#ChosenFamily

[itgetsbetterproject]

🏳️‍🌈 Chosen Family Holi-Gay Stream was precious! 🏳️‍⚧️

If you want to celebrate the holiday season with some chosen family in a safe space, we got you - on last week's ep of Perfectly Queer, Blizz and Ashley chatted with special guests about holiday traditions, tips for surviving those uncomfortable family dinners, fave holiday foods, what they're thankful for this year, and of course, the importance of chosen family IRL and online.

Would love if y'all reblogged for queer youth who might need a little escape from the holidays so they can see how things get better. 💜

Watch what you missed + all the previous episodes from this season on Youtube.

[thejoyoffriendship]

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[hada-lesbiana]

‘blood is thicker than water’ may be scientifically accurate, but analogically it could not be more false

[tripstitan]

Some Chap. Art Previews

A chapter releasing in about 16 hours is titled Gargoyles Gears. Gee, can ya guess why? Heh. It'll be over on Royalroad free at 16:00 Central US time. (Unless daylight savings time stuff is happening, in which case I have no idea what time it is.) As usual, chapter art is just what I can whip up with some effort between other tasks using various LLMs available to me, either Dalle3 like these ones, or Stable Diffusion locally, or Midjourney. I've been working on learning Markdown and doing some things to try to set up a wiki for AAoMM, since it's nearing two million words, and... really needs some organized note structure somewhere. Like, holy crap. You guys have no idea how much of my note process is literally just me rereading my entire series over and over as if I was doing constant cram sessions. It's at the point where it takes 100 hours to reread everything that I've published/posted so far. I remember when I used to spend that much time on a single videogame... in a week. Okay I'm slightly exaggerating. Anyway, it's a bit time consuming (but I love it. But even I can admit I need to be more efficient.)

[davidwfloydart]

Happy Holidays from our family to yours! David, James and Richard ❤️🌈 #chosenfamily #gayhusbands #familylove #husbandswhocook #polyamory (at Catalina Foothills, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmpPUwJyELkFntu5cjgravXjvWGAkfqKaFaiIE0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[conduitofhealing]

It was such a pleasure to have these #souls over for dinner. The #food was beyond… the wine was wonderful. There was much #joy and #laughter. Also… thanks everyone for donning gay apparel aka hats and things. One person was a bit reluctant and yet look absolutely adorable! It’s been such a #soul taxing year on so many of us. It’s quite the #blessing to create time for conversation, presence and sharing food. Those closest to me know, when I’m inviting you to my home and #cooking for you— you are part of the inner cir le. #merrychristmas🎄 #merryyule #feliznavidad #saturnalia #happychristmas #chosenfamily #soulfriends #gatherings #christmasinnewyork https://www.instagram.com/p/CmnbzzvsuFb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[manojnaironline]

Describe a family member

I would describe a family member as someone who cares for you—not because of your achievements or the balance in your bank account, but simply because they value you. A friend, guide, and philosopher, who offers wisdom and a steady shoulder to lean on in times of crisis. The sturdy hand that reaches out to lift you when you’re sinking, and the smiling face across the table, always cheering for…

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The Daddy's Boy Phenomenon: Insights from the LGBT Community

"Daddy’s Boy" is a term often used within the LGBTQ+ community, particularly in gay culture, to describe a dynamic between a younger man and an older male figure, typically characterized by an affectionate, often playful relationship. This term can encompass a variety of meanings, from romantic partnerships to more platonic or mentorship-based connections.

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In many contexts, "Daddy’s Boy" signifies a nurturing bond where the older partner, often referred to as "Daddy," provides guidance, support, and care, while the younger partner embodies traits like youthfulness, playfulness, and sometimes a certain level of dependence. This dynamic can be explored in various media, including literature, art, and film, showcasing the complexities of relationships that transcend traditional age norms.

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For many, identifying as a "Daddy’s Boy" can also reflect broader themes within the gay community, such as acceptance, self-exploration, and the celebration of diverse identities and relationships. Through this lens, the term invites discussions about power dynamics, affection, and the importance of finding one’s place within the LGBTQ+ tapestry. Ultimately, "Daddy’s Boy" captures the essence of love and connection that resonates deeply within the community, celebrating varied expressions of masculinity and intimacy.

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Hunting for the perfect present for your fabulous LGBTQ+ friends? Look no further! Funny gifts for gays celebrate queer culture with a hearty dose of humor. Think witty slogan t-shirts featuring iconic drag queen quotes or playful pride flag-inspired home decor. Rainbow-colored kitchen gadgets add a pop of fun to any culinary adventure. Novelty mugs with cheeky LGBTQ+ puns make for delightful coffee companions. Quirky board games centered around queer pop culture references promise hours of laughter-filled

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[itgetsbetterproject]

Reminder that it's okay to set boundaries with family or friends over the holidays!

You don't have to explain, and you don't have to be the one educate. You can always send em to us for that.

