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Shalida A. Askanazi ♿🎀

Shalida A. Askanazi ♿🎀

@shalidaask.bsky.social

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Author & poet based in Cleveland, OH. I'm also super disabled—Sacral Agenesis, wheelchair, urostomy, diabetic, and mentally ill. So, y'all get the picture. My memoir comes out February 2nd, 2026 💜💜💜 ShalidaAskanazi.com

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Shalida A. Askanazi ♿🎀 @shalidaask.bsky.social · Nov 26

I have to keep reminding myself that I’m my ancestor's greatest creation, and they don’t play about me. I come from a long line of fighters, from Nigeria to Puerto Rico. I got this. 🙏🏾💜

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Shalida A. Askanazi ♿🎀 @shalidaask.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you, love! 🎃

Shalida A. Askanazi ♿🎀 @shalidaask.bsky.social · 3d

A time was had tonight, but I gotta work in the morning so goodnight.

Shalida A. Askanazi ♿🎀 @shalidaask.bsky.social · 5d

My memoir is available for pre-order!!! #blackauthorsky

www.barnesandnoble.com/w/that-girls...

Shalida A. Askanazi ♿🎀 @shalidaask.bsky.social · 6d

My seasonal affective disorder is a mess right now, but here is a reminder to myself and my fellow disabled baddies that you can be hot in a wheelchair and with an ostomy. We got this!

Shalida in a red lace bra lies on a bed, exuding confidence and relaxation. Sunlit room with open doors and wall decor in the background.

Shalida in a red lace bra lies on a bed, exuding confidence and relaxation. Sunlit room with open doors and wall decor in the background.

Shalida A. Askanazi ♿🎀 @shalidaask.bsky.social · 10d

New wheelchair ♿️

Shalida in a wheelchair with a blue beret and brown coat smiles, taking a selfie in a restroom mirror.

Shalida A. Askanazi ♿🎀 @shalidaask.bsky.social · 18d

Rupi Kaur isn’t that great of a writer and she steals from Black poets 🤷🏾‍♀️🎤 *allegedly*

a midsummer nightmare @unhingedcatboi.bsky.social · Nov 18

12. what's your most unpopular opinion?

Shalida A. Askanazi ♿🎀 @shalidaask.bsky.social · 18d

Lol they said, “Now it's really a party!”

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · Nov 18

A crew tried to deter orcas from attacking their boat by blasting heavy metal music underwater.

It didn't work. The orcas pummeled the boat's rudder, making it impossible to steer

Orcas Pummel Boat After Crew Tries To Deter Them With Heavy Metal Music

Blasting underwater tunes to try and keep killer whales away is a bad idea for multiple reasons, a researcher says.

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Shalida A. Askanazi ♿🎀 @shalidaask.bsky.social · 18d

This is the plot of Gen V, Vought preying on parents who want to start a family

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Shalida A. Askanazi ♿🎀 @shalidaask.bsky.social · 18d

Shalida A. Askanazi ♿🎀 @shalidaask.bsky.social · 18d

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a midsummer nightmare @unhingedcatboi.bsky.social · Nov 18

11. gun to your head, which show are you choosing?

teen titans (from left, beast boy, starfire, robin, cyborg and raven in their iconic pose from the intro)

Shalida A. Askanazi ♿🎀 @shalidaask.bsky.social · 21d

Lol it's never that deep, it's scripted entertainment. Hopefully this person gets some help

Shalida A. Askanazi ♿🎀 @shalidaask.bsky.social · 21d

Libra

nai THEE black barbie 🦋 @astoldbynai.blacksky.app · 21d

5. What is the worst zodiac sign you've dated?

Shalida A. Askanazi ♿🎀 @shalidaask.bsky.social · 21d

People afraid to visit downtown Cleveland are racist, I just can’t prove it yet

Shalida A. Askanazi ♿🎀 @shalidaask.bsky.social · 21d

Oh yeah this is delicious! Don’t mind my nails 😬

Coffee cup

Shalida A. Askanazi ♿🎀 @shalidaask.bsky.social · 21d

As a Taurus I hate how long I hold onto stuff, so damn stubborn

nai THEE black barbie 🦋 @astoldbynai.blacksky.app · 21d

11. What is your least favorite thing about your sign?

Shalida A. Askanazi ♿🎀 @shalidaask.bsky.social · 21d

Julia Fox

Katelyn Burns @katelynburns.com · 21d

name an italian more worthy of an american holiday than columbus

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Hot Girl Bummer @3goodeyes.bsky.social · 21d

Some people prefer overt racists.
Some people prefer stealth racists.
I despise ALL racists and want them ALL in hell sooner, rather than later.

Shalida A. Askanazi ♿🎀 @shalidaask.bsky.social · 21d

Forgot I have work off today. Taking myself out on a coffee date to see what this sweet yams cappuccino is about

Shalida A. Askanazi ♿🎀 @shalidaask.bsky.social · 22d

😂😂😂 and is

Shalida A. Askanazi ♿🎀 @shalidaask.bsky.social · 22d

Tony’s

Mr Jet Set @metroman80.bsky.social · 22d

I’m making red beans & rice. Which one you choosing???

Shalida A. Askanazi ♿🎀 @shalidaask.bsky.social · 23d

🤣🤣 yeah I have the weirdest cravings

Shalida A. Askanazi ♿🎀 @shalidaask.bsky.social · 23d

I got to see the baby rhino at the zoo today. He is so small

Shalida A. Askanazi ♿🎀 @shalidaask.bsky.social · 23d

😂 I only eat this stuff after a 🍃 session lol

Shalida A. Askanazi ♿🎀 @shalidaask.bsky.social · 23d

A flaming hot jack links meat stick with a crisp dill pickle. Thank me later

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Clit Dempsey 🦅 @thotzekage.bsky.social · 28d

Lmao Maxine did her lil thing