Being cruel is so boring. It’s lazy. Anyone can be cruel. It takes re…

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I saw this in r/tumblr:

There’s a new girl in my kindergarten class who’s autistic and it’s like she’s barely / not really verbal but like idk she opened up to me a little, I don’t tell people I’m on the spectrum at work because they already treat me horribly because I’m the only poc there but like she’s a little Latina girl who I...
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littlejohn22:
They ARE weak and afraid and they lash out when they do not understand that they are. Well said Wil
elixic:
The best part is, the more people we show another way, the more will know it's an option and they will start to be that way to. Kindness encourages kindness! Thanks for sharing.

children are not property; they are people.

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About ten years ago, I did a YouTube thing for a friend of mine. I showed up at a space in Hollywood, and did some silly gaming stuff with them to help get their channel off the ground. They’d done the same for me with Tabletop, and I was happy to return the favor. As I’ve said many times, nobody gets their foot in the...
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kungfury:
Totally agree. Children should have a normal childhood. I’m lucky that my childhood was great. And unfortunately kids who are in the fame business usually do turn up a bit messed up and it is a shame really. I’m an uncle of 4 awesome kids. Two of my oldest are teens & the oldest is applying to be a lifeguard. So that’s great and they all have normal childhoods. So I do agree, it’s better to grow up away from the toxic environment that is fame. Especially from hearing the stories from most child actors, etc. Sounds like they’re forced into fame by their folks and that’s not cool. So I do agree, let them be kids, let them grow up. Good blog Wil! 👍🏻
brevon:
Thank you for having the courage to be so forthright. As someone who often struggles with being bold enough to call people out on their bullshit even when sorely tempted, I really enjoyed reading what you said to that mother, and I certainly hope you gave her pause! Not feeling heard or like your needs matter is devastating for anyone, but especially for a child, who is learning how they relate and fit in to the world. Being a parent is a huge responsibility to give this new person their start on their path in life, and I wish every parent understood that often the best thing a parent can do for a child, I think, is to always listen, (especially to body language!) and to see them and accept them for who they are, so thank you for sharing!

with love and respect to senator john fetterman and his family

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Speaking as someone who lives with mental illness, who struggled and suffered for decades with undiagnosed and unacknowledged CPTSD, with a side of Depression and Generalized Anxiety, I know how difficult and scary a mental health crisis can be. I also know how vicious and ruthless and cruel the political world is.

So I am incredibly grateful to Senator John Fetterman for getting mental...
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jozsef:
You said it, brother.
littlejohn22:
1-866-585-0445 for those in Canada. It is a mental health helpline. Agreed, depression lies and it is ok not to be ok

in fifty years, i never once felt loved by my father the way i feel l…

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For most of last year, I worked on and promoted my New York Times bestselling (I’m gonna keep leaning into that until it gets super obnoxious, and then keep going to a little bit) memoir, Still Just A Geek. A huge part of my story is my survival of child abuse and exploitation, living with CPTSD and the depression and anxiety that...
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littlejohn22:
It sounds like you built your family as you grew/grow up. I did the same thing as my folks were in another world of their own. I sense Jonathan makes for one awesome father and i image you are as well
elixic:
And now on a sunny Thursday afternoon in May, there are tears in my eyes. Thanks for sharing.

ask me how i know

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This is a thing that comes up about once a year online. Someone wonders why Picard put Wesley, who was a teenager, at the helm of the Enterprise.

Surely, the argument goes, there are more qualified, experienced, adults on board who deserve the spot.

This most recently came across my Event Horizon, thusly:


“… The better question is how did this completely unqualified child get...
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wizard0:
I always just assumed he was a prodigy and went along with it.  I never needed to delve into the whys and wherefores.  I just enjoyed the show.
littlejohn22:
Plus, it is entertainment and it was so well done that it is talked about today. So, good job

it's not your responsibility to rebuild a bond you didn't break

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This came across my Tumblr and I have thoughts.

I can not remember a time in my life when I felt like my father loved me. He spent my entire childhood, indeed he spent every day until I ended contact with both my parents when I was 46, bullying and hurting me. Nothing I ever did was good enough for him, and he made sure
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_tombstone_:
💯🙌
littlejohn22:
I also tried to build that bridge for my parents and it was useless, so I focus on my kids once they were born

When you watch The Curse, you are watching two children who were abus…

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Originally posted to my blog.

CW: Child Abuse and Exploitation

I had a wonderful time at Steel City Comicon this weekend. It was my first time at this particular con, so I didn’t know there was such a huge contingent of horror fans, creators, and vendors who attend.

I love horror, and I was pretty psyched to be in the same place as John Carpenter...
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littlejohn22:
Omg, they cut a child? This was so hard to read as I had parents that were living their lives regardless of the children they had.
spectral_line:
Thank you for so bravely putting your experience into words.  People do not realise how endemic this is within the industry (and those that are closely related). I'm certain some would be shocked at the names involved and even more so as to why it is so pervasive.  RIP Isaac Kappy

i wrote a story for the 400th issue of the star trek comic

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A few months ago, an editor at IDW reached out and asked me if I’d be interested in contributing something to their 400th issue of the Star Trek comic. I told her I was VERY interested, but wasn’t sure how much time I had in my schedule.

I offered a few options, presented in order from easiest (and least desirable for me) to most time-consuming,...
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katdaddy:
I Love Star Trek ♥ Kudos for your Accomplishment.
littlejohn22:
Omg, this is super busy

the graph on the wall

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From my blog, a few days ago.

34 years ago today, 15 year-old me was at The Rose Bowl in Pasadena to see The Concert For The Masses.

This concert was headlined by Depeche Mode, ending their Music for the Masses tour. They were my favorite band in the world at the time, so I was always going to go. But it wasn’t just...
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wizard0:
Amazing experience!
nebula:
I had a similar experience getting to see The Police on their farewell tour at Madison Square Garden. Even after the show ended and the masses of people were filtering out of the stadium and into the subway, lines of song kept thrumming through the crowd, everyone still  singing together. It's something that stays in your bones, I think. I've been to so many great shows, but that experience has always remained special and unique.

welcome home, wesley crusher

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From the moment Star Trek Picard was announced, people asked me if Wesley Crusher would make an appearance. Until August of last year, I told the truth when I said that I would love to do that, but had no idea if it would actually happen. I’m pretty psyched that we were able to keep this secret as long as we did.

I want to...
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irabrai:
I guess i've got to go and watch the 2nd season of Picard then. Thank you for everything you've done Wil.
cpmower831:
Holy Shit! It’s really Wil Wheaton! TNG is clearly the far superior Star Trek…

I'm a New York Times Bestselling Author!

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Yesterday, around noon, I posted on my Facebook:

I’ve been doing these very long days of press and promotion for Still Just A Geek. It’s a lot, and it’s exhausting, but it’s awesome and I’m grateful for all of it. I haven’t had this much fun doing late nights followed by early mornings since I was in my 20s.

I’m also still doing Ready Room,...
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missclare:
Congrats 👏
ruivinha:
Congraletions
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