more than just protecting yourself from covid.
It’s an act of compassion, resistance, solidarity and community care.
It shows that you don’t believe people are expendable. That you refuse to be responsible for someone else’s suffering.
The kindness is in the trying.
It’s an act of compassion, resistance, solidarity and community care.
It shows that you don’t believe people are expendable. That you refuse to be responsible for someone else’s suffering.
The kindness is in the trying.
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The peer pressure to unmask has been enormous. Governments told people to go back to normal… and most did
They swallowed the comfortable lie that Covid was “mild” or over … and many are on their 5th (or more) infection & experiencing serious health consequences
Its time to put the mask back on
They swallowed the comfortable lie that Covid was “mild” or over … and many are on their 5th (or more) infection & experiencing serious health consequences
Its time to put the mask back on
Maskers are NOT the sheep. Everyone who stopped masking did so at the urging of government leaders. They were told it was time to “go back to normal”.
They were instructed that “only then vulnerable” needed to worry and it was ok to leave them by the wayside /13
They were instructed that “only then vulnerable” needed to worry and it was ok to leave them by the wayside /13
December 19, 2024 at 7:14 AM
The peer pressure to unmask has been enormous. Governments told people to go back to normal… and most did
They swallowed the comfortable lie that Covid was “mild” or over … and many are on their 5th (or more) infection & experiencing serious health consequences
Its time to put the mask back on
They swallowed the comfortable lie that Covid was “mild” or over … and many are on their 5th (or more) infection & experiencing serious health consequences
Its time to put the mask back on
Scam alert. This is a script that’s been shared all over the internet. Just a heads up, if you get messages like this report and block. Seems like Bluesky might actually do something about these, so worth reporting I think. #Scam
December 16, 2024 at 10:58 PM
Scam alert. This is a script that’s been shared all over the internet. Just a heads up, if you get messages like this report and block. Seems like Bluesky might actually do something about these, so worth reporting I think. #Scam
I often say I don’t trust anyone who’s doing great these days, and this is why: open.substack.com/pub/wokescie...
Maybe madness & illness are the only way to remain human under capitalism
& maybe total "sanity" under capitalism is a sign of soul death
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December 16, 2024 at 8:27 PM
I often say I don’t trust anyone who’s doing great these days, and this is why: open.substack.com/pub/wokescie...
It doesn’t matter how “healthy,” health-conscious, or rich you are. You are at risk for long COVID, even from mild cases. Mask up. 😷 open.substack.com/pub/donotpan...
The Billionaire Who Wants To Live Forever Has Long Covid
The billionaire who wants to live forever just admitted he has long covid.
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December 16, 2024 at 11:42 AM
It doesn’t matter how “healthy,” health-conscious, or rich you are. You are at risk for long COVID, even from mild cases. Mask up. 😷 open.substack.com/pub/donotpan...
Vaccination/Immunization is at a tipping point. We have to call our Senators.
December 16, 2024 at 11:09 AM
Feeling very grateful for my walker tonight. No thanks to insurance, which denied it. My dog has been needing to go out every few hrs, but at least the snow is pretty 🥹
December 16, 2024 at 10:57 AM
Feeling very grateful for my walker tonight. No thanks to insurance, which denied it. My dog has been needing to go out every few hrs, but at least the snow is pretty 🥹
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‘ #autism ‘ is NOT the only #disability in the world when you see someone who appears to be somewhat ‘different’ why is the first thing people assume is ‘tHeY mUsT bE aUtIsTiC’ #actuallyautistic #neurodivergent
December 14, 2024 at 9:42 PM
‘ #autism ‘ is NOT the only #disability in the world when you see someone who appears to be somewhat ‘different’ why is the first thing people assume is ‘tHeY mUsT bE aUtIsTiC’ #actuallyautistic #neurodivergent
Up late with painsomnia, and looking up plants to draw for solstice. I just learned that mistletoe is a parasitic plant that can stunt the growth of, or even kill its host. How romantic 🥹
#mistletoe #PlantFacts #WinterSolstice
#mistletoe #PlantFacts #WinterSolstice
December 7, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Up late with painsomnia, and looking up plants to draw for solstice. I just learned that mistletoe is a parasitic plant that can stunt the growth of, or even kill its host. How romantic 🥹
#mistletoe #PlantFacts #WinterSolstice
#mistletoe #PlantFacts #WinterSolstice
Ugh I’ve only been on here for a few days and already been hit by several scammers targeting writers. Beware of anyone who DMs you right away.
December 2, 2024 at 2:21 PM
Ugh I’ve only been on here for a few days and already been hit by several scammers targeting writers. Beware of anyone who DMs you right away.
My favorite part about new moons is the stargazing 🤩
Happy new moon in Sagittarius (later tonight at 10:22pm pacific, to be exact). Look up Saturday night. You can see Jupiter and Mars in the late night sky. That’s Jupiter glowing brightly through the tree on the right (the upper one in tree)
Happy new moon in Sagittarius (later tonight at 10:22pm pacific, to be exact). Look up Saturday night. You can see Jupiter and Mars in the late night sky. That’s Jupiter glowing brightly through the tree on the right (the upper one in tree)
November 30, 2024 at 8:47 AM
My favorite part about new moons is the stargazing 🤩
Happy new moon in Sagittarius (later tonight at 10:22pm pacific, to be exact). Look up Saturday night. You can see Jupiter and Mars in the late night sky. That’s Jupiter glowing brightly through the tree on the right (the upper one in tree)
Happy new moon in Sagittarius (later tonight at 10:22pm pacific, to be exact). Look up Saturday night. You can see Jupiter and Mars in the late night sky. That’s Jupiter glowing brightly through the tree on the right (the upper one in tree)
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Libby has been a great way to use my local library when I have trouble getting out of the house! Check it out if you haven’t yet; all you need is a library card.
November 26, 2024 at 8:42 PM
Libby has been a great way to use my local library when I have trouble getting out of the house! Check it out if you haven’t yet; all you need is a library card.
Currently tarot-ing my way through dystopia. This latest one is about the Queen of Swords, my fears, and finding a path forward.
open.substack.com/pub/leoruthe...
open.substack.com/pub/leoruthe...
Part 3: The Queen of Swords
Finding a Path Forward
open.substack.com
November 25, 2024 at 9:43 PM
Currently tarot-ing my way through dystopia. This latest one is about the Queen of Swords, my fears, and finding a path forward.
open.substack.com/pub/leoruthe...
open.substack.com/pub/leoruthe...
Hey, I’m new here. All the other social media places made me sad. Trying this. Would love to find some great writers, artists, and disabled folks to follow. Any suggestions? ✨
November 25, 2024 at 7:48 AM
Hey, I’m new here. All the other social media places made me sad. Trying this. Would love to find some great writers, artists, and disabled folks to follow. Any suggestions? ✨