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Yes I do still post here, and on dreamwidth as labyris13
As twitter is suffering the mood swings of an unstable billionaire, people are wondering how to stay in touch. I am tapati on twitter as well, and grandmatapati on tumblr ( Read more... ) -
Silence isn't always golden
I was thinking the other day about how quick I am to correct someone when they talk smack about a group of people I am not a member of. Yet I didn't correct a former friend for years as she made one ableist and fat phobic comment after another because my self esteem was affected by my depression and illness and I was afraid to lose her friendship. ( Read more... ) -
Good Boundaries for Allies
I'm in migraine mode so I can't do an intro that would really reflect how important this post I'm linking to is. If you've ever had questions about boundaries, being a good ally or felt dissatisfied with how your own allies interact with you, this might clear up some things for you. It's a really comprehensive discussion of boundaries. activism, friendsQOTD
"In a situation where you have more privilege than another person, listen to them, and try to do things on their terms" "Lionlimb" on XO JANE thread http://www.xojane.com/issues/how-not-to-be-a-dick-to-your-sick-friendWhen You and Your Friend No Longer Feel Like Equals
Still analyzing what (gradually) went wrong in my lost friendship. One thing I didn't consider is how power dynamics can change between friends once one of them becomes disabled or chronically ill. You begin to feel so socially isolated that you don't feel you can take the risk of asserting yourself if a nondisabled friend is talking to you in ways ( Read more... )Death of a Friendship
Haven't we all been there ( Read more... )Maintaining Friendships With Chronic Illness and Pain
Here are some articles that deal with being a good friend to someone who is chronically ill and in pain, effective listening skills, and how the person with pain can handle some issues with friends ( Read more... )Fundraiser For My Psychotherapy
See update at the bottom of this page ( Read more... )Kesava Dasa (ACBSP) Memorial Saturday May 4, 2013
by Kirtan Smith
Please join us this Saturday, May 4th at 3764 Watseka Ave, Los Angeles at 1 pm to celebrate the life of our beloved Kesava (aka Kerry Smith). The fire sacrifice begins at 1 pm and then the memorial and feast will take place inside the temple.
Our dearly beloved Kesava peacefully left his body on April 30th at 11:55 a.m. with Kirtan ( Read more... )RIP, Absent
Pagans 'round the internet know the name "Absent" who passed away February 16th. I can't begin to talk about my feelings so I'll just refer you to her livejournal: http://absentmindedcan.livejournal.com/Read more... )