Howdy

I've been using DU as an news site for years now, but never really felt comfortable posting. Still don't (social anxiety, wheee!), but I've grown tired of people and politicians talking about individuals like me and superimposing their prejudices on my reality. I'm even more tired of seeing it done to others. I guess that means I have to open my mouth at some point, so.. here I am.

I am a feminist and a humanist. I am LGTB. I am permanently disabled and were it not for medical care I was flat out lucky to get, I wouldn't be alive today. I'm a gamer/sci-fi nerd. I am a foul-mouthed creature of logic with a low tolerance for bullsh*t. I probably spend more time than I should looking at pictures of adorable animals online. My higher education focused on anthropology, sociology, race, gender and bullying.

That's the nutshell.

Hi. XD