friendly reminder that late diagnosed does not innately mean low support needs. plenty of us just didn’t get adequate medical care as children due to a myriad of reasons (eg. abuse/neglect, poverty, parental neglect, school system failure, lack of mental health resources, medical neglect due to misogyny or ableism, etc.) but again—late diagnosed does not innately or intrinsically equate to low support needs. many of us were seen, and hell—some of us were even identified by professionals as being “potentially autistic”, or “showing autistic traits” and yet either never diagnosed or our parents never told us.
Chronic illness sucks because you’ll catch yourself thinking shit like ‘I wish it was possible to bathe regularly’ or ‘they should invent a digestive system that doesn’t hurt’ and then realise… that’s actually the case for most people. That’s the norm. Not only do most people have that, they don’t even think about it
There are so many people that are pro disability rights until they find out disabilities can be gross sometimes. It's so wild seeing the same people advocating for more mental health talk losing their shit over a depressed person not brushing their teeth or cleaning their spaces, or people who totally support physically disabled people until they find out I once pissed in a cup because I was in too much agony to get out of my bed, or that sometimes cups and food sit in my room longer than they should because I physically can't get up to put them away. Disabled people sometimes have incontinence, disabled people sometimes have bad hygiene, and still deserve to be supported. It's so fucking performative and it pisses me off. Even other disabled people act like this. Shaming people for stuff they can't control doesn't help anyone, just makes you an insufferable person.
(っ◔◡◔)っ ♥ Offerings You Can Give To Lord Apollon ♥
Hii! SO I have had this in my drafts for a while so I decided to make a post for Lord Apollo as I have nothing better to do this evening. So I made a list of simple things you can do as an offering for Lord Apollo! These are things witches of all ages and stages can do! I hope this is helpful!
Creative Offerings
Sing to Him
Play musical instruments for Him
Hold dance parties in His honor
Write or read poetry for Him
Create art (drawing, painting, photography)
Compose or share music playlists dedicated to Him
Share your creative hobbies—anything made with love
Acts of Devotion
Try different types of divination
Pray to Him often (guidance, healing, inspiration, truth, prophecy)
Learn His myths, as well as the stories of His mother Leto, sister Artemis, and His lovers
Honor Leto and Artemis alongside Him
Study about Delphi and His temples
Spend time in the sunlight—walks, morning sunrises, or simply opening your curtains
Symbolic & Material Offerings
Real or artificial sunflowers and hyacinths
Chocolates with orange or lemon flavors
Laurel wreaths or imagery
Golden jewelry, or jewelry themed around the sun or arrows
Wolf and dolphin imagery or items
Swan and crow feathers (or feathers in general)
Candles in yellow, gold, or white
Sun-themed art and decorations
Food & Drink
Sun water
Milk
Olive oil
Herbal teas
Fruits (especially bright, sunny ones like oranges)
Cheeses and breads
Honey and coffee (a warm, energizing combination He seems to enjoy!)
Personal Offerings I’ve Given
These are just examples of what I’ve personally done and were well-received:
Painting sunflowers and hyacinths together
Reading and writing poetry dedicated to Him
Drawing art for him
Creating a Spotify playlist, including songs like “Apollo” by Momma and “HYACINTHUS” by Aidoneus together side by side
Buying a hyacinth flower (I'm ass at taking care of plants but I’m learning how to take better care of it)
Singing songs in his honor
Taking healing baths
Lighting incense
Practicing my tarot skills with him in mind
Bought a citrine ring and a bracelet stack (one broke, but I’m replacing the latch)
Learning more about his myths and the Temple of Delphi
Going on walks in the sun
Sharing coffee and honey together
He really likes my yellow and orange M&Ms…
Important Note:
Lord Apollo is part of the Greek Pantheon making him a Hellenic deity. Whenever you are about to offer a prayer or offering to him please make sure to cleanse yourself as Miasma. Miasma isn’t “sin” but rather ritual impurity or spiritual pollution that naturally builds up in daily life. Things like being sick, dealing with strong emotions, contact with death, or even just the general “uncleanliness” of everyday living can create miasma.
To honor a Hellenic God properly, it’s respectful to cleanse yourself first so you’re approaching them in a state of clarity and reverence.
Simple Ways to Cleanse Miasma
Wash your hands and face with soap and water before prayer or offerings.
Sprinkle yourself with khernips, which is water mixed with a bit of salt or a burning herb/leaf (like bay or rosemary) dipped into it.
Light incense and pass your hands through the smoke.
Take a shower or healing bath if you want a fuller reset.
I really hope this helps, if you have any questions feel free to shoot a message into my INBOX and I'll happily share more of my things with you guys!