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My thoughts don’t make me a bad person

My feelings don’t make me a bad person

My thoughts, feelings, and impulses only exist inside my head, and none of it matters unless I act on it

Nobody can see my thoughts or emotions

The only things anyone can see and judge me on are my actions

There’s no such thing as a thought crime

guy who loves his wife/goddess

original meme below

what's left to those with ash instead of soul if not to cling to those who burn a bonfire?

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the product of me contemplating about olrox's possible backstory and reading several mexica culture + spanish conquest books for the past 2.5 weeks (was absolutely worth it)

(+ a bit of yapping under the cut)

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https://www.writingdiversely.com/sensitivity-reading

https://editorsofcolor.com/database/

https://fireflycreativewriting.com/sensitivity-readers

https://www.inclusiveminds.com

I can't guarantee every site will work for everyone, as the editorial process is different for every author, and I tend to write fanfiction no beta style, but these look like good starting places.

If you want beta readers, you should ask people who you trust to be upfront and honest with you about their critiques. If you can't think of anyone, find a new circle and/or reach out to more people (not random tumblr users. tumblr users are usually not reliable. go to writing communities and really any supportive-but-critical communities for beta readers).

Beyond that, if you can't find a few sensitivity readers you like, either you have bias to assess or you need to ask other authors. Writing isn't a career you can do alone! Get help from other writers, readers, and editors. Don't be afraid to just ask around!

Always remember that asking questions with intention to learn is better than staying silent and remaining ignorant.

OY! LINKS TO SENSITIVITY READERS!!

So, my insurance has been trying to not cover my SNRI because it is new on the market and no generic available yet, so pricey.

I apply for a refill and the request gets locked for review. Again. For the 3rd time.

This time I call and immediately ask to speak to the actual doctor making these clinical decisions. Very politely. Must be a slow day because they allow it.

ME: [Teacher voice] I'm calling in regards to the SNRI you have placed a lock on. Why was this decision made?

DOC: Well, there are dozens of other medications on the market in that tier, and far cheaper for you and [insurer]. We have sent a request to your doctor to consider alternatives.

ME: I am aware of that. So, can you do me a HUGE favor and look up my prescription history really quickly and tell me how many SSRIs and SNRIs were only filled once in 2022 for me, showing they were poorly tolerated?

DOC: It looks like eight.

ME: Great job! Now, can you please look at my genetic test for psychiatric drug tolerance and tell me how many medications are listed in the safe category?

DOC: Two.

ME: Awesome! Now, can you tell me what type that other drug is that I'm not taking?

DOC: Yeah, totally, it's an MAOI.

ME: That's correct, you're really knowledgeable! Should I be taking something as dangerous as an MAOI with my other medications, or even just in general?

DOC: It's contraindicated for sure.

ME: It is! So true! So, last question since you've been incredibly smart and helpful. Is it less expensive for [insurer] to pay out for the medication knowing they already get a huge manufacturer discount anyway, or is it more expensive for them to pay for me to need potentially long-term inpatient psychiatric care?

DOC: I'll clear the code, ma'am and flag it as medically necessary. I'm sorry about this.

ME: I appreciate you SO MUCH. You have a great day now.

IT WAS FUCKING