Reposted by 🦋 Heather 🦋Aaron J. Waltke @goodaaron.bsky.social · 27/02/2026To impregnate people with good requires a long time. But evil has wings. To build a house takes time. Its destruction takes none.” - Mohandas Gandhi, “Hind Swaraj” 03410
Reposted by 🦋 Heather 🦋University of Illinois ACDC @illinoisacdc.bsky.social · 05/12/2025📻 Come see our exhibit on farm radio history! 📻 The display highlights historic stations, persons, and practices, and it features newspapers, books, and physical audio-visual media, including CDs, cassettes, and film. It's located on the second floor of the Funk ACES Library! 033
Reposted by 🦋 Heather 🦋Dr. Glenn Patrick Doyle @drdoylesays.bsky.social · 25/11/2025Feel what you feel. Validate it, explore it, express it (in safe contexts), understand it. Honor it. Then: breathe; blink; focus; & remind yourself you're not under any obligation to let the intensity of a feeling "make" you do things that'll short circuit your recovery arc. 05417
Reposted by 🦋 Heather 🦋Dr. Glenn Patrick Doyle @drdoylesays.bsky.social · 25/11/2025There's nothing wrong w/ the person you are. You don't "need" to ditch your personality to recover from trauma. And also, you GET to change, to retool yourself .01% at a time from the ground up if you choose, if it's more consistent w/ the life you want. Point is: it's YOUR call. 0518
Reposted by 🦋 Heather 🦋Dr. Glenn Patrick Doyle @drdoylesays.bsky.social · 25/11/2025The fact that the people who share your name & DNA or who happened to attend the same church you did growing up don't understand who you are, what's important to you, or what you need, can be painful. And, it has exactly zero to do w/ your worth, value-- or future. 211625
Reposted by 🦋 Heather 🦋Dr. Glenn Patrick Doyle @drdoylesays.bsky.social · 25/11/2025Remind yourself today that you don't have to be prefect to be worthy. You don't have to be perfect to deserve to live. You don't have to be perfect to deserve safety, or love, or happiness-- or to deserve more than the bare minimum in life. You deserve it all. Here, now. 225274
Reposted by 🦋 Heather 🦋Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 25/11/2025‘Tulip’ comes from the Turkish word ‘tülbent’ which means "turban." The flower got its name from the resemblance of its overlapping petals to the folds of fabric in a turban. 659181
Reposted by 🦋 Heather 🦋ButterflyGuy99 @butterflyguy99.bsky.social · 10/11/2025Random spin time…📷🦋 37611
🦋 Heather 🦋 @ham1299.bsky.social · 05/11/2025Well, yesterday I fully ended the long-distance relationship. He’s too entangled with his abusive gf, and clearly not ready to face reality or get safe. I told him friendship is good, but I can’t be someone else because of her crazy shit. It’s a shame. He’s pretty amazing. 🥺 210
Reposted by 🦋 Heather 🦋Dr. Glenn Patrick Doyle @drdoylesays.bsky.social · 31/10/2025The vast majority of trauma survivors I've ever met don't want anything "special." They want the opportunity to find out who they are without the ghosts of their past polluting their thoughts, beliefs, & decisions-- autonomy that the normies take for granted. No more; no less. 219838
🦋 Heather 🦋 @ham1299.bsky.social · 31/10/2025Looks like my kids and I will be dusting off our old islands. 😂 021
Reposted by 🦋 Heather 🦋⭐ Aimee ⭐ @rinnyboo.bsky.social · 27/10/2025Day 27 Quick lil Doodle for #DressupTober / #Dressuptober2025 / OC Usami Almost done with the daily doodle challenge! ^^ 062
Reposted by 🦋 Heather 🦋ButterflyGuy99 @butterflyguy99.bsky.social · 28/10/2025Random…photo…spin… 📷🦋 36811
Reposted by 🦋 Heather 🦋cafenitz.bsky.social @cafenitz.bsky.social · 23/10/2025Just now. Chicago. 0192
Reposted by 🦋 Heather 🦋ButterflyGuy99 @butterflyguy99.bsky.social · 23/10/2025Macro lens shot of “The Alnwick Rose” for #RoseWednesday 🩷 I love getting an Autumn flourish from our English roses. #Photography99 📷 #EnglishRoses 🌱 1365
