u/Im_Ritz_Bitz

I believed they pulled a bunch of shenanigans before and are in office only by gerrymandering, removing access, and purging rolls. I don't understand how the majority of Texas would vote for someone who legislated against them and not for them. They legit legislate to harm us. Now they are dropping people from voter rolls again, but what can we do to stop it? Even if it shows fraudulent, the election results still stand, even if they're wrong and they actually lost. What if they just decide not to leave? We've been stuck this way for 30 years. They are choking us to death. They are demolishing our lands and environment and leaving poisons behind. What do we even do? What is the end game? I don't want to be sick, poor, dead. I don't want to be miserable all the time and guns everywhere. I don't want to be Iran with christian nationalist ISIS everywhere. I just want life, liberty, and justice for all. What happened to that and how did we allow it to get so far? What do we do to stop it? Voting does not seem to be enough anymore. I am going to vote, but it doesn't seem like enough.

What the fk happened, Texas? Who can we even go to, to sue for fraud and removing our inalienable rights? Wtf do we do?

I am loving this new season of Ted Lasso where he coaches a Women's soccer team. They're doing a good job so far portraying what a good strong man looks like, too! A man should have confidence and strength in what he stands for and what he stands for should be kindness, empathy and understanding. You have to be emotionally mature and willing to grow, Guys. You have to not be selfish and egotistical. You have to think for yourself and make good choices. This is how society as a whole benefits. When we all work together and support each other. Feminism isn't about Women being better or being in control. It's literally about equality and equity for all. It's the only way a society really works. Men just can't seem to take it. So emotionally immature.

Nothing attractive about that.

I know your intent is to bring awareness of the issue but did you know that in Texas, Fentanyl test strips are illegal? Yeah, we aren't even allowed to test for it. We are aware Fentanyl is bad but also please bring awareness to the legislators who are impeding that ability to protect ourselves. There are places in Texas ruled by the Sinclair belt that don't even know about some of the things going on. They are impeding our ability to take care of ourselves at every turn. They legislate against us, not for us.

I am asking you to raise your awareness and activism to another level. It all connects. Help us help ourselves. How can we protect ourselves from the thing you are bringing awareness to if they won't let us test for it, to avoid the exposure? How do we know they are impeding our healthcare if no one mentions it?

Fentanyl Kills. We should be able to test for it.

Ladies and those who identify, menopause is not the end. They lied to you to keep you down. You have endured a life of hardship. You have given the entirety of yourself and even bore other lives. Menopause is your final form. You are a the Boss Queen. Don't let them diminish your beauty. You have fought hard and suffered much to get here. You are the strongest version of yourself. You must demand the respect you deserve. You must stand on business. Advocate for yourself because there is no one else strong enough to. If you are feeling dismissed by someone, don't give it another thought- move on. Find a different provider. Find better friends. Go do whatever you want. You are so much stronger than you realize. You take care of the babies AND the men who don't take care of themselves. You deserve to be taken seriously. Don't shy away from this. Be the Queen you are meant to be. Take your power back. Stop sacrificing yourselves, you get nothing in return but the mess they leave and suffering and death. No one is coming to save you, or protect you. It's you- and you are stronger and more able than you realize. "They" can't do anything without you. Not even a simple task like their own laundry, until you make them. And if they want a bang maid, you need to realize that ain't you. You can sacrifice all that you are and they will still leave you when you are no longer up to par. Demand and expect better. You want to be equal? Make them be equal. Stop living in servitude. Stop letting them tear you down.

It will be different for everyone- don't be afraid to talk to each other about it. Don't be afraid to go to someone else if you're feeling dismissed. Put you first. You have more power than you realize. And you are never alone.

Ladies and those who identify, menopause is not the end. They lied to you to keep you down. You have endured a life of hardship. You have given the entirety of yourself and even bore other lives. Menopause is your final form. You are a the Boss Queen. Don't let them diminish your beauty. You have fought hard and suffered much to get here. You are the strongest version of yourself. You must demand the respect you deserve. You must stand on business. Advocate for yourself because there is no one else strong enough to. If you are feeling dismissed by someone, don't give it another thought- move on. Find a different provider. Find better friends. Go do whatever you want. You are so much stronger than you realize. You take care of the babies AND the men who don't take care of themselves. You deserve to be taken seriously. Don't shy away from this. Be the Queen you are meant to be. Take your power back. Stop sacrificing yourselves, you get nothing in return but the mess they leave and suffering and death. No one is coming to save you, or protect you. It's you- and you are stronger and more able than you realize. "They" can't do anything without you. Not even a simple task like their own laundry, until you make them. And if they want a bang maid, you need to realize that ain't you. You can sacrifice all that you are and they will still leave you when you are no longer up to par. Demand and expect better. You want to be equal? Make them be equal. Stop living in servitude. Stop letting them tear you down.

It will be different for everyone- don't be afraid to talk to each other about it. Don't be afraid to go to someone else if you're feeling dismissed. Put you first. You have more power than you realize. And you are never alone.

Edit: I've been post meno for 5 years from a total hysterectomy due to a disability. Barely any HRT- you are not destined to be miserable. You just have to put you first.