Sandman was my first exposure to trans people, the way you wrote Wanda……I felt horrible for her when her nightmares were of having to undergo surgery to be a woman and I wanted to scream at her parents when they dressed her in a suit and put her deadname on her gravestone. I was 14 and reading it in the library in a very conservative area, and I never knew being trans was possible before that.
I consider it to be, if not *the* reason, one of the reasons I’m such a staunch supporter of the trans community. I was 14 years old and it opened my eyes to a whole community I knew nothing about. Thank you for your writing, it changed my life. I don’t care if you respond to this but I wanted you to know how big of a difference writing one person in a comic made to me.
I’m glad it helped.
And that really is why people are trying to ban books and gut libraries now. Because ideas are dangerous and they can invoke empathy.
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Do people know about Vocational Rehab? If you're USAmerican they have this in every state.
It's a program that helps disabled folks access education, training, and employment. For FREE.
You only have to be disabled to qualify (autism, ADHD, mental illness, physical illness, etc) and they cover very broad categories of disability. You do NOT have to be officially diagnosed yet when you walk in - they will even help pay for your diagnosis if you are struggling w disability.
I applied with my suspected autism and fibromyalgia, and they paid for 100% of my formal autism assessment.
Once your disability is established they will give you career counseling to learn about your interests and skills, and depending on the plan you create with your caseworker they will then help with school or finding employment. They paid for 100% of my college tuition and books, and even provided a laptop for me to use.
You do not have to pay anything for this program. If you make above a certain income, you will have to contribute to educational costs but will still receive assistance.
They will also help with the cost of things like mental health counseling while you work towards your goals, clothing for interviews, etc.
They cannot discriminate based on your race, gender, or sexual orientation.
They won't make you do excessive meetings.
They will allow you to do meetings with your caseworker remotely.
They will not drug test you.
They want you to succeed.
I'm sure that individual experiences vary but my caseworker was exceptionally easy to work with and very kind.
Vocational Rehab is a phenomenal resource every disabled person should be aware of. Here is the list of offices in every state:
I have never met a mechanisms fan who is normal about them and I think that says a lot about us.
Week spam of Tapeworms Tober!! All of it is inspired by a campaign I’m in. Happy tapeworm tober to y’all celebrating :D
Uhhhhhh Largo. I want largo back, seeing as this is a continuation of Lechuck’s Revenge. I would love for him to be the governor or first mate to Lechuck once more… I mean,
“Where you go, on sea or land, you can’t ever hide from Largo Lagrande!”
Guybrush could be back against the wall against some pirates on Scabb and we get approached by Largo himself. He could decked out in riches and surrounded by lackeys.
Day Two: Returning Cast
With the new game announced, that means some of our faves are coming back. Some were announced, others weren’t, so the question now remains: which favorite side character of yours would you like to see in Return to Monkey Island?
knowing a friend who hasn't listened to will wood is like getting a birthday gift. I have to try and hold my excitement while i give them the funkiest little trinket that I will also enjoy.
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