#[ dl ] just like a pill

[ronzombie]

Which F/O?

[fosterworks-art]

Thought WAY too hard about undergrad Phoenix, and now Amazon thinks I'm a lawyer.

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Just in case you can't read my handwriting, please look below for the notes. The below notes are a tad differently written + there may be some extra info I couldn't put in the sketches.

Page 1 - 18 y/o Phoenix

He majors in Criminology and Studio Art. So his main courses are Criminal Justice & Criminology, and Drawing.

He disappeared sometime after DL-6 and showed up with short hair, living in a duplex.

Studying to be a prosecutor - or cartoonist. His reasoning to becoming a prosecutor is unclear, he gives different answers (He can't do math, money and respect, it's a good job), he does genuinely want to help people through prosecuting, though.

Larry and Phoenix haven't seen each other for eight years, but did exchange letters.

For Larry, I wrote a couple notes for him: Going from job to job (and girl to girl) - Pretty good with tech and mechanics. That's a reference to the Thinker clocks, because it's impressive that he made them.

Page 2 - 19 y/o

Poker Hobbyist

Draws and sells card decks (and doujinshis)

People say he has a great poker face.

Also super friendly, just a doormat.

Friends don't know much about him and he doesn't talk about himself much.

He didn't remember Miles or the class trial until he saw the newspaper

That's when he decides to switch from being a prosecutor to being a defense attorney.

It doesn't change much about school.

Page 3 - 20 y/o

He's been taking summer classes this entire time. So he's a senior by 20.

He's a hard worker, and very tired. But he needs to meet Edgeworth asap.

Starts shrimping

People generally know him as a sweetheart and a softie, and a doormat. His classmates also realize that he could be a bit mean.

Heard about the Armando poisoning, but believed it was a different Dahlia Hawthorne. The one he was dating wouldn't harm a soul.

He trusted his girlfriend more than anyone, but never showed his true face until their last date. (He wore makeup and colored contacts throughout high school and college, only Larry knows what he really looks like.)

Couldn't see each other much, because they were both so busy.

Page 4- Born April 11th, 1993

This is what he looked like before the Doug Swallow trial. I just wanted to draw him when he wasn't sick, because the mask would cover the makeup.

(Just pretend I know what I'm doing with the hospital drawing)

Phoenix's 21st Birthday Presents

Not Guilty verdict

Hospital Bill

Botched Surgery (awake, aware, remembered)

Aversion to chips, pills, and romantic relationships

Friend (Mia Fey)

He didn't stay in the hospital for long and refused medication.

Yes he was in excruciating pain. Yes he finished his exams.

He ate glass, he can take it.

[existentialspacebabe]

Just finished episode 13 and I have some thoughts.

Completely rambling and idk if it makes total sense because I haven't slept in like 40 hours lmao

So. Tohma has these pills that he said are "prescribed" to him. I have 2 theories on that.

1. They actually are prescribed to him, and he uses them for an off label use. He said he uses them for headaches, and given that they're anti-anxieties, I've seen people theorize about his mental state. However, and someone who is personally actually prescribed more than one mental health medication, one of them is prescribed for off label use. It's prescribed for my migraines and insomnia. Because of this I think that if he's telling the truth about it being for headaches, maybe his stigma (projecting soundwaves) is changing the structural integrity of his brain. MC said she felt the vibrations in her whole body and it rumbled the floor under her feet. Can you imagine the damage it could cause INSIDE A HEAD?? He probably also does have insomnia because while Jin isn't feeling it, most, if not all hiyse duties fall onto Tohma and he's always portrayed as not having time for things because he's constantly working

2. I looked up Alprazolam (Xanax). It's not only an anti anxiety. It can be used to treat panic disorders with AGORAPHOBIA!! In the beginning of the chapter, people were talking about how much more of Jin they'd seen recently and the fact he's going on missions and being out and about is HUGE after the Clash. I've seen other theories that Jin's stigma makes him paranoid the more he uses it, and he's worried about another Clash, so maybe Tohma's "prescription" is something he's getting on the DL from Mortkranken and slipping it to Jin to try to gain footing for the Laurel Crown by having the Once Great Ice King™️ break down his walls a bit more

[catboybiologist]

March 2024 documentation and transition journal

Just got my levels results back, meaning that the doc is fully updated for March:

This is possibly one of the most exciting and interesting months of HRT since starting, because I've experimented around a lot with injection doses, so let's talk about that! I'm also slapping a couple of old pics in here for reference, so I'll slap some selfie tags on this.

So, lots of interesting HRT stuff. At my last levels check, I was on 4mg injectable EV a week. And… my E actually went down, even though that’s an effectively higher dose than my previous regimen (6mg sublingual/day). Because of this, I talked with my provider, and essentially she told me to fuck around. I probably was way looser with it than she wanted me to be, but she told me to go to 8mg/week maximum, and try and settle on 6mg/week minimum. So….. here’s what I did.

1 week of 8mg.

2 weeks at 7mg.

2 weeks 6mg, during which my levels were checked at mid.

I… can’t really advocate for this. Basically, my logic was that I wanted to see what it felt like to max things out, but have my actual levels check reflect what I’m like at 6mg to know if increasing or maximizing the dose beyond that is necessary at all. Ultimately, I’ve concluded that 8mg feels too high- I start getting a bit of headache and nausea at peak. 7mg feels very comfortable. 6mg, I felt fucking miserable at trough. When I was on 4mg/week, I used a couple of sublingual pills to try and get through that, but I tried to see if I could stop doing that. It went okay for the higher doses, but on 6mg… ugh. Felt like complete shit. I’ll def be using a couple this week to get through that, probably just 4-6mg sublingual on wed/thurs to make sure I’m feeling okay.

Oh. Also. I ditched Spironolactone, against the advice of my provider. 

I was getting really, REALLY irritated by the diuretic effects, so I quit it when I tried to 8mg dose just to see what would happen. I figured that 8mg would be more than enough to suppress T on its own (likely true), and so I thought it would be the best time to try that. And… when I stopped spiro, a depressive haze that had been in my head lifted very quickly. I thought it was just depression based on a rough past couple of months, and that’s probably true, but it also felt physical. The diuretic effects have also stopped, and I genuinely can’t imagine going back on spiro.

I’ve heard a lot of theoretical stuff about spiro potentially being able to inhibit growth and development. It's possibly a growth hormone inhibitor, but should be a more potent antiandrogen than anyone else. It’s…. Really hard to say whether spiro actually inhibits growth. As with a lot of transfemme physical developments, there’s never been a comprehensive, conclusive study on it, which is why its relegated to miscellaneous anecdotes that everyone will swear one way or the other on. I’ll have some opinions on this later.

So what improvement to my levels did I get out of all of this?

Well…. Good, but nothing radical. My midcycle estrogen is 159 pg/mL, which is about my target for trough. It’s a good step up from the 4mg dose, but I’m probably going to increase to 7mg/week- that felt fine to me, and I’m pretty confident that that’ll be the dose that nails it. I’m pretty deadset on going forward with that, I would just need a levels check to verify we’re all good there. (Side note, I’m a bit frustrated that my body literally seems allergic to just… stuff. Idk if I have an overactive liver or what, but my T crashed super easily, adderall consistently lasts shorter than it should, and my E is really struggling to go up.)

And did this result in any physical improvement? 

I actually think that this last month has been the single fastest month of physical development I’ve ever had. Here’s some things I’ve noticed:

My breasts have become much larger and more developed in relation to my chest, with a much better shape. Comparison pictures to even just the end of January show a wild difference (sorry, not posting that publicly). To be fair, though, I’m still pretty clearly in tanner 2, and I maybe want to wait for just a bit more development before I start progesterone. 

Waist measurement is still going down, and hip measurement is still holding steady. This means that, in effect, my hips are getting wider.

And this is one of the most exciting ones- my upper body seems like its getting smaller. I’m floored by this. My underbust is less, my chest looks noticeably less barrel-y, and my ribcage kind of “flows” into my waist better. I wrote a bit about this on reddit just now, but I think I know what’s happening here. Not only is fat burning from the sides of my chest as it builds on the front of my chest, I actually think my costal cartilage might be getting “tighter”, effectively pulling my ribs a bit closer in to my sternum

I have…. No way to confirm the hunches of that last one, other than the images I can show. So for educational purposes (and y’know. Making the funny women in my phone type funny syllables) Here’s a quick timeline where I think you can see the “barrellness” of my chest decreasing:

From left to right, we have September (0-1mo), December (3-4mo), March (6-7mo)

Don't worry, my shoulders are just as wide and athletic dyke-y.

Am I delusional? Is this anything? Maybe. Pictures are hard to make consistent with changes this small. But I do feel like its noticeable, and it seems like women’s cut shirts and tanks have fit me in a way that’s a lot more consistent with a cis woman’s body. Again, there’s also nsfw images, and I think they show a lot of progress, and I think I can pretty definitively say that this has been the single month with the most physical changes since, well, my first month back in September. 

Why did this happen? Well, I’m working with a sample size of one here, and multiple variables have changed at the same time. There’s really three things that could be happening: increased injection dosage, ditching spiro, or the general come and go of physical changes. It’s impossible to completely know what’s going on because of this, unfortunately- I’d need way more data. That said…. This is the first new “wave” of development I’ve had since I started, and my actual blood levels didn’t increase that much. I really, really don’t want to conclude anything, but I’m kinda thinking that spiro had something to do with it. It has broad effects on physiology which aren’t entirely characterized, that could easily theoretically be inhibiting generic growth and development. That said, I think starting with a strong antiandrogen is basically necessary for HRT. It’s extremely difficult to get E levels up without robustly inhibiting T first. Obviously don’t take this as medical advice, or even a scientific opinion. This is nothing more than a hunch.

Idk. I’m happy. I feel like I finally am starting to break through the progress stall I’ve been growing increasingly frustrated with. And I think getting the proper injection dose actually worked to break through it. I’m feeling a lot better with my transition in general too. I won’t elaborate much here, but I’ve been coming out to a lot more people, and its been tentatively going about as well as I could ask. We’ll see what the future holds, but I’m excited about it.

[maypiles]

Can you do a reading about Jackson Wang love life for 2025 ? Thankkks

Jackson Wang's Love Life 2025

Jackson Wang’s love life for 2025, you say? My dear anonymous, you’ve truly brought me a challenge worthy of my attention. The cards are practically trembling in anticipation—what juicy revelations shall they spill about our international heartthrob?