Reposted by 🦋 Heather 🦋ButterflyGuy99 @butterflyguy99.bsky.social · 23/10/2025Macro lens shot of ‘Teasing Georgia’ English climbing rose for #RoseWednesday Creamy golden goodness💛 #Photography99 📷 #EnglishRoses 🌱 1367
Reposted by 🦋 Heather 🦋ButterflyGuy99 @butterflyguy99.bsky.social · 23/10/2025It’s Thursday somewhere which means it’s time for #InsectThursday Macro lens photo of a Fiery Skipper butterfly on a pink Zinnia 💛🩷 #Photography99 📷🌱 #Butterflies 🦋 1556
Reposted by 🦋 Heather 🦋ButterflyGuy99 @butterflyguy99.bsky.social · 23/10/2025Bridge photo between #RoseWednesday & #InsectThursday Macro lens photo of a Grass Skipper butterfly on the ‘Queen of Sweden’ English rose.💛🩷 #Photography99 📷 #Butterflies 🦋 #EnglishRoses 🌱 1556
🦋 Heather 🦋 @ham1299.bsky.social · 19/10/2025Sleep is eluding me at the moment. Again. I am so over this. 020
Reposted by 🦋 Heather 🦋James Petruzzi @hawaiianimages.bsky.social · 19/10/2025One of my favorite Ae'o shots (in fact, I have a 24" x 18" float mount of it up on my living room wall), a matched pair feeding in the shallows of Kealia Pond NWR. Inspired to post by @mollybangles.bsky.social and her curlews! :) 📷🦉🌿 925645
🦋 Heather 🦋 @ham1299.bsky.social · 18/10/2025Too tired to catch up. Going to get some sleep. Good night everyone! 000
Reposted by 🦋 Heather 🦋⭐ Aimee ⭐ @rinnyboo.bsky.social · 16/10/2025Day 16 Quick lil Doodle for #DressupTober / #Dressuptober2025 Here’s my OC Lee again but with her hair up this time for this outfit, she looks cute with horns x3 0124
Reposted by 🦋 Heather 🦋Dr. Glenn Patrick Doyle @drdoylesays.bsky.social · 15/10/2025For many abuse survivors, our pets are more than a source of emotional support. They might be the one reliable source of unconditionally safe & affectionate physical touch we've experienced--maybe our entire life. 726254
Reposted by 🦋 Heather 🦋Carolyn @h1ghpriest3ss.bsky.social · 10/10/2025Highly recommend joining in if you feel like you can make 11 ornaments! My sister joined in last year & made mini wreaths with collected wild grape vines & dried flowers; & I've done felt creations twice. here's my previous years contributions. 252
🦋 Heather 🦋 @ham1299.bsky.social · 09/10/2025I finally had the talk with him, and it went really well. He was receptive and interested in resources I sent him. He thanked me for sharing my perspective, and admitted that he might be in denial. He said I’m a good one to have on his side. I said I’ll be there as long as he’ll let me. 🥰 010
🦋 Heather 🦋 @ham1299.bsky.social · 08/10/2025Still no talk. I’m frustrated. Hoping to the opportunity tomorrow or Thursday. 000
🦋 Heather 🦋 @ham1299.bsky.social · 07/10/2025Well, I did not get to talk with him today. His youngest is sick, and he’s of course focused on her. Timing, I think, is crucial. I’m hoping to get this chat done this week. 010
Reposted by 🦋 Heather 🦋Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 07/10/2025Mars was the Roman god of war. That’s why we say ‘martial arts,' ‘martial law,' and 'court martial.' Marshall was the Roman god of designer fashion at discount prices. That’s why we have Marshall’s. 793596653
Reposted by 🦋 Heather 🦋ButterflyGuy99 @butterflyguy99.bsky.social · 07/10/2025Another view of the beautiful Red-spotted Purple butterfly on a wild Honeysuckle shrub. #Photography99 📷🌱 #Butterflies 🦋 511519
Reposted by 🦋 Heather 🦋ButterflyGuy99 @butterflyguy99.bsky.social · 07/10/2025While Swallowtail season is winding down, there are still a few beauties visiting. Lovely Pipevine Swallowtail for #ColorfulMonday 🖤🤍💙🧡 #Photography99 📷🌱 #Butterflies 🦋 29710
Reposted by 🦋 Heather 🦋ButterflyGuy99 @butterflyguy99.bsky.social · 07/10/2025Today’s random photo spin… 📷🌱🦋 1908
