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Katie Howland @katiehowland.bsky.social · 13h

Thank you 🥰

Katie Howland @katiehowland.bsky.social · 18h

Ok hear me out: many #autistic folks like me struggle w/ hyper-empathy to the point of it being disabling. We also know that autistic brains undergo less rigorous synaptic pruning in childhood than allistic brains (we literally have more neurons). What if this is because we have more mirror neurons?

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Katie Howland @katiehowland.bsky.social · 19h

FWIW, I couldn't have gotten through it either without you. I'm so sorry for everything it cost you. Do what's right for you and find what brings you joy 💓. Your people will be behind you, whatever that is!

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Katie Howland @katiehowland.bsky.social · 21h

Thank you! I had a lot of fun making it 🥰

Katie Howland @katiehowland.bsky.social · 23h

First spread of my new grimoire is done and I'm so proud 🔮🥰
#witchsky

A grimoire spread for Samhain, featuring history, rituals, correspondences, and other information against a black and purple Gothic style

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Katie Howland @katiehowland.bsky.social · 1d

Not exactly the most *ethical* man, but how fascinating are his stories to read?!

Katie Howland @katiehowland.bsky.social · 1d

Don't get too caught up in trying all aspects of witchcraft at once. Pick up a few books that broadly touch on divination, spellwork, astrology, deities etc. and see what inspires you. It's perfectly fine to try one thing at a time and pick and choose the pieces for your own unique practice ❤️

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Katie Howland @katiehowland.bsky.social · 1d

One estate sale at a time! You'd be surprised how many gems you can find 🥰

Katie Howland @katiehowland.bsky.social · 1d

Ahh that fills my heart 💓

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Katie Howland @katiehowland.bsky.social · 1d

Hahaha right? Where is my next generation weirdo?

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Katie Howland @katiehowland.bsky.social · 1d

My prides and joys 🥰. It's really a shame I won't have kids to pass down my collection to!

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Katie Howland @katiehowland.bsky.social · 1d

Feeling very bookish today - here's a quick peep of one of my favorite antiquarian shelves 👀 #booksky

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Katie Howland @katiehowland.bsky.social · 1d

FWIW I gifted Queer Mythology to a few friends this year & if you're at all into the paranormal/occult/mythology, it is an amazing, simple read that highlights how straight-washed our mythology is. Plus it has gorgeous illustrations! #booksky #ufosky #occultsky #pagansky #witchsky

Katie Howland @katiehowland.bsky.social · 2d

It's Banned Books Week & one amazing thing you can do to fight the powers of oppression is to create a resistance bookshelf. Not just for you - but to ensure your community and future generations have access to a copy of these titles. 📚 What else would you add? #booksky

A bookshelf featuring feminist, queer and indigenous history, and black history titles

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Katie Howland @katiehowland.bsky.social · 2d

It's Banned Books Week & one amazing thing you can do to fight the powers of oppression is to create a resistance bookshelf. Not just for you - but to ensure your community and future generations have access to a copy of these titles. 📚 What else would you add? #booksky

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Katie Howland @katiehowland.bsky.social · 2d

two women are standing next to each other with their mouths open .

ALT: two women are standing next to each other with their mouths open .

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Katie Howland @katiehowland.bsky.social · 2d

Always. 💓

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Katie Howland @katiehowland.bsky.social · 2d

a man is standing in a kitchen next to a stove and a refrigerator .

ALT: a man is standing in a kitchen next to a stove and a refrigerator .

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Katie Howland @katiehowland.bsky.social · 3d

The magical "I don't know" that so many people are allergic to saying 😅❤️

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Katie Howland @katiehowland.bsky.social · 3d

day at the park resetting our nervous systems 🖤

Woman with long wavy brown hair and a floral cape against a park backdrop

Mini schnauzer against a park background

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Katie Howland @katiehowland.bsky.social · 5d

The opposite of destruction is creation. They want to destroy everything that doesn't conform. So we need to create like our lives depend on it. Art. Music. Community. Safe havens. Hope. That is the difference between surviving this and living through it.

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Katie Howland @katiehowland.bsky.social · 5d

Look at that cutie!! Mine is curled behind me on the couch while I work 😅

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Katie Howland @katiehowland.bsky.social · 5d

Go outside 💓

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Katie Howland @katiehowland.bsky.social · 5d

Dude you would not *believe* the shit people said to me when I started publicizing my work in that area. And people I liked too! Just one after another, self imploding. 🫠 Allen Greenfield was the worst, I think.

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Katie Howland @katiehowland.bsky.social · 6d

Not a bad witch! Everyone's practice is different 🖤

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Katie Howland @katiehowland.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you!! 🥰 Look at the cover 👀

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