OH BABY, BUCKLE UP, WE'RE GOIN' FULL-ON SOAP OPERA WITH THIS ONE—SPIRIT DID NOT COME TO PLAY! Jackson Wang’s 2025 is giving me heartbreak, betrayal, career glow-up, and just a sprinkle of Thailand drama. Like, the spirit tea is piping hot, and I’m about to spill every last drop for you, because whew, honey, we’re talking Oscar-level plot twists. LET’S GO.

Jackson’s Love Life: Betrayal in a Penthouse™

Okay, picture this: Jackson Wang, our man of the hour, standing in his THAILAND penthouse, the kind of place with floor-to-ceiling windows, lush foliage on the balcony, vibes immaculate. He’s out here thinking he’s in his “this is my person” era, sipping tea in silk pajamas (don’t argue, this is canon now), dreaming of kids and a future. Baby’s in his Two of Cups and Four of Wands fantasy—soulmate connection, commitment, maybe even a secret marriage. A SECRET MARRIAGE, HONEY?!

BUT WAIT. Cue the record scratch sound effect—we’re talking full-blown Three of Swords drama stabbing right through that dream like a plot twist from hell. Betrayal. Unrequited love. HEART. SHATTERED. Spirit said, “Oh, you thought this was endgame? Think again.” The divine feminine in question? Petite, black-haired, rocking a short white dress. BUT OH, she’s hiding something. Birth control pills, girl?! Like, Jackson wanted kids, and she’s out here on the DL not even entertaining the thought. And when he finds out? BABE. His world is CRACKED.

Now, let me paint you this closure scene because the visuals are DRAMATIC. They’re back in that same penthouse (because Thailand is a whole character in this novella). She’s holding his fingers, head bowed, full of guilt. And Jackson? He’s not even looking at her! HIS EYES ARE RED-RIMMED. He’s staring straight ahead, hurt but stoic, shoulders so tense (10 of wands) you can practically hear the stress in the air. He doesn’t hate her, no, but he’s done. Spirit said, “Closure, not a second chance.” Cue a single tear falling dramatically down his cheek.

Thailand: Betrayal Capital™

Let’s TALK ABOUT THAILAND, because spirit is SCREAMING about it. This isn’t just a location, babe; it’s the set piece for his heartbreak era. Foliage, balconies, luxury everywhere. Spirit keeps showing me 2022, like this whole relationship might’ve started then. But things got serious—like “secret marriage��� serious—and then imploded.

OH, and don’t think we’re done with the drama. There’s also a mention of a case. LEGAL DRAMA, BABY. Maybe the breakup leaks (which I doubt), maybe there’s a contract involved, maybe the media catches wind and BOOM—chaos. Spirit is waving the Tower card at me like, “Girl, THIS is the moment everything crumbles.”

Career Glow-Up: Turning Pain into Platinum™

Now let me tell you, Jackson doesn’t sit around crying in his penthouse forever (although, let’s be real, he probably had a good five-star cry session first). Oh no, babe—he’s going straight into Chariot mode. MAN. GETS. TO. WORK.

Spirit shows me the King of Wands and World—he’s taking this heartbreak and spinning it into a career renaissance. Like, oh, you hurt me? Cool, let me drop an album so fire it sets the charts ablaze. He’s collaborating with none other than Taemin (yes, THAT Taemin), and spirit shows me IG exploding with Jackson under the spotlight. Reels, TikToks, fans losing their minds: “Is Jackson okay?! Why is he working so hard?!” Sweetie, he’s turning his pain into ART.

Spirit is also screaming Eight of Pentacles at me—Jackson is laser-focused. He’s building his empire brick by brick, pouring every ounce of heartbreak into his craft. And honey, the Six of Wands is LOUD—by the end of the year, he’s out here winning awards, dropping bangers, and proving to the world that you cannot keep Jackson Wang down. PERIOD.

Spiritual Glow-Up: The Phoenix Rises™

But wait, there’s more! This heartbreak isn’t just about career fuel—it’s a whole Judgment moment. Spirit said, “Jackson, baby, this is your wake-up call.” He’s reflecting, reevaluating, and releasing what doesn’t serve him. The Hanged Man is here like, “Pause, process, heal, and then thrive.”

And guess what? There’s future soulmate energy lingering in the cards. Spirit whispers, “Very soon,” but not before he goes through this transformation. He’s stepping into his King of Pentacles era—stable, grounded, and ready for something REAL.

Instagram Chaos: Media Mayhem™

Ohhhh, let’s TALK ABOUT IG because spirit is SCREAMING about it. The breakup Public? The media eating it up? Who knows? Fans are dissecting his every post, trying to figure out what went down. Cryptic captions, maybe some unfollows—who knows, maybe a subtweet or two. And then the Taemin collab? BABY. Fans are going WILD. Spirit shows me the Five of Wands—drama, speculation, chaos—but Jackson? He’s unbothered. The Six of Wands says he’s rising above it all like the KING he is.

Reconciliation Scene: Closure, Not Rekindling™

Spirit won’t stop replaying this closure moment for me, so let me give you every detail. They’re back in Thailand (yes, AGAIN, because this is basically a Netflix special at this point). She’s holding his fingers, head bowed, trying to apologize, trying to reconcile. But Jackson? Oh, he’s stone cold. Eyes red, staring into the distance. He doesn’t hate her—he’s too evolved for that—but he’s not going back. Spirit said, “This chapter is CLOSED.”

Final Thoughts: Jackson’s 2025 Cinematic Universe™

Listen, 2025 is NOT a chill year for Jackson Wang. It’s heartbreak, betrayal, secret marriages, and penthouse drama, but it’s ALSO healing, career domination, and a full-on spiritual awakening. By the end of the year, he’s stronger, wiser, and thriving like never before.

Jackson’s story this year is proof that even in the worst moments, you can rise like a phoenix, honey. And let’s be real—he’s not just surviving; he’s out here WINNING. Stay tuned, babe, because the Jackson Wang Cinematic Universe is only getting started.

💀😭 OkAY but hold up, y’all, I don’t even KNOW how to start this one! So, like, a reader—a full-on tarot reader (yes, ME, babe)—gets a random ask on Tumblr, like, “Hey, what’s up with Jackson Wang from GOT7’s love life in 2025?” And I’m thinking, “Who? Ohhhh, GOT7, I mean…K-pop...I used to listen to that years ago…” BUT THEN, I tap into this energy and—hold the phone, y’all—I START CHANNELLING HIS ENTIRE LIFE???? Like, WTH is going on?! 😳👀 So here’s the tea, honey: it’s like spirit was like “Oh, babe, I got you!” and boom—I was seeing details I had no business knowing about. We’re talking secret marriages, heartbreak, betrayal, emotional ripples from his IG posts, and even shoulder pain (yes, I'm telling you, the man’s burdened with the weight of his emotions, literally 😭💀). And don't even get me started on the three of swords energy, 'cause... girl, we know he's been hurt but, like, is this him walking away from something that no longer serves him? Betrayal? Some wild energy of wanting closure but, like, not being able to move on, you feel me?? 😳 Then comes the entire storyline of him going from this secret love, all the way to a transformation (like, the Wheel of Fortune is flipping right now—soul growth, HONEY). Did I see a break-up? YES. It’s heartbreaking, but it's the thing that shifts him into focusing on his career—hello, collaborations with Taemin, that IG drama? Oh yes, the media is going CRAZY about him. I’m picturing him like...in Thailand? YEAH, Thailand, fam. And then we get a reconciliation vibe. Closure... but also that divine feminine energy? She’s wearing a short white dress, standing there, giving the most healing vibes but also a little distant. He's hurting. This is one big emotional transformative moment that I’m here for (death card)😩🔥 Did I just channel this man’s life like I’m a spirit medium?? 😱💀 Maybe?? But I’m saying right now—this reading is NOT just some random thing—nope. Spirit wanted me to see all these details for a reason. I’m so extra with this reading, and now here I am typing out a full-on novella about his life, like, hello? He’s not even MY problem but I feel like I’m living his emotional rollercoaster. 😳💖 AND THEN, to wrap it all up, let’s talk about the vibe of this reading: The Tower moment dropped when I saw the whole divine feminine in the balcony of a house in Thailand scene! 🏡🌿 Literally all the pieces fit together like a movie script. There’s a lot of emotional intensity here, but also a serious transformation for him. If you're into the chaos, the growth, the heartbreak... then this reading is for YOU. 2025? Get ready for the glow-up, Jackson. 🤩🔥🛐🥵 Moral of the story: Spirit don’t care who you are, if it wants to drop a truth bomb on you, it WILL. And here I am thinking my little tarot deck’s about to read some normal love life stuff, and BOOM, I'm channeling the whole damn K-pop industry! 😭💅 Someone call TMZ, I need my own reality show. If you feel the vibe, drop me a like, a reblog, or just tell me how crazy this is in the comments because—HONEY, I can’t be the only one obsessed with this wild-ass reading right now. 😩🔥 P.S:

👀💅 Okayyy, so I know this is super random, but I'm not really keeping up with the latest K-pop news (I know, I know, I’m living under a rock, lol my K-pop fan girl era was ten years ago lmfao 😭😅) BUT... if something from this reading actually came true, like, Jackson Wang and Taemin collabing or any of that juicy media drama, definitely come back to this post and hit me up! 😏🔥 Like, I got a whole download from spirit and gave you the scoop on what was up with his love life in 2025 and if any of this stuff actually happens? I NEED TO KNOW. 😩✨ It would honestly be crazy to see it come full circle! So, if Jackson really ends up working with Taemin or, I don’t know, the drama starts bubbling over on his IG? Tag me, reblog me, or drop a comment, cause I’m so curious to know how it unfolds in the 3D world!! 🤯💖 Just know, spirit never misses and I’m here for the tea... so, like, let’s see how this plays out! 😏✨💋💅🏻

[williamaltman]

I know these characters are not real, but something really hurts and feels uncomfortable when I see all these people say Lochy is deviant, or the "sus one" or the real freak, or the aggressor/manipulator, that he's taking advantage of Saxon. Especially this absurd theory I've seen 5 times now that Lochy spit out his ecstasy. I went frame by frame, he's out of focus in the background, mostly blocked by Chloe and Chelsea in the foreground, lurching forward (maybe he was gagging or just stumbling?) long after he already swallowed the pill, so this means nothing in terms of film language.

Yeah Saxon may not be as eager as Lochy is, Lochy may not be as innocent as he is assumed to be. But in no way is he victimizing Saxon. He didn't plan this, he's not an evil genius thinking of a way to get his brother in a vulnerable state to act out his "sick desires." He's obviously also high off the molly/x, even if Saxon is more visibly "out of it." And if he weren't? The boy has been binge drinking the whole night. He's not sober no matter what, so people claiming he's sober are beyond deluded. He has taken charge of zero situations so far. Saxon is twice his side and significantly older. Lochy couldn't overpower him or manipulate/pressure him even if he wanted to.

