Just Another Diamond Day

I have ADHD and all the time in the world, shall we begin?

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[dementagirl]

My week so far

[todayinhistory]

July 25th 1865: James Barry dies

On this day in 1865, British surgeon Dr. James Barry died, upon which it was discovered that he was biologically female. Born Margaret Ann Bulkley, daughter of a grocer from Cork, she wanted to become a doctor but as a female was barred from medical school. Bulkley, her family, and liberal friends of her uncle (artist James Barry) concocted a plan to disguise her as a man under her uncle’s name and enroll in medical school in Edinburgh to allow her to fulfill her dream of being a doctor. Upon graduating medical school - technically the first woman to do so in Britain - Barry enlisted as a surgeon in the British Army. The plan was initially for her to move to Venezuela as a female doctor, but this fell through and Barry decided to continue in a male role. He served in India and Africa and rose to the high rank of Inspector General of military hospitals. Barry was a skilled surgeon, who had the highest recovery rate for wounded soldiers during the Crimean War and performed one of the first successful Caesarean sections; the grateful parents of this child named him James Barry Munnik Hertzog, and he went on to become Prime Minister of South Africa. Barry also focused on improving public health among the general populace, promoting improved sanitation standards and good diets. Barry was reportedly a difficult character, once arguing with Florence Nightingale, and often fought duels in defense of his honour when someone commented on his high-pitched voice and diminutive stature. When James Barry died of dysentery in 1865, despite once requesting that his body not be examined upon his death, it was discovered that Barry was biologically female. A nurse even found marks which indicated that Barry had once given birth. Army officials were so horrified that they had been tricked into accepting a female doctor that they locked away Dr. Barry’s service records, but the remarkable life of James Barry has since come to light and proved an object of fascination for historians.

[npr]

Even Mild Mental Health Problems In Children Can Cause Trouble Later

Children with mental health issues are more likely to struggle with jobs, family and social life as adults. And that's true even for children whose problems aren't severe enough to be diagnosed.

[retrogasm-deactivated20161109]

Got the cow by the tail

[deeplifequotes]

Make yourself a priority. At the end of the day, you’re your longest commitment.

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[vicecanada]

It’s Tiny Hamsters at a Mini Fourth of July BBQ! | VICE Canada | The Creators Project

[npr]

Because who doesn’t love tiny hamsters and tiny celebrations? -Ariel

[thegreenwolf]

Source (please do not remove). 

I only wish I’d come up with this myself.

[nevver]

Edward Gorey

[pawdugan]

I’ve just tumbled tumblr because it deserves it.

[drilmusicals]

Fun Home

[mrsa-tomei]

Hamibal S03E03 recap

[huffpost]

These Black Trans Couples’ Stories Tug At Our Heartstrings

The couples speak to the daily experience of living at the crossroads of being black and identifying as LGBT. Together or separate, these two groups carry the burden of societal implications that stem from ignorance and assumptions. Milan shares that his mother was fearful that he would not find love – a common concern among loved ones of those in the trans community, he said.

Watch the full video and you’ll really believe in true love after hearing from these black trans couples.

[playbill]

Flash: New David Bowie Musical Taps Hedwig Star as Alien Who Falls to Earth

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[gloryychildren]

NO PHOTOSET HAS MADE ME HAPPIER.

[pixiedust-paycheck]

MY FAVORITE PHOTOSET IS BACK

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THAT LAST PICTURE IS PERFECT

[dementagirl]

Me: *fucks up a little*

Me: omg I'm so sorry

Person: It's okay

Me: I'm such a bitch I'm sorry

Person: It's okay

Me: okay

Me: *secretly* ... they hate me. Our friendship will never recover and I will be alone forever and dogs will begin to avoid me on the street

[comfortspringstation]

The Howard University School of Medicine, making a strong point.

[youh8greg]

REBLOG ERRY DAMN TIME 😫

[m00nba3]

one that sadly won’t matter to these racist pigs.

[revolutionarykoolaid]

And what we also have to remember too is that this isn’t just a murder of nine people. This was the assassination of a US elected official. And so we need to use real language.

Christina Greer on The Nightly Show, spilling all the tea about why we have no choice but to call this domestic terrorism. She went further in pairing it up to the actual legal definition.

Please never forget that Reverend Clementa Pinckney was a South Carolina State Senator, and has served in public office since the age of 23. The media is already working overtime to humanize the terrorist over the many victims of his heinous acts. Even the articles about Rev Pinckney seem to only mention his elected position as a footnote. He was a staunch political activist. Also, remember that the terrorist drove over hours from his home specifically to Emaneul AME. 

(via revolutionarykoolaid)