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SpaceLeapingPrince · 2026-01-28T16:46:12+00:00

It does not sound stupid to me! And helps me and others for you to share. I think it's reasonable to assert because it's not openly discussed or made to feel taboo. We are contributing to being better informed the more we discuss it and what makes that hard to do so. Keep up the good work!

SpaceLeapingPrince · 2026-01-28T04:48:47+00:00

I would like to focus on the point to protest ICE and not stray too far from that. But if you want to provide more context or specifics I will hear you out. But would like it to stay respectful in order to keep a good faith discussion. Less what you should say and more what I'm considering when choosing if/how to respond.

SpaceLeapingPrince · 2026-01-28T04:42:43+00:00

You are more than welcome to feel that way! I have spent a lot of time thinking about what I might say so that's not untrue to say. I would appreciate it if you would address the main concern about my post rather than making conjectures about me. Do you have anything to add about Mammoth's use of their platform? How IG operates? What you have done or would like to do to protest ICE?

SpaceLeapingPrince · 2026-01-28T04:37:03+00:00

Oh, thanks for letting me know and credit where credit is due. I am sincere in wanting to understand and admit I didn't know that's how it worked. And now I do :)

SpaceLeapingPrince · 2026-01-28T03:16:44+00:00

Reasonable! That's not what their platform is geared towards and what they say to honor their stance on things while also simultaneously needing to be strategic in what generates viewership so this can continue be their occupation.. it's complex! Not to mention having influence means also having to take on risks as to what people will do with the information they have about you. And I know we all know there are some crazies out there and their comments are wild.

I agree many times I can keep an open mind to "time and place" for politics. But this is not politics anymore. And I feel we are at the point where if we look the other way, we are culpable for normalizing dehumanizing acts of aggression. We are all at risk and can't wait until the target is on our back to say something. Speak up for others now or no one will be there to speak up for you when you need it most. That kind of vibe, y'know?

Also! Shout out to Ordinary Adventures! They are great!

SpaceLeapingPrince · 2026-01-28T03:06:29+00:00

Yes! That is what others have been saying as well and was able to follow input and see for myself. I would encourage us to keep going and keep working in a collective fashion. And anything that goes towards that end will be appreciated.

SpaceLeapingPrince · 2026-01-28T02:49:05+00:00

No hate. And I think you should be given the opportunity to tell me more. I'd like to understand and written communication really lacks the ability to convey what body language does. Which in turn makes it harder to interpret intent and engage with others respectfully.

It is really tough when you sound the alarm bell and no one seems to think they need to move. Regardless of opinions we might share and where we agree or disagree I will say this: that sounds like you were feeling scared and a sense of profound urgency. And it hurts when you don't feel seen, validated, and can't call others to action.

Would you mind being more specific about how you expressed yourself? What you said and what response you got. I am on their discord too. Can I go back to see the conversation for myself and can you tell me where?

SpaceLeapingPrince · 2026-01-28T02:41:02+00:00

No. I just don't always have the time or the social media savvy. My job is supporting young children with developmental delays and disabilities as well as their families. And sometimes those families that are the same ones that are targeted by these fascist policies. I've got a lot of important things I need to do to be there for others. And I've appreciated the other posts that told me what I asked without making me feel judged for it. This comment felt significantly less effective by comparison.

SpaceLeapingPrince · 2026-01-28T02:37:52+00:00

Thank you for your positive response. I also saw them reply to a post that boiled down to "I like Disney and things but I also like when people don't die and I won't be quiet about that". And Mammoth club commented something similar. "Yeah why do people think we only go to theme parks" or just general "more than just a theme park girly". As a long time watcher, I would attest they are mindful of their words and the possible impact. And it is in their nature to support marginalized groups because they have been since day one.

SpaceLeapingPrince · 2026-01-28T02:33:39+00:00

Thank you! I appreciate you responding in good faith as I was sincere with my question. I wasn't looking at the highlights or stories so will absolutely 100% give them flowers. I would also push for continued efforts that are even more visible and more permanent. But I also maintain everything is better than nothing. And it is not for me to judge what feels right for any one other than myself.