The show is not real life, but in real life, if a sibling develops feelings for especially an older sibling, it's 99.99% of the time due to past sexual abuse (not necessarily from that sibling but often yes).

If he wants Saxon, something traumatic happened in his past to make him this way. And Saxon is like, at least 25, so if he's had feelings for Lochy, we need to call Chris Hansen lol. And if he also has a past with sexual trauma, I feel less sympathy for him. He's a grown ass man now, he should be acting like it. He promised his parents to protect his brother, but he's done nothing but put him in risky situations, loudly project his grisly sexuality onto him, literally display himself and put those kinds of thoughts into Lochy's head, encourage him to be wantonly sexual, and shoved a beer in his hands against Lochy's objections. But now he objects because Lochy is more daring than he thought? He draws the line at party drugs and a kiss that didn't even involve tongue? Dude is a hypocrite. I'm not saying Lochy is necessarily a victim either at this point. But to claim Saxon is a victim is comical.

Again, it's not real life, it's a dark comedy where the rich white brothers having a weird incest arc isn't an endorsement of real life incest. I'm only pointing all this out because people bizarrely want to defend Saxon as if he's an innocent flower, and I know what they're all doing, taking the twinky gay coded character and saying he's the bad influence, the perv, the freak. Oh okay.

I'm also afraid of Saxon and Lochy having actual penetrative sex (I don't think they will tbf), especially if Lochy tops like so many people seem to want. That's another theory that pisses me off, like Saxon would not go straight to taking it up the ass, that's not how DL guys work, trust me. But if that happens, whether Lochy tops or is just the more active/encouraging partner in general, it would give these people more ammunition to frame Lochy as the "bad" one. Boo!

Yet people rightly call Chloe weird as hell for fixating on Lochy's barely legal "innocence," even though if they had sex it's pretty obvious who would be "topping" who. Interesting double standard going on there. I don't know, I'm probably taking it all a little too seriously. They can have their little incest without anyone necessarily being a victim. Saxon can look apprehensive without Lochy being a master manipulator sexual predator. People are praying on my pookie's downfall and I will complain about it!

Ooh, ok, so, there's a lot to unpack here. I agree that I don't like how some people are talking about Lochy. I think, with all the context and information we have now, he's not an aggressor, abuser, manipulator or anything. He has some feelings for his brother and the drinking and drugs are making him lose his inhibitions.

I think it's complicated because, I can kinda see the show possibly framing this as Lochy acting predatory towards Saxon, which, it's not what I want, and like I said, not what I think of it when looking at the whole situation objectively. But I kinda get why people are throwing that around. I think we'll have to wait and see how things are gonna go on the next episode, and even the ones after that, to fully grasp what's the truth of this situation.

Will Saxon realize he has feelings for Lochy? Will the narrative go with the idea that he doesn't and only did it because of the substance abuse? If they do something, is he gonna try to resist it? It can go on so many different ways and, I think right now, there are so many different interpretations of what is going on that is hard to really come to a definitive conclusion.

Personally, as someone who's genuinely shipping them, like not just for the shock value but because I actually care about their characters, I am hoping that it will not be played as one-sided, and that Saxon will realize that he has had some feelings for Lochy all along. Even if he puts a stop to it and doesn't outright say so, we might still be able to get that realization in a more subtle way. Some of the stuff said about this storyline by reviewers and Patrick implies such, but I think there's probably also stuff pointing in another direction...

If you look at all my posts, I was straight up thinking Saxon was intentionally trying to groom Lochy, but now I have changed my mind, and I think his actions are subconscious. So, you're right about the way he has been acting towards Lochy, but I think in his mind there's truly nothing wrong with it, and he doesn't let himself come to the conclusion that maybe he acts like that because he has unresolved feelings towards his brother.

I think Lochy is more aware of what he wants, ironically to their first conversation, and he feels guilty and weird about it, but Saxon's words and the way he acts and like I said all the substance abuse, not to mention Chloe encouraging it, is making him finally act out on them, but that doesn't mean that what he's doing is wrong.

I mean, I don't want to get into irl stuff because, yeah, obviously in real life this would be concerning. I don't have any incestuous feelings, I'm an only child so I can't even have brother ones, but I always have empathy for characters who have guilt and shame over their sexualities and connect with those themes a lot, and incest is a way to turn that up to eleven, and that among other things is why I write/read some fics that involves incest sometimes lol.

But a lot of people, who have more puritanical views about incest in media, are looking at this storyline as something inheretly bad and immoral, and so of course they need someone to blame it on, if not both of them.

I honestly don't care that much because, at the same time, there are soo many people excited about it and rooting for them, tweets about them are getting like 50k likes (the pics Patrick posted of them on set got 67k, though that's maybe a little less about the ship lol), and we have even become a bit of a little community here on tumblr shipping them together and speculating and making theories.

[shslbunnylover]

★★★𝙑𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙣 𝙒 (12 𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙁𝙡𝙪𝙛𝙛𝙢𝙖𝙨 𝘿𝙖𝙮 8: 𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙁𝙡𝙪★★★

Character: Wanda Maximoff

Taglist: @inlovewithgreta @lilfartbox1 (Message me to be a part of the taglist until I get a page set up!!)

Trigger warnings (DL, DI): Sickness,

Genre: Fluff or Hurt/Comfort

A/n: Look at me, somewhat back on track! 😂

Word count: 1.0k

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You knew you had picked up some sickness at the ice-skating rink a couple of days ago from one of the kids there, which only made you more frustrated by being mad at the parents who let their sick children go out in public and make everyone else ill.

But with all the work you had to do, handling holiday shopping, card making, your job, and a partridge in a pear tree, you knew that your perseverance wasn't going to let you take a rest.

Lucky for you, you had the hottest nurse in town to take care of you, and you also knew that she would be the one to push you back into your bed.

"Dekta? Are you alright? You've been coughing a lot," Wanda asked, walking up to you and immediately placing her hands on your face and neck, feeling your heated forehead.

"I-I'm fine baby, don't w- Achoo! Don't worry-" You sniffled, breaking out into another sneezing fit, gripping the edges of your blanket that kept you warm from how cold you were.

"Well, I'm going to worry. You're burning up, sneezing uncontrollably, and all bundled up as if you're in Antarctica!" Your girlfriend replied as she went to grab her thermometer from the closet next to the bathroom.

"I told you I was fine Wands," You groaned, putting your head in your hands as the redhead fussed over you.

"You certainly don't look like someone fine, Y/n-" She rolled her eyes, turning you around to face her as she stuck the stick in your mouth.

"B- Mmph!" You said in a muffled voice, looking down at the thermometer before looking back up at your girlfriend with a glare. "I don't like you..."

"Shush Dekta-" Wanda quieted you, pressing a finger to your lips once she had taken the instrument out of your mouth. "101," She sighed, looking at you with concerned eyes. "You need to get back to bed,"

"I can't, you know that!" You replied, "I have so much to do. A little fever isn't going to stop me!"

"Then I will," Your girlfriend said sternly, picking you up in a swift motion before walking you to your shared bedroom. "Stay here, and I'll be right back. Don't move-" She instructed you before leaving the room as quickly as she entered it.

You sighed, plopping down onto your pillow as your body decompressed, your arms pulling a blanket over you for any inch of relief for your cold body.

"Stupid flu," You mumbled, grabbing a tissue box for your nose, too tired to get up and throw the used ones away. "Why don't you just make your kids stay home?"

You lay there in misery, cuddling up against your blanket like a child clinging to their mom through sniffles and coughs.

"I'm back sweetheart," Wanda smiled softly as you noticed her figure appear through your half-open eyes, hearing her lowering her voice to make sure your head didn't hurt from her volume.

"Hmm..." You hummed, taking one of your girlfriend's hands in your own. "Missed you,"

Wanda chuckled, kissing your forehead to check the temperature once again before handing you some medicine.

"Take these, okay Dekta?" The redhead cooed, handing you the pills and some water, watching as you took it and made a face.

"Ew- I thought pills weren't supposed to be icky..." You groaned.

"I'm sorry baby," The green-eyed girl in front of you smiled sympathetically. "I know they taste bad, but you did good by taking them,"

"Wands, you don't need to take care of me, I ca-"

"But I want to, I like making sure you're alright," She chuckled, reassuring you by gently placing her hand on your chest to keep you down on the bed.

"Alright bu- Achoo!" You sneezed once again, rubbing your reddened nose as you grabbed a tissue to blow your nose.

"Come here baby," Wanda smiled, kissing the top of your head before pulling you into her lap, allowing you to rest your head on her shoulder.

"No, I'll get you sick!" You protested, weakly pulling yourself away.

"I got my vaccine, and I already had it earlier this year, I'll be okay. Please don't worry, I'm alright,"

"You sure?" You whimpered.

"Yes, Dekta. I have a strong immune system, and I'll shower extra deeply," She pressed a kiss to the tip of your reddened nose.

You laughed, wrapping your arms around her waist as a replacement for a blanket.

"I feel like a baby," You giggled before sneezing yet again.

"You're just sick. We're all big babies when we're sick," The older woman chuckled.

"I'm just really sorry I got sick..." You said, looking up at your girlfriend with an apologetic expression present on your features that only made the redhead laugh.

"Dekta, it's not your fault," She assured you, patting your head with a smile. "Now, why don't you go to bed and try and get yourself feeling better, okay?"

You nodded; your eyes fluttering shut as you lay in the arms of your love, your thoughts and fears fading like they always did whenever you were with Wanda.

...

If you enjoyed reading this, don't forget to like, reblog and comment! Thank you and you are loved <3

-Akira

[menacinmasochist]

The DL boys and what their addictions/drug problems would be besides the obvious blood:

Shu: Weed. I say this in all my fics, he would be such a big stoner. I'm pretty sure if rejet wasn't Japanese they would have gladly made him a stoner. He sleeps and listens to music that is an indica strain man. Shu suffers from PTSD, depression and detachment issues. Weed keeps him calm and eases his nerves. Not a drinker.

Reiji: Reiji likes tea and honestly coffee as well, he's gotta have that energy from somewhere right? Caffeine addict. Typical virgo behavior. A drinker as well, and can hold his liquor. Not a smoker.

Ayato: Perc 10 I just copped a Perc 10, Perc 30. Ayato is a perc head, sometimes cocaine as well. But he claims he isnt addicted, yea okay. Likes drinking and smoking but prefers pills.

Kanato: He's got a sugar addiction for the most part, but he will indulge in some sweet tasting cocktails too, he knows no limit. If it tastes good, he gets DRUNK. Not a smoker.

