Sleepykins
@sleepykins.bsky.social
Queer nerd, mom of two neurospicy kiddos, Chicagoan, Cradle Episcopalian and I have *opinions* 🤣
As a recommendation following my AudHD diagnosis, I recently started EMDR therapy. Today was our first session using the technique, and we focused on times when I experienced the feelings inside myself I want to have regularly. And suddenly stimming made sense.
February 17, 2026 at 10:48 PM
As a recommendation following my AudHD diagnosis, I recently started EMDR therapy. Today was our first session using the technique, and we focused on times when I experienced the feelings inside myself I want to have regularly. And suddenly stimming made sense.
My father was a closeted gay man who didn't come out until my 30s but certainly raised me in the thick of Gay culture. So reading Patrick Dennis on the beach in Puerto Vallarta next week is the *perfect* way to remember him after his death a week ago.
February 1, 2026 at 1:10 AM
My father was a closeted gay man who didn't come out until my 30s but certainly raised me in the thick of Gay culture. So reading Patrick Dennis on the beach in Puerto Vallarta next week is the *perfect* way to remember him after his death a week ago.
It's my birthday. Had a little cry in the shower when I realized it will be the first birthday that my dad didn't sing Happy Birthday to me (except when I turned 21 and he was on a cruise). But just now my step father, his husband of 20 years, called and sang to me. So now I'm a ball of tears.
January 30, 2026 at 4:15 PM
It's my birthday. Had a little cry in the shower when I realized it will be the first birthday that my dad didn't sing Happy Birthday to me (except when I turned 21 and he was on a cruise). But just now my step father, his husband of 20 years, called and sang to me. So now I'm a ball of tears.
Day 4 after my dads death. I made it through the whole day in hard pants at my office and now I'm drinking Gatorade with vodka like I'm 17. Grief, man. It's weird shit.
January 30, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Day 4 after my dads death. I made it through the whole day in hard pants at my office and now I'm drinking Gatorade with vodka like I'm 17. Grief, man. It's weird shit.
Sunday my dad died.
Today I broke my tooth AND placed my teen in a PHP for Anxiety to start next week.
Friday is my birthday but I don't feel like celebrating.
The US is self-destructing Every Day.
This week is Too Much and I would like it to be over now please.
Today I broke my tooth AND placed my teen in a PHP for Anxiety to start next week.
Friday is my birthday but I don't feel like celebrating.
The US is self-destructing Every Day.
This week is Too Much and I would like it to be over now please.
January 29, 2026 at 4:21 AM
Sunday my dad died.
Today I broke my tooth AND placed my teen in a PHP for Anxiety to start next week.
Friday is my birthday but I don't feel like celebrating.
The US is self-destructing Every Day.
This week is Too Much and I would like it to be over now please.
Today I broke my tooth AND placed my teen in a PHP for Anxiety to start next week.
Friday is my birthday but I don't feel like celebrating.
The US is self-destructing Every Day.
This week is Too Much and I would like it to be over now please.
My current self care plan is to eat a bunch of Twizzlers and take a nap. I feel this is totally legit for grief.
January 28, 2026 at 6:28 PM
My current self care plan is to eat a bunch of Twizzlers and take a nap. I feel this is totally legit for grief.
In the midst of ago the grief and suffering in the world, my dad died today. I don't know where to put this much sorrow. Please pray for me and my family ⚓️
January 26, 2026 at 3:15 AM
In the midst of ago the grief and suffering in the world, my dad died today. I don't know where to put this much sorrow. Please pray for me and my family ⚓️
Ugh. My therapist has canceled seeing me because I suddenly owe over $1000 in unpaid fees. Turns out Blue Shield of California has begun clawing back payments they made in 2024! I can't even figure out where to start with this. My provider was in network and it's a PPO. Ideas?
January 8, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Ugh. My therapist has canceled seeing me because I suddenly owe over $1000 in unpaid fees. Turns out Blue Shield of California has begun clawing back payments they made in 2024! I can't even figure out where to start with this. My provider was in network and it's a PPO. Ideas?
Day one of taking ADHD meds and my brain is just so... quiet? This is weird. Also I didn't script out this post 10 times before writing it. Weird.
January 7, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Day one of taking ADHD meds and my brain is just so... quiet? This is weird. Also I didn't script out this post 10 times before writing it. Weird.
Remembering how I developed a tremor on January 6, 2021, and attributed it to my anxiety for two weeks before my doctor determined it was a drug side affect. I'm beginning to think my nerves were right.
January 7, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Remembering how I developed a tremor on January 6, 2021, and attributed it to my anxiety for two weeks before my doctor determined it was a drug side affect. I'm beginning to think my nerves were right.
In 2025 I got a new job, got my oldest kid graduated from high school, got divorced after 4.5 years of separation, moved into a new apartment, got engaged to my sweetheart after a year together, got my youngest kid starting high school, and am finally getting my autism ADHD assessment. Whew!
December 31, 2025 at 7:03 PM
In 2025 I got a new job, got my oldest kid graduated from high school, got divorced after 4.5 years of separation, moved into a new apartment, got engaged to my sweetheart after a year together, got my youngest kid starting high school, and am finally getting my autism ADHD assessment. Whew!
