Power Word Abortion

Grace: Hmmm. Draw fish.

Rocky: Upset, you are mean mean—

Rocky: FUCK. SHIT. FUCK. OH SHIT. FUCK.

Grace: Woah, what’s happening???

Rocky: I FORGOT YOU WERE PEOPLE. I AM IN PUBLIC. OH NO.

Grace: mhmmm?

Rocky: WAS ALONE SO LONG I STOPPED WEARING CLOTHES. I DID NOT THINK ABOUT IT WHEN MEETING YOU. OH NO.

Grace: YOU WEAR CLOTHES?!?

The Housecat Philosophy - Ep 152

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i think trans women having abdominal cramps is pretty fucking close to period cramps. like as someone whose dealt with both and now experiences only one of them, they feel pretty fucking similar, similar enough in fact that i had a brief moment of panic earlier because i thought i was experiencing a period again.

the thing about hormones in regards to medical transition specifically is that your body will see the hormones you're giving it, find the closest thing to what would happen if you were born with the hormones you're taking as the dominant ones, and say "eh, close enough." this is why clitoris growth happens on T; your body looks at your clit, decides it's close enough to a dick, and goes "yeah that works!"

the thing that actually causes period cramps is a lipid compound called prostaglandin. it's why period cramps hurt as much as they do. causing period cramps is not all it does however. prostaglandin can also cause gastrointestinal issues (this is also why period poops are a thing, actually). prostaglandin basically affects all the smooth muscle in your abdomen (bowels, uterus, and bladder. if you pee more on your period, prostaglandin is also the reason for that).

so the compound that cause menstrual cramps affect ALL the smooth muscle in your abdomen, not just your uterus. if you don't have a uterus and you still have a steady flow of estrogen, you'll still experience a hormonal period which includes possible bowel cramps that can feel like period cramps. also even if you do have your uterus and as a result bleed on your period, that's not all you're experiencing.

hormones are fucking weird. i literally sweat differently now because testosterone affects how you sweat. i experience man flu because that's a hormonal thing (testosterone is a mild immunosuppresant, so people whose dominant sex hormone is testosterone experience sickness more intensely). hormonal differences are why women pee more often than men (from what i can tell at least). hrt does weird shit. a lot of male vs female differences are hormonal and i can confidently say that as someone whose dominant hormone was estrogen for 21 and a half years. i'm about 10 months in and you would not believe how many of the differences between men and women are literally just hormonal differences lmao.

Additionally I'm not any more or less disabled just because the symptoms of my disabilities aren't as severe as they could be. I've never passed out from my POTS symptoms and I've only ever dislocated a joint once (that I am aware of to be fair). Me not experiencing regular joint dislocations doesn't suddenly erase my EDS.

realizing there's no logical reason for the characters to be doing the thing you want them to be doing

What you should know

Mamdani administration has secured more than $8.5M in restitution since taking office 

[Note: To be clear, that's just between January 2026 and March 2026.]

...over YouTube Live while eating a Crunchwrap Supreme, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced the filing of an enforcement petition against QSR Management LLC, a Dunkin’ franchisee that operates locations in Staten Island, seeking monetary relief for workers and civil penalties. The petition alleges that QSR Management LLC and managing corporate officer Ronny Nader violated the rights of approximately 1,000 workers under the Fair Workweek Law and Protected Time Off Law. The Mamdani Administration also announced settlements with two companies that will provide more than 830 workers with more than $1.8 million to resolve violations of the Fair Workweek Law. In addition to restitution, Dunkin’ & Taco Bell franchisee Salz Management LLC and premium fashion retailer Theory will pay more than $176,000 in civil penalties and costs... “Today’s settlements are about more than financial compensation for working New Yorkers —though that relief matters. At their core, these actions are about restoring dignity on the job. Every worker deserves a predictable schedule — something stable enough to plan a life around, to care for family, to show up for the people who depend on them,” said Mayor Mamdani. “This city will not tolerate any corporation or franchisee that violates our Fair Workweek laws, or any of the labor protections that workers fought for and won. We will keep enforcing those laws, so that every New Yorker knows their rights and can count on this city to defend them.” ... The Mamdani Administration is urging all workers who believe their rights have been violated to file a complaint by visiting nyc.gov/workers or by calling 311. Since Jan. 1, 2026, the Administration has secured more than $8.5 million in restitution for New York City workers, including more than $500,000 for freelancers ripped off by production company Splashlight and nearly $5 million for Uber Eats, Fantuan and HungryPanda delivery workers.

-via The Official Website of the City of New York, March 24, 2026

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Your rights in Mamdani's New York City under the cut