as long as i’m breathing, it’s not too late to begin again
You made it, you own it
You always own your intellectual property, mailing list, and subscriber payments. With full editorial control and no gatekeepers, you can do the work you most believe in.
sometimes i wonder how many versions of myself i’ve outgrown without even noticing. i look back at old photos and remember the thoughts i used to carry, the dreams i thought would save me. it’s strange how you can live inside yourself every day and still not realize you’re evolving. it’s only when you look back that you realize how far you’ve come, how many lives you’ve already lived in the same skin.
How coincidentally apt considering I just used a similar argument to smack down a Covidian who made the following snide remark in response to a health care worker’s heartwrenching letter (https://lauradodsworth.substack.com/p/i-love-my-job-but-i-wont-be-jabbed) about being forced out of her job due to the mandate:
Emma: It’s akin to demanding to have sex without a condom though. The attempts at self victimisation are so unedifying.
Me: You’re right, Emma. Being raped by a condomless AIDS carrier …
Exactly how I feel! No offense to rape survivors out there, but I honestly feel this is potentially worse because the effects could be fatal or involve lifelong injuries (beyond psychological scars).
A personal violation on more levels than I can put into words. I'm like Carrots above... no way. No mask, no test, no social distance, no "lock down" for me, and NO SHOT. Which makes me wonder... besides those who are being coerced or threatened, are there really any people left who are willingly marching down for their shot? I sure don't know anyone who is. And I don't know anyone on the fence either. I think the "voluntary" part of this is over...