Smartphone woes. 

My phone isn't just that thing I use to check Mastodon and play Alphabear 2: More Puns, More Pop Culture.

It's not just that thing I use to answer Chinese-language robocalls and receive text messages announcing deals at my favorite pot shop.

It's that thing I use to survive the concrete wilderness when my noggin is overloaded and I can't remember where the bus stop is.

It's that thing that keeps me from forgetting to take my vitamin D₃ each day and my hormone shots every two weeks.

It's that thing that decided, without warning or fanfare or even so much as a dramatic gesture, to spontaneously blink off earlier today, attempt to boot once more, then give up completely.

It's that thing that's been charging for four hours but still won't respond to any combination of buttons held down for any number of seconds or teeny little cards removed and reseated.

It's that thing that has only a software power button, and is permanently sealed so I can't replace the battery or even pull it out to force a proper reset.

When technology fails, it sucks. When assistive technology fails, it _hurts._

And, you know, I was craving a little Alphabear. *sigh*

re: Smartphone woes. 

@ElectricKeet I've done nothing but work with cellphones this past month. Maybe I could take a look for you this week?

re: Smartphone woes. 

@kelseyhusky If it doesn't pull itself together by tomorrow, that would be great, thanks!

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