Ugh I'm in a weird place.

I'm a CIS man, but I'm happiest in what most people would call the "mom" role. I'm grappling with how others see me. some jokingly calling me a mom. Nearly all local parent groups are specifically for moms. I feel isolated and "other".

I just want to do what I love and still be me.

My spouse: "EMS won't be that dangerous"

ALSO:

“A guy was screaming he'd stab me and I to run to the ambulance cab"

“I had to wrestle someone who was trying to stab me with a dirty needle"

"I got a head injury from being launched out the back of the ambulance"*

“Someone t-boned the ambulance and my spine is fractured"

*not by a patient - coworker hit the gas instead of the break

I am really starting to get pissed off.

I sent a records request to local PD concerning flock cameras.

They haven't even acknowledged my request, which is a violation of state law!

I will NOT be put off. I will go to local news, city meetings, start protests, whatever it takes.

They will regret ignoring me.

#privacy #technology

I'm not the best at home repairs. But I sure as hell can't afford a plumber (barely the parts).

So I did my best. It didn't help that it was done wrong originally. No shut off valves and missing slip joints 🤬!

It took 4 days and a blood sacrifice for what likely would have been 2 hours for others but I'm relieved it's done.

Before and after of the pipes, and the new faucet.

(also I DESPISE copper pipes)