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1. Thank you fabulous mods for all you do! Itmf wangxian fics where Wei Ying recovers from starvation or struggles with eating.

💖 the absence of hunger by parsnipit (M, 27k, wangxian, angst w/ happy ending, eating disorder, PTSD, food as a metaphor for love)

a kind of emptiness by ScarlettStorm (E, 11k, wangxian, Post-Canon, Established Relationship, Eating Disorders, Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified, featuring WWX's fucked-up relationship with food, and his own body, Eating Disorder Recovery, tricking your brain into better habits, bad choices, followed by good choices, low angst, Happy Ending, Tender smut, Frottage, Praise Kink, Additional Warnings In Author's Note)

The Second Hand Unwinds by trulywicked (E, 20k, wangxian, JYL/JZX, Time Travel Fix-It, not JC friendly, not Yúnmèng Jiāng Sect friendly, not Jiāng Family friendly, not YZY friendly, Time Travelling LWJ, Protective LWJ, Fluff, Minor Angst, Minor Character Death, JGS is his own warning, Wooing, LWJ is romantic af, Inventor WWX, Genius WWX, Cloud Recesses Study Arc, Implied/Referenced Child Abuse, Protective Gūsū Lán Sect, Supportive LXC, Good Uncle LQR, WIP) It's only 3 chapters in & idk where the author plans to take it, but there's discussion of WWX being starved in the past & he is put on a special diet to make up for that

my eyes got used to the darkness by curiositykilled (M, 4k, JC & WWX, JC & WWX & JYL, Dead Dove: Do Not Eat, Body Horror, Implied Cannibalism, Dehumanization, Sunshot Campaign, YLLZ WWX, Demonic Cultivation, PTSD, Suicidal Thoughts, Ghosts, Disordered Eating, Referenced Animal Abuse)

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2. hi, thanks to the mods and everyone for all the recs! i have a few requests for itmf if i may 🙏🏽

a) could people recommend their fave non-english fics (ao3 or not)? i know mtl isnt that great but i'm hoping it's passable enough to enjoy fics that I've missed (peferably wx/gen but anything's good!)

b) yiling sibs feels? or bm family? even if it's not the focus of the fic! canon or modern (truth will out is one such brilliant example)

c) i saw a fun post that the juniors (or jl and lsz) each experienced canon as a different genre of YA protag. are there similar fics, of like, canon retelling/divergence but as the junior in question Goes Through It? (full quartet is great too of course!) @danmeiireader

2A)

【羡忘】落花时节又逢君 by Faywangper (E, 245k, wangxian, ABO, Alpha WWX, Omega LWJ) My favourite non-English fic is a very long and delicious AU written in Chinese

2B)

so you’ve been robbed by a museum by yukla (M, 5k, WangXian, JC & WWX, Modern AU, Mutual Pining, yearning tm, Mild Sexual Content, Mild Hurt/Comfort, Getting Together, immortal cultivators in a modern world, JC is a good brother, WWX has a couple self-worth issues)

Lynchpin by ShanaStoryteller (Not Rated, 103k, WangXian, JC & WWX, Time Travel, Fix-It, Lynchpin [PODFIC] by Opalsong, [PODFIC] Lynchpin by Gwogobo)

And Time Is But a Paper Moon by sami (M, 139k, WangXian, XiChengQing, Time Travel, Fix-It, Everyone Lives/Nobody Dies, Healing, Mental Health Issues, PTSD, Hurt/Comfort, Depression, BAMF WWX, BAMF JC, BAMF LWJ, BAMF JYL, Getting Together)

2C)

❤️ kick at the darkness ‘til it bleeds daylight by AlfAlfAlfAlfAlf, tardigradeschool (T, 75k, WangXian, Hurt/Comfort, Everyone Lives/Nobody Dies, Eventual Happy Ending, Getting Together, Burial Mounds Settlement Days, Inspired by The Parent Trap (1998), Kid Fic, teen shenanigans, two a-yuans, Fluff and Angst)

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3. Are there any fics where Madam Lan's death actually pushes LWJ into being a (secret?) rebel instead of a perfect disciple?? I think I read an SBWY fic (I think it was Pancho's privated fic that someone looked for a few fic finders back) with something vaguely similar, but I would love to read if someone explored that idea! Thank you!

Following the Rules by BegrudginglyTumbling (SarcasticSmiler) (T, 2k, wangxian, gusu lan rules, fluff & humor, LWJ being a little shit) Not quite what the request asked for because it doesn't really delve into the why, but this has LWJ rebelling via malicious compliance

Awaiting Your Return by Karmiya (E, 114k, wangxian, burial mounds settlement days, found family, opposite of slow burn, WIP) has Lan Wanji basically acting as a rogue cultivator only rarely returning to the cloud recesses, though that is a relatively small part of the fic

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4. Hello!!! I'm looking for some wangxian (a)stripper aus, and (b) prostitution aus

All Old Things are New Again by The Feels Whale (miscellea) (M, 51k, WangXian, XuanLi, ChengQing, Reincarnation, Modern AU, canon still happened, extreme post canon, Sugar Daddy, Kink Negotiation, gentle dom!LWJ, canonical levels of consent play, Modern Cultivators) though not quite either A or B, All Old Things Are New Again has Camboy!WWX

4A)

Wuji Club Remix by babybeets (E, 30k, WangXian, Modern AU, College/University, fancy rich prep school flash back, Library Sex, Strippers & Strip Clubs, Deepthroating, Aftercare, Porn With Plot, Porn with Feelings, Getting Together, Friendship, lan zhan FUCKS, Dancer LWJ, Addled WWX, WWX & WQ Friendship)

please forgive my most passionate disruptions by pumpkinpaix (E, 65k, WangXian, Stripper/Exotic Dancer, Strippers & Strip Clubs, Modern AU, Modern with Magic, Modern: Still Have Powers, stripper!WWX, Graduate School)

little bun by eightroses (E, 6k, WangXian, Modern AU, Stripper AU, PWP, bunny tail plug, Dirty Talk, Lingerie, Double Penetration, Trans WWX, Sex Work, First Time, Confessions, Trans Male Character)

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5. Hiiii!!!

I'm on the mood for a fic where Lz has his hair cut when he's punished with the discipline whip.

All Exits Look The Same by Ahlai (T, 14k, LSZ & LWJ, LXC & LWJ, Madam Lan & LWJ, wangxian, Canon Divergence, Madam Lán Lives, Family Feels, Healing, Grief/Mourning) They cut his hair when he leaves the sect in this one

my life’s journey is far from over by thelastdboy (E, 148k, wangxian, Modern Cultivation, Canon Divergence, Madam Lán Lives, JYL Lives, WQ Lives, Post-Sunshot Campaign, POV WWX, Slow Burn, YLLZ WWX, Recovery, Hurt/Comfort, Healing Is a Slow Process, therapy is good actually, All women deserve better, mlm/wlw solidarity, the mortifying ordeal of discovering you're into bdsm while you're caught up in political intrigue, Kink Negotiation, Kink Exploration, Not Everyone Dies au, WWX Lives, Mental Health Issues, References to Depression, Additional Warnings In Author's Note, Burial Mounds Ensemble as Family, Single Parent WWX, Selectively Mute LWJ, Eventual Smut, Light Dom/sub, Happy Ending)

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6. hi, do you know of any royalty wangxian AUs where wwx is the royal instead of lwj? ty!

travelers through the empty gate by stiltonbasket (M, 99k, WIP, WangXian, Royalty, Emperor WWX, Mistaken Identity, Poor LWJ, Bookshop owner LWJ, Intrigue, Court Drama, Forced Marriage, Confused WWX, POV Alternating, Parenthood, Misunderstandings, Empress LWJ, Requited Unrequited Love, Fluff, Humor, Married Life, Angst with a Happy Ending)

Silver & Silk Series by farawayanddreaming (M/E, 55k, WangXian, Established Relationship, Emperor WWX, Concubine LWJ, Implied/Referenced Sex, Light Bondage, Devotion, No Plot/Plotless, vibes only, Bottom LWJ/Top WWX)

Conquering the Emperor by catbrainedschemes (E, 21k, WangXian, Historical, Imperial China, Emperor!WWX, General!LWJ, Mutual Pining, Idiots in Love, Historically Inaccurate, Misunderstandings, Fluff, Eventual Smut, Light Angst, Slow Burn, Happy Ending)

Son of Heaven and Frost General Series by Aki_no_hikari (M/T, 7k, WangXian, Royalty, Historical, Emperor/General, Fade to Black, Romance)

The Last Concubine by deliciousblizzardshark (T, 13k, WangXian, Royalty AU, Emperor WWX, Concubine LWJ, LWJ Whump, Forced Marriage, Starvation, Non-physical spousal abuse, Fluff and Angst, Doing the Wrong Thing for the Right Reasons, Happy Ending, WWX Takes Care of LWJ)

The Most Important Man in the Empire by Marayanna (G, 14k, wangxian, Royalty, Emperor WWX, Secretary/head of state LWJ, overworked WWX, Supportive LWJ, POV WWX, Fluff, Hurt/Comfort, competent LWJ, Happy Ending, Inspired by the book The Hands of the Emperor, But you don't need to know it to read the fic, Competent WWX, LWJ Takes Care of WWX, As much as he is politically able to, Is 'working together to make the world a better place' considered flirting, it should be)

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7. hello, how are you. For the next itmf

(a). Fics where lan wanji is incredibly inlove with wei ying. Whether is Canon or Au but he is just showering wei ying with love

(b). Fics where wangxian are the shameless couple. People will be finding them kissing in the corner or they are keeping cloud recess awake with their noice. It can also be canon or an Au.