Laito: ecstasy and molly, that's why he's so sexual and has all that energy, plus says the most out of pocket shit. Enjoys taking shots from time to time, and will smoke a Cuban cigar.

Subaru: He drinks sometimes, and smokes with Shu occasionally but he prefers to remain sober for the most part, lowkey a gymrat and addicted to protein powder. Will literally snort a line of protein powder.

Ruki: Manz is stressed out, he smokes cigarettes. New Ports, Camels. Marbelos, you name it he's smoked it. Is a drinker.

Kou: Also into a lot of party drugs, but loves a good flavored vape. (He gives such Doja Cat energy). Smokes and drinks.

Yuma: He gardens his own weed, smokes it sometimes but he's more addicted to food and sugar as well. Not a drinker.

Azusa: he literally likes to hurt himself, I think Heroin would be the most suitable or morphine. Has baby lungs so cant smoke but enjoys doing it cause it hurts him. Will drink for the burning throat sensation.

Carla: Xanax, he likes the shlumped out dead feeling, plus he doesnt feel the pain as much. Hates smoking it hurts his lungs, likes drinking a little.

Shin: Horse tranquilizer, ketamine. self explanatory. Likes to smoke sometimes but only nicotine.

Kino: Addarell, he's gotta stay focused to plot on everyone. Smokes and drinks , plus can handle himself.

[bitchy-peachy]

Trying to organize my ao3 with my steroid scrambled brain and blurry eyes was NOT a good idea. Now I wanna eat and nap like an useless baby again.

I even did whiny sounds while curling up. So embarrassing. Today was my last steroid so I hope this shit diminishes fast from now on.

I want my eyes to stop pulsing, I want no brain fog (these stupid pills were the only ones with that side effect so I know it was these steroid bitches again.) I want no under chin swelling that chokes me.

Blah, blah, blah... Anyways I'm TRYING to catch up on fic reading, fic reviewing, bookmark organizing, answering/approving old old OLD comments, meeting readers (yeah I had some trying to just hang so I'm checking if they're good people

And all sorts of wonderful organizing things. Also... there's me considering moving wattpad protected stuff little by little over to ao3 cos I don't think you guys have even seen the other DL, Bleach and Naruto stuff I've written... Plus wattpad readers kinda ignore us.

Gin and I are from there so we know 😆.

Anyways, that's somewhat of an ao3 update thingy. Feel lik2 napping again. It's like all the sleep I lost is coming back with a vengeance...

(Literally me. I do be having my phone like that on my lap whilst the lights are off LMFAO)

[ronzombie]

[floef-likes-everything]

MCYT Song Analysis: They Don't Know You Like I Do - Imagine Dragons

Are you ready for some emotional damage? I love myself some Imagine Dragons and boy does this song hit different if you keep the Life Series in mind while listening to it. Maybe first just listen to it without reading my little rant first, just to appreciate it (can you tell I'm a big Imagine Dragons fan? Yeah, probably)

(ps. please keep in mind this is all about the characters as opposed to the cc's of course :])

An essay on how this wonder of a song is so insanely desert duo / rancher duo / a tiny bit of flower husbands coded. We’ll go chorus by chorus and some lines are better than others, but just wait for the refrain to kick in.

He was never gonna make it Every pill he found, he'd take it Always on the edge of breakdowns But keeping it together somehow Just another cold November You called me, but I didn't answer I was so oblivious, now I'm asking for forgiveness

While this is the weaker chorus of them all, the first line is incredibly strong: ‘He was never gonna make it’. It can refer to both Jimmy and Scar, as everybody is always talking about them being prone to dying and you have the Canary Curse, of course. The lines after that are a bit more of a general vibe, but I like to relate ‘Always on the edge of breakdowns’ to the perpetual state of slight panic Jimmy is always in during the life series. We end on a banger, as ‘I was so oblivious, now I’m asking for forgiveness’ is just incredibly desert duo coded. Grian killing Scar with the creeper in 3rd life was him being oblivious and him pledging his life to Scar was Grian asking for forgiveness.

So, not the strongest of starts for this chorus, but the second one starts with one of the best lines.

For every single time I failed you I'm feeling like it's me that killed you Remembering the time they jumped you And I was too scared to help you Looking back, I can't erase it, I guess it's time to face it You never seem to know how to let it all go

‘For every single time I failed you, I’m feeling like it’s me that killed you’ does that need any explanation?! Grian and Scar are almost always connected in some way (yes, more in 3rd Life and DL of course) and I just can’t put in to words how this lyrics makes me feel. Grian DID fail Scar in DL and it got them both killed (Grian getting killed by the Warden). No, Grian, you’re not only feeling like you killed him you DID kill him. Often even, most times with intent.  

The next line can be related to desert duo, but to me it’s more rancher coded ‘Remembering the time they jumped you and I was to scared to help you’. I can’t think of anything else but Pearl, Scott, Cleo and Martyn ‘kidnapping’ Jimmy. Jimmy called out to Tango for help BUT HE DIDN’T. I mean, sure, Tango wasn’t exactly scared but I can dream alright? I don’t think something similar happened to desert duo, but I can be mistaken. It’s been a bit since I watch 3rd life lmao.

‘Looking back, I can’t erase it, I gues it’s time to face it, You never seem to know how to let if all go’ is admittedly the weakest line of the chorus, but is still very DL desert duo coded. In my mind it’s about Scar who can’t let go what happened in 3rd life, he can’t stand seeing Grian with BigB. 

Don't listen to a single word they say about you They don't know you like I do Don't listen to a single word they say about you They don't know you like I do

This, to me, is rachers / flower husbands. Maybe it’s just Jimmy coded, I’m just a big Jimmy stan alright? If you don’t get it, just read it again and then maybe just one more time for good measure. Everybody is always taking the mick out of Jimmy, in every series he is in but especially in the Life Series because he keeps on dying first. I’d like to imagine it does get in Jimmy’s mind. Despite it, Scott and Tango stuck with him. The Southeners didn’t really stick with him (which was his own fault, true) and the Bad Boys also didn’t feel the same. Now, it doesn’t apply as strongly to flower husbands as 3rd life was the first season and the Canary Curse wasn’t as much of a big deal. Tango stuck with Jimmy, however, when he didn’t have to. You had Scott who opted to team with Cleo instead of Pearl. Grian was continuously trying to get with BigB and while I love boat boys, Etho was actively trying to team with Bdubs. To me, the only truly strong pair were the ranchers. Nobody tried getting in between them and they didn’t try to break up.

Everybody saw you smiling, yeah, you were always good at hiding You were always asking questions so you wouldn't draw attention Everyone who used you, they never really knew you You're always showing up for everybody but yourself

This chorus is how I imagine Jimmy’s character. It might not be entirely cannon in all seasons, but think about it for a second. ‘Everybody saw you smiling, you were always good at hiding’, Jimmy tends to be the happy, go lucky type of person. Even when he is mad he can’t help but crack up at jokes others make. He hides how stressed he is about the possibility of dying yet again. ‘You’re always showing up for everybody but yourself’ is also a nice link to Limited Life, where he continuously throws himself into danger to try and protect Grian.

You might think ‘Floef, this is turning into a Jimmy song, you said it was also a desert duo song??’. Yeah, here comes the refrain, the best part of this flipping song.

See, I wish I could take it back, change the future and erase the past Grab the bullet out and pull you back I promise that I'd save your life like you saved mine But now it's far too late for that, and all I have is your story left to tell So let me tell it, let me tell

Read it. Read it again. Now read it with the desert duo story line in mind. Read it as if Grian is screaming this at the top of his lungs after he killed Scar. Now listen to the song (if you haven’t already) and appreciate the amazing music that goes with it.

‘Change the future and erase the past’ aka erasing the past in not killing him with the creeper, which might change the future so Grian isn’t forced to kill him again in the end.

‘Grab the bullet out and pull you back’ where the bullet is Grians fist and pulling it back meaning he never killed Scar. Or the bullet can be the creeper, whatever you prefer.

‘I promise that I’d save your life like you saved mine’ Grian didn’t really safe Scar at any occasion, other than continuously telling him to put his armor on. Scar tried, by offering his life to Grian right after he killed Bdubs. He didn’t want a fight or anything, he was ready for Grian to take his life so Grian could survive.

‘But now it’s far too late for that, and all I have is your story left to tell’ The past can’t be changed, so all Grian can do is talk about the things that happened (which is true for all seasons and winners, but still). It’s to late to make another decision, to late to change anything.

After this the song is mostly just without lyrics but I need someone to agree with me on this because MAN do I love this song.

Now, this entire refrain can also be linked to Jimmy, because Jimmy wants to change the future by not dying first yet again and erase his past deaths. The bullet can be his numerous final deaths, the arrow from 3rd life, Grian in LL, the Enderman in DL and the fall damage in Limited Life. I promise that I’d save your life like you saved mine is a nice Bad Boys reference, as Joel has said he was willing to give his life for Jimmy’s. But, you know, now it’s far too late for that so they can only talk about it.

Thanks for reading, as always :] 

[bigbadripley]

Chapter 8 - Could've Been

Marc Spector&Co. x Ex!F!OC, F!OC x Modern!Miguel O'Hara

Summery: Everything changed after Marc and Simone moved to New York. Being in a relationship with the Fist of Khonshu proved to be difficult enough without the added obstacles of normal relationships being forced into the mix. With seemingly irreconcilable differences overhead, fate’s plans continue to drive the pair back into each other’s lives, testing their patience, self-control, and new relationships. Is it truly written in the stars, or is it old habits taking over?

18+!! | Third-person omniscient | Dark elements | AU/AT |  Warnings: Language, OC with religious trauma, childhood trauma, sexual trauma. Effects of trauma in adulthood. Cutesie couple shit, stalking, suspense.

Words: 2.7K

A/N: I update warnings with each chapter. Only proceed if you can handle the themes included in the warnings.

Minors DNI, DL;DR, if I miss a warning, please let me know.

Chapter List

"It could've been right, but I was wrong  Only think 'bout you when I'm alone  The part of me that cared is almost gone And I know that I can't get caught up" -"Could've Been" by H.E.R.

No pills, no dreams. Perfect. Simone thought as she pulled her sleepy limbs out of bed. The lump beside her made her smile, remembering the night before and how they went for round two after their long talk. She honestly didn't expect Miguel to be there once she awoke, but she was glad he stayed.

Simone knew watching someone sleep was creepy, but his messy bedhead and toned bare shoulder peeking out from the covers caused her to study him and admire his chest's slow rise and fall under the quilt. He even took his glasses off sometime after she fell asleep. He was comfortable. 