Ugh. Went to the hospital lab to get some bloodwork done. Took them 3 (THREE) veins to get a successful stick, finally ending up in my right hand. And I'm usually a good lab patient, but that much pricking and digging with a needle made me feel faint and dizzy. Fun with crappy veins!
December 26, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Ugh. Went to the hospital lab to get some bloodwork done. Took them 3 (THREE) veins to get a successful stick, finally ending up in my right hand. And I'm usually a good lab patient, but that much pricking and digging with a needle made me feel faint and dizzy. Fun with crappy veins!
My father is back in the hospital for the 3rd or 4th Christmas in a row. He is dying in this slow spiral of hospital- rehab- home that repeats in new ways every few months. It is breaking my heart.
December 23, 2025 at 7:03 PM
My father is back in the hospital for the 3rd or 4th Christmas in a row. He is dying in this slow spiral of hospital- rehab- home that repeats in new ways every few months. It is breaking my heart.
Just completed and submitted all my self assessments for Autism and ADHD evaluation. Given that I have two AudHD kiddos, the odds seem in my "favor."
Excited that I was able to get an appointment before the end of the year since I've met my deductible already.
#Neurodivergent
#SparkleBrain
Excited that I was able to get an appointment before the end of the year since I've met my deductible already.
#Neurodivergent
#SparkleBrain
December 18, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Just completed and submitted all my self assessments for Autism and ADHD evaluation. Given that I have two AudHD kiddos, the odds seem in my "favor."
Excited that I was able to get an appointment before the end of the year since I've met my deductible already.
#Neurodivergent
#SparkleBrain
Excited that I was able to get an appointment before the end of the year since I've met my deductible already.
#Neurodivergent
#SparkleBrain
I think Frosty has gone away (pictures from back to back days in Chicago)
December 18, 2025 at 4:15 PM
I think Frosty has gone away (pictures from back to back days in Chicago)
Aaaargh. Making grilled cheese sandwiches with a normal amount of steam from the butter, which set off the *3* fire alarms in my kitchen, which set off a panic attack, making me burn my grilled cheese sandwich. Aaaargh.
December 8, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Aaaargh. Making grilled cheese sandwiches with a normal amount of steam from the butter, which set off the *3* fire alarms in my kitchen, which set off a panic attack, making me burn my grilled cheese sandwich. Aaaargh.
You just died.
The 6th picture in your photo gallery is what killed you.
The 6th picture in your photo gallery is what killed you.
November 27, 2025 at 3:45 PM
You just died.
The 6th picture in your photo gallery is what killed you.
The 6th picture in your photo gallery is what killed you.
This sleeve is a serving of club house crackers. I will not be taking questions at this time.
November 24, 2025 at 9:17 PM
This sleeve is a serving of club house crackers. I will not be taking questions at this time.
Please enjoy the comically large inflatable snowman at the dispensary in my neighborhood.
November 24, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Please enjoy the comically large inflatable snowman at the dispensary in my neighborhood.
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He has cast down the mighty from their thrones
November 20, 2025 at 6:35 PM
He has cast down the mighty from their thrones
How bad at your job do you have to be to be called out by the Blandest Man in America?
From street marches to court battles to the ballot box - we’ve challenged the power of this exceptionally unpopular president.
The lesson from each success we've had is that we need to ramp the political pressure up, always up, not back down, now more than ever.
The lesson from each success we've had is that we need to ramp the political pressure up, always up, not back down, now more than ever.
November 10, 2025 at 10:31 PM
How bad at your job do you have to be to be called out by the Blandest Man in America?
Proud of my priests for speaking up today. The only way we get through this is together.
Pastors of All Saints Episcopal Church are first up speaking. Notes the number of rapid responders who have been defending schools, as well as team defending their pantry.
“It’s been hard in our city the last few weeks.”
“We should not have to do this.”
“It’s been hard in our city the last few weeks.”
“We should not have to do this.”
November 6, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Proud of my priests for speaking up today. The only way we get through this is together.
My mom texted tonight to tell me that she hasn't seen anything like this since she and my dad worked for the Lindsay campaign
Mamdani cracks 1M votes, the first NYC mayor to do so since John Lindsay in 1969
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
My mom texted tonight to tell me that she hasn't seen anything like this since she and my dad worked for the Lindsay campaign
Excellent thread on ICE in court today in Chicago.
Greetings from the Dirksen federal courthouse, where Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino is set to appear before U.S. District Court Judge Sara Ellis.
What you need to know, for @wttw.bsky.social:
What you need to know, for @wttw.bsky.social:
Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino, Who Fired Tear Gas at Little Village Crowd, Set to Face Federal Judge
U.S. District Court Judge Sara Ellis ordered Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino to appear in her courtroom at the Dirksen Federal Building in downtown Chicago at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
news.wttw.com
October 28, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Excellent thread on ICE in court today in Chicago.
Friends, I'm having a hard week. My child is spiraling because a teacher doesn't understand his accommodations and now has an F. Spent so much energy dealing with SPED admin to convince them to move him out of the class.
October 23, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Friends, I'm having a hard week. My child is spiraling because a teacher doesn't understand his accommodations and now has an F. Spent so much energy dealing with SPED admin to convince them to move him out of the class.