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🚨Help a friend recovering from S/ Attempt 🚨

On the night of my birthday Saturday 14th i started to experience terrible benzo withdrawals because I had stop taking my medicine, as a result i tried to commit s/ out from desperation because the symptoms were hell like.

I'm doing fine, i spent some time at the hospital and now I'm home resting

i am making this post if any of you would like to help me through this traumatic experience that has left me with troubles i didn't take in consideration while doing that stupid stuff that Saturday night

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Trans rights are human rights

Brianna Ghey was a 16 year old trans girl who was murdered on Saturday 11 February 2023 in the UK.

and as you can imagine, there are some dickheads who are dismissing this tragedy, cheering on this crime, and celebrating at this loss of life BECAUSE Brianna was trans.

this is what transphobia leads to. this is what happens when irrational hate for trans people, because these bigots seem to forget that we are PEOPLE, remains prevalent in wider society. this is what happens when the basic human right to live as happily and healthily as possible is discarded and overstepped for the sake of remaining in the repressive and oppressive status quo that benefits no one but the privileged.

you lose the ability to see other people as people. you lose your humanity, all for a moment of feeling superior over someone whose life is different to your own.

you can donate to a verified gofundme for Brianna's family here

but to every bastard who doesn't see an issue with her murder because she was trans, i hope you choke on a chainsaw.

Being aromantic, asexual, or aspec in any amount does not make you inhuman, sick, or in need of treatment. You are wonderful as you are

Context: [Link 1, Link 2]

this is something that’s been lost as common knowledge both since the drop off of anti-ace discourse and directly Because of it ever having been a thing in the first place, but in light of recent published bigotry pointed at aspecs (aces And aros) gaining attention I think this is something that bares emphasizing:

this reaction isn’t new, it’s something we’ve seen from conservatives for decades now.

a commonly accepted talking point is that conservative christians Must love aspec people, because they represent the theoretical ideal of abstinence. it’s something that I see even from spaces that Aren’t using it as a weapon against aspecs, and in a vacuum it makes sense as an Assumption.

but the thing it misses is that conservative christians do not think asexual and aromantic people Are Real. when they idolize abstinence it’s as a great sacrifice that one makes to defeat the Universal Demon Of Lust. and, more importantly, It’s Something That’s Supposed To End. you’re Supposed to get into a nice heterosexual christian marriage and have lots of little babies that you take to your nice heterosexual christian church, repeated ad infinitum.

and moreover, both christians and popular society In General see our ability for romantic love as The Thing That Makes Humans Human.

so you introduce the concept of people who Don’t experience either of those things and you get two reactions.

1: horror. the “this is a mental/physical illness that desperately needs to be fixed” approach. the idea is monstrous or pitiable but always revolting. they Believe that you live this way, but they don’t believe that it’s something that a “normal” human being could experience or that it’s something that someone could be Happy experiencing.

2: Suspicion. they don’t believe that asexuality or aromanticism Is Real, therefore it Must be a coverup for something even more revolting than is being lead on. it’s not unlike the idea that any feminine or non-threatening trait in a guy (Any guy) is Really just him trying to lure women into a false sense of security by Being seemingly non-threatening, and is therefore even More suspicious as a potential threat.

we’ve Always seen “well if he doesn’t want to fuck humans then I’ll Bet He Wants To Fuck Something Else” and pedophilia accusations/implications. they don’t see aspecs as Pure and Holy, they see them as a threat either to their understanding of what humans can be or as a wolf in sheep’s clothing trying to get away with something.

this is hardly even the first time that aspecs have been presented this way in published news articles or tv. the difference is that public awareness of asexuality and aromanticism has shifted, and with it the bigotry that was always there is being amplified.

that said, I think it’s important to emphasize that this isn’t new, considering the history of erasure ace and aro people have experienced when trying to talk about said bigotry.

I don’t necessarily think this post needs “evidence” (especially with the fox news article already linked above), but for the sake of illustration lets turn back the clock to 2015 for one of the examples I have saved [Link]

Urgent Please don’t scroll!! It’s black history month..

A black queer women is in need! I’m so behind in rent to the point i’m going to be behind this month coming up as well. I need to raise 1600  by the end of February or I will be homeless. Boost this ! Don’t want to be kicked out in the cold.

490/1600

cashapp: spookycoco19

Google Docs

Through the other: building our gender identity

I am writing a dissertation on gender identity and how it can be affected by the relationship with other people. This questionnaire is open

hello everyone! I am writing a dissertation on gender identity and how it can be affected by relationships with other people. This questionnaire is open to all (although some questions are specifically addressed to trans people or people who are part of marginalized communities) and entirely anonymous. I'm trying to spread it around as much as possible so reblogs are appreciated + if you want to take it, thank you so much <3

Please spread the word of this blog so that people know it exists.  This is a safe place for all LGBTQ+ people regardless of gender or sexual identity.

help a cold disabled trans man

it's cold and we can't afford the £10 a day for heating or the new, increased price of the dry cat food we buy. we also need to make up the rest of our rent again (like £110 lmfao)

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Petitions - UK Government and Parliament

Petition: Reverse the decision to block the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill

I want the Government to reverse their decision to block the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill, as this legislation contains importa

hey if you're a UK resident can you sign this petition and if not please rb to spread the word

this is an official UK government petition that they have to respond to if it reaches 10,000 signatures

Ace rings and Aro rings. What are they?