(c). I would also like bamf weiying.

🧡 Stunted, Starving Juvenility by TomatenMark (E, 712k, WangXian, WIP, Fix-it of sorts, Talisman master WWX, Not JFM Friendly, Study Arc, Getting together, Fluff and Angst, Engagement) kind of answers all three requests

7A)

Snow by kuro (M, 38k, wangxian, Modern, Snow, Sick Character, Caretaking, Fluff, Sugar Daddy, only they're like… bad at it, Angst, Rabbits, Food, Sexy Times, occasionally)

A Matter of Time series by mrcformoso (E, 70 k, WangXian, Time Travel Fix-It, POV LWJ, POV JC, Dark LWJ, Manipulation, Grooming, WangXian Get a Happy Ending, Consensual Underage Sex, Except problematic please read warning in first chapter, Blood and Violence, Insane LWJ, Manic LWJ, Conditioning, WWX is a Lán, Minor Character Death, Confused JC, Golden Core Reveal, Good Friend NHS, WWX Isn’t Adopted by the Jiāngs, Abusive Jiāng Family, Jiāng Family Bashing, Jiāng Family Critical, POV NHS, Dark NHS, Anal Sex, Marathon Sex, Dual Cultivation, Qīnghéng-jūn Lives, LWJ Has a Big Dick, WWX Self-Lubricates, Plot Twists, Porn With Plot, Scheming NHS, Manipulative NHS, BAMF LWJ, BAMF WWX) (also fits 7C) i think they'll enjoy A Matter of Time but heed tags and warnings

7B)

Wangxian’s Time-Travelling Shenanigansseries by pupeez4eva (M, 18k, wangxian, time travel fix-it, Humor, Love Confessions, PDA, Wangxian being their shameless selves, Nothing will ruin WWX’s confession, Not even dozens of very confused disciples, or confused family members because LQR and JC are not amused, time travel at the most inconvenient moment, Everyone is just very confused, Wangxian elope with no explanation and leave everyone else to deal with the aftermath, LXC is a very good big brother, JC is probably going to end up killing WWX, Canon Divergence, Featuring: many horrified bystanders, Everyone Lives/Nobody Dies, AU of Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now, The many moments that Wangxian could have travelled to, POV Outsider) Features WWX & LWJ being shameless throughout & part 3 of the series has them keeping CR awake with their noise

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8. Hi friends!! do you know of any fic where Lan Wangji moves into the burial mounds right after Wei Wuxian takes the Wens there? I’m not sure what to even search on ao3 for it but I would owe you my life if you knew any! @spectrelle

wide enough and wild by impossibletruths (E, 64k, WangXian, Canon Divergence, Getting Together, Canonical Accidental Baby Acquisition, Families of Choice, References to Depression, Happy Ending, I Swear To God I’m Giving Them A Happy Ending, Overzealous Use Of Imagery, Everyone Lives/Nobody Dies, Well Except WN But He Was Already Dead So, Fix-It of Sorts) WWX doesn't stay in the Burial Mounds in this, but LWJ joins him anyway, so idk if this counts?

A Narrow Bridge by FrameofMind, Jo Lasalle (Jo_Lasalle) (E, 700k, WangXian, Time Travel Fix-It, Canon Divergence, Slow Burn, Getting Together, First Time, Pining while fucking, Burial Mounds Settlement Days, Angst with a Happy Ending, CQL Verse, almost everybody lives/almost nobody dies, epistolary-ish, canon-ish side pairings, radishes)

Home and the Heartland by Witch_Nova221 (T, 210k, wangxian, JYL/JZX, Burial Mounds, LWJ Stays at the Burial Mounds, Slow Romance, Friends to Lovers, Hurt/Comfort, Found Family, Fix-It, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Self-Discovery, Golden Core Reveal, Canon-Typical Violence, Canon Divergence, the burial mounds aren't always a happy place, but wangxian do their best)

no one ever said the single-plank bridge had to be walked alone by roserocksrapidly (T, 174k, wangxian, Canon Divergence, Yílíng Wèi Sect, Fix-It, Not Everyone Dies au, LWJ Stays at the Burial Mounds, Fluff, Angst, Canon-Typical Violence, Found Family, Slow Burn, LWJ and WWX get to be Dads together, the healing power of homoerotic flute/guqin duets, Happy Ending)

Also re: 8 - Requester might be interested in the tag Lán Zhàn | Lán Wàngjī Stays at the Burial Mounds

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9. I've got another itmf request. Does anyone know of fics where nhs gets angry or criticizes nmj/the nie sect for their part in what happens to wwx? Or ones where nhs shows that he's protective of wwx to the nie sect/cultivation world whether that's covertly or overtly. Thanks all!

and having a marvelous time by varnes (E, 108k, WangXian, Yúnmèng Siblings, Sound of Music AU, (i know!!! i know. stay with me on this.), Slow Burn, Mutual Pining, Family Feels, spies to lovers???, Protective Siblings, Sometimes You Just Want Your Dads To Admit They’re Your Dads, Angst with a Happy Ending)

A Matter of Time series by mrcformoso (E, 70 k, WangXian, Time Travel Fix-It, POV LWJ, POV JC, Dark LWJ, Manipulation, Grooming, WangXian Get a Happy Ending, Consensual Underage Sex, Except problematic please read warning in first chapter, Blood and Violence, Insane LWJ, Manic LWJ, Conditioning, WWX is a Lán, Minor Character Death, Confused JC, Golden Core Reveal, Good Friend NHS, WWX Isn’t Adopted by the Jiāngs, Abusive Jiāng Family, Jiāng Family Bashing, Jiāng Family Critical, POV NHS, Dark NHS, Anal Sex, Marathon Sex, Dual Cultivation, Qīnghéng-jūn Lives, LWJ Has a Big Dick, WWX Self-Lubricates, Plot Twists, Porn With Plot, Scheming NHS, Manipulative NHS, BAMF LWJ, BAMF WWX) (link in #7A) i think they'll enjoy A Matter of Time but heed tags and warnings

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10. Can you find me a fanfic where wei wuxian doesn’t die, instead he goes into a mountain and takes orphans in to take care of them and one day lan wangji stumbles upon his mountain. Kind of like baoshan sanren except there is no immortal thing, but it’s ok if there is ofc. Also it should have a good amount of wangxian with a happy ending

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11. Hii , are there fics where wei ying becomes the wen sect leader , if so can you please recommend some? 🙏 @karinasnowwwx

assuming this is for the Wen remnants, the user might want to try the Yiling Wei sect tag

uncertain if this is asking for wen zongzhu wwx or yiling wei fic so one of each!

To the Heavens and the Earth by IsilmeLasgalen (E, 77k, WangXian, NingSang, XuanLi, MingXu, ChengYu, WWX is a Wen, POV LWJ, Good Parent LWJ, Marriage of convenience, Accidental Marriage, Implied Mpreg, Time Travel, Canon Divergence, WWX isn't adopted by the Jiang's, CSSR and WCZ Live, BAMF WWX, BAMF LWJ, Cultivation Sect Politics, Bottom LWJ, Top WWX, POV NHS, Protective LJY, Good Person WRH, Protective LXC, Immortal LWJ and WWX, POV LXC, Mpreg, WangXian in Love, Soft WangXian, WangXian Get a Happy Ending, POV JZX, Emperor WWX, Emperor LWJ, Past WWX/Other(s), Everybody Lives, Fluff, Angst, Smut, LWJ is LJY's Parent) wen sect leader wwx

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12. Is there a Pacific rim AU for wangxian? I would love to read one. Trying to quit smoking, need a good distraction.

Lightning’s Call, Abyss’ Song by DiamondCrystalInk (T, 37k, WangXian, Pacific Rim Fusion, Slow Burn, Happy Ending, but i guess, Angst with a Happy Ending, Drift Compatibility, but also..., Soulmates, Sword fights but romantic)

The Weight of the World by KouriArashi (T, 67k, WangXian, XiYao, XuanLi, Pacific Rim Fusion, Robots, Monsters, robots fighting monsters, Family, Romance, Developing Relationship, Angst, (but not about the romances), Hurt/Comfort, Politics, Happy Ending)

or for a whole list, including ones I have not read

The 'whole list' link under 12 does not work. The asker might use the shiptag and then use 'Pacific Rim' in the 'Search within Results' box to get that list.

