Never say that you “don’t care” about a person’s orientation, gender, disabilities, illnesses, ethnicity, religion, or any other aspect of their identities
Because all of those things are inherently a part of that person and their identity and by “not caring” about those things you are saying that you don’t care about them as a person, and also erasing important aspects of them
“Not caring” is not the same as being accepting, and it is certainly not respectful
I will call out this shit so fast
are you a boy? your clothes are boy clothes.
are you a girl? your clothes are girl clothes.
are you outside the binary of boy and girl? so are your clothes.
did someone just tell you your clothes don’t match your gender identity? they are a trashcan and their clothes are trashcan clothes.
Friendly reminder that not all parents are heterosexual or cis :)
Friendly reminder that non-cis people & non-het people are perfectly capable of reproducing :)
Friendly reminder that cis people are absolutely not necessary for the continuation of the human race :)
Friendly reminder that you are not obligated to unconditionally respect anyone. Not even your parents :)
I really don’t think it’s a lot to ask for aromantic asexuals to be included in discussions as more than an afterthought.
I don’t think it’s a lot to ask people to stop saying “most” asexuals want romance (or children) as if aromantic asexual people are such a small minority they only deserve an afterthought.
I don’t think it’s a lot to ask for people to stop implying that a life without romance or children is sad or worthy of pity.
Some things I’ve learned in the CBT clinics I’ve been going to regarding anxiety that I thought might be helpful to some.
The entire internet needs to see this, please.
Stereotypes vs. reality
legalizing gay marriage is important yes. but please stop picking and choosing the pretty parts of my oppression you want to support. because the systematic oppression of queer folk is not limited to “oh they just can’t get married.” queer people are getting thrown out of their homes. dying. committing suicide. getting denied jobs. you can’t just slap a rainbow on a shirt and say you’re an ally
We don’t just need to acknowledge our systemic oppressive power over trans women and AMAB non-binary people.
We don’t just need to listen to what trans women have to say about their own experiences and listen without contradicting or talking over them.
We don’t just need to be realistic about who faces the most violence and who most urgently needs social change and an end to gatekeeping (hint: it’s trans women and AMAB non-binary people).
We need to do all those things, AND we need to make sure EVERY trans-related initiative we take is focused around the survival, safety, and well-being of trans women, especially trans women who are poor, disabled, Black, and/or Latina.
All transphobia leveled against AFAB trans people is rooted in misdirected transmisogyny. Gatekeeping and the pathologization of transness were set up by TWEFs as part of their initiative to exterminate trans women. Combatting transmisogyny is the only way to make progress in any fight related to trans issues.
If you truly want a ~*~unified trans community~*~, then start by supporting, protecting, and centering the lives and voices of trans women in everything you do.
ok so this is a post about chest binding and a certain binder that you SHOULD NOT buy!
information and pictures under the cut but this is pretty important so if you are looking to buy a binder i strongly recommend looking at this