Kirsten Grady
@mrskgrady
Social worker. Red tape slayer. Storyteller with a Wi-Fi connection & a grudge against broken systems. Dignity > bureaucracy. Always. Social work is political. Here to advocate, share insights, and spark change. All views and opinions are my own.
They say it's a myth, but I've seen strange things afoot at the Circle K during a full moon.
The People vs The Powerful: @sanders.senate.gov, @aoc.bsky.social, @wewill2026.bsky.social @abdulelsayed.bsky.social So excited! The energy is palpable.
And the Weekend at Mitchie's movie has officially jumped the shark. It's hilarious to see a bunch of people trying to pretend that they talked to him. What? Through a Ouija board? The only thing funnier than those guys are the memes and posts. I especially like this one from Massie.
It's time for my annual watching of 1776. DICKINSON: Be careful, sir. History will brand Mr. Adams and his followers as traitors HANCOCK: Traitors, Mr. Dickinson? To what? The British crown? Or the British half-crown? Fortunately, there are not enough men of property in America to dictate policy
Happy 🌈Pride Month 🏳️🌈 all you fabulous people!! I had too much fun with @naswmi.bsky.social at our local Pride festival. It is hot but the heat isn't stopping us from celebrating.
Social workers have a duty to the truth. It's so much more than just stating a fact. It means seeing the world and ourselves with a clear mind. Our strengths; our challenges; our biases. It all matters. Admitting that the world we know may not be the same world for others is hard but necessary.
This is exactly the kind of decision that makes me smh. America protects access to guns more aggressively than it protects survivors and children. Even if the ruling is legally narrow, the policy implications are terrifying.
Every day, I write these little reminders on my whiteboard for myself and my clients. Today’s is about asking for care before we talk ourselves out of it. Take what you need and pass it along.
“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” — James Baldwin Despite numerous death threats that required increased security, The Boss didn't hold back. His brutal honesty is what's needed right now. Got to face it to change it!
Look at that projection. He knows that's what most of us will be thinking once he's gone.
For people who loved to laugh at Biden sleeping, the MAGA crowd has certainly been quiet about their idol "blinking" for multiple seconds at a time.
Join me on an affirmation mad lib for your weekend: When it gets to be too much, whatever it is, I close my eyes and return to my center. In my center, I have the wisdom and tranquility of a guinea pig, holding a magic wand, floating through space on a computer desk. Credit: Affirmations!
Hi all! It's your friendly neighborhood social worker here with a gentle reminder. It's okay to leave that stack of paperwork for Monday. Enjoy your weekend. It'll still be waiting for you and will probably be easier to get through after you rest and recharge. #weekendvibes #socialworklife
Whoever generated this picture for 47 owes the Reflecting Pool an apology.
Monday’s goal: appear emotionally regulated, professionally competent, and only mildly haunted by the week ahead. Let’s see what happens.
Yay, it’s finally the weekend! We made it!! Time to celebrate in the best tradition: binge-watching TV, fully cocooned on the couch. The only negative are the ads. Every time that Olay peptide commercial comes on, my brain immediately goes: “It is a cellular peptide cake... with mint frosting.”
You do not get a medal for yelling “this seems bad” after years of handing out matches and gasoline.
Hello from your friendly neighborhood social worker! Please remember to take care of yourselves and others today. If you start feeling overwhelmed, it's okay to leave. If you cant go, it's okay. This protest is just one strategy out of many to get involved. Whatever you can contribute is enough.
May your coffee be strong, your boundaries stronger, and your Friday the 13th delightfully unhinged in the healthiest possible way. Card is Sinster Affirmations from @boredwalk.com
17 isn't even a challenge lol. In all seriousness, ADHD and anxiety love to hang together. Sometimes people think ADHD is...squirrel...just being distracted. In reality, ADHD can fuel anxiety through chronic overwhelm, missed cues, and mental exhaustion. Credit: @jess-a-creates.bsky.social
In today's wtf: MAGA influencer, Jessica Foster, is up to almost 1M followers on Insta. The problem? The content is all AI. I mean, the pics are a total giveaway for anyone that looks for more than 2 secs. Either that or the military now approves mini skirts, crop tops, and stilettos as uniform 🤣🤣
I'm calling this "Tweets That Didn't Age Well" or "The Subtle Art of Projection."
When TX decided to violate the separation of church and state by mandating the display of 10 Commandments posters in public school classrooms, teachers got to deliver a different lesson: malicious compliance. Photo credit: islachill on Threads.
The Constitution is a promise written by imperfect hands. Honor it, but don’t idolize it. Our job is to keep widening the “We” until liberty isn’t just an idea, it’s a lived reality.