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13. Hi, thank you for all your hardwork!!

I come here for "I'm in the mood for", I would like a any good fic with some bickering between Lan Zhan and Jiang Cheng like 'Brothers in law', even if it is the main thing of the fic or just a passing scene. Don't have any preferences if it is canon or not.

Thank you once again. @anime-trash-parody

Time Kept Flowing by notoneforreality (T, 201k, WangXian, Canon Divergence, Grief/Mourning, major character death is wwx, who comes back, Family, Autistic LWJ, Kid Fic, JC and LWJ raise the kids, Co-parenting is hard, Emotional Hurt/Comfort)

none lives forever, brother, and nothing lasts for long by eena (M, 38k, WangXian, Canon Divergence, LSZ raised at Lotus Pier, JC found him first, Twin Prides of Yúnmèng Dynamics, Yunmeng Bros Reconciliation)

whatever comes of you and me (I’d love to leave my memory with you) by sami (E, 12k, XiCheng, WangXian, references to past emotional manipulation, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Healing, Recovery, Family, Brotherhood, Correcting for Poor Interfamily Communication, JFM’s A+ parenting, Not MY Friendly, Not JFM Friendly, Modern AU, Angst with a Happy Ending)

A Bell That Tells Us to Rise and Fight by DeerstalkerDeathFrisbee (T, 120k, wangxian, JC/WQ, JYL/JZX, SL/XXC, Canon Divergence, Arranged Marriage, Everyone Lives au, Everyone Needs A Hug, Women Being Awesome, WQ is a goddess, content warning for JGS, content warning for XY, content warning for JGY, WWX's terrible awful brilliant plans, Yunmeng Bros, JYL is an angel, BAMF Women, I take it back NMJ still dies, Minor Character Death, NMJ is BACK and he is NOT HAPPY, MM is not paid enough for this shit) has a fun sort of brothers-in-law feeling between lwj and jc

This is our Get-Along Night Hunt by hmc73 (T, 28k, WangXian, Post-Canon, JC & WWX Reconciliation, LWJ has Feelings, canon-typical horror elements, POV LWJ, Canon Compliant, Fluff with Knives, It starts off funny but WATCH OUT, Case Fic, Good Sibling JC, Fluff and Angst)

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14. Hi, me again, I have been looking for fics, Modern, with cultivation, conferences and the like, where Wei Wuxian is not treated well, were things similar to cannon happened and he's not recognised as a great cultivator and Lan Wangji and his family, Jiāng Yànlí, Jiāng Chéng or Wen Qíng and Wen Ning aren't ok with this and try to help him deal with reputation and things. they can be long or short. Please help. Be well @monicaop21

Hi, I'm number 14 in the last In the mood for…post!! I just wanted to share the fics that started my obsession with modern fics that speak well of WWX in the cultivation world!! One is My Zhiji's On Broadway by ScarlettStorm and the fic inspired by this beauty Let Her Leave Your by Worldspacewitchbot Both of them in Ao3 So amazing both of them!! More sequels!! ;) Be well and tons of thanks!! You are awesome!!

My Zhiji’s On Broadway by ScarlettStorm (E, 15k, wangxian, modern with cultivation, drunk LWJ, drunk shenanigans, getting together, first time, minor angst, major comedy, smut)

Let Her Leave Your World by spacewitchbot (E, 10k, MM/OFC, JC/WQ, JYL/JZX, modern cultivation, Seattle, Conventions, Getting Together, Jet Lag, One Night Stands, Alcohol Breastfeeding in public (not in a sexy way,) Infant Care, Canon Divergence, Fix-It, #metoo movement, Not quite everybody lives but more people do, People listen to Mianmian, That actually fixes a lot of stuff)

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15. Hi! For the next ITMF, do you have a recommendation where LQR secretly fond of/have a soft spot for WWX? Thank you! @idontknowwhattowriteforusername

through the eyes of elders series by Fleetling (T, 13k, LXC & LWJ, LXC & LQR, wangxian, LXC & WWX, LQR & WWX, LQR pov, LQR is a good uncle, LXC recovering from the whole JGY thing is a major part, Wingman LXC)

💖 Lessons relearned by Iamnotawriter (T, 44k, WangXian, LQR & WWX, Not Madam Yu Friendly, Time Travel Fix-It, Angst with a Happy Ending, Canon-Typical Violence, Implied/Referenced Child Abuse, Inventor WWX, It Gets Worse Before It Gets Better, No Golden Core Transfer, YZY Bashing) LQR goes back in time & learns to appreciate WWX

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16. For the next ITMF: life of wwx or/with lwj after the revelations at the Guanyin temple. Preferably long fic, around more than 5 or 10 chapters or more than 10k words, and completed. Thank you!

💖 Germination by taotrooper (M, 14k, wangxian, post-canon, honeymoon, domestic fluff, comedy, teaching, character study)

Imprints by Lisa_Telramor (G, 47k, wangxian, post-canon, humor, panic attacks, phobia recovery, poor life choices, JC & WWX reconciliation, dogs)

Between The Lines by Witch_Nova221 (M, 153k, wangxian, WWX & LSZ & LWJ, WWX & OCs, Epistolary, Eventual Romance, Fluff and Angst, Letters, Falling In Love, Love Confessions, Love Letters, Long-Distance Relationship, Hurt/Comfort, Loss, Canon-Typical Violence, Post-Canon, Idiots in Love)

Agapé (home is in your arms) by estel_willow (G, 15k, wangxian, fraternal bonding, Mutual Pining, Post-Canon, Wwx is oblivious, LXC is patient, LSZ remains the best son, Most of these characters could do with a good therapist, Wwx uses his words, Wwx is an unreliable narrator, Light Angst, canon-typical self dislike from our favourite chaotic disaster bi)

Vagabond by xantissa (E, 65k, wangxian, Slow Burn, Mystery, Anal Sex, Oral Sex, Frottage, Case Fic, murders, Supernatural, Angst, Fluff, those two are so in love it hurts, Happy Ending, Hurt/Comfort, badass LXC, Canon-Typical Violence, topLWJ, Bottom LWJ)

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17. Hii! I saw a lot of tiktok that got me in the mood to read wangxian again! I love canonverse fics, but bc they’re so angsty (tho i do like a bit of it as one should) I wanted to ask for canondivergance fix it fics, prefferably with xicheng too! (*by fix it i mean shijie doesn’t die and a-cheng doesn’t hate his brother bc of it) 🥹 thank you!

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madtomedgar · 9 months

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Since fools are hand-wringing about (cis) women (and afab trans people) "mutilating" themselves by getting hysterectomies because it """harms""" their bodies and shows an alienation with the body:

The uterus has no hormonal or sexual function (according to my drs). It is a bag to grow a baby in. If you get rid of it, and not the ovaries, you can expect such horrrors as:

A mild and temporary mood drop from hormone fluctuation, especially if you had an IUD that was removed with the uterus.

Some minor temporary intestinal problems as your organs readjust to the gap.

A few months of sexual dysfunction while the body readjusts itself. It went away entirely on its own within 6 months of surgery.

Some mild confusion once a month when you feel like killing or crying about everything but because you no longer menstruate you get no advanced warning or bloody reminder that this is only the standard hormonal fluctuation and not a new type of insanity hitherto unbeknownst to science.

That's it.

Insisting that there are other treatment methods for things like endometriosis and PCOS is actively harmful. I promise you we have tried them all, whether we wanted them or not, whether they worked or not, whether they made things worse or not. It is pretty much impossible to get a doctor to agree to a surgical solution until you are 30 and have tried everything else for at least a year per alternative treatment. Some of these alternative treatments, like lupron, can have awful, permanent consequences for your body, like irreparable loss of bone density, while only working in about 1/3 of patients, and then only temporarily. You can't be on it long term because it will destroy your bones. Most of these treatments involve preventing menstruation, since that's when the symptoms are the worst. For context, I've recovered from surgery without painkillers, I've broken bones, and neither one of those was anywhere near as bad as peak endometriosis symptoms. Heavy bleeding and hemorrhaging, which also occur in these disorders, cause other issues for you body, including but not limited to chronic anaemia.

I get wanting to rehab the uterus' image. I get concerns, given the history of medicine, over a misogynistic society just cutting women up to their detriment rather than treating them holistically and effectively. I get wanting to keep your own uterus. But panic doesn't help here, and neither does insisting this organ is special and necessary and it's function is special and necessary.

If you want to freak out about women being pushed to harmful, unnecessary surgery, gastric bypass and other weight loss surgery is right there y'all.

