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Iris Graves

@irisgraves.bsky.social

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She/Her, 34, I'm the culmination of gender dysphoria, neurodivergence, and more trauma than you can shake a stick at. Needless to say, I'm a little silly. linktr.ee/Iris.graves

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Iris Graves @irisgraves.bsky.social · Jan 23

Redoing my pinned video!

Iris Graves @irisgraves.bsky.social · 1d

New stuff 6/?

I'm getting really good at cleaning and having an excellent time doing my gigs! It's a lot of work but I really love helping people!

Grimy interior of an electric oven.

Clean interior of an electric oven!

Iris Graves @irisgraves.bsky.social · 1d

New stuff 5/?

I totalled our car last week (we're totally okay) and I've been biking about 10 miles a day for my job and walking another 12k steps doing the cleaning. I feel so good in my body lately!

Totaled gray Toyota Camry with a crumpled front passenger and the bumper is lying above the hood.

Iris Graves @irisgraves.bsky.social · 1d

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I do stand up now!? I love being on stage!

Iris on stage in a white dress and black heels.

Iris Graves @irisgraves.bsky.social · 1d

New Stuff 3/?

As far as my business goes, I am the most popular cleaner in my town of almost 80k. I am booked two cleans a day, 6 days a week, until January at the earliest. I just raised my prices and I am so proud of myself!

Iris Graves @irisgraves.bsky.social · 1d

New stuff 2/?

I got married! Al came out! I have a husband! I'm in a T4T relationship now!

Iris and Aloysius in wedding attire.

Iris Graves @irisgraves.bsky.social · 1d

New stuff 1/?

I'm getting stronger every day! I work out constantly and my self made business keeps me very busy.

Side by side photo showing Iris' body from January to October.

Iris Graves @irisgraves.bsky.social · 1d

Redownloading this app again. Let's give it another shot!

Iris Graves @irisgraves.bsky.social · May 23

I've been writing a book! I'm naming it "Corn Town Confessions - Trauma, Tribulations, and Trans Triumph"

Iris Graves @irisgraves.bsky.social · May 11

Happy Reverent Mother's Day to all my fellow Bene Gesserit witches out there. Fear may be the mind killer, but I hope your mind is filled with joy today instead!

Iris Graves @irisgraves.bsky.social · Apr 17

I have been on a weight loss journey. I am getting stronger and faster every day.

Iris in September of 2023

Iris in April of 2025

Iris Graves @irisgraves.bsky.social · Apr 13

I'm even starting a freelancers union as well! I am going to the top and I'm taking everyone with me!

Iris Graves @irisgraves.bsky.social · Apr 13

dailyillini.com/life_and_cul...

‘Toughest cleaner in Urbana’ paves way for freelancers, gig workers - The Daily Illini

Iris Graves is the self-made “toughest cleaner” servicing the Urbana area and has helped other independent contractors along the way.

dailyillini.com

Iris Graves @irisgraves.bsky.social · Apr 13

So my cleaning business continues to blow up. I'm now booked two cleans a day six days a week until June. The local newspaper even interviewed me!

Iris Graves @irisgraves.bsky.social · Apr 13

I'm still alive. Doing really really really well lately. Life is good and I'm in control.

Iris stands with her hands in her pockets wearing baggy green pants and a black shirt. TB the cat is visible in the background.

Iris smiling at the camera.

Iris Graves @irisgraves.bsky.social · Mar 2

I just wanna be as iconic in my hood as Paddington is in his.

Iris Graves @irisgraves.bsky.social · Feb 28

My life is kinda a whirlwind because of my sudden influx of work and I had to get back on meta to reach anyone locally. That sucked a lot.

Iris Graves @irisgraves.bsky.social · Feb 28

My cleaning business has blown up. I have 40+ clients I'm juggling and I am a busy busy girl.

Iris Graves @irisgraves.bsky.social · Feb 28

I am no longer gods favorite (I have a big old pimple on my butthole)

Iris Graves @irisgraves.bsky.social · Feb 28

I love being mentally ill actually. This is so much fun aha.

Iris Graves @irisgraves.bsky.social · Feb 27

I got a haircut and immediately put it in a bun because I was going straight to work and it felt a little strange. Like, you did all that work and now I'm not even gonna enjoy it for 5 seconds

Iris Graves @irisgraves.bsky.social · Feb 26

They say we're all dying all the time and that the inevitable creep of time takes us all.

Maybe so.

We're also living, so dance in the sunshine and in the rain, ya freakin' nerd.

Iris Graves @irisgraves.bsky.social · Feb 25

I forgot a spoon today so if you saw me parked in an empty parking lot shoveling spam and rice out of a sectioned Tupperware container and into my greedy mouth with nothing but my bare hands, mind your business. I'm doing hot girl stuff.

Iris Graves @irisgraves.bsky.social · Feb 22

#Yellowjackets is a lot like #LOST but instead of finding a magic hatch, our survivors found they were a little hungy.

Iris Graves @irisgraves.bsky.social · Feb 22

I accidentally ate some mold today and now I can't stop farting.

Iris Graves @irisgraves.bsky.social · Feb 21

I'm just a filthy little peanut butter and jelly slut.