Stephanie
@thealmig.bsky.social
she/her
The horrors persist, and so do I.
The horrors persist, and so do I.
Today, my pain doctor and I formed a new treatment plan. My goal is to stop taking opioids by Spring 2026. I’ve been taking prescription painkillers for over a decade at this point, and I’m only 34. I’m done.
a small white puppy is sitting on a pink blanket with the words " do not want " written above it
Alt: a small white puppy is shaking his head on a pink blanket with the words " do not want " written above it
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November 13, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Today, my pain doctor and I formed a new treatment plan. My goal is to stop taking opioids by Spring 2026. I’ve been taking prescription painkillers for over a decade at this point, and I’m only 34. I’m done.
Watching my favorite Tarantino movie tonight to try to regulate my nervous system.
a man in a tuxedo says gorlami in front of a crowd of people
ALT: a man in a tuxedo says gorlami in front of a crowd of people
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September 26, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Watching my favorite Tarantino movie tonight to try to regulate my nervous system.
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I'm also set to do an evaluation tomorrow to confirm that I am able to do EMDR and then I'm gonna start on that, as well as upping my PT to twice a week. I've got the rest of the summer and the fall to complete EMDR while my regular therapist is on maternity leave.
July 28, 2025 at 4:42 AM
I'm also set to do an evaluation tomorrow to confirm that I am able to do EMDR and then I'm gonna start on that, as well as upping my PT to twice a week. I've got the rest of the summer and the fall to complete EMDR while my regular therapist is on maternity leave.
I'm doing the hardest work of my life, and un-paralyzing myself. It is so painful I can't explain in words, but I'm hoping that I will eventually get to a turning point that I won't be in as much pain. My PT says I'm thisclose to walking without a massive limp. I've taken one (1) smooth step so far.
July 28, 2025 at 4:19 AM
I'm doing the hardest work of my life, and un-paralyzing myself. It is so painful I can't explain in words, but I'm hoping that I will eventually get to a turning point that I won't be in as much pain. My PT says I'm thisclose to walking without a massive limp. I've taken one (1) smooth step so far.
I've been having tremendous success with Physical Therapy this go around- probably because I bought some Brooks shoes and it literally changed my life. But also, I've found motivation in needing to outlive some people and a future that's worth fighting for.
July 28, 2025 at 4:16 AM
I've been having tremendous success with Physical Therapy this go around- probably because I bought some Brooks shoes and it literally changed my life. But also, I've found motivation in needing to outlive some people and a future that's worth fighting for.
I'm having a summer of transformation. I've become someone who gives a shit about their health. It infuriates me to say that eating healthier, moving your body, and getting offline actually does work.
July 28, 2025 at 4:14 AM
I'm having a summer of transformation. I've become someone who gives a shit about their health. It infuriates me to say that eating healthier, moving your body, and getting offline actually does work.
May 6, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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I don’t eat berries for breakfast because I’m not an elf but no way am I letting this dork tell me what to do
January 27, 2025 at 9:44 PM
I don’t eat berries for breakfast because I’m not an elf but no way am I letting this dork tell me what to do
Started the day by watching National Treasure. Afterwards, I watched the live news (bc I’m a political masochist). I followed that up by watching the Eras Tour concert movie for a pickup, and now I’m finishing this dark day with Inglorious Basterds.
I highly recommend.
I highly recommend.
a man in a military uniform holds a wooden stick to his head
Alt: A clip from Inglorious Basterds. The character “The Bear Jew” holds his baseball bat to the side of a uniformed Nazi’s head. The two men look at each other.
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January 21, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Started the day by watching National Treasure. Afterwards, I watched the live news (bc I’m a political masochist). I followed that up by watching the Eras Tour concert movie for a pickup, and now I’m finishing this dark day with Inglorious Basterds.
I highly recommend.
I highly recommend.
Here’s a handy guide to reference before getting out of bed every morning.
January 21, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Here’s a handy guide to reference before getting out of bed every morning.
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1500 treasonous scum who tried to end democracy on January 6th, were pardoned by their leader today. The America I love, is over.
The rule of Law is over.
Decency, morality, civility, class, grace and justice, dead.
I couldn’t hate this asshole more.
If you voted for him, let’s avoid each other.
The rule of Law is over.