#menstruation #endometriosis #also you only ~need~ a period if you have a uterus #and even then you dont ~need~ it every month

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bettsfic · 6 months

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Hi Betts! <3 Can you tell us more about your craft process on how you pick a voice for a piece? I usually start plotting a story when I see or read something that makes me think, "That. That's what I want." But often I struggle to translate that feeling into a particular narration style, especially something that feels doable for more than 20k.

ah, you've touched on the most important and most difficult-to-articulate part of my writing process.

so first i want to say that you never *have* to change your voice or style. i would say most writers basically only use one voice, theirs, and they stick to it. if you're happy with the way you're writing, don't feel obligated to switch it up because you think you have to have major variation in that regard.

however, voice is pretty integral to my writing. if i can grasp the voice of a character, i know everything about them. there's minimal conscious invention in my characters. they have a voice and therefore they exist more or less fully formed, and could become the protagonist or narrator of their own story. in fact this sometimes bites me in the ass, because when i find a new character, i always want to switch into their POV. and that makes whatever i'm working on longer and more complicated, when i'm trying to keep it short and simple.

when i say "voice" i don't mean it as some fancy craft term. i mean i can actually hear their voice in my head. that's something they don't put in the welcome packet when you get diagnosed with a psychotic disorder. a lot of people assume "hearing voices" means audio hallucinations, but it can actually just mean harboring the inner monologue of other people in your head, knowing it's nothing more than cognitive ventriloquism. if you have this capability, congratulations. you have a mild positive psychotic symptom extremely conducive to creativity. if you don't, a lot of what i'm saying probably doesn't make any sense.

there's a lot of overlap between high creative output and what i call diet coke psychosis. as in, you may have all the flavor of a psychotic disorder (creativity!) and none of the calories (the agonies).

so how do i find new voices? actors.

when i binge the filmography of an actor, it's to appease an obsession, yes, but there's also a creative practicality to it, in that they can often serve as the foundation of a new voice. it usually begins with simple facecasting (which is another thing not everyone does), but often morphs a step beyond that, where you have the actor's real voice playing a character you've created. and then that, after months or years or tens of thousands of words, eventually develops into a whole-ass new person. and once you have that, you can add that voice to your roster and toss them into other stories.

in addition to filmographies, i also binge actor interviews. seasoned actors have developed a persona, so they have an ample filmography but their interviews are less useful. but actors who are fairly new and don't have many titles under their belt yet have no idea how to be famous, and that's where the gold is.

i also owe a lot to gimmick interviews like when actors have to answer questions while being attacked by puppies. no one can maintain a persona when puppies are crawling all over them.

you know how when you're around someone long enough you can pick up their mannerisms? and you know how sometimes you can daydream about being interviewed for no apparent reason? my process of finding a voice is a combination of those things. maybe i'm making it more complicated than it is. maybe it's more common than i'm giving it credit for. but it's very difficult to consciously describe unconscious processes.

a lot of writers base characters off of people they know. i actively try not to do that, not because i think it's wrong but because it's going to happen anyway, and if i push that instinct away, what bleeds in is what i can't keep out, and what i can't keep out is what needs to be there. so every voice is an actor playing the character of someone who was once very dear to me. (i almost never create characters based on people actively in my life.)

and, of course, i have to put a piece of myself in each character too. i have to find some personal connection, usually a question i have about myself and my life that i think only they can answer through the course of their journey. i have to be curious about them. what do we have in common? what don't we have in common?

as to your question about sustainability over 20k, one challenge i've given myself these past couple years is the way a character changes and develops over decades or maybe their entire life. a voice doesn't always have to be consistent, especially if your story takes place over a long time. in some cases whatever a voice turns into over the course of a story is just the way it needs to be, but sometimes you have to pull a "he wouldn't fucking say that" and go back to shuffle sentences around a bit.

i also think a lot of what i'm saying applies mostly to dialogue and first person. i consider first person basically a very long monologue, whereas i think third person i think has a lot more elasticity, and you can move around more easily in the closeness and distance of narration. i think that elasticity is what makes third person more comfortable for a lot of writers.

voice is a big thing deployed in a little way. it's the difference between "don't have" and "haven't got." it's whether they're more conducive to ending thoughts with a hard stop or connecting them with "and." but it's also in the lies they tell themselves to get by, and what they think the conflict is versus what the conflict really is, and maybe what they're trying to persuade us of. a voice is inherently rhetorical.

i hope some of this makes sense. and because this has gotten long, i've provided some examples from my novel in progress, rabbit's blood, under the cut!

i open the novel in third omniscient, which i absolutely hated because it's antithetical to everything i've described here, but it got the job done. whether i'll keep it through to later drafts remains to be seen.

On November 9, 1951, Mary Mills goes into labor. Her husband Duke is not present. She hasn’t seen him since she announced to him that she was pregnant with twins. In Duke’s stead, her oldest son Wyatt, four years old, waits at her bedside to meet his brothers. Wise beyond his years, he understood immediately that his father had abandoned them. After these past several months watching his mother’s grief and fear and anger rise as she slowly came to accept the truth, he vows now to dedicate his life to doing the right thing.

after this, the twins are born, skip and birdie. in subsequent chapters, we move into first person.

here's birdie at 60ish years old in the present. he's spent the past 10 years driving around the country robbing banks with his daughter mel.

It took us a long time to realize robbing tellers was a stupid idea. Tellers only ever have a couple thousand in their drawers. Not even worth it to go in guns blazing, get all the money from all the drawers and hold everybody hostage until the vault opens. One, that’s mean. Two, the vault might not have much either. On a bad day, you’ll walk away with ten, twenty grand, meanwhile half a dozen people are going to be traumatized for life, and if you get caught, your ass is in jail for a minimum of seven years. The government doesn’t give a fuck about banks losing money, but they get real angry when you put a gun in somebody’s face. That is, unless they’re the ones who gave it to you.

here's birdie reflecting on the past and falling in love with mel's mother, anita.

I’d gotten good at following her orders, so when she said, “Kiss me,” I said, “Yes, ma’am,” and I did. It was sweet at first, which made me think she was shy, that maybe this was her first kiss, but that didn’t last long. Passion wasn’t something I’d ever associated with myself and definitely didn’t associate with her, but we brought it out in each other alongside all the other dark and wild things.

this is birdie's son johnny reflecting on how much he hates his father. he's 30ish in the present timeline.

For my entire life my father had a goatee like the devil and blond hair that had turned mostly white by the time he was forty. He was thin, wiry, had the defensive posture of a surly teenager smoking outside of school. Mom, Mel, and I all looked alike, but Birdie looked like some guy who’d just wandered into our house.

and here's mel, also 30s, in the present. birdie has decided to part ways with her and this is the aftermath, where mel hooks up with a showgirl and takes her to breakfast the next morning.

Sara and I have breakfast at the Denny’s on the Strip which is maybe my favorite Denny’s in the country, and that’s saying something. I ask her lots of questions about microbiology, and to be polite she asks me some questions too, about my occupation and where I’m from and all that, but I evade them because she’s not really interested in my answers and I’m not interested in giving them. She’s twenty or twenty-two or something like that and that means she just wants to be the center of somebody’s attention, somebody she thinks is bigger than her, and that’s something I can offer.

some things to note:

in the first excerpt, you'll notice a lack of contractions. that's because it's just my voice and i don't use a lot of contractions. because neurodivergence i guess, i don't know. there's also a higher register here, which you can tell by the variation of the sentences and the position of the clauses.

i based birdie off my father but birdie's voice isn't my dad's voice. that said, my dad was a habitual lecturer and so birdie is prone to Explaining Things. he also lobs off subjects of sentences sometimes and because he's spent his life running from the law, he's somewhat defensive and that comes out in a kind of aura of persuasion.

he's much more forthright when reflecting, and i think that can be found in the facts he's putting down over the opinions he offers in the present. when reflecting, he's much more vulnerable.

as far as johnny goes, i'm still working on him. i dragged him over from a different project and i'm reworking him. in the other project, he was extremely jaded and cold, and his narration style was direct and somewhat distant. some of that will carry over, but i also want to make him slightly more pathetic and immature.

mel is very reluctant to end sentences, so i try to keep them going for as long as i can. she also rambles, has a good sense of humor, and is extremely intelligent.

okay i've worked way way way too long on this, so i'm just going to hit post and hope it offers a little insight. also, happy to talk more about rabbit's blood and my process of writing it if anyone is interested.

#writing advice #voice #character #style

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scotianostra · 7 months

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On September 30th 1921 Hollywood film star Deborah Kerr was born in Glasgow.

She spent the first three years of her life in the nearby town of Helensburgh, where her parents lived with Deborah’s grandparents in a house on West King Street. The town hail her as one of their own. Kerr had a younger brother, Edmund (“Teddy”), who became a journalist. He was killed in a road rage incident in 2004.

Deborah was a ballet dancer, appearing at Sadler’s Wells no less, before switching to acting when she became too tall. The theatre would become her first love, despite her enormous movie success, and she returned to it time and again.

