Yes. This. I work in the DV field and I want this myth that substance use causes abusive behavior to go away. Substance use does not create abusers. This is a pervasive myth that abusers hide behind and use to excuse or minimize their behavior. Substance use can escalate a situation, but abusers choose to be abusers,…

Eh. I mean yes, everyone call out DJT all the time in all ways, but also I’m reeeeeal fucking reluctant to heap tons of praise on Eminem tbh. I haven’t forgotten his very, very long history of violent misogyny, homophobia, and racism. So.. no thanks.

Yes! That “cult of Austin” thing is totally real, and it’s insidious.

Yeah it’s really unfortunate. I count my time working in those industries in Austin as some of the most painful and toxic years of my life. The hypocrisy of things like showing up at the Women’s March really just twists that knife.

This is frankly the most Austin food service / entertainment scene thing ever. There is so much sweeping under the rug. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been asked to just “ignore” or “shake off” things exactly like this, or how many times I’ve been told I need to get a better sense of humor. It’s rampant at…

Good form.

Unfortunately sometimes just prior to a suicide the person can seem happier than normal, and this is often because they have made a decision to follow through with a plan, and are experiencing feelings of relief, etc. It’s really depressing and sad.

Noel Fielding?? But hwhyyy. This is such an odd choice for both sides.

Thank you for centering the victim in your headline. It makes a real difference.