Decency, morality, civility, class, grace and justice, dead.
I couldn’t hate this asshole more.
If you voted for him, let’s avoid each other.
January 21, 2025 at 1:12 AM
1500 treasonous scum who tried to end democracy on January 6th, were pardoned by their leader today. The America I love, is over.
The rule of Law is over.
Decency, morality, civility, class, grace and justice, dead.
I couldn’t hate this asshole more.
If you voted for him, let’s avoid each other.
The rule of Law is over.
Decency, morality, civility, class, grace and justice, dead.
I couldn’t hate this asshole more.
If you voted for him, let’s avoid each other.
We went to the opening of Insidious: The Further You Fear tonight. It was INCREDIBLE!! 10/10 I won’t spoil anything but it’s truly magical and such a wonderful new entry into the #Insidious universe.
January 19, 2025 at 6:01 AM
We went to the opening of Insidious: The Further You Fear tonight. It was INCREDIBLE!! 10/10 I won’t spoil anything but it’s truly magical and such a wonderful new entry into the #Insidious universe.
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I wrote about Neil Gaiman, and the women accusing him of sexual coercion, assault and abuse. www.vulture.com/article/neil...
There Is No Safe Word
How the best-selling fantasy author Neil Gaiman hid the darkest parts of himself for decades.
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January 13, 2025 at 12:20 PM
I wrote about Neil Gaiman, and the women accusing him of sexual coercion, assault and abuse. www.vulture.com/article/neil...
This has been one of the worst days of my life. My husband and I made and hardest and easiest decisions we’ve ever made. Today we helped our sweet Sanford cross the #rainbowbridge
December 17, 2024 at 3:19 AM
This has been one of the worst days of my life. My husband and I made and hardest and easiest decisions we’ve ever made. Today we helped our sweet Sanford cross the #rainbowbridge
I have insomnia the night before Thanksgiving because of course I do.
It’s not like I need to be awake in four hours to start the food or anything.
It’s not like I need to be awake in four hours to start the food or anything.
a woman holds her finger to her mouth in a gesture of silence
Alt: a woman holds her finger to her mouth in a gesture of silence
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November 28, 2024 at 7:47 AM
I have insomnia the night before Thanksgiving because of course I do.
It’s not like I need to be awake in four hours to start the food or anything.
It’s not like I need to be awake in four hours to start the food or anything.
My #currentlyreading
I started it last night and it’s so captivating and horrifying.
I started it last night and it’s so captivating and horrifying.
November 21, 2024 at 5:13 PM
My #currentlyreading
I started it last night and it’s so captivating and horrifying.
I started it last night and it’s so captivating and horrifying.
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Any “Democratic strategists” suggesting we ditch our trans friends to be more “electable” can fuck off forever.
November 21, 2024 at 3:52 PM
Any “Democratic strategists” suggesting we ditch our trans friends to be more “electable” can fuck off forever.
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our ancestors accomplished more, with less, against worse. stay locked in.
November 19, 2024 at 1:25 PM
our ancestors accomplished more, with less, against worse. stay locked in.
I did my first rage room this afternoon, along with my husband @whirlingnerdish.bsky.social and my incredible MIL. It was the most therapeutic thing I’ve ever done. 10/10 recommend, ESPECIALLY with the November we’ve endured so far!
two people holding hammers in a room with a sign that says chat venture
Alt: two people throw bottles at a wall and then high five
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November 18, 2024 at 5:19 AM
I did my first rage room this afternoon, along with my husband @whirlingnerdish.bsky.social and my incredible MIL. It was the most therapeutic thing I’ve ever done. 10/10 recommend, ESPECIALLY with the November we’ve endured so far!
Went and watched #heretic night, finally. I can’t stop thinking about it, it’s gonna need at least two more rewatches before I catch all of the details. Hugh Grant is a SUBLIME bad guy. So so so good 8.5⭐️/10
a close up of a man wearing glasses with a dark background
Alt: a close up of a frowning man (Hugh Grant) wearing glasses with a dark background
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November 16, 2024 at 3:14 PM
Went and watched #heretic night, finally. I can’t stop thinking about it, it’s gonna need at least two more rewatches before I catch all of the details. Hugh Grant is a SUBLIME bad guy. So so so good 8.5⭐️/10