Rebecca
@softgothkitten.bsky.social
She/her, chronically ill, writer.
BA degree in Disability Studies
Anti-eugenics, pro-masking & clean air.
RFK Jr & MAHA hater
Free Palestine
BA degree in Disability Studies
Anti-eugenics, pro-masking & clean air.
RFK Jr & MAHA hater
Free Palestine
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Because abusers are so unwilling to end their control, the most deadly part of an abusive relationship is when victims attempt to leave it. This is another reason you don’t try to force victims to “just leave.” Only they can know when that is a truly viable option.
September 30, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Because abusers are so unwilling to end their control, the most deadly part of an abusive relationship is when victims attempt to leave it. This is another reason you don’t try to force victims to “just leave.” Only they can know when that is a truly viable option.
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It is the ABUSER who is making the choice to maintain a relationship structured by their coercive control. And no excuses they may have for their commitment to intimate authoritarianism diminishes that choice. The abuser is the one that won’t let the relationship end, because they benefit from it.
September 30, 2026 at 8:44 PM
It is the ABUSER who is making the choice to maintain a relationship structured by their coercive control. And no excuses they may have for their commitment to intimate authoritarianism diminishes that choice. The abuser is the one that won’t let the relationship end, because they benefit from it.
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It is for the same reason that you DO apply as much pressure as you can (within the boundaries set by the victim) on the abuser. To effect the power imbalance. The person who exerts the control is the problem to be addressed, not the victim or their choices.
September 30, 2026 at 8:39 PM
It is for the same reason that you DO apply as much pressure as you can (within the boundaries set by the victim) on the abuser. To effect the power imbalance. The person who exerts the control is the problem to be addressed, not the victim or their choices.
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The essence of an abusive relationship is entrapment. The abuser’s coercive control (in tandem with structural oppression) makes it so their victim *cannot* leave. This is why you DON’T shame victims for “staying,” you give them access to as many resources as you can. To effect the power imbalance.
September 30, 2026 at 8:39 PM
The essence of an abusive relationship is entrapment. The abuser’s coercive control (in tandem with structural oppression) makes it so their victim *cannot* leave. This is why you DON’T shame victims for “staying,” you give them access to as many resources as you can. To effect the power imbalance.
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The people who need to be pressured to leave relationships are abusers, not the victims who they entrap.
The main message shouldn’t be “leave relationships that are controlling” (which focuses on a victim’s behavior) but “leave relationships you can’t maintain without being controlling.”
The main message shouldn’t be “leave relationships that are controlling” (which focuses on a victim’s behavior) but “leave relationships you can’t maintain without being controlling.”
September 30, 2026 at 8:15 PM
The people who need to be pressured to leave relationships are abusers, not the victims who they entrap.
The main message shouldn’t be “leave relationships that are controlling” (which focuses on a victim’s behavior) but “leave relationships you can’t maintain without being controlling.”
The main message shouldn’t be “leave relationships that are controlling” (which focuses on a victim’s behavior) but “leave relationships you can’t maintain without being controlling.”
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SO much love for the covid cautious spaces that maintain their shared principles under enormous pressure to capitulate. When organizers commit to accessibility they send the message that the participation of disabled agitators is understood as critical.
September 28, 2026 at 1:22 AM
SO much love for the covid cautious spaces that maintain their shared principles under enormous pressure to capitulate. When organizers commit to accessibility they send the message that the participation of disabled agitators is understood as critical.
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I literally don’t know a single woman who hasn’t been raped, stalked, groped, harassed, or sexually violated in some way at some point in their life.
If you choose to doubt and dox survivors, just know every woman in your life is disgusted by you.
If you choose to doubt and dox survivors, just know every woman in your life is disgusted by you.
September 29, 2026 at 2:08 PM
I literally don’t know a single woman who hasn’t been raped, stalked, groped, harassed, or sexually violated in some way at some point in their life.
If you choose to doubt and dox survivors, just know every woman in your life is disgusted by you.
If you choose to doubt and dox survivors, just know every woman in your life is disgusted by you.
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his facial expressions absolutely kill me. why do you look so indignant
September 26, 2026 at 11:43 PM
his facial expressions absolutely kill me. why do you look so indignant
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Imagine hearing these screams, breaking this window, and going home at night believing what you are doing is right and good.
Among the ICE abductions reported yesterday was a ~7:20 a.m. incident in Chicago's West Englewood neighborhood.
Per video shared online, ICE agents surrounded a car with a child in it, smashed the window and took the man in the driver's seat, as the woman next to him cried and prayed.
