One Sick Vet
@onesickvet.bsky.social
USAF veteran • chronic illness/disability awareness • bodily autonomy • Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? • MCAS/hEDS/Migraine #NEISVoid #MigraineChat
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“If it goes away when you take your meds it’s probably not a character flaw” is something I have to tell myself often.
December 7, 2025 at 3:25 PM
“If it goes away when you take your meds it’s probably not a character flaw” is something I have to tell myself often.
#SelfCareSunday This week sucked. My baseline was low.
Tonight I sat on the porch while taking my evening meds and watched the sunset fade away.
Then Spousal Unit turned on the Christmas lights for me to enjoy.
After dinner, I enjoyed some dark chocolate.
Tonight I sat on the porch while taking my evening meds and watched the sunset fade away.
Then Spousal Unit turned on the Christmas lights for me to enjoy.
After dinner, I enjoyed some dark chocolate.
December 8, 2025 at 1:47 AM
#SelfCareSunday This week sucked. My baseline was low.
Tonight I sat on the porch while taking my evening meds and watched the sunset fade away.
Then Spousal Unit turned on the Christmas lights for me to enjoy.
After dinner, I enjoyed some dark chocolate.
Tonight I sat on the porch while taking my evening meds and watched the sunset fade away.
Then Spousal Unit turned on the Christmas lights for me to enjoy.
After dinner, I enjoyed some dark chocolate.
Subtweet for ALL of the people in my family who want me to tell them what I'd like for holiday gifts because they're TOO f'ing lazy to do the work:
STOP GIVING ME A CHORE LIST FOR GIFT-GIVING OCCASIONS!!
I'm ALREADY figuring out what to give YOU - don't make me figure out what YOU should give ME!
STOP GIVING ME A CHORE LIST FOR GIFT-GIVING OCCASIONS!!
I'm ALREADY figuring out what to give YOU - don't make me figure out what YOU should give ME!
December 7, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Subtweet for ALL of the people in my family who want me to tell them what I'd like for holiday gifts because they're TOO f'ing lazy to do the work:
STOP GIVING ME A CHORE LIST FOR GIFT-GIVING OCCASIONS!!
I'm ALREADY figuring out what to give YOU - don't make me figure out what YOU should give ME!
STOP GIVING ME A CHORE LIST FOR GIFT-GIVING OCCASIONS!!
I'm ALREADY figuring out what to give YOU - don't make me figure out what YOU should give ME!
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Unlike most vaccine-preventable diseases, hepatitis B is asymptomatic and spreads silently until infected people develop liver cancer or cirrhosis in their midlife. It’s one of the cancers with the highest mortality in the U.S with a 6 month life expectancy.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
www.latimes.com/california/s...
CDC committee drops hep B vaccine for all newborns over objections from health officials
A CDC advisory panel voted Friday to stop recommending the hepatitis B vaccine for all newborns, potentially putting the preventative measure out of reach for millions of poor families.
www.latimes.com
December 6, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Unlike most vaccine-preventable diseases, hepatitis B is asymptomatic and spreads silently until infected people develop liver cancer or cirrhosis in their midlife. It’s one of the cancers with the highest mortality in the U.S with a 6 month life expectancy.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
www.latimes.com/california/s...
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Let's be very clear that one of the major effects of the CDC no longer recommending various vaccinations is that it becomes much harder for folks who still want to be—or want their children to be—vaccinated to get their insurance providers to cover those vaccinations.
December 6, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Let's be very clear that one of the major effects of the CDC no longer recommending various vaccinations is that it becomes much harder for folks who still want to be—or want their children to be—vaccinated to get their insurance providers to cover those vaccinations.
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“She showed up as scheduled, and when she arrived, officers were asking everyone what country they were from, and if they said a certain country, they were told to step out of line and that their oath ceremonies were canceled.”
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2... @gbhnews.bsky.social
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2... @gbhnews.bsky.social
Immigrants kept from Faneuil Hall citizenship ceremony as feds crackdown nationwide
Trump administration is pausing naturalizations for immigrants from 19 countries.
www.wgbh.org
December 5, 2025 at 10:56 PM
“She showed up as scheduled, and when she arrived, officers were asking everyone what country they were from, and if they said a certain country, they were told to step out of line and that their oath ceremonies were canceled.”
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2... @gbhnews.bsky.social
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2... @gbhnews.bsky.social
Trying to find a professional way to say "Oh, I understand it; I just don't like it!" Or, "It may be legal, but it's still a scam."
The artifice of civility oft makes me long for the directness of military communication.