After slipping her since-removed shirt back on and the long-forgotten sweatpants, Simone went on with her morning routine. Miguel, on the other hand, stayed in her bed until she was entirely out of sight of her open bedroom doorway that looked into her kitchen. This way, he was able to pop his glasses on unseen. 

It was a risk to take them off in the first place, but damn, would it look fuckin' weird to sleep with them on. He thought as he quietly got redressed and stepped out into her living area. Simone was sitting with her legs on the couch and a cup of coffee in hand, one of the large windows of her place flooding with natural light behind her.

"Coffee's up there." She told him upon noticing he was up and nodded to the small galley kitchen. Simone had thoughtfully sat an empty mug out next to the Keurig machine, allowing him to avoid the awkwardness of shuffling through her cabinets to find one. 

Once Miggy's cup was secured, he joined her on the couch and placed her legs over his lap. 

"How are you?" He asked, running a slow palm over her clothed thigh.

"Well, obviously, I'm good," Simone replied with a smile. How did she look so well put together even when just waking up? She was a mystery that he wanted to get to the bottom of.

"I just wanted to ask, ya know, to make sure you're not getting cold feet." He admitted, eyes following her coffee cup as it touched her lips and then pulled away with a soft gulp. She licked the liquid residue from her upper lip before she looked at him with confusion. 

"Cold feet about...?" 

"This," Miggy stated, gesturing a hand between the two of them. He wasn't used to this. "Sex makes people think sometimes." 

"Well, what is this to you?" The brown-eyed woman asked, emphasizing the word just as he did. 

"I mean, I really, really like you. I feel like we connect really well and make each other happy, and-" 

"Are you asking if I'm your girlfriend or proposing marriage?" Simone cut off his ramblings seamlessly. Miggy felt like a total sap but couldn't help wanting to call this something after learning about the other characters in her life. He wasn't jealous, just cautious. If not of her, then of those characters.

A nervous tut flew through his teeth before he could stop it. "Shit, I guess I'm just testing the waters to see if you want me to be your boyfriend because I totally will." He finished, recovering from the nerves and replacing the tone with a hint of cockiness. 

Miguel didn't know that Simone knew his play. Game recognized game, as they say, and she loved every second. She decided to reverse it once more. "Alright, I'll be your girlfriend, but only because you want me to be so badly."

She watched as his eyes widened for only a moment at the response, fearing that he would take it the wrong way, making it clear that she had read him wrong. Instead, he made it known that he knew what she was about. 

"Great, now that you've practically begged me to make it official, what do we do now? Drink coffee and sit here watching cooking shows until noon or something?" He teased. Simone chuckled at the idea and shrugged, 

"Odd choice, but we could do that if you want to." 

Just as she finished her response, her phone pinged with a text message from her pocket. She slid her legs back down to the floor and placed her cup on the short table to see what the fuss was about.

James Barnes: Emgc meeting ? Bringing Sam. 

Simone's eyebrows raised at the words on the screen amazed that she didn't have to suggest the session with Sam again before James set it up. She knew she couldn't pass it up. "Or I could catch you later because one of my patients wants a session."

"On a Saturday?"

"I don't think this one has any concept of weekend relaxation or relaxation, in general." She said with a laugh. They stood up simultaneously, knowing it was best for Miggy to take his leave for her to get ready, but not without a goodbye kiss. He pulled her in by the small of her back and gave her the kind of smooch that makes people smile.

"You make me feel human." He told her, knowing what it meant to him even if she didn't yet. Miguel was the most human thing Simone had ever known. Gods, creeps, vigilantes... finally, someone normal. She pressed her forehead to his, 

"Probably not a very hard feat." She said, placing another peck on his lips.

"Harder than you know."

It was silent from when Dr. Fredrick let the couple into her office. She sat quietly, waiting for James to begin with why they were all here, as Sam seemed confused and uncomfortable.

"So tell him, doc." James finally spoke up, running his gloved hands over his jeans nervously. Simone ticked an eyebrow up, 

"Tell him what exactly?" 

"That thing we've been discussing in our meetings. You said you'd tell him." 

"Oh, no, James. I said I would mediate a conversation so you could tell him." She corrected. Before he could speak again or argue, Sam finally broke his silence. 

"What the hell do you two know that I don't?" He asked with a hit of aggression in his voice. It made Simone wonder what led to this meeting in the first place. Whatever it was, it clearly rubbed Sam the wrong way.

All eyes were on James as he hesitated to find the words to say. Having the floor was clearly making him more weary, so Simone thought it best to encourage him.

"It's okay, James. This is a safe space." She said. Sam nodded to her first, then looked at his partner,

"Yeah, I want you to talk to me. You've been avoiding me, and you've been distant. What's up?" 

Bingo. Simone thought. That's why we're here. 

A huff erupted from James' chest before he finally began saying what he wanted. "You've been talking about us moving to Louisiana together and-"

"You think it's too soon?" Sam finished the sentence, seeming almost unbelieving that it was never brought up before but not entirely surprised.

"That's the thing: It might not be too soon at all! This is the longest conscious commitment I've ever been a part of, and I'm just..." James started but trailed off, realizing he would have to admit to a truth he had not said aloud. Not even to his shrink, who was nodding for him to continue. "Scared. Living together means more time together, and you might get tired of me, or your family might not like me anymore and..."

A loud sigh ended James' thoughts, but Sam's eyes grew soft at the man on the couch beside him. He turned and took his hand,

"Buck, we don't have to do it right now if you don't want to. We can do it when you're ready."  

"Really?" James spoke again, seeming surprised by the compassionate nature of his lover on the subject. Sam nodded again and let a grin crack between his lips, 

"Of course! Babe, the last thing I want is for you to be even more on edge." 

The pair hugged tightly and happily at the resolved issue as if they had the conversation without Simone being present. James looked to Dr. Fredrick over the other man's shoulder for what seemed like assurance, to which she answered with a thumbs up.

The couple's therapy caused a strange hankering for poppy seeds and cream cheese for Simone, who failed to get a bite to eat all morning. A bagel shop called Dolly's was on the route home that she had never tried but decided to give a chance just this once. 

A day of new things. She thought as she stood in line, playing the voice message that Miggy left her during the appointment on repeat and close to her ear like a secret. 

"Can't get you out of my head, cariño. Looking forward to those cooking shows we won't pay attention to."

Simone liked the use of the word cariño. It was affectionate without bringing love into the mix. Sweetie, honey, darling... 

Gotta hear it in person. She thought weakly. 

The trance-like state was broken by coins clinking against the floor below her and a whispered profanity by the woman in line just in front of where she was. 

"I'm... one second." She told the cashier before kneeling to collect the almost comical amount of coins. Simone realized several of the stranglers were gathered by her shoes, so she lowered herself to assist.

"May's well have four hands to handle all these nickles." She joked to the woman, who seemed frustrated. To Simone's content, she got a snicker in return. 

"Yeah, no kidding." The woman with much curlier hair replied. She had an accent that Simone couldn't quite pinpoint but was gorgeous regardless. 

Once all the coins were split between the two women, they stood in unison and faced each other, locking eyes for the pass-off. It took only a second for Simone to recognize the woman who likely had no idea who she was. 

"Wait, you're Layla El-Faouly." She said as the money exchanged hands. The woman squinted at her for a moment, 

"I'm sorry, have we met?" She asked, confirming her identity but confused about how this random woman would know that. Before Simone could reply, she returned to the cashier and placed her money for her meal on the counter. Simone cleared her throat awkwardly.

"Not officially, no. I'm Dr. Simone Fredrick. We have mutual, uh... friends?" She stated in the form of a question, knowing the word didn't feel quite right in her mouth. Layla turned around again as the man behind the counter went to the warmer for her treat. 

"Indeed we do. I've heard your name but never put a face to it." She responded. Simone wanted to ask how she heard her name, but Layla clarified before the question could leave her lips. "From your involvement with our... mutual friends, as you said." 

"Past involvement." Simone quickly corrected, knowing it was accurate but deeming it didn't quite feel right, just as the word friends didn't. The cashier returned with her to-go bag, and as if Layla had eyes on the back of her head, she swiftly turned to procure it with a chuckle.

"Welcome to the club, party of two." She said in a jokey fashion. The to-go bag told Simone she would be on her way out, so the only thing she could think to do to let the woman be on her way was to order her own meal, being next in line once Layla stepped away and began to leave.

"Hi, I'll have the TBEC on an everything bagel, please," Simone told the cashier. As he punched the order into his system, Layla turned back around.

"Hey, I'll be right over there at that table if you wanna chat for a little bit." She called out to Simone with an extended pointer finger to a corner booth. Simone nodded and paid for her meal, surprised that Layla stuck around to converse with her.

Though the beginning of the conversation was awkward and mostly spent eating, they soon warmed up and spoke in-depth, knowing they related to each other in a way not many others did.

"The bird's in an Asgardian prison," Simone informed Layla, who asked about the moon god in a reserved fashion, unsure of Simone's knowledge of Khonshu. Layla seemed unsurprised by the news.

"Where he belongs." She replied before taking the final bite of her bright green bread. 

"And you can find Mr. Knight pretty easy. The building with all the moons painted on it. His church." Simone emphasized the name and final word with air quotes to poke fun at the changes. Layla thought momentarily, unsure of the name's relation to the conversation, before her eyes widened, knowing that Simone meant Marc. 

"Church? Has he lost his mind entirely?" 

"Not entirely. The other two seem to have a better grip on things than him, though. I haven't had a chance to fully evaluate him. That's someone else's job." Simone explained but only seemed to confuse her woman even more.

"Other... two?" Layla asked.

"Right, you know Steven, but from what I understand, you had a run-in with Jake back in Cairo." 

"The blackouts!" She nearly shouted in realization. 

"Yep, believe it or not, he's very nice. And there might be more crammed into his noggin that I've never had the pleasure of meeting. Last year some astronaut guy came for five minutes, and we never saw him again." There was a bit of laughter followed by a brief silence between them. Simone had tried everything to avoid even so much as thinking about Marc, but here she was. 

"You know, I know that look. You miss him, don't you?" Layla called her out. It was funny to Simone, knowing none of her friends could pinpoint it that well. She hated to admit it, but who better to tell than someone who knows?

"I miss who he was." She told. Layla nodded,

"It gets easier, you know. Once I met Ramone..." The woman paused to pull out her phone and showed Simone her lock screen. It was a cute photo of her and a woman with short pink hair. "Everything got better. Have you met anyone yet?" 

"I have. I gotta say, he does make things easier." 

"Good, you've already done the hardest part."