Despite numerous nominations Kerr was to spend her career with only one major honour (a Golden Globe) from the various ceremonies she attended, 6 Academy Award Nominations, 4 BAFTA Award Nominations, and 1 Primetime Emmy Award Nomination, her credits would include some fantastic films including, from here to Eternity, King Solomon’s Mines, Separate Tables and Julius Caesar, her costars read like a who’s who of Hollywood greats, Marlon Brando, Spencer Tracy, James Grainger, Hayley Mills and Cary Grant amongst many others.

For me there are two films that stand out for Deborah, the first, From here to Eternity and THAT beach scene with Burt Lancaster, where they were said to have had an affair, and one of my mums favourite films, The King and I, it’s a pity she didn’t have the voice to sing in the film, they were dubbed over, but the chemistry between Kerr and Yul Bymer was a joy to watch, he won best actor, Kerr had to make do with a Golden Globe, her only award in her career.

Deborah Kerr has been described as “an artist of impeccable grace and beauty, a dedicated actress whose motion picture career has always stood for perfection, discipline and elegance.” and in 1994, having already received honorary awards from the Cannes Film Festival and BAFTA she would finally get her hands on a coveted Oscar, albeit an honorary one.

Deborah Kerr passed away October 16th 2007 in Suffolk after suffering Scott Disease, an extremely rare, mild to moderate bleeding disorder, her husband of 47 years, Peter Viertel died of cancer less than three weeks later.

#scotland #scottish #history #actress #television #cinea

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going-to-ikea-for-the-fries · 29 days

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TW for mental illness. Mild self injury (not self harm) OCD...

Please tell me if you don't want things like this sent in I am just rambling.

Giving the boys some of my various Issues because they are traumatized and so am I. And it makes me feel better to project onto Fictional characters (man when I saw Iron Man have a panic attack on the big screen it helped me so much...)

Simon has dermotilamania and trichaltillamania (the skin-picking and hair-pulling disorders )

He is clean shaven bc he WILL methodically rip out any facial hair otherwise. Sometimes his eyebrows and eyelashes fall victim when he's really stressed. He's constantly covered in bandages because he rips at his skin. Around his nails, along his jaw, and arms are always covered in small wounds in various stages of healing. Sometimes when he wakes up feeling like he's being buried alive, he'll go to the bathroom and find bleeding gashes along his throat from trying to make it so he can "breathe"

Saw someone say Gaz has OCD once and I will always take an opportunity to shed light on such a terrible disorder. Living with it is hell. His anxieties probably revolve around missions going wrong. And since that is always a real possibility, it just feeds the OCD monster. Always has to knock on wood. Has to repeat mantras in his head. Double checks everything. Has to tap his fingers in a specific sequence. Once for every member of his team and his family or they will die and it'll be his fault. He knows it's irrational but fuck it's hard to resist compulsions...

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Thank you for tagging triggers at the top!

\tw: self injury (not self harm), mental illness, 09 Ghost's canon backstory. DEAD DOVE DO NOT EAT.

People always "toy" with the physical stuff more often than not (bullet wounds, Soap's knee injury, Ghost's scars) but the mental illness part is overlooked so often for anyone OUTSIDE of Ghost (bc torture).

But honestly, I'm all for making characters feel as real as possible. The boys would NOT be 100% sane after all they went through (I'm a big fan of making Simon Riley Suffer™️ /s)

I also hc 100% that the boys have certain mental illnesses (besides the physical stuff ofc) from service.

But I saw a fic where Soap had bipolar, another where Price turns to drugs (cocaine especially) to deal with all the shit he goes through on a daily basis, add to that disassociation/DID for Ghost and OCD for Gaz (also saw that hc for Gaz!!!)...

Those things are important to mention, ofc not everyone wants to write the angst and that's totally fine but when you LIKE that stuff (the ANGST!!! I mean), seeing it approach such topics that are SO realistic and expected??? It feels like a pay off for something you've always known you wanted to see.

#tw mental illness #tw self injury #asks #🔪 anon

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ruthlesslistener · 1 year

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There are a number of autonomic nervous system disorders that sound exactly like what you described - tired, weak, dizzy - that are made worse by estrogen. POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) is one of them. I have autoimmune autonomic ganglionopathy which is another. All of them can run in families. I 100% recommend speaking to a doctor about it - because there are ways to help.

Shit, I didn't even think of that, though a quick google search of the symptoms doesn't really match what me and my mom experience when our estrogen is at a high point. I don't doubt that it may be the case- her side of the family have a lot of autoimmune disorders- but the migraines, muscle weakness, dizziness, bowel issues, and full-body aches and pains are most certainly tied to increased estrogen. Ofc, it could be that we have a mild case that gets triggered by spikes in estrogen, but that doesn't account for the unusually heavy periods (as in, going through one of those super heavy night pads a day), or unusually long ones that last for 3+ weeks, which is the state I'm currently finding myself in. The longest time I was bleeding was nearly a full 3 months with only a couple days in those months where there was a respite, and while I wasn't bleeding heavily the whole time, it wasn't mere spotting either. And that's with increased fatigue, muscle weakness, and depression on top of it.

I might end up looking into it though, because while I assume going on T will end up negating a chunk of those symptoms, I'm not entirely sure if that's the case. My mom had Mono as a teenager, so that might conflict with any symptom scanning they do for her, but since I haven't had it, any issues with my nervous system should show up for me. Luckily for my mom, progesterone fixes 100% of her symptoms while it gets roughly 85% of mine, so getting hormone shots works well for her- I just need something with even more oomph than what they're already giving me.

#health issues #im not dismissing u anon im just comparing the possibility against my current hypothesis #i want to have an idea of what to target when i do get it checked out bc everytime ive gone to the doctor for it i got handwaved aside so #i need to double down on the issue #anon #reply

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Apparently it is international rare disease day, so I'm going to talk about the parahemophilia that runs in my family.

You've probably heard of hemophilia, but probably didn't know that it is just one of a family of clotting conditions. Your blood contains a bunch of different factors which are needed for the process of clotting. If you are low on any one of them, it's going to cause problems and increased bleeding. With hemophilia you are deficient in factor 8. Because the gene that causes this deficiency are found on the X chromosome, hemophilia is more common in people with xy chromosomes.

Para-hemophilia, on the other hand, is a deficiency in factor 5. Symptoms are still increased bleeding (think nosebleeds, cuts that bleed longer than you'd expect, excessive bruising, heavy menstrual periods, etc.), but the inheritance is autosomal recessive--meaning the gene responsible are located on non-sex cell, and you need one from each parent to be diagnosed with the disorder.

Factor 5 deficiency is also incredibly rare. Hemophilia.org estimates the incidence at 1 in 1 million, with fewer than 200 cases documented world wide. My brother and paternal grandma* are two of them.

My family is lucky, as both seem to have fairly mild cases. They just have to be a little extra careful with things like surgery. There are medications that can decrease bleeding. And of course, we all need to be aware that this is a genetic disorder. Simple genetics tells us that both my parents are carriers. By extension, all of my dad's siblings are as well. My mom suspects that her estranged brother either has the disorder, or has lower than typical levels of factor 5 due to being a carrier, based on his excessive childhood nosebleeds. I have been tested, and found to be a carrier, but I do not plan to have children. My other brother has never shown symptoms, so we don't actually know if he's a carrier or not--statistically, he has a 25% chance of not having the defective gene at all. And then, of course, if my brother with parahemophilia has children in the future, they will need to be tested too.

This description gives a good rundown of how having a clotting factor deficiency causes problems, as well as how they are treated.

*Grandma actually also has a factor 7 deficiency. While this disorder seems to be more common in the world, it does not seem to have been passed down in my family. With the two disorders combined she had to have blood transfusions after at least two of her children were born.

#rare disease day #rare diseases #factor 5 deficiency #factor v deficiency #parahemophilia #also my grandma's brother has a deficiency is one of the two factors #which likely lead to the stroke he had a decade or so ago #I'm just not sure if he is deficient in 5 or 7 #Even being a carrier can cause minor symptoms. I've been struggling with iron deficiency and recurrent anemia for years.#being a carrier for this disorder had little to do with my decision not to have kids #but it is nice to know that I won't pass it down

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julyzaa · 1 year

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I love seeing characters with port wine stains (red flat birthmarks) as i have them thanks to something called Sturge-Weber Syndrome.

But i need y'all to do your research on that because often (in my case and those who i know also have them) its just more than just a red mark on your skin you give your character to do the uwu i am so unattractive and not like other girls bullshit

The ones on your face and head are usually caused by Sturge-Weber Syndrome and come with more than just the marks.