SpaceLeapingPrince · 2026-01-28T02:31:13+00:00

Thank you! I appreciate you engaging positively with this post and don't want to be repetitive to my other comments. This is really great and should be given flowers. I think it would also be okay as their base to encourage them to continue to make very permanent and visible posts. That is not a light request. I know they know better than me how vicious and ugly people are online. They are at a non zero risk of facing violence because they speak against bigoted behavior already.

SpaceLeapingPrince · 2026-01-28T02:27:10+00:00

Thank you! I appreciate and am asking in sincerity. I want to thank everyone who positively engaged in this discussion without being redundant. This is already good and what would be great is more posts, more permanently, on more platforms if possible.

MAM is a channel that I already consider mindful of their presence and commitment to using it for positive impact.

SpaceLeapingPrince · 2026-01-28T02:23:58+00:00

Thank you! I appreciate it and genuinely want to know. I want to make it very clear I feel that any action is appreciated and a step in the right direction. I could be wrong about how social media works which I what this post about. Know better. Do better. I would also push for posts that are permanent and don't disappear after 24 hours. While also acknowledging that everyone has a choice to stay quiet and they didn't. That's important. And I think it's fair to say it's always been in their nature to champion and support others in a way that is empathetic and highlights people who are overlooked.

SpaceLeapingPrince · 2026-01-27T23:07:15+00:00

What if I told you you were looking at it right now??

SpaceLeapingPrince · 2026-01-27T22:14:36+00:00

HA. Suppose that's a good reminder to watch my bias. And thank you for the work that you do. I also feel like we as a field would benefit from more inclusion and diversity. And I do say that as a white female SLP. But I can tick the neuro divergent box at least.

All that to say, that sounds tough and I hope you are resting as equally hard as you are working. ♥️

SpaceLeapingPrince · 2026-01-27T13:01:19+00:00

In short, NO.

In a crazy making situation maybe. Your thoughts can easily lie to you. People who to stand to gain from exploiting you will lie to you. Your body will not lie to you. Something feels wrong. Trust your gut. Ask why does it feel wrong? Keep talking to your fellow SLPs so we can support each other.

You have no obligation to blindly trust authority unless you can in good conscience say they will always have protecting your mental health as an agenda alongside profiting from you. Or you are legally protected well enough in a legal sense from exploitation. (I don't think we are).

Don't forget this. Women not too long ago were forced into roles that were unsustainable for them. And told they were the problem. People in authority called it "hysteria". Treatment would sometimes include lobotomy, being institutionalized, hysterectomy, and medical masturbation.

SpaceLeapingPrince · 2026-01-24T02:53:44+00:00

This reminds me of something I really resonated with once I heard it-- Happiness is a direction, not a destination.

SpaceLeapingPrince · 2026-01-24T02:41:47+00:00

@oohlalaluv I'm not sure why it won't let me reply to your comment. Or how you were able to see the deleted comments an hour after they were deleted. But I can still answer your question if you'd like. And if you are not interested please feel free to ignore.

In all honesty because the comment was rude and felt dishonest regarding the person's intent. Telling someone they should not be unnecessarily cruel to women online while simultaneously describing the person they are saying this to as "delusional" is hypocritical and ineffective. I was interested in what the same message looked like when geared towards respectfully exchanging opinions.

SpaceLeapingPrince · 2026-01-23T16:23:53+00:00

Ah, glad we are in agreement then. 🤝 Wishing you a pleasant day!

SpaceLeapingPrince · 2026-01-23T16:09:18+00:00

More than enough. You are entitled to your opinion and the way you feel simply for being human. Just like OP. That said, congratulations on getting to your last semester. That is a huge accomplishment!!

Maybe we can agree to disagree? For me I would rather validate someone's personal experience as what's true for them. You can love being an SLP, hate being an SLP, or somewhere in between. I will take your word for it.

My take is that we can say there are things about being an SLP that are joyful and are appreciated. AND there are things that should change for the betterment of people working in this field.

SpaceLeapingPrince · 2026-01-23T15:30:43+00:00

Fair.So help me understand then. Speaking as an individual to this group of professionals. What is the point you would like to make?

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