Helpful Poppy

they like what you’re wearing.

you look like someone they know.

they recognize a piece of clothing or accessory you’re wearing.

they think you’re beautiful or attractive.

they’re not actually looking at you; they’re completely zoned out.

they're bored and people-watching.

they recognize you from somewhere.

they’re hesitating to ask you something or give you a compliment.

they’ve seen you in that same place before.

you caught their eye.

you look like how they imagined a fictional character to look.

you’re actively reminding them of something completely unrelated and they’re thinking about it.

If they’re not suggesting something, believing it’s a one size fits all solution (bed hair washing set ups, shampoo caps) their solution is to just… get rid of a part of our identity to suddenly “make it easier”. Long hair isn’t the issue when every movement and sensory input is punishing. Making it easier isn’t always the point. Sometimes the point is just sharing “this is what I go through because of my disability, something you might not think of if you’re not disabled/don’t have my disability”. It’s no different than any other person showing a day in their life or how they care for their hair. It’s just not conventional for you to see people still struggle with all the added help.

I wanted to also say that even if it is more work, you’re allowed to want to keep that effort as long as possible. You’re allowed to want to be “extra” in your care. You’re allowed to want to feel dolled up and pretty. You don’t have to give in to people telling you to either thin or cut your hair if YOU don’t want to. You are allowed to have it as you are, even if you have rapunzel length hair and it technically “WOULD” be easier, you’re not wrong for wanting to keep that part of yourself.

15/05/2026 Jean-Luc Picard @SpaceDadSupport Incoming Transmission…

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⚠️ PSA! ⚠️

I know many people in our communities have alcohol/drug addictions or are around people who do, so I want to teach you all some first aid tips!

if someone is unconscious, for example if they've passed out drunk, first make sure the scene is safe, then check for breathing and a pulse!

make sure to check if the person's airway is blocked. placing your fingers under their chin and tilting the head back can help clear their airway.

to check for a person's pulse, place two fingers on their neck beside their windpipe and press firmly for 5-10 seconds.

if the person has no pulse, call emergency services, find an AED (or tell someone to find one if that's possible) and begin CPR if you know how. follow the instructions on the AED to defibrillate the person.

if the person is breathing and has a pulse, place them in the recovery position!

make sure they are on their side with the higher arm folded under their head, the lower arm bent forward, and the higher leg bent, like this:

their mouth should be open and facing downward. that way, if they vomit, the vomit can drain out of their mouth and they won't choke on it.

you can place soft but heavy objects, like pillows weighted down with something, around the person to keep them from accidentally turning over.

this information can save a life. please share!

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04/06/2026 Doctor Beverly Crusher @SpaceDocMom Incoming Transmission…