More advice here on our chosen fam stream and on our TikTok.

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Your friendships deserve space beyond the sidelines of romance! 💚🖤🤍

[brigittas-writing-nook]

Writing Prompt Exercise: When Happiness Happens

I wrote about my "writing prompt exercise" in my welcome post, and here is another one! It talks about compersion, which occurs when you feel joy in someone else's happiness. Enjoy.

Writing prompt

The moment compersion happens

Writing prompt exercise

I walked up to the house, excited. My cousin from Pennsylvania was visiting family here in Indiana, and I had driven up to Kokomo to see them. She rounded the corner of the house just as I stepped onto the house’s steps. “Hey, Cuz,” she said softly, her eyes soft and her smile wide. We hugged each other close. It felt so good to see her. We chatted as we walked around the house to the backyard. A few pop-up tents were set up over the food and seating. I quickly set up the chair I had brought and went to get food. A mutual friend of ours was coming up with her family, as well. While we all met in college, Belle (my cousin) and ‘Chelle (our friend; yes, the rhyme has amused us all in the past) met and became friends before I came onto the scene. However, over the years, Belle and her family eventually moved to Pennsylvania, while ‘Chelle’s family had moved around before settling back in Indiana. Since then, we have become much closer. I have struggled with jealousy my whole life, so I was a tad mildly concerned about how I would feel about them seeing each other. I also wasn’t proud of that feeling. Belle turned around and yelled, “Michelle!” and ran over to ‘Chelle as she and the family rounded the corner. ‘Chelle picked up the pace and ran towards my cousin, where they met in a tight embrace. I could see from where I was sitting that their faced beamed joyfully. When I learned about compersion years later, I realized this was the first time I had felt it. I wasn’t jealous about their joy. I was happy!

Purpose of this prompt I wrote about why I'm doing this exercise in a separate post. But what purpose does this writing prompt exercise serve? Well, it serves three purposes by: - Keeping me in the practice of writing. - Helping generate story ideas. - Offering you sneak peeks into what I might be working on next. This piece is raw and unedited. I have made no changes from the words I wrote long-hand in my notebook. Why would I do that? Because I want to show y'all that what you write doesn't have to be perfect the first time. Don't let perfect get in the way of getting things done. Listen to GraphicAudio award-winning audiobook entertainment including full cast dramatizations, cinematic music and sound effects

Got any ideas for writing prompts you would like to see me use in a writing prompt exercise? Drop them in the comments. I can always use new ideas. Also, if you want to support me, visit my Patreon or Buy me a Coffee. I like coffee; it keeps me going. Patreon That's all for now. Stay fabulous, y'all! Read the full article

[tripstitan]

wait wait pardon me, youre writing a web novel?? thats so cool!!!!! i saw one of your posts when i was scrolling so. i got curious-

Totes! It's up to 6000 pages already according to the analytics over on RoyalRoad, where it's hosted for free. At least, if you count the 116 page prologue that i separated out, lol. Hopefully if you decide to pick it up, you have plenty of fun reading it for a long time to come, it's a heck of a ride with the whole gamut of emotions. AAoMM is definitely my pride and joy. All I want to do is share it with more people, because it's so many things at once, that I'm sure it can be a lot of things to a lot of different people who need it. (I mean, as an aroace myself, I don't see a lot of us as protags... y'know? Let alone have a large cast of agendered characters/other Q and A characters.)

I've got a bunch more chapters in the queue to title and post for the rest of the month already, and November is a month I always buckle down and churn out a ton of content, so there's only ever more. At least until the end of "Book 9" (Really I should be calling them volumes at this point. Book 6 is over 1300 pages long and has another 400-1400 more pages to go. I can't believe I thought I could fit this whole arc into Book 5 along with another arc I had cut out, lol.)

(Son of a gun, apparently, Tumblr puts an href.li in front of every link, grrr, yeah, it might show up as a dead link if you don't delete that. The full link is below)

https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/50464/an-age-of-mysterious-memories

[davidwfloydart]

Feeling gratitude for a perfect day of thanks 🙏🏻 We are blessed ❤️ #thanksgiving #blessingsonblessings #rosegarden #roses🌹 #dayofplenty #gratitudedaily #tucsonarizona #desertlife #chosenfamily (at Catalina Foothills, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClZhlMaS1XTfyWodi3RmlKn4JWAnx_AxNh_gSk0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[joyffree]

Life changes in the blink of an eye

One minute my best friend from childhood is alive and well and the next minute he and his wife are gone. One minute I’m a single guy looking for fun, and the next I’m responsible for two little boys. With those two little boys comes Mila, the aunt refusing to be cast aside although she wasn’t named their guardian. Secrets in my friend's life come to light and with them danger and expectations from a very volatile motorcycle club. I’d never leave the kids in that situation, the pawns in a retaliation scheme, but with them comes her. With her comes the reminder of the night we spent together three years ago and her own set of secrets she never thought would be disclosed.