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How to Clean Your Brain
Sep 28, 2026

How to Clean Your Brain

My daily self-care routine (REPOST)

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Sandy Allen
WHT EssayWHT Essay
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"to deal with grief honestly"
Aug 12, 2026

"to deal with grief honestly"

some links aka Nice Stuff #15, and also some brief words on feeling it and not feeling it, and on tuna melts ...

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Sandy Allen
WHT EssayWHT Essay
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Thoughts on Finding Therapists (REPOST)
Jul 15, 2026

Thoughts on Finding Therapists (REPOST)

and some quick announcements ...

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Sandy Allen
Nice StuffNice Stuff
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THIS POST MAY CONTAIN HOPE.
Apr 05, 2026

THIS POST MAY CONTAIN HOPE.

I asked trans people online how they maintain hope and their answers were inspiring ...

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Sandy Allen
Nice StuffNice Stuff
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Living in the Ashes
Mar 22, 2026

Living in the Ashes

And sharing about an event that lifted my spirits ...

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Sandy Allen
Nice StuffNice Stuff
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'it's hard times out there for everyone'
Mar 02, 2026

'it's hard times out there for everyone'

A practical case for optimism perhaps ...

Sandy Allen
Sandy Allen
Self-CareSelf-Care
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"dealing with blind fucking rage"
Feb 18, 2026

"dealing with blind fucking rage"

Dear Sandy #9: Advice for a father of a trans kid ...

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Sandy Allen
Mental HealthMental Health
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"Self Care Isn't Selfish"
Jan 27, 2026

"Self Care Isn't Selfish"

Advice to caregivers in particular

Sandy Allen
Sandy Allen
Mental HealthMental Health
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Dear Sandy #8
Nov 30, 2025

Dear Sandy #8

"how do I find the will to live again?"

Sandy Allen
Sandy Allen
Self-CareSelf-Care
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Hosting Advice for Colder Seasons
Nov 25, 2025

Hosting Advice for Colder Seasons

for Friendsgivings and other such gatherings. Sandy's Recipe Club #3

Sandy Allen
Sandy Allen
Self-CareSelf-Care
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The Good Light
Nov 16, 2025

The Good Light

Mostly encouraging you all to watch the new Andrea Gibson doc. Also rest in power Alice Wong 💔

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Sandy Allen
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"it's giving 'banality of evil'"
Nov 13, 2025

"it's giving 'banality of evil'"

re: the latest Epstein news, mostly sharing some links

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Sandy Allen
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