The artifice of civility oft makes me long for the directness of military communication.
December 6, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Trying to find a professional way to say "Oh, I understand it; I just don't like it!" Or, "It may be legal, but it's still a scam."
The artifice of civility oft makes me long for the directness of military communication.
The artifice of civility oft makes me long for the directness of military communication.
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December 1, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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My surgery is in about 6 weeks and I've updated the goal. It will all go towards my surgery and post surgery care. Any help is appreciated! Thank you for the support so far!! I greatly appreciate it!
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December 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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I can't even this week.
Just one of those weeks of chronic illness malaise in which nothing is accomplished, despite the looming mound of things which need to be accomplished.
Bleh.
Just one of those weeks of chronic illness malaise in which nothing is accomplished, despite the looming mound of things which need to be accomplished.
Bleh.
December 5, 2025 at 8:44 PM
I can't even this week.
Just one of those weeks of chronic illness malaise in which nothing is accomplished, despite the looming mound of things which need to be accomplished.
Bleh.
Just one of those weeks of chronic illness malaise in which nothing is accomplished, despite the looming mound of things which need to be accomplished.
Bleh.
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Read @juliametraux.bsky.social's latest. The findings are concerning on their own, but are amplified by the fact that many workplaces rely on freelancers for basic functioning.
When I worked at NBC, many roles were required to be a contractor for a year before being eligible for benefits.
When I worked at NBC, many roles were required to be a contractor for a year before being eligible for benefits.
For @motherjones.com, I wrote about what's at stake for chronically ill contractors and freelancers as Affordable Care Act enhanced tax credits expire.
When you're already sick, the possibility of not being able to afford health insurance at all is terrifying. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
When you're already sick, the possibility of not being able to afford health insurance at all is terrifying. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
For many contractors, losing ACA subsidies means losing health care
The GOP's unprecedented premium hikes put chronically ill workers—especially freelancers—in peril.
www.motherjones.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Read @juliametraux.bsky.social's latest. The findings are concerning on their own, but are amplified by the fact that many workplaces rely on freelancers for basic functioning.
When I worked at NBC, many roles were required to be a contractor for a year before being eligible for benefits.
When I worked at NBC, many roles were required to be a contractor for a year before being eligible for benefits.
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In-service Roth Thrift Savings Plan Conversions
https://themilitarywallet.com/leave-active-duty-for-reserves/
#military #sot #MilitaryLife #vets #milfam #militaryretirement #milspouse @USAA @MilitaryOfficer @MOAA_MilLife #milSO
https://themilitarywallet.com/leave-active-duty-for-reserves/
#military #sot #MilitaryLife #vets #milfam #militaryretirement #milspouse @USAA @MilitaryOfficer @MOAA_MilLife #milSO
In-service Roth Thrift Savings Plan Conversions
A reader asks: When you’re in the Blended Retirement System, does it make sense to convert the traditional TSP’s agency & matching contributions to the Roth TSP? It looks like an interesting new feature with the 2026 changes to the Thrift Savings Plan. The Short Answers: Yes, if you’re below the ranks of O-4 or E-7– even if you’re getting sea pay, submarine pay, flight pay, or other specialty pays.
militaryfinancialindependence.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:04 PM
In-service Roth Thrift Savings Plan Conversions
https://themilitarywallet.com/leave-active-duty-for-reserves/
#military #sot #MilitaryLife #vets #milfam #militaryretirement #milspouse @USAA @MilitaryOfficer @MOAA_MilLife #milSO
https://themilitarywallet.com/leave-active-duty-for-reserves/
#military #sot #MilitaryLife #vets #milfam #militaryretirement #milspouse @USAA @MilitaryOfficer @MOAA_MilLife #milSO
TMW the nurse starts to cop an attitude with you, until she actually listens and realizes you're trying to stop her from administering to you the medication to which you are allergic. Very allergic.
December 3, 2025 at 6:10 AM
TMW the nurse starts to cop an attitude with you, until she actually listens and realizes you're trying to stop her from administering to you the medication to which you are allergic. Very allergic.
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It’s that time again, fellow sump pump owners. Keep some distilled water on hand and fill up those backup lead-acid battery cells when they get low. 💡
December 2, 2025 at 4:25 PM
It’s that time again, fellow sump pump owners. Keep some distilled water on hand and fill up those backup lead-acid battery cells when they get low. 💡
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Just imagining how much better it would be if ALL news stories about vaccine-preventable illnesses were illustrated with pictures of people with the disease, not pictures of needle injections. If you must show something that people will find scary & unpleasant, make it the disease, not the cure.
