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Emrys Llwyd
@emrysius.bsky.social
· Nov 16
Hello Bluesky!
I’m Em, a trans/queer historian from West Wales. Things that are important to me: trans and queer rights, intersectional solidarity, radical politics, poetry and writing, yoga, nature, mental and physical wellness, and local and queer history. Looking for likeminded community. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🌳🌍📝
I’m Em, a trans/queer historian from West Wales. Things that are important to me: trans and queer rights, intersectional solidarity, radical politics, poetry and writing, yoga, nature, mental and physical wellness, and local and queer history. Looking for likeminded community. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🌳🌍📝
How are you supposed to cope with the ups and downs of life when I am focussed solely on remaining upright as my body is like, spasming out of control in pain? Like people expect me to have conversations with them whilst my insides are WRITHING
December 28, 2025 at 7:19 PM
How are you supposed to cope with the ups and downs of life when I am focussed solely on remaining upright as my body is like, spasming out of control in pain? Like people expect me to have conversations with them whilst my insides are WRITHING
Feeling super burnt out and I think I am soon going to loose my sanity, cos I feel under so much pressure from every aspect of my life that the only response my nervous system can conceive of is to explode 🤯
December 28, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Feeling super burnt out and I think I am soon going to loose my sanity, cos I feel under so much pressure from every aspect of my life that the only response my nervous system can conceive of is to explode 🤯
Today I had my first appointment with Curaleaf for a medical cannabis prescription, which was approved. I’ll have two prescriptions - one to help with ADHD symptoms, and one higher strength for emergency pain relief. I’m quite excited to try it and see how it helps my symptoms.
December 17, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Today I had my first appointment with Curaleaf for a medical cannabis prescription, which was approved. I’ll have two prescriptions - one to help with ADHD symptoms, and one higher strength for emergency pain relief. I’m quite excited to try it and see how it helps my symptoms.
Have had to extend my PIP deadline, because ironically I am in too much pain, fatigue and cognitive impairment to complete it on time.
December 16, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Have had to extend my PIP deadline, because ironically I am in too much pain, fatigue and cognitive impairment to complete it on time.
Got an extension on my PIP form because I’ve been to in pain to actually complete and send it.
December 15, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Got an extension on my PIP form because I’ve been to in pain to actually complete and send it.
When I am a little bit better, I have so much to write about the state of the NHS, and the treatment of AFAB people by doctors.
December 10, 2025 at 11:01 AM
When I am a little bit better, I have so much to write about the state of the NHS, and the treatment of AFAB people by doctors.
There are two services free to use that I am extremely grateful for this week: Citizen’s Advice, that spent an hour writing a PIP form for me, and the local library where I was able to use a computer, scanner and printer.
Support your local libraries!!!
Support your local libraries!!!
December 10, 2025 at 10:55 AM
There are two services free to use that I am extremely grateful for this week: Citizen’s Advice, that spent an hour writing a PIP form for me, and the local library where I was able to use a computer, scanner and printer.
Support your local libraries!!!
Support your local libraries!!!
Christmas shopping today. Pray for me. But also I’m treating myself as well, to new trousers and trainers.
December 10, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Christmas shopping today. Pray for me. But also I’m treating myself as well, to new trousers and trainers.
Typed a text “can I have a hot water bottle” to my fiancé before retyping it to “will you make me a hot water bottle, and I recalled how one of the things he values in our relationship is my direct communication.
Aka, I’m demanding as fuck and he’s autistic who enjoys clear instruction. 💀
Aka, I’m demanding as fuck and he’s autistic who enjoys clear instruction. 💀
December 8, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Typed a text “can I have a hot water bottle” to my fiancé before retyping it to “will you make me a hot water bottle, and I recalled how one of the things he values in our relationship is my direct communication.
Aka, I’m demanding as fuck and he’s autistic who enjoys clear instruction. 💀
Aka, I’m demanding as fuck and he’s autistic who enjoys clear instruction. 💀
Went swimming today for some gentle rehab but my body still felt so limited and immobile. Sauna and steam room definitely helped a little at the time, but I’m completely drained now and so far it seems to have led to a flare.