Basic Shit you need to know

Some shrink with age(some of mine have)

Some don't

When you are feeling too hot they turn redder

Also when you cry and sometimes when you get mad

Any cuts or zits will have you bleeding more than a normal amount on account of it being caused by inflamed blood vessels

Sometimes they are not flat and are swollen (those tend to be more sensitive)

They can also come in purple and blue( called Mongolian spots)

Almost always they come with senstive skin (i am super picky about anything i put on my skin because anything triggers uncomfortable peeling and acne)

There are procedures to shrink them faster with laser therapy (I've done it because texas medicaid covers it, its like being pressed with hot thorns and you need an ice pack afterwards)

On the more mild cases when they are near your brain and eyes you can have eye sight problems(specifically glaucoma)and migrains(i have that)

More severe cases have parálisis, blindness and even death (i was misdiagnosed with that as a kid because i appear to show signs for it)

No one really knows what causes them but can be genetic and be on different places (one of my nephews has one on his lower back another had it on the top of his head)

Most babies have them but it goes away

Tans can hide some of it, as they are more prominent on fair skin(my skin tone is a light tan, but i tan easily and you can hardly see the ones on my arms and legs)

Your face will never tan evenly

Green primer is a must-have in your makeup kit

Stop making your caharcters who have them have the uwu i have a birthmark on my face and i think i am unattractive, its not helping us at all and half the time you're actually being ableist and also an ignorant bitch

If you have them too feel free to add something i missed, i only put what i know and personally have

#port wine stains #mongolian spots #birthmarks #sturge-weber syndrome #writing resources #writblr #oc fanfiction #fanfiction writing #writing advice

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hopelessromanticghost · 2 years

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I'm not in school so I'm just gonna do a bullet list of important/interesting stuff I find in my research about nail-biting and linking the pages:

TW: Mentions of blood, mentions of OCD, mentions of self-harm

Body-focused repetitive behavior - I bite my nails, not to the point of bleeding but I do cut them very short, I also bite my lips a lot, to the point of bleeding sometimes, mainly they are very dry and thin because of it

"Some researchers considered nail-biting (...) as mild forms of self-harm (...) however, most nail-biters aren't really particularly fond of the damage their habit causes" SO! TRUE!

"Though people with OCD appear to have a greater chance of being nail-biters, they seem to be distinct disorders"

"Many people get the urge to bite when they're understimulated (i.e., bored) or overstimulated (stressed out or excited)"

Emotional regulation involved

May be an urge to groom taken out of control, animals do this too, "some cats lick themselves excessively, leading to fur loss"

"Maybe we just bite our nails because they're there."

Gotta keep hands busy

May be related to the OCD spectrum

Sources 1 & 2

April 2024 edit: idk why i didn't consider the autism spectrum! Idk if ive talked about it here but i think there is a great chance im on it

#mental health #health #nail biting #research #investigation #self harm #OCD #tw blood #tw self harm #HRG #i don't know what else to tag this #I'm no expert so feel free to correct me if I ever say something incorrect #autism

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blacksapphicguide · 26 days

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Never Have I Ever (TV Series)

2020s TV series. Drama, comedy, teen romance.

Plot points:

Main heterosexual romance.

Choosing between two boys.

Dealing with grief (death of a parent)

Navigating friendship and familial connections

Indian-American culture and community.

Hindu culture and traditions.

Fitting in.

Teenage relationships.

Multiple lesbian partners for a central character.

Interracial lesbian couple (secondary).

Female creator.

Black sapphic characters:

Fabiola Torres [lesbian] Lee Rodriguez

Connections:

Fabiola x Eve (interracial sapphic: afro-latina x white) x Anissa (interracial sapphic: afro-latina x south asian) x Addison (interracial sapphic: afro-latina x east asian)

Sex & Nudity - Mild

Character is seen holding a semen-filled condom.

Conversations about losing virginity and phrases such as 'pop my cherry' and the likes.

Conversations around orgasms.

Suggestive post-sex viewing.

Condoms on display.

Shirtless characters.

Making out with a shirtless character.

Violence & Gore - None

Profanity - Mild

Use of fuck, bitch, shit, hell, damn, etc.

Character calls their mother a bitch.

A group of girls is called unfuckable.

A character with anxiety is called crazy.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking - Mild

Social, underaged drinking.

Scheming to obtain alcohol for an underaged group.

Mention of someone working at a weed facility.

Character mentions wanting to become a 'movie star with a heroin addiction'.

Frightening & Intense Scenes - Mild

Character getting attacked by a coyote and subsequent bleeding.

Medical emergency of a character leading to their off-screen death.

Character collapsing and being on a gurney.

Character hit by a car, no blood shown.

Character has a panic attack.

Character deals with an eating disorder.

#never have i ever #Maitreyi Ramakrishnan #mindy kaling #indian american #teen tv show #fabiola #fabiola x eve #fabiola x anissa #fabiola x addison #non binary #non binary character #grief #dealing with grief #death of a parent #afro latina #afro latina character #afro latina lesbian #lee rodriguez

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chaoticdaydreamingmess · 1 month

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Vent! ↓

(not a pleasant vent I just really need to vent somewhere somehow I guess this is where I'm choosing? Feel free to ignore this.)

Anybody else have to deal with a disabling fear of leaving their house? (Not really asking just talking to air I guess.)

I've got IBD (irritable bowl disorder) aka my intestine are littered in scars, destroy themselves, and can make me have immense pain when I underground any kinda stress. This can make you flare up and bleed out your butt. It makes you need the washroom more than you should and the stress. All you need is the stress and it can make you bleed again due to your insides just overworking themselves I guess.

I have gotten to the point I literally can't leave the home without going to the toilet and then having a panic attack due to both not being ready in time and fear of a "lack of bathroom accident" and on top of that it always makes me hurt to panic, feeling my intestines shaking almost, basically my insides vibrating when I get this worked up. I hate that I do this I hate it so so frishing much.

My mom implied me to join her to pick up grosuries which yeah normal simple task. But I'm still stuck in the bathroom feeling like death for being panicked.

She said I didn't have to go now after I texted her practically begging and trying to find a compromise aka something maybe equivalent like just sitting on the steps untill she gets back or using our exercises thing, but I feel like bashing my head on the wall. The only thing that keeps me from things like that is fear of being caught or scolded for it. I'm still just standing in the bathroom stuck to leave so I'm typing this.

I hate everything about this so much.

Trying to get myself to leave my washroom since I'm not on the toilet at the moment. Doesn't help I haven't eaten anything today, my mom doesn't know that yet. She'll be upset when I tell her.

Can't help the mild fear she'll ask me to go when I leave the bathroom. Hate it hate it hate it.

Wish this would all go away and I could go back to enjoying car rides with her. Because the worst part of all this is I actually used to enjoy looking out the window and just playing make believe.

I have an appointment next week that I HAVE to go to so I can only hope I'll manage then... Hate all of this.

Sorry for the vent I just need to put this somewhere even if I fear it.

#vent #just a straight up vent #medical issues #mental affecting physical #trying to be okay.#no need to worry #I'll be fine eventually

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today3467h · 1 month

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Anemia — blood shortage

In simple words, when the red blood cells are lacking in the human body and do not function properly. The oxygen flow and hemoglobin in one’s body in this case becomes too slow when one is suffering from anemia.

Overview

anemia cannot be seen immediately and it takes time to affect the whole body. Regular Tiredness and headaches are early symptoms that can be seen. More than 10 million cases of anemia come up every year in India and 30% of the world population suffers from this. anemia is a signature given by the body that something is not proper. Iron deficiency is the biggest cause of anemia and responds in different ways in different bodies, it may be mild or moderate in one’s body and may be severe in other ones.

If the following signs should be noticed in one, there may be a risk that he/she must be suffering from anemia –

• Pail skin and breathing problems

• Faster heartbeat

• Vagued and unconsciousness

• Drinking water in a high quantity but still feeling restless and tired

Major symptoms of anemia

• Frizzing hands and feet

• Chest pain

• Fatigue

• Yellowish face

• Always feeling week

• Often pain in bones, belly, and joints

• Bitter tongue

Whom does anemia affect the most?

Anyone can suffer from this. But most likely it is among -

• Pregnant women and women during periods

• Children and infants

• Aged people above 60

• Unfit people and people on blood thinners mostly suffer

Causes of anemia

The most common causes of anemia are deficiencies in vitamin A and vitamin B12, iron deficiency, and deficiencies in folate. The major causes are -

• When your body is unable to develop enough red blood cells

• Not taking proper nutritious foods which contain proper vitamins and folic acid

• Inherited an autoimmune disorder

• A person suffering from diabetes, cancer, tuberculosis, mental trauma, ulcer, or cod has a risk of developing anemia

• Alcohol-dependent people

• HIV/AIDS or parasitic infections

• Other bone marrow disorders

• Age factors and genetics also matter

How can you prevent anemia?

You cannot prevent it if you are already affected by anemia but you can take care that your body won’t face any deficiency of iron and vitamins so anemia should be avoided.

• Have a proper iron and vitamin-rich diet which includes beef, meats, beans, dried fruits

• Have a proper amount of vitamin C and vitamin B12 diet like citrus food, juices, peppers, broccoli, etc.

• Concern your doctor if you have a heavy menstrual cycle, constipation, or other stomach-related issues.