An ace ring is a black ring, usually worn on the middle finger of the right hand, that indicates you are on the asexual spectrum. An aro ring is the basically the same thing just white and worn on your left hand on the middle finger. Placement is important since other communities us rings to identify themselves. Many people on the spectrum don’t know about the rings, so it is often times a more personal symbol. It’s just a really neat way to embrace your ace-ness and/or aro-ness.

Some people go with plain black and plain white., but others like their rings with a little bit more to them. Some people might go out even further and get rings that are dragon-like. I will explain the meaning of dragons in the ace community in a later post. There are even rings out there with the ace of spades (and other suits) which the meaning of that is explained in one of my previous posts. There are also cool rings out there that are less subtle that have the aro flag colors, ace flag, colors, and the sunset aroace flag. Overall, just the normal ace ring, a black ring with embellishments, and any other ace symbols are used by people! People have all sorts of different rings that fit within the aro/ace ring vibe.

Feel free to reblog and get this info out there! ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ

reblog to give the person you reblogged this from kiss on the cheeks and a gold star to let them know you proud of them for surviving this week

top surgery for dan

It would mean so much to us if you could please share this post. Dan is one of the kindest and most beautiful people I've ever met. They started T in 2019 but they haven't been able to get top surgery yet as it is so very expensive. Please help if you can, any amount would be sincerely appreciated.

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Dan Keify, our sibling and friend, is looking for help on their journey of self-discovery and reclaiming their identity. Assigned female at

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hii, im a young trans man working towards getting top surgery, anything, even sharing helps, ive been waiting for this for 4 years and im so excited to be my true self <3

gofundme.com

Carson’s Top Surgery, organized by C J

My name is Carson. I’m a young trans man who’s raising money to get top surgery and other things that will … C J needs your support for Ca

This is pretty neat

Aromantic Ask Game

(Reblog and get people to submit a number, then answer the corresponding question.)

What is your aro-spec label?

Where do you fit in the aro community (ex, alloaro / aroace / nonSAM aro / etc)?

Do you consider yourself lgbt+?

Are you out as aro?

How did you figure out you are aro?

What is your favourite part about being aromantic?

What is your least favourite part about being aromantic?

Do you associate anything with being ‘aromantic culture’?

What is your favourite aro-spec identity flag?

How long have you known you are aro?

What is one thing you wish people knew about being aro-spec?

Do you have any friends, acquaintances or other people you know that are aro-spec?

What do you wish you could tell your younger self related to being aro-spec?

Do you have any other attraction labels (ex, sexual orientation / platonic orientation / etc)?

What advice do you have for other aro-spec people (or those questioning being aro-spec)?

What are your views on romance? Could include if you are romance repulsed / favourable / etc?

Do you have any aro related labels that don’t fit into the other groups (like loveless / lovequeer / amatopunk / etc)?

Do you have any aro-spec headcanons?

Is there a song that is very aromantic to you?

What kind of relationships are you interested in, if any?

help a disabled guy and his pets survive

i have three medical appointments in january that are going to cost £60+ to get to/from and we also owe on the rent.

we don't have enough money in our account to even pay the fucking bailiffs off right now let alone heat the flat.

it's my birthday on the 4th and i just want to spend it not stressed out and cold. if you have anything to spare, it'd be greatly appreciated.

70/160

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# all are safe and welcome

Reblog is this is a safe space for the identities theses flags represent pls follow too

Hehehe I’m a demiboy <3

Making this cause I have an idea... if I were to make a sideblog specifically for aro and ace fandom stuff (books, shows, podcasts, etc with ace and aro characters, or sharing posts about characters that are canonically and headcanoned as aro and ace) would people follow it? Hoping to create a space where aros/aces/aroaces can connect but like using a fandom space as a jumping off point

Say 'woot woot' in the tags if you're interested. Or just help me signal boost?

Best of luck

hello :)) this is so freaking stupid but I just want to ask for some h3lp spreading my post. this is so shitty but I hope that you dont mind me asking? happy holidays & thank u! #abortion

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- Please don’t try to convince me to keep the child. It’s not going to happen. I have dwarfism, I’m broke. I can’t do that. Even If I want t

Must read. Please no judgement or hate comments, all my fault and I admit it. Thank you 😮‍💨 /$2,300. My PayPal is PayPal.me/pierson398 Pl

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I wish you luck.