Before the pair parted ways, Simone took note of the suspicious stranger in the other corner of the bagel shop. He came in shortly after she did, never ordered anything, just sat at the booth with a book but never turned a single page. He kept glancing over, and at first, Simone thought it was because they were being too loud. However, the glancing never stopped, even when they lowered their voices.

Simone assumed she was just paranoid and decided to walk in the direction of Parker Industries to drop in on Miguel, who already gave her express permission to come and see his office anytime and confirmed that he was there. 

It didn't take long for her focus to dwindle to the sound of camera shuttering. At first, she thought she had photobombed somebody, but the sound followed her, which told her someone was on her tail. She quickly whipped around to see the man from the shop, now wearing a baseball cap, a few feet back with a camera in hand.

"Can I help you?" She yelled, which only caused the man to take off at full speed down the sidewalk, nearly smacking into passersby. 

Gotta be one of Mr. Knight's guys. She thought. 

[prisonguards]

Shipping ask Treebark & (idk the shipname ) Magical Mountain duo?

treebark

1- hmmm. I could not tell u exactly cause I watched Rens pov after I was deeply into fandom stuff already so probably just.. the fandom?

2- LOYALTY AND DEVOTION AND SACRIFICE AND FORCED KILLING… also jesus fuck. the post/drawing abt how Martyn doesnt know how to mourn Ren right cause hes never had to before? unmatched. good lord. anything revolving around Martyns feelings about Rens absence in limlife. BRUH… unguided hand like…. Martyns insane for that one fr

3- shrruug I dunno? theyre not the main characters of 3rd Life but theyre like… the good guys of it. like Scar atleast is always the villain to me. even tho treebark can have this over exaggerated villain kinda feel I wanna take that as like.. just cause the story is ‘meant’ to be scarians pov so theyre scarians antagonists yaknow?

Magical Mountain

1- I DUNNO EITHER..? oh

my god I looked back through my messages to see when I went crazy abt them and it was like… DL ep one when I started watching Joel proper? I was like “woah this dynamics so antagonistic but they allies in LL?” and then I watched all of Joels LL in one afternoon and immediately got Magical Mountain And Smallidarity pilled at the same time

2- ANGST!!!! the incompleteness and emptiness and inability to stay together through cruel circumstance and all the try try try again despite that… theyres a mess and Id love to see them ally again, esp now that Scars actually a very imposing presence

3- again, theyre important to eachother and people neglect that EVEN WORSE for Magical Mountain since their alliance is so rocky, buy thats never been THEIR choice. theyre always trying, its just fate gets in the way.

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Being a mom means having to come up with a pretty big toolbox full of problem-solving skills, coping mechanisms, and self-care strategies. Everyone’s toolbox looks different, but for a growing number of moms cannabis takes up a slot. Since its legalization in many parts of the country, more and more moms are integrating marijuana into their self-care regimen, saying it helps them not only relax and deal with everything on their plates but also helps them be better parents.  Celebrities, while having a boatload of privilege the rest of us don’t, also have stressors us normal folks don’t have, like being trailed by paparazzi or dealing with hate from tons of anonymous internet trolls on the regular. So it should come as no surprise that moms from Megan Fox to Whoopi Goldberg need a way to unwind, switch off their anxiety, and enjoy the moment.  Though weed is riding a wave of popularity since it became legal in many states, cannabis is still seen as a rather unorthodox mom-tool. But after numerous scientific studies proving its effectiveness as therapy for a number of mental health disorders and for everyday stress as well, more and more moms are jumping on the weed wagon, and more and more celebrity moms are using their platforms not only for legalization advocacy but as a means to normalize its use.  From Kristen Bell to Lisa Bonet, here are a handful of celeb moms who are out and proud about their cannabis use. A version of this article was originally published in 2021. Padma Lakshmi Image Credit: Christina DeOrtentiis/Everett Collection In a Jan 2025 video with her daughter, Padma Lakshmi hinted that she does smoke weed, and her child pokes fun at it! The pair did a viral trend where they run, and the other roasts them. During this video, her daughter joked “Suspect says she only smokes weed for her back,” to which Laksmi laughs super hard and says “And to fall asleep!” Lake Bell Sharing her thoughts during a 2022 Cann x Jane panel on normalizing cannabis, actress and director Lake Bell explained, “I am straight up a better parent when I’m just two Canns in. I’m like on their level. I’m just like, ‘That is a f—ing crazy dinosaur!’ Like, ‘Let’s get on the ground right now and be f—ing crazy dinosaurs, let’s open some presents. F— it.’ I become literally a kid.” Rihanna Rihanna has always been outspoken about her love for Mary Jane, and when she had to go on a hiatus during her pregnancy, she told Vogue, “I was bracing myself for something insane because I knew I wouldn’t have my usual coping mechanism; I can’t just go and smoke a joint right now.” Now that her bundle of joy has entered the world, we’re sure she’s enjoyed a doob or two. Jane Fonda Hollywood legend and mom of three Jane Fonda revealed she uses weed medicinally, saying, “I use a [weed] pen that limits how many doses you get, which is way better than taking sleeping pills… But I was never majorly into pot, to tell you the truth. However, I have osteoarthritis, so things that help with pain and inflammation are good.” Anne Hathaway Image Credit: Jon Kopaloff/WireImage. Anne Hathaway is a stoner mom, but she prefers to keep it on the DL. Andy Cohen asked the mom of two during an appearance on his show, “There was a rumor in 2015 that a photo exists and was circulating of you with a massive blunt. On a scale of one to 10, how big of a stoner is Anne Hathaway?” The actress cheekily replied, “I’m not a little one, but here’s the thing, here’s the thing, though. I’m a parent and I don’t feel like getting arrested, so I’m gonna say ‘zero.’ I guess I should have just pleaded the fifth on that one. But I don’t have a card or anything.” Kristen Dunst Image Credit: P. Lehman/Future Publishing via Getty Images. Mom of two Kristen Dunst has made her progressive opinion on marijuana known. She told Britain’s Live, “I do like weed. I have a different outlook on marijuana than America does,” continuing, “I’ve never been a major smoker, but I think America’s view on weed is ridiculous. I mean — are you kidding me? If everyone smoked weed, the world would be a better place. I’m not talking about being stoned all day, though. I think if it’s not used properly, it can hamper your creativity and close you up inside.” Alanis Morissette Image Credit: Matt Ramey/Mega The Canadian-born Grammy winner and mom of three has said that cannabis gives her a creativity boost. “I’ve often felt telepathic and receptive to inexplicable messages my whole life. I can stave those off when I’m not high,” she told High Times. “When I’m high — well, they come in and there’s less of a veil, so to speak. So if ever I need some clarity… or a quantum leap in terms of writing something, it’s a quick way for me to get to it.” She’s also been open about her struggles with post-partum depression, telling People, “I’m used to being the Rock of Gibraltar, providing, protecting and maneuvering,” she said. “It had me question everything. I’ve known myself to be a really incredible decision-maker and a leader that people can rely on. [Now] I can barely decide what to eat for dinner.” Charlize Theron Image Credit: Elizabeth Goodenough/Everett Collection. Charlize Theron seems like one of the most chill celeb moms around, but the mom of two has lived with insomnia for a large part of her life. A self-proclaimed wake-and-baker, Theron cut back on cannabis when she hit her 30s, but since her insomnia has reared its ugly head again, she said she’s testing edibles with none other than her mom. “[My mom] showed up at my house, literally drove in her little tennis outfit and brought me a little container and just left it on my kitchen table,” Theron told Jimmy Fallon in 2018. “She was like, ‘So I got some blueberry-covered chocolate ones, but if you want it faster-acting, you should go for the mints. Those you suck, and it works faster.’” We love a supportive stoner mom. Erykah Badu Image Credit: James Atoa/Everett Collection Soul music visionary Erykah Badu has never been shy about her cannabis use. The mother of Seven, Mars, and Puma even named her backing band The Cannabinoids. Badu has been a vocal cannabis advocate ever since her first album, Baduizm, dropped back in 1997 and was one of the headliners of Weedmaps Higher Together concert, a COVID-era virtual celebration of April 20, the unofficial stoner holiday. Gwyneth Paltrow Image Credit: Mega Though it may be surprising to some, the actor cum luxury, wellness, and lifestyle guru is a cannabis fan. Paltrow, who shares her two kids Apple and Moses with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, has used her Goop platform to not only hawk CBD products but also to speak up about the importance of cannabis as medicine. Kate Hudson Image Credit: Mega If there were ever any question that Kate Hudson was an out-and-proud cannabis user, her cannabis-themed 40th birthday party provided a definitive answer. Hudson has three children, Ryder, Rani Rose, and Bingham, and has also admitted to smoking with her movie star icon mom, Goldie Hawn. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree in this Hollywood power family! Kristen Bell Image Credit: Elizabeth Goodenough/Everett Collection Everyone’s favorite Hollywood Everymom, Kristen Bell, hasn’t shied away from discussing her love of weed. The mom of two shut down critics after admitting she vapes in front of her sober husband Dax Shepard (who quickly defended her decision to use cannabis even though he abstains) ending with a classic sorry not sorry line: “Sorry guys, I smoke weed. I like it.” Lisa Bonet Image Credit: Mega Ever since her time on The Cosby Show and A Different World, Lisa Bonet has exuded a free-spirited, bohemian vibe, so it should come as no surprise that she uses cannabis.  Zoe Kravitz, Bonet’s daughter with ex-husband Lenny Kravitz, even said that the first time her mom busted her with weed, they ended up smoking a joint together. Madonna Image Credit: Kristin Callahan/Everett Collection Madonna has been breaking rules and pushing boundaries since her debut album made her a superstar in 1983. She is the proud mother of six kids and has been vocal about her cannabis use for years. For her 62nd birthday, she even celebrated in Jamaica with a joint and a huge tray of bud. Martha Stewart Image Credit: MEGA The proverbial domestic goddess might not seem like a weed smoker, but Martha Stewart loves the herb. Since developing an unlikely friendship with Snoop Dogg, the mom of one has gained a reputation as America’s Cool Weed Grandma. In 2019 at the 37th Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, an audience member asked Stewart her favorite thing to share with Snoop. “Well, um, maybe — maybe a little smoke,” the icon replied. The audience, understandably, went wild. Megan Fox Image Credit: Dee Cercone/Everett Collection Megan Fox, a mom of three kids with ex Brian Austin Green, is not ashamed of her cannabis use. In a 2009 interview with British GQ she said, “It’s all propaganda. I can’t tell you how much bullshit I’ve been through because I will openly say that I smoke weed… People look at it like it’s this crazy, hippy, fucked-up thing to do. And it’s not! I hope they legalize it, and when they do I’ll be the first fucking person in line to buy my pack of joints.” Melissa Etheridge Image Credit: Jason Mendez/Everett Mom of four and Grammy winner Melissa Etheridge has been vocal about the role marijuana played in her recovery from breast cancer, but the singer didn’t stop smoking when she went into remission — she segued her appreciation of weed into a full-on cannabis company, Etheridge Farms.  Susan Sarandon Image Credit: Kristin Callahan/Everett Collection Mother of three Susan Sarandon might be the O.G. of the weed-smoking Hollywood elite. She told High Times that cannabis has helped her to be more “present” in the modern world and to make the most of her downtime. “That’s the great thing about smoking weed: If you lead a very, very busy life, for me, it really makes the most of your weekend. It like, triples, your weekends. If you only have certain windows to get high, it allows you to slow down and really be there.” Whoopi Goldberg Image Credit: Elizabeth Goodenough/Everett Collection Whoopi Goldberg is a self-described activist who stands up for what she believes in, and one of those things is access to cannabis. In an op-ed the mother of one penned for the Orange County Register, Goldberg championed weed as medicine and touted her love for the vape pen she uses to treat her glaucoma.  Frances McDormand Image Credit: Jason Smith/Everett Collection Back in 2003, High Times spoke with Frances McDormand about smoking weed, to which she talked about how she doesn’t understand the stigma around it.  “I’m a recreational pot smoker. Because it’s not a constant in my life, I don’t say it should be made legal so it’s more available. But from a medical point of view… why should [patients] have to look too hard for the thing that makes them better? So from that point of view, it’s like,‘Please, what is the problem?'” the mom of one said. Source link

