Suzanne McLaren (she/her)🏳️‍🌈

Academic @CharlesSturtUni; resilience; older adults; LGBTIQA+ adults. Pronouns: she/her.

[Suzanne McLaren (she/her)🏳️‍🌈 @ProfSMcLaren]

@MadelaineLucyH I was working full time, had some savings, good credit rating, and applied for a car loan. It was declined because I wasn’t married. My parents had to go guarantor. That was the mid 1990s in Australia! This crap is way more recent than the 1970s.

[Suzanne McLaren (she/her)🏳️‍🌈 @ProfSMcLaren]

@CollingwoodFC Top of the Olympic stand cheering on a magnificent team ❤️👏

[Suzanne McLaren (she/her)🏳️‍🌈 @ProfSMcLaren]

Psychology Honors students are investigating potential protective factors against depression among 2SLGBTQIA+ adults. To find out more or participate: https://t.co/xvZLkWn1kj

[Suzanne McLaren (she/her)🏳️‍🌈 @ProfSMcLaren]

@miffyjayne My kitchen clock will be on time until October 🤣

[Suzanne McLaren (she/her)🏳️‍🌈 @ProfSMcLaren]

@miffyjayne And my kitchen clock!

[Suzanne McLaren (she/her)🏳️‍🌈 @ProfSMcLaren]

@miffyjayne Getting it done is winning. Doing it much faster than anticipated is smashing it.

[Suzanne McLaren (she/her)🏳️‍🌈 @ProfSMcLaren]

@YouAreLobbyLud 0 and very happy about that!

[Suzanne McLaren (she/her)🏳️‍🌈 @ProfSMcLaren]

@CovidSolidarit1 @elisaperego78 @1goodtern My parents and I. I mask at the gym, on airplanes, when shopping and at medical settings. I only dine outdoors with friends and only if there is space between tables and good airflow. I will continue to take reasonable precautions to avoid Covid.

[Suzanne McLaren (she/her)🏳️‍🌈 @ProfSMcLaren]

@YouAreLobbyLud @CO2RadicalAus I like “green” readings but alas I didn’t have it on a recent Qantas flight from Port Macquarie to Sydney! I was the only one masked (P2 with headband). Better reading in Sydney airport waiting for next flight.

[Suzanne McLaren (she/her)🏳️‍🌈 @ProfSMcLaren]

@drajm Plus me. I go to the gym, shop and all appointments in P2 mask, did an international trip in P2 mask, only eat outdoors with space between tables. I bought a hepa filter for my office at work. Not only have I avoided Covid, but I’ve not had any illness since the pandemic started.

[Suzanne McLaren (she/her)🏳️‍🌈 @ProfSMcLaren]

@docbenh Couldn’t agree more! The aftermath on the day and during the next week of three attempts by an anaesthetist. Started at my wrist and ended at my elbow. 🤬

[Suzanne McLaren (she/her)🏳️‍🌈 @ProfSMcLaren]

@gemmie0707 I say I’m following the science not the politicians, so I do have to wear a mask to protect myself, my family, and my community.

[Suzanne McLaren (she/her)🏳️‍🌈 @ProfSMcLaren]

@eagerrealist When asked when I will stop masking, I say there’s no end date; the science will tell me when/if I stop. I’m very comfortable with my decision to protect my health and that of my parents and community. It saddens me to see how few mask now, but I’m only in control of what I do.

[Suzanne McLaren (she/her)🏳️‍🌈 @ProfSMcLaren]

@katea76 Yes to all. Life has changed and masks are a central part of my life now. I’m taking reasonable measures to reduce my chances of contracting COVID. It’s about my short and long term health and that of my parents and all who live in my community.

[Suzanne McLaren (she/her)🏳️‍🌈 @ProfSMcLaren]

Psychology Honours students at Charles Sturt University are seeking transgender and gender diverse adults for a study on mindfulness and mental health (Note: this survey contains questions about suicide). Further information/survey can be accessed at: https://t.co/fZjYRNChVa

[Suzanne McLaren (she/her)🏳️‍🌈 @ProfSMcLaren]

Psychology honours students at Charles Sturt University are seeking lesbian, gay, and plurisexual adults for a study on self-compassion, hope, and mental health. The survey takes 10-15 minutes. Further information and the survey can be accessed at: https://t.co/T1VgNjzALh

[Suzanne McLaren (she/her)🏳️‍🌈 @ProfSMcLaren]

@TeacherMelb Eating outside is one of my non-negotiables. Tables need to have some distance in between or the venue is off the list. Plastic blinds down for the wind/cold means it’s off the list. My health and that of my parents comes first.

[Suzanne McLaren (she/her)🏳️‍🌈 @ProfSMcLaren]

@CatDocMD I had a client in turmoil bc she didn’t want reconstructive surgery following a double mastectomy but her husband said he’d leave her if she didn’t. She had no financial independence, no driver’s license etc. She chose the surgery. Such power and control.

[Suzanne McLaren (she/her)🏳️‍🌈 @ProfSMcLaren]

@BlueDotRedStat3 My parents and I! We minimise time indoors and wear N95 masks when we need to be in public spaces (eg supermarket, medical appointments). Only eat at a cafe outdoors. No longer go to cinemas etc. We are keen to avoid Covid for as long as possible.

[Suzanne McLaren (she/her)🏳️‍🌈 @ProfSMcLaren]

@ArtIphone4 Three nationals came at me. I said not a hope in hell and kept walking.