I worked overtime today!!! 🥳

This is one of the two major reasons I love AI. Nothing has been more effective at showcasing the things we've been talking about forever: that privilege spoils one's ability to see reality clearly.

Two ceramic pigs labeled "pigs with no specific duties"

Every picture of ICE agents in airports is just this again

I *almost* am. Missed Loving v. Virginia by 16 years. 😅

She's complaining about men who pretend to be feminists to get laid, and then blaming feminism for it.

"If only those uppity trans people had stayed invisible, fewer liberals would be MAGAts now."

If your bad behavior can turn an ally against your cause, they were never an ally.

If you're old enough to remember the polemic over "miscegenation," same there too.

It's obvious Helen preferred it when queer people were forced to call themselves straight through accounting tricks.

Y'all get to enjoy my success with me and my puppy instead. You who stood with me at my worst, you and you alone get me at my best. 💜💙

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This is the first day of my second week of work and I'm so tired. I wanna talk to some folks about it, but then I remember they're people I cut off for treating me like shit while I was struggling. So fuck them.

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The survival phase is over. I am stepping fully into my financial independence. Thank you for investing in my survival so I could return to my calling as a clinician.

We made it home. 💜🐾

3/3

Because of this community, I survived 4 months of chaos, 8 moves, and severe systemic friction. You built the bridge that kept Riko and me safe.

Today, March 21, I am officially turning off donations and closing my GoFundMe.

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A white Siberian Husky named Riko stands in the center of a room, looking directly at the camera with pale blue eyes. She is standing on a large, patterned area rug with an ornate design in shades of brown, tan, and cream. In the background, there is a white radiator against a deep purple accent wall, and a large cardboard box sits to the right, indicating a space in the process of being settled. In the lower foreground, the edge of a bed with a dark grey and red plaid comforter is visible.

🚨 THE ASK TIME IS OVER! 🚨

I just finished my first week at my new clinical job! The transition is stabilizing, work is going beautifully, and I am looking at the future with massive hope and high expectations for myself. We got this. :)

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In memoriam:

Chuck Norris didn't die. He just moved to the afterlife because he ran out of things to punch on Earth.

#ChuckNorris #ChuckNorrisJokes #InMemoriam #Humor #Memes #Jokes #RIP

On Tuesday I get paid $70 for that ACLU leadership academy thing finally.

Asked to borrow $40 from nearly all my friends to buy meds. No one had $40 to lend me for a few days.

Money sucks. So I had to ask my ex.

Fuck my life. I cannot wait to never ask anyone for anything again. 😭

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Let's cross the finish line! 💜

Venmo: venmo.com/ellisarcwolf
CashApp: cash.app/$CeruleanArc
Chime: $EllisArcwolf
GFM (For Rent): gofund.me/85c9fb79e

#MutualAid #MutualAidRequest #Pittsburgh #ActuallyAutistic #DisabilityJustice #HousingSecurity #LPC #Therapist #CommunityCare

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If you have been waiting to help, today is the day. Let's close this final $723 gap so I can go to work tomorrow knowing that my sanctuary is completely secure so I can focus on my clients!

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This week was quiet, but one amazing donation brought our final rent gap down to $723!

I am literally 24 hours away from stepping into financial independence. I just need to secure the rent on this apartment until my first paycheck arrives.

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THE EVE OF MY INDEPENDENCE IS HERE!

Tomorrow is Monday, March 16. Tomorrow, I officially start my new clinical job! After 4 months and 8 forced relocations, I have actually reached the starting line. I survived.

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Hmmm.... 🤔

Pay rent instantly. Then my phone and Internet bills. Then I'd put a down payment on a car so I can get to and from work without being triggered on the bus. Finally, I'd need to travel to Iowa to get the rest of my things. Anything left, I'd save in case I forgot something important. 😅💜

#MutualAid #MutualAidRequest #ActuallyAutistic #Pittsburgh #DisabilityJustice #CommunityCare #HousingSecurity

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Joan Ellis | @ellisarcwolf Venmo is a digital wallet that lets you make and share payments with friends. You can easily split the bill, cab fare, or much more. Download the iOS or Android app or sign up on Venmo.com today.

