Ugh, trying to smooth things over between my brother-in-law and my mom. Which is more than he deserves, but he seems to respect my opinion, and my mom has to deal with him on a regular basis, so I'd rather her not be stressed more than she has to be. (She asked him to slow down when driving, so as revenge he went full on road rage swerving through traffic for about an hour.) Not sure why I'm posting this for critique since I already sent it, but the whole situation is stressing me out.

"Hey. I'm wondering how this past week has been from your perspective. I hope I'm not overstepping, but in keeping with the theme of me drunkenly telling you that you're fucking up a good thing with my mom, you are.

Obviously I have only heard her side of the story, but I also grew up with that, and it's not hard to picture that she could possibly be overreacting. But it's also not hard to picture you driving like a fucking maniac with no respect for the person who cares for your daughter FOR FREE five days a week.

You apologized. She doesn't buy it. I don't blame her. She genuinely doesn't want to be around you right now. It's going to take actions, not words. I don't know what you're going to have to do, but it's going to have to come across as less fake than it has so far."

I dunno. Hope it registers.

Update this bro

"Week"?

More like "WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!!!!!!"

So, yeah, things are pretty good here! I'm moving out of Texas next week and going overseas for the first time in my life. (Sorry, @Powderhorn@beehaw.org , beat ya to it!)

Hello I'm new here! I'm an autistic trans woman, excited to be part of a kind community.

It's been a tough week, news about trans people has been awful and my job wont let me update my ID photo on my badge. I started my transition 1.5 years ago and present femme now. They refuse because they say I look too different, and can't wear any makeup or have long hair for the ID photo.

I'm escalating with HR but it was really demoralizing. Otherwise things have been okay! I get to visit the city and see some close friends this month so that will help recharge my batteries :)

☑ Death of a Loved One

☑ Divorce or Separation

☑ Moving

☐ Long Term Illness

☑ Job Loss

Having all the fun, anyone want to join me in the hand-basket, at least we would not be alone!

Leaving the Netherlands. Need to file a US tax extension which is pain. My partner got the "ghosted at the border" issue resolved. An HR person made a mistake but it got fixed. We can move forward with relocation in Canada. That was an anxiety producing 5 days!

Sad that the Netherlands was not for us. Housing crisis + academic burnout + just not fitting in + no job = move. I am recording my bike rides with a go pro knock off to remember the lovely biking infrastructure and nature. As well as the insanity of biking rush hour.

I did help our friends move from the US to down the street. They are a gay couple and finally feel safe here. That means alot to me as there are no better people I know than them and they deserve peace and happiness.

I am ... livid. I made an appointment on Friday to meet with a dental practice this Friday. They waited until after 4 p.m. to text me and let me know "actually, we don't sell dentures." The ones she fucking quoted me on, and good luck getting movement on any other practice past 4. So now I have to wait until tomorrow just to get the whole process restarted somewhere else. Mom was going to treat me to a steak on Friday to celebrate ... well, being able to eat a steak again.