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Being a mom means having to come up with a pretty big toolbox full of problem-solving skills, coping mechanisms, and self-care strategies. Everyone’s toolbox looks different, but for a growing number of moms cannabis takes up a slot. Since its legalization in many parts of the country, more and more moms are integrating marijuana into their self-care regimen, saying it helps them not only relax and deal with everything on their plates but also helps them be better parents.  Celebrities, while having a boatload of privilege the rest of us don’t, also have stressors us normal folks don’t have, like being trailed by paparazzi or dealing with hate from tons of anonymous internet trolls on the regular. So it should come as no surprise that moms from Megan Fox to Whoopi Goldberg need a way to unwind, switch off their anxiety, and enjoy the moment.  Though weed is riding a wave of popularity since it became legal in many states, cannabis is still seen as a rather unorthodox mom-tool. But after numerous scientific studies proving its effectiveness as therapy for a number of mental health disorders and for everyday stress as well, more and more moms are jumping on the weed wagon, and more and more celebrity moms are using their platforms not only for legalization advocacy but as a means to normalize its use.  From Kristen Bell to Lisa Bonet, here are a handful of celeb moms who are out and proud about their cannabis use. A version of this article was originally published in 2021. Padma Lakshmi Image Credit: Christina DeOrtentiis/Everett Collection In a Jan 2025 video with her daughter, Padma Lakshmi hinted that she does smoke weed, and her child pokes fun at it! The pair did a viral trend where they run, and the other roasts them. During this video, her daughter joked “Suspect says she only smokes weed for her back,” to which Laksmi laughs super hard and says “And to fall asleep!” Lake Bell Sharing her thoughts during a 2022 Cann x Jane panel on normalizing cannabis, actress and director Lake Bell explained, “I am straight up a better parent when I’m just two Canns in. I’m like on their level. I’m just like, ‘That is a f—ing crazy dinosaur!’ Like, ‘Let’s get on the ground right now and be f—ing crazy dinosaurs, let’s open some presents. F— it.’ I become literally a kid.” Rihanna Rihanna has always been outspoken about her love for Mary Jane, and when she had to go on a hiatus during her pregnancy, she told Vogue, “I was bracing myself for something insane because I knew I wouldn’t have my usual coping mechanism; I can’t just go and smoke a joint right now.” Now that her bundle of joy has entered the world, we’re sure she’s enjoyed a doob or two. Jane Fonda Hollywood legend and mom of three Jane Fonda revealed she uses weed medicinally, saying, “I use a [weed] pen that limits how many doses you get, which is way better than taking sleeping pills… But I was never majorly into pot, to tell you the truth. However, I have osteoarthritis, so things that help with pain and inflammation are good.” Anne Hathaway Image Credit: Jon Kopaloff/WireImage. Anne Hathaway is a stoner mom, but she prefers to keep it on the DL. Andy Cohen asked the mom of two during an appearance on his show, “There was a rumor in 2015 that a photo exists and was circulating of you with a massive blunt. On a scale of one to 10, how big of a stoner is Anne Hathaway?” The actress cheekily replied, “I’m not a little one, but here’s the thing, here’s the thing, though. I’m a parent and I don’t feel like getting arrested, so I’m gonna say ‘zero.’ I guess I should have just pleaded the fifth on that one. But I don’t have a card or anything.” Kristen Dunst Image Credit: P. Lehman/Future Publishing via Getty Images. Mom of two Kristen Dunst has made her progressive opinion on marijuana known. She told Britain’s Live, “I do like weed. I have a different outlook on marijuana than America does,” continuing, “I’ve never been a major smoker, but I think America’s view on weed is ridiculous. I mean — are you kidding me? If everyone smoked weed, the world would be a better place. I’m not talking about being stoned all day, though. I think if it’s not used properly, it can hamper your creativity and close you up inside.” Alanis Morissette Image Credit: Matt Ramey/Mega The Canadian-born Grammy winner and mom of three has said that cannabis gives her a creativity boost. “I’ve often felt telepathic and receptive to inexplicable messages my whole life. I can stave those off when I’m not high,” she told High Times. “When I’m high — well, they come in and there’s less of a veil, so to speak. So if ever I need some clarity… or a quantum leap in terms of writing something, it’s a quick way for me to get to it.” She’s also been open about her struggles with post-partum depression, telling People, “I’m used to being the Rock of Gibraltar, providing, protecting and maneuvering,” she said. “It had me question everything. I’ve known myself to be a really incredible decision-maker and a leader that people can rely on. [Now] I can barely decide what to eat for dinner.” Charlize Theron Image Credit: Elizabeth Goodenough/Everett Collection. Charlize Theron seems like one of the most chill celeb moms around, but the mom of two has lived with insomnia for a large part of her life. A self-proclaimed wake-and-baker, Theron cut back on cannabis when she hit her 30s, but since her insomnia has reared its ugly head again, she said she’s testing edibles with none other than her mom. “[My mom] showed up at my house, literally drove in her little tennis outfit and brought me a little container and just left it on my kitchen table,” Theron told Jimmy Fallon in 2018. “She was like, ‘So I got some blueberry-covered chocolate ones, but if you want it faster-acting, you should go for the mints. Those you suck, and it works faster.’” We love a supportive stoner mom. Erykah Badu Image Credit: James Atoa/Everett Collection Soul music visionary Erykah Badu has never been shy about her cannabis use. The mother of Seven, Mars, and Puma even named her backing band The Cannabinoids. Badu has been a vocal cannabis advocate ever since her first album, Baduizm, dropped back in 1997 and was one of the headliners of Weedmaps Higher Together concert, a COVID-era virtual celebration of April 20, the unofficial stoner holiday. Gwyneth Paltrow Image Credit: Mega Though it may be surprising to some, the actor cum luxury, wellness, and lifestyle guru is a cannabis fan. Paltrow, who shares her two kids Apple and Moses with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, has used her Goop platform to not only hawk CBD products but also to speak up about the importance of cannabis as medicine. Kate Hudson Image Credit: Mega If there were ever any question that Kate Hudson was an out-and-proud cannabis user, her cannabis-themed 40th birthday party provided a definitive answer. Hudson has three children, Ryder, Rani Rose, and Bingham, and has also admitted to smoking with her movie star icon mom, Goldie Hawn. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree in this Hollywood power family! Kristen Bell Image Credit: Elizabeth Goodenough/Everett Collection Everyone’s favorite Hollywood Everymom, Kristen Bell, hasn’t shied away from discussing her love of weed. The mom of two shut down critics after admitting she vapes in front of her sober husband Dax Shepard (who quickly defended her decision to use cannabis even though he abstains) ending with a classic sorry not sorry line: “Sorry guys, I smoke weed. I like it.” Lisa Bonet Image Credit: Mega Ever since her time on The Cosby Show and A Different World, Lisa Bonet has exuded a free-spirited, bohemian vibe, so it should come as no surprise that she uses cannabis.  Zoe Kravitz, Bonet’s daughter with ex-husband Lenny Kravitz, even said that the first time her mom busted her with weed, they ended up smoking a joint together. Madonna Image Credit: Kristin Callahan/Everett Collection Madonna has been breaking rules and pushing boundaries since her debut album made her a superstar in 1983. She is the proud mother of six kids and has been vocal about her cannabis use for years. For her 62nd birthday, she even celebrated in Jamaica with a joint and a huge tray of bud. Martha Stewart Image Credit: MEGA The proverbial domestic goddess might not seem like a weed smoker, but Martha Stewart loves the herb. Since developing an unlikely friendship with Snoop Dogg, the mom of one has gained a reputation as America’s Cool Weed Grandma. In 2019 at the 37th Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, an audience member asked Stewart her favorite thing to share with Snoop. “Well, um, maybe — maybe a little smoke,” the icon replied. The audience, understandably, went wild. Megan Fox Image Credit: Dee Cercone/Everett Collection Megan Fox, a mom of three kids with ex Brian Austin Green, is not ashamed of her cannabis use. In a 2009 interview with British GQ she said, “It’s all propaganda. I can’t tell you how much bullshit I’ve been through because I will openly say that I smoke weed… People look at it like it’s this crazy, hippy, fucked-up thing to do. And it’s not! I hope they legalize it, and when they do I’ll be the first fucking person in line to buy my pack of joints.” Melissa Etheridge Image Credit: Jason Mendez/Everett Mom of four and Grammy winner Melissa Etheridge has been vocal about the role marijuana played in her recovery from breast cancer, but the singer didn’t stop smoking when she went into remission — she segued her appreciation of weed into a full-on cannabis company, Etheridge Farms.  Susan Sarandon Image Credit: Kristin Callahan/Everett Collection Mother of three Susan Sarandon might be the O.G. of the weed-smoking Hollywood elite. She told High Times that cannabis has helped her to be more “present” in the modern world and to make the most of her downtime. “That’s the great thing about smoking weed: If you lead a very, very busy life, for me, it really makes the most of your weekend. It like, triples, your weekends. If you only have certain windows to get high, it allows you to slow down and really be there.” Whoopi Goldberg Image Credit: Elizabeth Goodenough/Everett Collection Whoopi Goldberg is a self-described activist who stands up for what she believes in, and one of those things is access to cannabis. In an op-ed the mother of one penned for the Orange County Register, Goldberg championed weed as medicine and touted her love for the vape pen she uses to treat her glaucoma.  Frances McDormand Image Credit: Jason Smith/Everett Collection Back in 2003, High Times spoke with Frances McDormand about smoking weed, to which she talked about how she doesn’t understand the stigma around it.  “I’m a recreational pot smoker. Because it’s not a constant in my life, I don’t say it should be made legal so it’s more available. But from a medical point of view… why should [patients] have to look too hard for the thing that makes them better? So from that point of view, it’s like,‘Please, what is the problem?'” the mom of one said. Source link