Per video shared online, ICE agents surrounded a car with a child in it, smashed the window and took the man in the driver's seat, as the woman next to him cried and prayed.
September 27, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Imagine hearing these screams, breaking this window, and going home at night believing what you are doing is right and good.
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"We need to ask why so many patients have been abandoned, why discredited and dangerous treatments continue to be prescribed and why ignorance and neglect still dominate, in the health system and beyond. In other words, there has seldom been a stronger case for a public inquiry." #MECFS #pwME
Here's today's column on the astonishing, ongoing mistreatment of people with #ME/CFS. Please spread it far and wide: the only thing which can break the media's wall of indifference is seeing an article about the issue go viral. Thank you. 1/2
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Abandoned, dismissed and gaslighted: there is no excuse for the way ME sufferers have been betrayed | George Monbiot
Changes in guidance and science seem to have little impact on millions of devastated lives. It’s a social crisis playing out behind closed doors, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
September 24, 2026 at 2:31 PM
People are genuinely failing to identify which pieces of "journalism" are meant to make you & others hate an entire marginalized group, and it's actually terrifying. But sure, it's totally fine and not a massive red flag that conservatives are laughing along with you.
September 24, 2026 at 3:06 PM
People are genuinely failing to identify which pieces of "journalism" are meant to make you & others hate an entire marginalized group, and it's actually terrifying. But sure, it's totally fine and not a massive red flag that conservatives are laughing along with you.
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Many liberals on here share the same views as Ted Cruz, it seems. Some of y'all are even using the same ableist language as him
September 23, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Many liberals on here share the same views as Ted Cruz, it seems. Some of y'all are even using the same ableist language as him
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Bluesky users turn into Twitter users the second you mention masking and disability.
September 23, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Bluesky users turn into Twitter users the second you mention masking and disability.
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It’s so cute to see everyone having fun with this,you might enjoy the other story about Covid this morning, about a young mom with long covid who killed herself, possibly partially because her husband describes it as her being “obsessed” with her health and “refusing” to get out of bed. Funny, yeah?
September 23, 2026 at 4:35 PM
It’s so cute to see everyone having fun with this,you might enjoy the other story about Covid this morning, about a young mom with long covid who killed herself, possibly partially because her husband describes it as her being “obsessed” with her health and “refusing” to get out of bed. Funny, yeah?
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When pressed on the issue, Trump denied any personal malice, saying disability was no longer a real word and that America’s new golden age had only just begun. thesqueakywheel.org/trump-clarif...
September 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM
When pressed on the issue, Trump denied any personal malice, saying disability was no longer a real word and that America’s new golden age had only just begun. thesqueakywheel.org/trump-clarif...
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Karishma Manzur is a medical scientist, writer, and progressive activist running against Chris Pappas. She has promised to fight for Medicare for All, trans rights, universal childcare, term limits for SCOTUS, & to defund ICE.
Unlike Pappas, she very clearly understands the times we're living in.
Unlike Pappas, she very clearly understands the times we're living in.
Karishma Manzur for Senate | Official Campaign Website
Karishma Manzur is running for the U.S. Senate to deliver bold solutions for New Hampshire. It’s time for fresh leadership in Washington. A pro-worker voice that can’t be bought by billionaires. Let’...
www.karishmaforsenate.com
August 24, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Karishma Manzur is a medical scientist, writer, and progressive activist running against Chris Pappas. She has promised to fight for Medicare for All, trans rights, universal childcare, term limits for SCOTUS, & to defund ICE.
Unlike Pappas, she very clearly understands the times we're living in.
Unlike Pappas, she very clearly understands the times we're living in.
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New Hampshire has the opportunity to send an unbought and unbossed fighter to the US Senate! Vote for Karishma Manzur TOMORROW, 9/8!
www.nhpr.org/politics/202...
www.nhpr.org/politics/202...
Pappas says U.S.-Israel relations at turning point, as primary rival blasts AIPAC ties
As Congressman Chris Pappas seeks the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, donations he's received from pro-Israel sources are in the spotlight. Karishma Manzur, his opponent in the Democratic…
www.nhpr.org
September 7, 2026 at 11:28 PM
New Hampshire has the opportunity to send an unbought and unbossed fighter to the US Senate! Vote for Karishma Manzur TOMORROW, 9/8!
www.nhpr.org/politics/202...
www.nhpr.org/politics/202...
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Karishma Manzur is the real deal.
New Hampshire deserves better than Pappas or MAGA.
www.politico.com/playbook?cid...