I'm so tired of measles.
I'm also tired of people using needle shots on stories like this.
Show what measles looks like.
I'm also tired of people using needle shots on stories like this.
Show what measles looks like.
Gallatin Co. reports 2nd measles case, warns of exposure sites nbcmontana.com/news/local/g...
December 2, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Just imagining how much better it would be if ALL news stories about vaccine-preventable illnesses were illustrated with pictures of people with the disease, not pictures of needle injections. If you must show something that people will find scary & unpleasant, make it the disease, not the cure.
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Less than one week to get your applications in! #DisabledInSTEM
It's that time of year again... time for #DisabledInSTEM 2026 Mentorship applications! I'm so excited to be running this program for the sixth year and seeing the growth over the years!
Mentee form: forms.gle/um5DvYnBi3tn...
Mentor form: forms.gle/BvaxnQm8uhUR...
Applications due December 5th!
Mentee form: forms.gle/um5DvYnBi3tn...
Mentor form: forms.gle/BvaxnQm8uhUR...
Applications due December 5th!
November 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Less than one week to get your applications in! #DisabledInSTEM
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Two years ago, when the school district was planning to install a new play area that wasn't accessible to some classmates, 4th-graders mounted a petition drive to block the design. They went to the school board meeting with "Play for ALL" signs.
Then they set out to create a worthy replacement.
Then they set out to create a worthy replacement.
The new playground at Ella Baker magnet school is part of a broader trend of Minneapolis schools adding accessible playgrounds that all students can enjoy.
New inclusive playground opens thanks to special efforts from Minneapolis students
The new playground at Ella Baker magnet school is part of a broader trend of Minneapolis schools adding accessible playgrounds that all students can enjoy.
bit.ly
November 30, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Two years ago, when the school district was planning to install a new play area that wasn't accessible to some classmates, 4th-graders mounted a petition drive to block the design. They went to the school board meeting with "Play for ALL" signs.
Then they set out to create a worthy replacement.
Then they set out to create a worthy replacement.
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Someone who bought a frog facts advent calendar for a friend's kid last year just emailed me.
Apparently that kid got a different advent calendar this year, and when he opened it he said, “These are HORRIBLE! They’re not teaching me anything about frogs!”
This kid gets it.
Apparently that kid got a different advent calendar this year, and when he opened it he said, “These are HORRIBLE! They’re not teaching me anything about frogs!”
This kid gets it.
November 30, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Someone who bought a frog facts advent calendar for a friend's kid last year just emailed me.
Apparently that kid got a different advent calendar this year, and when he opened it he said, “These are HORRIBLE! They’re not teaching me anything about frogs!”
This kid gets it.
Apparently that kid got a different advent calendar this year, and when he opened it he said, “These are HORRIBLE! They’re not teaching me anything about frogs!”
This kid gets it.
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Them: Well at least you were sick/had trouble with your meds during a holiday so you didn't miss work.
Me: I'm gonna stop you right there.
Me: I'm gonna stop you right there.
November 30, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Them: Well at least you were sick/had trouble with your meds during a holiday so you didn't miss work.
Me: I'm gonna stop you right there.
Me: I'm gonna stop you right there.
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The U.S. government’s failure to acknowledge World AIDS Day takes us back to a troubling time. The federal government had recognized this awareness day every year since its inception in 1988. www.statnews.com/2025/11/29/w...
The U.S. government’s failure to acknowledge World AIDS Day takes us back to a troubling time
Perhaps AIDS activists’ famous slogan, “Silence = Death,” needs an update for this troubling moment.
www.statnews.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The U.S. government’s failure to acknowledge World AIDS Day takes us back to a troubling time. The federal government had recognized this awareness day every year since its inception in 1988. www.statnews.com/2025/11/29/w...
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Researchers discovered how bird flu can survive temperatures that stop human flu in its tracks. A key gene gives avian viruses the ability to replicate even at fever-level heat which highlights how this gene and others could fuel future pandemics. #RSNA25
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
Bird flu’s surprising heat tolerance has scientists worried
Researchers discovered why bird flu can survive temperatures that stop human flu in its tracks. A key gene, PB1, gives avian viruses the ability to replicate even at fever-level heat. Mice experiments...
www.sciencedaily.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Researchers discovered how bird flu can survive temperatures that stop human flu in its tracks. A key gene gives avian viruses the ability to replicate even at fever-level heat which highlights how this gene and others could fuel future pandemics. #RSNA25
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...