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Being a mom means having to come up with a pretty big toolbox full of problem-solving skills, coping mechanisms, and self-care strategies. Everyone’s toolbox looks different, but for a growing number of moms cannabis takes up a slot. Since its legalization in many parts of the country, more and more moms are integrating marijuana into their self-care regimen, saying it helps them not only relax and deal with everything on their plates but also helps them be better parents.  Celebrities, while having a boatload of privilege the rest of us don’t, also have stressors us normal folks don’t have, like being trailed by paparazzi or dealing with hate from tons of anonymous internet trolls on the regular. So it should come as no surprise that moms from Megan Fox to Whoopi Goldberg need a way to unwind, switch off their anxiety, and enjoy the moment.  Though weed is riding a wave of popularity since it became legal in many states, cannabis is still seen as a rather unorthodox mom-tool. But after numerous scientific studies proving its effectiveness as therapy for a number of mental health disorders and for everyday stress as well, more and more moms are jumping on the weed wagon, and more and more celebrity moms are using their platforms not only for legalization advocacy but as a means to normalize its use.  From Kristen Bell to Lisa Bonet, here are a handful of celeb moms who are out and proud about their cannabis use. A version of this article was originally published in 2021. Padma Lakshmi Image Credit: Christina DeOrtentiis/Everett Collection In a Jan 2025 video with her daughter, Padma Lakshmi hinted that she does smoke weed, and her child pokes fun at it! The pair did a viral trend where they run, and the other roasts them. During this video, her daughter joked “Suspect says she only smokes weed for her back,” to which Laksmi laughs super hard and says “And to fall asleep!” Lake Bell Sharing her thoughts during a 2022 Cann x Jane panel on normalizing cannabis, actress and director Lake Bell explained, “I am straight up a better parent when I’m just two Canns in. I’m like on their level. I’m just like, ‘That is a f—ing crazy dinosaur!’ Like, ‘Let’s get on the ground right now and be f—ing crazy dinosaurs, let’s open some presents. F— it.’ I become literally a kid.” Rihanna Rihanna has always been outspoken about her love for Mary Jane, and when she had to go on a hiatus during her pregnancy, she told Vogue, “I was bracing myself for something insane because I knew I wouldn’t have my usual coping mechanism; I can’t just go and smoke a joint right now.” Now that her bundle of joy has entered the world, we’re sure she’s enjoyed a doob or two. Jane Fonda Hollywood legend and mom of three Jane Fonda revealed she uses weed medicinally, saying, “I use a [weed] pen that limits how many doses you get, which is way better than taking sleeping pills… But I was never majorly into pot, to tell you the truth. However, I have osteoarthritis, so things that help with pain and inflammation are good.” Anne Hathaway Image Credit: Jon Kopaloff/WireImage. Anne Hathaway is a stoner mom, but she prefers to keep it on the DL. Andy Cohen asked the mom of two during an appearance on his show, “There was a rumor in 2015 that a photo exists and was circulating of you with a massive blunt. On a scale of one to 10, how big of a stoner is Anne Hathaway?” The actress cheekily replied, “I’m not a little one, but here’s the thing, here’s the thing, though. I’m a parent and I don’t feel like getting arrested, so I’m gonna say ‘zero.’ I guess I should have just pleaded the fifth on that one. But I don’t have a card or anything.” Kristen Dunst Image Credit: P. Lehman/Future Publishing via Getty Images. Mom of two Kristen Dunst has made her progressive opinion on marijuana known. She told Britain’s Live, “I do like weed. I have a different outlook on marijuana than America does,” continuing, “I’ve never been a major smoker, but I think America’s view on weed is ridiculous. I mean — are you kidding me? If everyone smoked weed, the world would be a better place. I’m not talking about being stoned all day, though. I think if it’s not used properly, it can hamper your creativity and close you up inside.” Alanis Morissette Image Credit: Matt Ramey/Mega The Canadian-born Grammy winner and mom of three has said that cannabis gives her a creativity boost. “I’ve often felt telepathic and receptive to inexplicable messages my whole life. I can stave those off when I’m not high,” she told High Times. “When I’m high — well, they come in and there’s less of a veil, so to speak. So if ever I need some clarity… or a quantum leap in terms of writing something, it’s a quick way for me to get to it.” She’s also been open about her struggles with post-partum depression, telling People, “I’m used to being the Rock of Gibraltar, providing, protecting and maneuvering,��� she said. “It had me question everything. I’ve known myself to be a really incredible decision-maker and a leader that people can rely on. [Now] I can barely decide what to eat for dinner.” Charlize Theron Image Credit: Elizabeth Goodenough/Everett Collection. Charlize Theron seems like one of the most chill celeb moms around, but the mom of two has lived with insomnia for a large part of her life. A self-proclaimed wake-and-baker, Theron cut back on cannabis when she hit her 30s, but since her insomnia has reared its ugly head again, she said she’s testing edibles with none other than her mom. “[My mom] showed up at my house, literally drove in her little tennis outfit and brought me a little container and just left it on my kitchen table,” Theron told Jimmy Fallon in 2018. “She was like, ‘So I got some blueberry-covered chocolate ones, but if you want it faster-acting, you should go for the mints. Those you suck, and it works faster.’” We love a supportive stoner mom. Erykah Badu Image Credit: James Atoa/Everett Collection Soul music visionary Erykah Badu has never been shy about her cannabis use. The mother of Seven, Mars, and Puma even named her backing band The Cannabinoids. Badu has been a vocal cannabis advocate ever since her first album, Baduizm, dropped back in 1997 and was one of the headliners of Weedmaps Higher Together concert, a COVID-era virtual celebration of April 20, the unofficial stoner holiday. Gwyneth Paltrow Image Credit: Mega Though it may be surprising to some, the actor cum luxury, wellness, and lifestyle guru is a cannabis fan. Paltrow, who shares her two kids Apple and Moses with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, has used her Goop platform to not only hawk CBD products but also to speak up about the importance of cannabis as medicine. Kate Hudson Image Credit: Mega If there were ever any question that Kate Hudson was an out-and-proud cannabis user, her cannabis-themed 40th birthday party provided a definitive answer. Hudson has three children, Ryder, Rani Rose, and Bingham, and has also admitted to smoking with her movie star icon mom, Goldie Hawn. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree in this Hollywood power family! Kristen Bell Image Credit: Elizabeth Goodenough/Everett Collection Everyone’s favorite Hollywood Everymom, Kristen Bell, hasn’t shied away from discussing her love of weed. The mom of two shut down critics after admitting she vapes in front of her sober husband Dax Shepard (who quickly defended her decision to use cannabis even though he abstains) ending with a classic sorry not sorry line: “Sorry guys, I smoke weed. I like it.” Lisa Bonet Image Credit: Mega Ever since her time on The Cosby Show and A Different World, Lisa Bonet has exuded a free-spirited, bohemian vibe, so it should come as no surprise that she uses cannabis.  Zoe Kravitz, Bonet’s daughter with ex-husband Lenny Kravitz, even said that the first time her mom busted her with weed, they ended up smoking a joint together. Madonna Image Credit: Kristin Callahan/Everett Collection Madonna has been breaking rules and pushing boundaries since her debut album made her a superstar in 1983. She is the proud mother of six kids and has been vocal about her cannabis use for years. For her 62nd birthday, she even celebrated in Jamaica with a joint and a huge tray of bud. Martha Stewart Image Credit: MEGA The proverbial domestic goddess might not seem like a weed smoker, but Martha Stewart loves the herb. Since developing an unlikely friendship with Snoop Dogg, the mom of one has gained a reputation as America’s Cool Weed Grandma. In 2019 at the 37th Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, an audience member asked Stewart her favorite thing to share with Snoop. “Well, um, maybe — maybe a little smoke,” the icon replied. The audience, understandably, went wild. Megan Fox Image Credit: Dee Cercone/Everett Collection Megan Fox, a mom of three kids with ex Brian Austin Green, is not ashamed of her cannabis use. In a 2009 interview with British GQ she said, “It’s all propaganda. I can’t tell you how much bullshit I’ve been through because I will openly say that I smoke weed… People look at it like it’s this crazy, hippy, fucked-up thing to do. And it’s not! I hope they legalize it, and when they do I’ll be the first fucking person in line to buy my pack of joints.” Melissa Etheridge Image Credit: Jason Mendez/Everett Mom of four and Grammy winner Melissa Etheridge has been vocal about the role marijuana played in her recovery from breast cancer, but the singer didn’t stop smoking when she went into remission — she segued her appreciation of weed into a full-on cannabis company, Etheridge Farms.  Susan Sarandon Image Credit: Kristin Callahan/Everett Collection Mother of three Susan Sarandon might be the O.G. of the weed-smoking Hollywood elite. She told High Times that cannabis has helped her to be more “present” in the modern world and to make the most of her downtime. “That’s the great thing about smoking weed: If you lead a very, very busy life, for me, it really makes the most of your weekend. It like, triples, your weekends. If you only have certain windows to get high, it allows you to slow down and really be there.” Whoopi Goldberg Image Credit: Elizabeth Goodenough/Everett Collection Whoopi Goldberg is a self-described activist who stands up for what she believes in, and one of those things is access to cannabis. In an op-ed the mother of one penned for the Orange County Register, Goldberg championed weed as medicine and touted her love for the vape pen she uses to treat her glaucoma.  Frances McDormand Image Credit: Jason Smith/Everett Collection Back in 2003, High Times spoke with Frances McDormand about smoking weed, to which she talked about how she doesn’t understand the stigma around it.  “I’m a recreational pot smoker. Because it’s not a constant in my life, I don’t say it should be made legal so it’s more available. But from a medical point of view… why should [patients] have to look too hard for the thing that makes them better? So from that point of view, it’s like,‘Please, what is the problem?'” the mom of one said. Source link