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Cake day: June 7th, 2023

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  • I tackle this two ways.

    I ensure that I have a progress pride bracelet, pin, or other clearly visible symbol of allieship on me at all times. I also have prominently displayed safe space signage around my office. There should be zero ambiguity of my support - my hope is that this both makes 2SLGBTQIA+ and any other marginalized individuals feel welcome around me, and I also find it reduces inappropriate jokes or comments from the broader organization. People KNOW that I will make a stink if they are assholes. I try to ensure a safe bubble around me.

    The other thing I do is try to make it clear to my team that I care about them as people - they aren’t cogs in a machine.

    Ultimately, it’s up to my team members to decide if talking with me will help or hurt. I just try to make sure that my door is wide open.




  • I wanted kids when I was younger, but wasn’t ready to give up my freedom. Once I was ready for kids the world (and the future in particular) looks so bleak that it doesn’t seem fair to the theoretical kiddo to say ‘hey, here’s a dumpster fire - good luck’. Instead I babysit for my friends and family, spoil the kids around me, and sleep in on the weekend. I also have more time for activism and trying to ensure a brighter future for kiddos.

    No regrets.


  • potate@lemmy.catocats@lemmy.worldBe kind to the old fellows
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    7 months ago

    I LOVE that idea! One of our resident cats is a pain to give meds to so I’ll give it a try!

    And yes, Bo is half (or so) Bengal. He came to us completely feral but needed those meds so he didn’t go the TNR route. He’s turned into a super friendly guy who craves getting pets - just took a bit to get there. He’s also basically vocal chords on four legs - sings all day long.

    If anyone is interested in adopting, he’s listed with MEOW in Calgary, Canada!



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    7 months ago

    My partner and I foster a lot of cats. Some of the sweetest cats take forever to get adopted just because they aren’t kittens anymore. One of our fosters has been with us for almost three years now - just because he isn’t a kitten and needs some inexpensive meds sprinkled on his food once a day.