December 8, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Went swimming today for some gentle rehab but my body still felt so limited and immobile. Sauna and steam room definitely helped a little at the time, but I’m completely drained now and so far it seems to have led to a flare.
I turned the radiators and underfloor heating on in the bathroom to do yoga. Which seems the best place in the house to do so. First time in a year or so. 🥹
December 8, 2025 at 9:43 AM
I turned the radiators and underfloor heating on in the bathroom to do yoga. Which seems the best place in the house to do so. First time in a year or so. 🥹
I’m trying to limit my social media, and even more so because I’ve followed accounts related to chronic illness which seem super helpful and then they sell out to supplement companies and it’s ad after ad. Super annoying. I know they have to make money somehow but it’s so disheartening.
December 7, 2025 at 9:51 AM
I’m trying to limit my social media, and even more so because I’ve followed accounts related to chronic illness which seem super helpful and then they sell out to supplement companies and it’s ad after ad. Super annoying. I know they have to make money somehow but it’s so disheartening.
I want to do some gentle rehab and loose a /little bit/ of weight and strengthen my muscles before my wedding. I’m going to need to write a plan out for gentle exercises that aren’t going to wipe me out.
December 7, 2025 at 9:34 AM
I want to do some gentle rehab and loose a /little bit/ of weight and strengthen my muscles before my wedding. I’m going to need to write a plan out for gentle exercises that aren’t going to wipe me out.
Just two more days of work before I am on holiday. 🍾 🥳
December 7, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Just two more days of work before I am on holiday. 🍾 🥳
This is wonderful.
A Welsh advocate has launched the UK's first national organisation dedicated to improving the lives of transgender people in rural, remote, and semi-rural areas
Welsh advocate launches UK’s first organisation for rural trans communities
A Welsh advocate has launched the UK’s first national organisation dedicated to improving the lives of transgender people in rural, remote, and semi-rural areas. Rural Trans Alliance CIC, founded in 2...
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December 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM
This is wonderful.
I have three months to regain my strength and lose a little fat. How! 🥹🥲
December 5, 2025 at 10:33 AM
I have three months to regain my strength and lose a little fat. How! 🥹🥲
Got a lot of notes done today for my PIP form which is good
December 2, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Got a lot of notes done today for my PIP form which is good
just got home, taken my jeans off, put my froggy slippers on, to realise I need to go to the co-op for food as we don’t have anything in the house 😩
December 2, 2025 at 5:08 PM
just got home, taken my jeans off, put my froggy slippers on, to realise I need to go to the co-op for food as we don’t have anything in the house 😩
Looking at yoga for hips and pelvis and jeez I don’t think I could even do Garland pose anymore.
December 1, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Looking at yoga for hips and pelvis and jeez I don’t think I could even do Garland pose anymore.
Nothing like a missed call and voicemail from the hospital appointment team on a Saturday telling you to call back during Mon-Fri opening time to set you up for a relaxing weekend.
November 29, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Nothing like a missed call and voicemail from the hospital appointment team on a Saturday telling you to call back during Mon-Fri opening time to set you up for a relaxing weekend.
The good news is: I don’t have cancer. The bad news is: I still have no idea what is wrong with me.
I’m completely physically and mentally exhausted, and unsure how I can keep going like this or what to do next.
It feels like my life is completely upside down.
I’m completely physically and mentally exhausted, and unsure how I can keep going like this or what to do next.
It feels like my life is completely upside down.
November 29, 2025 at 11:34 AM
The good news is: I don’t have cancer. The bad news is: I still have no idea what is wrong with me.
I’m completely physically and mentally exhausted, and unsure how I can keep going like this or what to do next.
It feels like my life is completely upside down.
I’m completely physically and mentally exhausted, and unsure how I can keep going like this or what to do next.
It feels like my life is completely upside down.
Please send prayers or your equivalent my way. 🙏🥺
November 27, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Please send prayers or your equivalent my way. 🙏🥺
Rockin the buzz again ✌️
November 23, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Rockin the buzz again ✌️
I HAVE SCHEDULED MY WEEK 😆😅🥲
November 23, 2025 at 6:43 PM
I HAVE SCHEDULED MY WEEK 😆😅🥲