• Do regular exercise and stay hydrated

• Stay hygienic ( take care of your teeth and tongue)

Myths created –

# You cannot exercise if you are anemic patient

No, if you exercise it makes your lungs healthier

# It is always anemia if there is iron deficiency

No, it is not always necessary

# If I follow a vegan diet, I may suffer from anemia

If you follow vegan you may not eat meats and many other foods which are necessary for a complete diet but it’s not necessary that you will suffer from anemia because anemia is the cause of many deficiencies, not only nutrients.

# Anemia is largely genetic

anemia can transfer genetically but it doesn’t need to be always genetic. It mostly happens due to deficiencies in one.

How do doctors diagnose anemia?

Doctors perform several tests for the patient to diagnose anemia.

• Complete Blood count samples and urine tests are performed to check anemia

• Bone marrow is also studied for anemia diagnosis

• Red blood cells are examined for the shape, size, and color of the cells

• Colonoscopy of your stools can also be performed if necessary

How to treat anemia

The first and foremost rule is to visit a doctor.

Different anemia disease is treated differently.

• Iron deficient anemia is treated by taking enough iron supplements and through transfusion.

• Surgery is placed for internal bleeding

• Genetic disorders require bone marrow transplant

• Erythropoietin is supplied for CKD anaemic treatment

• Proper amount of vitamins and drugs help resolve them

Frequently asked questions –

# Is anemia curable?

Anemia is curable if treatment is provided properly at the right time but if it’s delayed then it may cause death also.

# Can I breastfeed if I’m a patient with anemia?

Yes, you can

# can I play sports if I suffer from anemia?

Yes, why not, it will boost you up and provide healthy lungs

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beachphysiotherapy · 4 months

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Everything You Need to Know About Dry Needling in Golden Beach

Dry needling is a great method for chronic pains. I understand that Dry needling Golden Beach is a procedure taken care of in physiotherapy therapy, right? Thin needles are inserted into IG trigger points in the IM muscle. So, it helps in releasing strain and promotes recovery. I will explain to you how Dry Needling works. If I were to live in Golden Beach and be uncomfortable, it may help relieve pain.

What is Dry Needling Exactly?

Yeah, so dry needling Golden Beach is like when you insert this super thin needle into your skin and then activate these little trigger points things, and it just relieves all this tension and pain in your muscles, basically. Pressure points are small knots that form when muscle fibers move in a specific manner and get trapped within the muscle tissue. These are the points that the needle aims to target. The needle unties the knot by removing the string from inside the knot, thus releasing the tension and finding peace again. Although it involves the same type of needles, dry needling is not exactly the same as acupuncture. The approach and the purpose are distinct.

Conditions Treated by Dry Needling

A chronic pain in the neck, back, shoulder, and knee.

Repetitive strain injuries

Headaches

Sports injuries

Post-surgical scar tissue adhesions

Neuropathic pain

Golden Beach Physiotherapy is a medical procedure done to treat painful conditions. It's done by releasing endorphins and relaxing the muscles. This treatment also helps increase blood flow to speed up the healing process.

Explanation of Dry Needling Sessions

So, the first time you go to Dry Needling Golden Beach, your physiotherapist will examine you first. Then, they will physically inspect the treated area. They will assess your range of motion, and they will also check for any trigger points.

On finding the trigger points of the client, the therapist first cleans the area and then inserts thin needles, one at a time. It may also give a slight burning sensation while inserting the needle. The twitching of muscles is another frequent incidence. The manipulation of the needle in the knot can release muscles, providing instant relief. Usually, individuals feel more energized following a treatment.

The Benefits of Dry Needling

Some key advantages of dry needling include:

Long-lasting pain relief. Dry needling can relieve pain lasting several days, weeks, or even months between sessions. Over time it may resolve chronic muscular pain.

Non-pharmaceutical. As a drug-free alternative, dry needling has no risk of medication side effects or dependency.

Cost-effective. It requires less frequent sessions than massage or physical therapy alone so health insurance providers often cover more sessions.

Dry needling is very safe if performed by a licensed professional like a physical therapist. Serious side effects are rare. Still, mild soreness, bruising, and fatigue are common afterward. Risks increase if you have a bleeding disorder or infection, are pregnant or have nerve damage in the treatment area.

Conclusion: Try Dry Needling in Golden Beach

If chronic neck, back or knee pain has you in discomfort, consider exploring dry needling. The skilled physiotherapists at Golden Beach Physiotherapy offer customized dry-needling programs to rebalance muscle tension, speed injury healing, improve mobility and provide lasting relief without medication. Reach out today to learn more about how dry needling can target your unique pain triggers.

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Leukemia

I. Introduction to Leukemia

The aberrant synthesis of white blood cells in the bone marrow is the origin of leukemia, a class of blood malignancies. These cells develop out of control, which interferes with the proper function of the blood. Acute or chronic leukemia can exist, and it has many different subtypes, each of which has unique traits and methods of treatment. Its development is influenced by environmental influences as well as genetic alterations. Symptoms vary but often include fatigue, easy bruising, and susceptibility to infections. Bone marrow analysis and blood testing are used in early diagnosis. Chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and occasionally stem cell transplantation are all used in treatment. Research on leukemia is still advancing our knowledge of it and how to diagnose and treat it.

II. Types of Leukemia

A. Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)

1. Definition and characteristics

A form of cancer called leukemia develops in the bone marrow and blood. The immune system is weakened as a result of the rapid creation of aberrant white blood cells, which drown out healthy ones. There may be issues if these aberrant cells enter the bloodstream or other body regions. Leukemia is categorized into acute and chronic forms based on the speed of cell proliferation and maturity. Its development is frequently accompanied by genetic changes that affect cell control and division. Its various varieties each have unique genetic and molecular characteristics that affect prognosis and therapeutic options.

2. Epidemiology

The epidemiology of leukemia emphasizes how important it is to public health. Its occurrence varies by age, with acute types being more prevalent in children and chronic types in older adults. Different demographics and geographical areas have different rates of occurrence, with some subtypes having greater frequencies in particular ethnic groups. Although survival rates have increased thanks to improvements in detection and treatment, leukemia is still a major public health issue. Understanding risk factors and improving healthcare measures for prevention, early detection, and management are made possible by tracking and studying its epidemiology.

3. Risk factors

Leukemia risk factors encompass a blend of genetic predisposition and environmental elements. Exposure to ionizing radiation, certain chemicals, and genetic disorders like Down syndrome elevate risk. Additional risk factors include a person’s family history and particular genetic alterations, as in the case of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Viral infections like human T-cell leukemia virus-1 (HTLV-1) are linked to rare types. Even though many risk factors are still unclear, knowing about them helps in identifying high-risk people, putting preventive measures into place, and improving screening techniques for early intervention.

4. Symptoms and clinical presentation

Leukemia’s symptoms and clinical presentation vary widely. Fatigue, pallor, and unexplained weight loss owing to anemia are common symptoms. Frequent infections, easy bruising, and prolonged bleeding result from reduced platelets. Enlarged lymph nodes, spleen, and liver can occur. Bone pain, joint pain, and fever might arise. Acute forms can escalate quickly, causing severe symptoms, whereas chronic forms might exhibit mild symptoms initially. For an accurate diagnosis and rapid implementation of effective treatment regimens, early recognition of these many forms is essential.

5. Diagnosis and staging

Blood tests to determine aberrant cell counts and a bone marrow examination to find cancerous cells are used to diagnose leukemia. Identification of subtypes is aided by immunophenotyping and genetic testing. Determining the degree and severity of the condition is crucial for guiding therapy choices. It entails putting leukemia into different categories according to things like cell type, genetic abnormalities, and organ involvement. For the best patient care, accurate diagnosis and staging allow for customized treatment programs and prognosis assessments.

6. Treatment options

Treatment for leukemia depends on variables such subtype, patient age, and general health. Chemotherapy, targeting rapidly dividing cells, is a cornerstone. The focus of targeted therapy is on certain genetic mutations. Immunotherapy improves the immune system’s ability to fight cancer. Stem cell transplantation replenishes healthy bone marrow. Localized diseases are the focus of radiation therapy. Treatment combinations and sequencing depend on disease progression and response. The best likelihood of remission and a better quality of life is provided through personalized treatments.

7. Prognosis and survival rates

Leukemia prognosis varies widely, influenced by subtype, age, overall health, and response to treatment. In particular for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), therapeutic advances have improved survival rates. Some cases achieve complete remission, while others may experience relapse. With continued research, early detection, and customized treatment techniques, long-term results continue to advance, giving patients a better chance at longer survival and improved quality of life.

B. Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)

1. Definition and characteristics

A form of cancer called leukemia, which develops in the bone marrow and blood, is characterized by the fast creation of abnormal white blood cells. These cells upset the harmony of various blood components, impairing immunity, causing anemia, and encouraging bleeding tendencies. Based on the age of the cells and the rate of advancement, leukemia is divided into acute and chronic kinds. Cell development is impacted by genetic abnormalities, which also contribute to the disease’s distinctive features.