New Hampshire deserves better than Pappas or MAGA.
www.politico.com/playbook?cid...
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August 31, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Karishma Manzur is the real deal.
New Hampshire deserves better than Pappas or MAGA.
www.politico.com/playbook?cid...
New Hampshire deserves better than Pappas or MAGA.
www.politico.com/playbook?cid...
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NEW: Something interesting brewing in the key New Hampshire Senate race no one's talking about.
Polls show party pick Chris Pappas (backed by AIPAC, Clinton, Harris, Buttigieg) *losing* to the Republican.
But: Karishma Manzur, an anti-war scientist, is running against Pappas — and gaining on him.
Polls show party pick Chris Pappas (backed by AIPAC, Clinton, Harris, Buttigieg) *losing* to the Republican.
But: Karishma Manzur, an anti-war scientist, is running against Pappas — and gaining on him.
This Progressive Outsider Is Trying to Shake Up the Senate Race No One’s Talking About
Karishma Manzur faces AIPAC-backed Chris Pappas in the New Hampshire Democratic primary. Pappas – backed by Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton – now trails the Republican in the polls.
zeteo.com
September 5, 2026 at 5:21 PM
NEW: Something interesting brewing in the key New Hampshire Senate race no one's talking about.
Polls show party pick Chris Pappas (backed by AIPAC, Clinton, Harris, Buttigieg) *losing* to the Republican.
But: Karishma Manzur, an anti-war scientist, is running against Pappas — and gaining on him.
Polls show party pick Chris Pappas (backed by AIPAC, Clinton, Harris, Buttigieg) *losing* to the Republican.
But: Karishma Manzur, an anti-war scientist, is running against Pappas — and gaining on him.
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Politics as usual has had its turn. It’s time to choose progress. On Tuesday, September 8, vote for Karishma Manzur.
#nhpolitics
#nhpolitics
September 5, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Politics as usual has had its turn. It’s time to choose progress. On Tuesday, September 8, vote for Karishma Manzur.
#nhpolitics
#nhpolitics
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hey new hampshire, if anyone was still on the fence regarding Pappas & Karishma Manzur...
Laura Loomer is now condemning Karishma
which seems like THE biggest green flag that I can imagine 🌈
Consider Karishma Manzur for Senate in the dem primary here in New Hampshire on this Tuesday 9/8! ✨✨✨
Laura Loomer is now condemning Karishma
which seems like THE biggest green flag that I can imagine 🌈
Consider Karishma Manzur for Senate in the dem primary here in New Hampshire on this Tuesday 9/8! ✨✨✨
September 6, 2026 at 5:10 PM
hey new hampshire, if anyone was still on the fence regarding Pappas & Karishma Manzur...
Laura Loomer is now condemning Karishma
which seems like THE biggest green flag that I can imagine 🌈
Consider Karishma Manzur for Senate in the dem primary here in New Hampshire on this Tuesday 9/8! ✨✨✨
Laura Loomer is now condemning Karishma
which seems like THE biggest green flag that I can imagine 🌈
Consider Karishma Manzur for Senate in the dem primary here in New Hampshire on this Tuesday 9/8! ✨✨✨
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Meet Dr. Karishma Manzur running as a progressive Democrat for Senate in New Hampshire.
We can have nice things, folks.
youtu.be/I9cPOcZ0SDU?...
We can have nice things, folks.
youtu.be/I9cPOcZ0SDU?...
Can a Progressive Actually Win in “Real” America? | Karishma Manzur
YouTube video by Wajahat Ali
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August 27, 2026 at 1:52 AM
Meet Dr. Karishma Manzur running as a progressive Democrat for Senate in New Hampshire.
We can have nice things, folks.
youtu.be/I9cPOcZ0SDU?...
We can have nice things, folks.
youtu.be/I9cPOcZ0SDU?...
Just saw some conservative loser sincerely call another person a NIMBY for saying we don't need a data center in my town 🙃
September 8, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Just saw some conservative loser sincerely call another person a NIMBY for saying we don't need a data center in my town 🙃
If you're in New Hampshire and don't want an AIPAC candidate to win the primary tomorrow, vote for Karishma Manzur for Senate, Paige Beauchemin for Congress if you're in CD2, and Carleigh Beriont if you're in CD1. #NHPolitics
September 8, 2026 at 3:53 AM
If you're in New Hampshire and don't want an AIPAC candidate to win the primary tomorrow, vote for Karishma Manzur for Senate, Paige Beauchemin for Congress if you're in CD2, and Carleigh Beriont if you're in CD1. #NHPolitics