#transition goals

#excited for transition because I want to be a pretty boy

“so you’re taking HRT and getting surgery just to dress feminine again? what’s the point of transitioning at all at that point?”

to be the prettiest boy :)

Frog

Tried some pixel art and made a froggie

#peeps can be ace

#folks can be aro

#peeps can be both

#they aren't the same thing

Ok y’all, I need you to drop links for free binder services. It’s November which means that parents won’t think it’s odd for their children to request that they not inspect packages. They’ll simply assume it’s a present for whatever holiday they observe. So please do your part by dropping links in the reblogs and trying to get this seen by those who need it

edit: k, so I mean this in nicest way possible. Liking isn’t going to help anyone. This isn’t just for me, other people need these links. If you if you can’t/don’t have the energy to find and post links to ACTIVE donations. Please at least reblog so someone who follows you can. Please and thank you <3

it's okay if you're a trans guy and you don't have, want, or try to look like you have a beard. it's okay if you're a trans guy and you don't pack or don't want to. it's okay if you're a trans guy and you don't really wear men's clothing. it's okay if you're a trans guy and you don't bind. it's okay if you're a trans guy and you don't have a deep voice. it's okay if you're a trans guy and you don't pass. it's okay to be a trans guy and just be for a while.

people push trans guys to get to the end of their transitions way too fast. it's okay to just be pre-t for a while. it's okay to be never-t. it's okay to not get surgeries. it's okay to take it slow and think. it's okay to not rush into changing your name or socially transitioning. it's okay to take it slow

there are lots of ways to be a trans guy. it's okay to take it at your own pace

this year i finally had the courage to tell my family and loved ones that i am trans/non binary, not everyone understands but they let me know i am loved and i couldn’t be more relieved or grateful.

by pure luck, a side effect of the meds i have to take for other health reasons, promote facial hair growth, it’s bizarre what a faint tash and fluff on your chin and cheeks can do for your confidence when you’re trans masc.

i am however desperate to receive top surgery, my chest is my biggest insecurity and main trigger for my gender dysphoria.

i’m unable to work full time so raising funds is near impossible, so i’ve set up a go fund me for anyone with anything to spare to help me, no matter how small or large, it all makes a difference.

merry christmas and thank you to anyone that can help, it really would mean the absolute world.

JustGiving

Help raise £7000 to Fund P’s Top Surgery

Weʼre raising money to Fund P’s Top Surgery. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

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hey gang i’m nat :(

i’m a black transfemme who has gotten covid and is burning through their savings fast in quarantine, i need maybe 150$ to get groceries and pay some utility bills for the time I can’t work

i have a really understanding boss which I’m grateful for but anything would very help 

my cashapp is $heartyamala  

i also have an amazon wishlist if you want to help get me some warmer clothing + vitamins

thank you so much please rt if you can’t donate, any amount helps. 

so because i have the absolute best luck and immune system in the world, i am out of work with Covid for the 2nd time in a year. i am very broke and a week without work is not good for me!!! as such, if you have ever thought about commissioning, now is a great time. i take commissions for informative bird posts like you see on the blog - just check the search function on the blog first to make sure I haven’t already posted the bird you’d like to request! my kofi is here, and the minimum payment is only $3! anything is appreciated + thank you regardless of whether or not you are able to commission!

Oh no! It's almost as though that's the point

Same.

This blog is a safe space for:

LGBTQ+ people

People on the spectrum

Systems

Trans people

Nonbinary people

People who use neopronouns

People who support the people mentioned above

And more besides

Why am I saying this? Because people don't say it enough. People tend to have a tough time knowing you're a safe space unless you explicitly say so and back that up with your actions.

I desperately need help to pay my baby's vet bill and bring her ashes home!!

**URGENT: PLEASE READ/SIGNAL BOOST**

Saturday, December 3rd: Hi everyone, I’m Gemma, a bi, mentally ill, and disabled woman, who is in desperate need of help, as my 14-year-old dog passed away and I need help to pay her vet bill and get her ashes.

Last Wednesday was the worst day of my life, as what I thought was a minor health issue with my dog Luna; her not eating, being lethargic and breathing heavily, turned out to be a large tumour in her stomach that had ruptured, which caused internal bleeding and infection. I then had to decide between a risky surgery with a low success rate or putting her to sleep. After discussing with the veterinarian, we decided that the best option was to end her suffering and have her euthanized.

I was with her until the end as she went to sleep, and it has been a harrowing week for me. My life feels empty without her, and I'm struggling now more than ever. One of the many struggles I have, is her vet bill, as I now owe £556.31 to the veterinary clinic & PCS (Pet Cremation Services) for Luna's treatment and ashes. However, due to being disabled and on welfare benefits that are awaiting mental/physical health assessments, it hasn't been easy for me to pay this bill along with my rent and utilities, which I've had to use previous funds on!!

The veterinary clinic called me earlier and informed me that her ashes will be available to collect on Monday, so I have until then to raise the funds for them and the vet bill.

If anyone could spare any amount to help me, even if it’s just £1/$1/€1, it would save my life, and sharing definitely helps just as much. Thank you!! ❤

£0/£287!!

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