2. Epidemiology

Leukemia’s epidemiology reveals its incidence varying with age, affecting more children with acute types and predominantly older adults with chronic forms. Rates differ between locations and ethnic groupings as well. Although survival rates have increased thanks to better detection and therapies, leukemia is still a serious health issue. Understanding risk factors, improving prevention, early detection measures, and customizing interventions for better management and results are all aided by studying its epidemiology.

3. Risk factors

A complicated interplay between genetic predisposition and environmental variables contributes to leukemia risk. Risk can be increased by elements including radiation exposure, certain chemicals, and genetic abnormalities. Family history and specific genetic mutations contribute, as seen in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Additionally, viral infections, like human T-cell leukemia virus-1 (HTLV-1), are associated with rare types. Finding high-risk individuals, creating preventive measures, and improving screening efforts are all made easier by understanding these complex risk variables.

4. Symptoms and clinical presentation

Although leukemia symptoms might vary, they frequently include exhaustion, an anemia-related pallor, and unexplained weight loss. Low platelet counts are responsible for prolonged bleeding, increased infections, and straightforward bruising. There may be enlarged lymph nodes, spleen, and liver. There may be joint discomfort, fever, and bone ache. While chronic types may start out with lesser symptoms, acute forms rapidly worsen and exhibit severe symptoms. It is essential to understand this varied clinical picture in order to make a correct diagnosis and provide effective care.

5. Diagnosis and staging

Blood tests to determine aberrant cell counts and a bone marrow examination to find cancerous cells are used to diagnose leukemia. Identification of subtypes is aided by immunophenotyping and genetic testing. Leukemia is staged according to the type of cell, genetic abnormalities, and organ involvement. For the best patient care, accurate diagnosis and staging allow for customized treatment programs and prognosis assessments. The course of the disease and the effectiveness of treatment are monitored often.

6. Treatment options

Treatment for leukemia varies depending on the subtype, age, and general state of health. Targeted therapy concentrates on certain genetic mutations, whereas chemotherapy targets quickly dividing cells. Immunotherapy improves the immune system’s ability to combat cancer cells. Healthy bone marrow is restored through stem cell transplantation. Localized diseases are the focus of radiation therapy. Treatment combinations and sequencing depend on disease progression and response. For the purpose of obtaining remission and enhancing long-term quality of life, individualized treatment plans are essential.

7. Prognosis and survival rates

The prognosis for leukemia depends on variables such the subtype, personal traits, and therapeutic response. In particular for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), therapeutic advances have improved survival rates. Some cases achieve complete remission, while others may experience relapse. With continued research, early detection, and individualized treatment methods, long-term outcomes keep becoming better, giving patients a better chance at longer living and improved wellbeing.

C. Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

The blood malignancy Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), which affects lymphocytes, a subtype of white blood cell, develops in the bone marrow. It primarily impacts older adults and often progresses slowly, with some cases remaining stable for years. The buildup of aberrant lymphocytes in the blood, bone marrow, and lymph nodes is a hallmark of CLL. Fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, and susceptibility to infections are typical symptoms. Treatment decisions depend on the stage and symptoms of the disease, ranging from watchful waiting to chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and stem cell transplantation. The goal of CLL research is to develop better treatment plans and improve patient outcomes.

D. Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)

A form of blood cancer known as chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is defined by the uncontrolled development of myeloid cells in the bone marrow. It is caused by the Philadelphia chromosome, a genetic abnormality that causes an excess of immature white blood cells to be produced. CML typically progresses slowly through three phases: chronic, accelerated, and blast crisis. Fatigue, weight loss, and an expanded spleen are examples of symptoms. The Philadelphia chromosome is specifically inhibited through targeted therapy, which has a high rate of remission and improves quality of life for many patients. Monitoring frequently is necessary to identify progression and modify treatment as necessary.

III. Causes and Risk Factors

Leukemia is caused by a complex interaction of environmental and genetic risk factors. Exposure to ionizing radiation, certain chemicals, and genetic disorders such as Down syndrome elevate risk. Specific genetic mutations, like the Philadelphia chromosome in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), contribute to its development. Viral infections like human T-cell leukemia virus-1 (HTLV-1) are associated with rare types. Identification of risk factors, early diagnosis, and customized treatment plans all depend heavily on hospital administration. Understanding these complex causes makes it easier to put preventive measures into place, improve screening procedures, and run hospitals more effectively for better patient outcomes.

IV. Pathophysiology of Leukemia

Leukemia’s pathophysiology is rooted in abnormalities of blood cell production. Genetic abnormalities cause unchecked proliferation of immature white blood cells by upsetting the delicate balance of cell division and differentiation in the bone marrow. The bloodstream is invaded by these cells, which spread to organs and obstruct the formation of healthy blood cells. Patients consequently develop anemia, bleed easily, and are more susceptible to infections. As malignant cells overpopulate the bone marrow, normal cell growth is hampered. In order to create targeted medicines that can address the underlying genetic and molecular abnormalities and ultimately improve treatment outcomes for leukemia patients, it is essential to comprehend this intricate pathophysiological process.

V. Diagnosis and Staging

The diagnosis of leukemia requires extensive medical work. While bone marrow analysis identifies cancer cells and genetic anomalies, blood testing assesses aberrant cell numbers. Immunophenotyping and molecular testing aid in subtype classification. Determining the extent and severity of an illness requires staging. It takes into account elements including organ involvement, genetic alterations, and cell type. Healthcare professionals can create individualized treatment programs and prognosis assessments with the help of accurate diagnosis and staging. The course of an illness is tracked regularly to inform healthcare choices. Successful diagnosis, staging, and efficient healthcare treatment of leukemia depend on the cooperation of patients, medical staff, and specialist institutions.

VI. Treatment Approaches

Treatment for leukemia takes a diversified strategy to meet the various patient needs. The cornerstone of treatment is chemotherapy, which targets cells that divide quickly. It is sometimes coupled with targeted medicines, which directly target the genetic alterations that cause the disease. Immunotherapy uses the immune system to combat cancer cells in the body. Stem cell transplantation replaces damaged bone marrow with healthy cells. Radiation treatment is used to treat diseases that are localized. Personalized treatment regimens are tailored to each patient’s subtype, response, and overall health. Novel medicines are always being tested in clinical trials and evolving research, a reflection of the patients, doctors, and researchers’ combined efforts to advance leukemia treatment methods.

VII. Supportive Care

Supportive care in leukemia entails comprehensive healthcare management beyond direct treatment. It addresses the patients’ psychological and physical difficulties. To enhance patient quality of life throughout therapy, healthcare providers address side effects from medications such nausea, exhaustion, and infections. Psychological assistance, frequently in the form of therapy or support groups, aids patients in managing their anxiety and stress. Nutritional counseling makes ensuring patients are well-nourished despite side effects from their treatments. Strategies for managing pain and reducing treatment costs are also essential components of effective healthcare management. Healthcare professionals, patients, and carers work together to deliver holistic care that maximizes general wellbeing throughout the leukemia journey.

VIII. Research and Advancements

Advancements in leukemia research are improving healthcare policies. Key mutations causing the disease are discovered through genetic and molecular research, which paves the way for targeted medicines with less side effects and increased efficacy. In order to provide patients with access to cutting-edge options, clinical trials test potential treatments. Emerging technologies, such as immunotherapy and precision medicine, are reshaping leukemia treatment by customizing strategies for each patient. Researchers and healthcare professionals work together to transform scientific findings into useful treatments. Prognosis and patient outcomes therefore get better. Continuous research promotes a dynamic healthcare environment, enabling medical personnel to provide cutting-edge therapies and provide better care to leukemia patients.

IX. Coping Strategies and Patient Perspectives

Coping with leukemia involves a multidimensional approach, encompassing QMe HMIS. Patients find comfort in interacting with others in support groups and exchanging views and experiences. Self-care techniques of the highest caliber, supervised by medical professionals, help in managing emotional and physical difficulties. Educational resources from QMe HMIS empower patients with information about treatments and coping strategies. Adopting mindfulness practices increases emotional toughness. Patient perspectives emphasize the value of a comprehensive strategy that takes into account the psychological and social aspects of their journey. Resources from the QMe HMIS help leukemia patients better their coping mechanisms and improve their general wellbeing by acting as a vital link between medical advice and personal empowerment.

X. Conclusion

In conclusion, leukemia continues to be a challenging medical issue. Effective patient care requires a thorough understanding of the disease’s various subtypes, risk factors, and available treatments. In this environment, QMe Hospital Management and Information System (HMIS) plays a critical role by providing a complete platform that makes it easier to make an accurate diagnosis, create individualized treatment plans, and provide all-around patient assistance. In addition to streamlining medical procedures, QMe HMIS provides patients with essential knowledge and tools, encouraging a collaborative approach to healthcare. The incorporation of QMe HMIS further contributes to improved outcomes, offering hope and enhancing quality of life for those affected by leukemia as research continues to reveal new insights and improvements.

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