🦋 Heather 🦋 @ham1299.bsky.social · 06/10/2025I have a plan to speak with my friend tomorrow. I’m aiming for supportive but also frankness. I’m hoping he’s receptive, because if he’s not, I could lose someone very important to me. (Yes, this is the long distance guy.) It’s worth the risk if he’ll get him thinking. I just want him safe. 110
Reposted by 🦋 Heather 🦋Kari Dru @karidru.bsky.social · 06/10/2025I can't believe I have a take on whether or not you should slur AIs. I'm landing very hard on not. Using slurs for it is treating it like a person which we should not be doing AND ALSO why are all these things so racially tinged, when btw the backend workers in Kenya might have to read this. 3508
🦋 Heather 🦋 @ham1299.bsky.social · 05/10/2025Anyone have advice on how to talk to someone in an abusive relationship? I’ve talked to him about it before, and he was receptive. But she is escalating, and I am seriously worried about his safety. I’d appreciate any advice. 110
🦋 Heather 🦋 @ham1299.bsky.social · 03/10/2025Good night, Bluesky. I’ve slept really well the last few nights. Here’s hoping the trend continues! I hope you all sleep well, too! Well, for those of you going to sleep soon! 010
🦋 Heather 🦋 @ham1299.bsky.social · 02/10/2025My long distance man. My precious, sweet long distance man. He’s stuck in a horrible abusive situation. It’s the main reason we can’t really start to explore anything. He feels very stuck. It’s so heartbreaking to see such an amazing person go through this. 🥺 000
🦋 Heather 🦋 @ham1299.bsky.social · 01/10/2025Yesterday my daughter got news that she’s not only accepted to the college of her choice, but she also is being awarded a significant scholarship. We’re all very excited for her. 😁 190
🦋 Heather 🦋 @ham1299.bsky.social · 30/09/2025Still crazy exhausted. I slept really well last night. Here’s hoping tonight is the same. 🥱 100
🦋 Heather 🦋 @ham1299.bsky.social · 29/09/2025So tired. So very very tired. I am stressing myself out over this long distance man. It’s all me. He has done NOTHING wrong. But I, in my brokenness from past experience, keep projecting shit onto him. Good thing he’s a good man. I just pray we can make this work, because I know he’s worth it. 140
🦋 Heather 🦋 @ham1299.bsky.social · 26/09/2025I’m not feeling sick yet, so maybe I didn’t catch something from the girl who coughed on me yesterday. Here’s hoping! I barely got to talk to my man today, sadly, because work was crazy. But it’s ok. That happens sometimes. Hopefully tomorrow. 020
Reposted by 🦋 Heather 🦋ButterflyGuy99 @butterflyguy99.bsky.social · 26/09/2025Thrilled to share this beautiful Viceroy butterfly for #InsectThursday. I find that the Viceroy’s appearance is a bellwether that the Monarchs are coming.🧡🖤🤍 #Photography99 📷🌱 #Butterflies 🦋 19415
Reposted by 🦋 Heather 🦋ButterflyGuy99 @butterflyguy99.bsky.social · 26/09/2025And an absolutely stunning female Eastern Tiger Swallowtail today for #InsectThursday. She is enormous, with an estimated wingspan of at least 5.5 inches. She is making a clear statement that #SwallowtailSeason is still kicking. #Photography99 📷🌱 #Butterflies 🦋 114720
🦋 Heather 🦋 @ham1299.bsky.social · 25/09/2025Exhausted. Can’t believe it’s only Wednesday. Work has been crazy busy. But it’s good. Also, lots of chatting with my long distance…man. 🥰 Best part of the week so far. Two more days until the weekend. I can do this! Here’s hoping I stay healthy - a student coughed directly in my face today. 😫 030
Reposted by 🦋 Heather 🦋ButterflyGuy99 @butterflyguy99.bsky.social · 25/09/2025Good evening from the male Monarch🧡 #Photography99 📷🌱 #Butterflies 🦋 #MonarchSeason 28410
Reposted by 🦋 Heather 🦋Joe Newberry @joenewberry.bsky.social · 25/09/2025Numbers 1 and 2 in the Judge List are the biggies. Don't much care about the Number 3. (But, full disclosure, I place the paper over the roll.) 7529
🦋 Heather 🦋 @ham1299.bsky.social · 24/09/2025I’m so exhausted it isn’t funny. So as much as I want to catch up, I cannot. Hopefully tomorrow. 000