Peeners - Nico

I love this line delivery so much:

"ₙₒₒ ᵢ'ₘ ₙₒₜ"

I simply HAD to make this addition

soundwave throwing laserbeak like a paper airplane send post

Solid Snake x Gray Fox?

oh this one fell apart 👍

everyone has probably figured this out already but augh. The undertale game over screen saying -

"[NAME]! stay determined..."

- you input the name of the first human, not frisk's name. it's asgore telling Chara to stay determined as they died.

dude.

ouch.

Hey man, I really enjoyed following you for all of your content, but I noticed something recently that’s really upsetting.

I saw you talking about Pro-shipping; I don’t know if you quite understand what you’re supporting.

In disallowing “antis”, you’re inviting people who support pedophilia, incest, and all kinds of other things in those areas.

Is that seriously who you want to be associated with?

No hate, I guess. I just wanna know for my own safety so I can know whether or not I need to unfollow and the like.

All due respect, anon, I think it's you who doesn't understand the position you're supporting.

The anti position is that pixels deserve the same rights as living, breathing human beings. The anti position is that rape and abuse are not wrong because they are a violation of human rights, but because they're "icky". The anti position is that the rape of a real person is not any worse than writing a story about a fictional character being raped. The anti position is that it's acceptable to tell people to kill themselves over their tastes in fiction. The anti position is that survivors who enjoy dark fiction as a way to feel seen are the same as their abusers. The anti position is that sending reports to the FBI over stories on AO3, thus diverting resources from real children in need of rescuing from trafficking, is not only acceptable, but a moral obligation. The anti position is that fictional beings will always be more important and deserving of respect and kindness than real people.

If THAT is what you want to be associated with, then yes, perhaps you should unfollow, because I will never take the stance that a fictional character has any rights at all- let alone rights equal to a real person's.

Challenging irrational thoughts

Step 1 - Identify the thought and if possible, why you’re having it.

The first step to challenging a thought is to identify it. If it’s helpful to you, consider writing it out.

Example 1: My friend doesn’t want to be friends anymore. I think this because we usually talk a lot more and lately they’ve been quieter.

Example 2: I’m a failure and can’t do anything. I think this because I messed up and got a bad grade.

Step 2 - Look for exceptions

This involves looking out for similar situations that had ended differently than is being assumed.

Example 1: This has happened before, and it turned out that they were busier than usual with final exams.

Example 2: When my friends get bad grades, I never think they are a failure.

Step 3 - Find evidence to the contrary

Example 1: Last week, she told me how important I was to her and that she missed me.

Example 2: I’ve done a lot of things successfully. I helped a friend through a breakdown yesterday. I got a good grade on another assignment. I passed my drivers test.

Step 4 - Replace it with an alternate thought

When it comes to an alternate thought, if you can put a positive spin on it that’s great. But I find that hard, so I try and find a neutral thought.

Example 1: It’s likely my friend has something going on and she will reach out to me when she’s ready.

Example 2: Failing one assignment doesn’t make me a failure. I’m not defined by any one thing.

happy pride month! here's some advice for slightly younger trans folk than i.

I'm not sure how many young transmasc/transneutral people will even see this, but some words of advice;

disclaimer, I'm not here to say "don't wear your binder ever" but it's SO important to hear about the safety and truly take it in

I'm Nico. I began wearing a binder at roughly age 12 to 13. I heard and saw all the tips about 8 hours a day maximum, and forward facing tatas. those both and more absolutely apply, but my focus in writing this is about how many hours at a time you're wearing it.

I would wear mine ALL day anyway, I'd put it on at 8/8:30am, and take it off 12 hours later at 8/8:30pm. anyone in these same shoes will understand why I did that. I once wore it for 42 hours straight.

I haven't worn any binders, or any method of chest restriction, in 6 months or slightly less. I'm 16 now, and I still get horrible rib pain from time to time. please, do not overbind. your ribs are not finished forming and sitting into place until roughly age 20, and aside from that, you can damage tissue on your chest that can affect your ability to have top surgery.

I'm not advocating for younger people not binding, but you really must be careful of your moderation because the damages are very real. I myself never saw any first-hand accounts of people that hadn't paced themselves, and it may have helped me if I did. so I hope at least one person sees this and takes care of themself/ves.

feel free to ask me to elaborate on anything, or other questions, and I will to the best of my ability.

thank you.

oh the drama

Fic Link; Chap 06

digitalising this in a cold minute