(Or, like, at least not in the near-future. Like maybe after a year or something.)

Venmo: venmo.com/ellisarcwolf
CashApp: cash.app/$CeruleanArc
Chime: $EllisArcwolf
GFM: gofund.me/85c9fb79e

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With food secured, all focus shifts to holding onto this place that I need to start my clinical job this coming Monday, March 16.

The Goal (Rent): I'm pushing the GFM to secure the final $823 needed to lock in this apartment so I never have to move again.

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🚨 VICTORY REPORT & THE EMPLOYMENT LIFELINE 🚨

Thanks to this incredible community, Monday's micro-ask was a complete success! I have a fully stocked fridge. Riko and I are safe, fed, and profoundly grateful. 💜

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For Rent Help: gofund.me/0d04656c2

#MutualAid #MutualAidRequest #Disability #ActuallyAutistic #Pittsburgh #MicroAsk

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Joan Ellis | @ellisarcwolf Venmo is a digital wallet that lets you make and share payments with friends. You can easily split the bill, cab fare, or much more. Download the iOS or Android app or sign up on Venmo.com today.

I literally just need $25 to $30 in direct mutual aid right now to cover the delivery toll so I can hit "Checkout" and finally eat today. Who has $30 to unlock my groceries? 😅💜

Venmo: venmo.com/ellisarcwolf
CashApp: cash.app/$CeruleanArc
Chime: $EllisArcwolf

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🚨 URGENT MICRO-ASK: THE EBT GAP! 🚨

Good news: My EBT hit today & my grocery cart is full!

The obstacle: My bank account is at -$18, and EBT doesn't cover delivery fees/tips. With my agoraphobia, walking miles carrying groceries isn't an option.

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A medium-full shot of a character, Joan, standing behind a futuristic DJ mixing console. She is enthusiastically raising a bright green glowstick in her right hand and holding another pointing downwards in her left hand. Joan is a feminine character with a thick, multi-colored tail, glasses, and dark hair. She is wearing a black top hat with blue-lensed goggles, a vibrant pink and blue sleeveless top with chain details, blue shorts, asymmetrical arm coverings, and dark thigh-high boots. The DJ console in the foreground features glowing dials, sliders, and turntables. The background is a dark, metallic environment illuminated by purple and blue neon accent lights.

A medium-close shot of Joan in the same futuristic setting, angled slightly closer. She is looking upward with a bright smile, her right arm raised high holding the green glowstick. Her outfit details, including the top hat with goggles, black-rimmed glasses, vibrant pink and blue top, and asymmetrical arm straps, are clearly visible. A portion of the glowing DJ console is visible in the lower-left corner of the frame. The background consists of dark, textured geometric wall panels lit by ambient purple light.

Today, I got to play an hour of #FFXIV. For the first time in weeks. Not to attend an event, but to legitimately play!

I'm not caught up yet, but it's a fine way to pass the time until March 16. Here's my main on Mateus, Joan Dhivri.

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GFM: gofund.me/85c9fb79e
Venmo: venmo.com/ellisarcwolf
CashApp: cash.app/$CeruleanArc
Chime: $EllisArcwolf

#MutualAid #MutualAidRequest #Pittsburgh #HousingCrisis #LPC #Therapist #SuccessStory #EmergencyFund #SiberianHusky #DisabilityJustice #CommunityCare #MentalHealthMatters

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I just need to raise the final $873 to cover the upfront rent and internet setup to lock this in before I lose it. We have the job. We have the apartment. Please help us cross this final finish line so Riko and I can finally rest.

Links below! 💜

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My new salary easily covers the ongoing $1,100 rent and internet—I am capable of sustaining this long-term! We are currently 66% funded on the original GoFundMe goal.

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