#Here's to a brighter future

[draculas-husband]

~You're my future~

[astrangertomykin]

I truly honestly understand what the hell Ashton was thinking in that moment and cannot find myself to be mad at them. When you spend your life in pain already, there is no threat or fear of more. It's all the same, really. Especially when this way you could use it to help the people you love and, finally, make that pain worthwhile.

[mer-se]

I could cry

[fideidefenswhore]

chapuys/mary truthers when you mention their relationship 1536-47:

[stupidhany]

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[morikawamirai]

i swear everything i see that actually mentions mirai in any way shape or form fucking forgets about fucking.

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[thebirdandhersong]

sometimes it is weirdly cathartic to watch a woman go insane on the screen/page/stage. I get that. Expression of our negative emotions so openly and unashamedly portrayed, which we are not allowed to/ought not to/were raised not to express in such a way in public or whatever. It can feel like some sort of release to see that. However. Watching Alina go from punching Nikolai in the face for lying to her to straight up murdering a crazy lady high on magical people drugs with the very same power that the Darkling used was so disconcerting that I leaned away from the screen.

[tacit-semantics]

I always get so ridiculously excited when people analyze my fics and I’d say more on the matter but all of my thoughts are currently preoccupied with being ridiculously excited because someone analyzed one of my fics djdkdj

[jofiah]

many robohugs and bonkies and kissies and hugs. i know its gonna sound like a lotta shit rn but itl be okay in the end. genuinely. things not bein okay rn just means it aint the end. and its okay to not be okay.

just remember, your future is not set in stone. there is always a new tomorrow waiting for you eagerly, and with it people that appreciate having you in their lives, a warm sun to kiss your skin, and a clean slate to start anew.

i believe in you, zrrt, take however much time for yourself you needddd!!

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[allovertheplace-writing]

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i may not have many friends, but i love each and every one of you so so much. you guys have always motived me to keep writing and to keep being here on tumblr. without a doubt, i wouldn't have gotten this far without any of you. So thank you ♡

2023 is coming to an end so this is my annual I love my online friends so fucking much you wouldn't believe me if I told you post.

[hamza-gaza]

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[humanityinahandbag]

I'd like to tell you all a story about my grandmother.

My grandparents raised their children, four girls (one of them my mother), to be fighters. My aunts marched in Washington for women's rights with babies strapped to their chests and like to joke that all of the grandchildren who came from that line (including myself) were born with picket signs in their hands.

But it started with my grandparents. They fought hard for what they believed in. They marched against Vietnam. They marched for Martin Luther King. They marched for women's rights. They marched for a better future.

But let's talk specifically about my grandmother for a moment.

My grandmother unfortunately passed away in 2016. She had to watch the first Trump election and did so knowing that it would probably be the last election she'd ever see. And there is some argument there that she could have given in to fear and defeatism. She could have decided none of it was worth it, and she could have decided that fascism had won and the world was over.

But she did something else instead.

To give some context, my grandparents had friends who were Republicans. I say were, because they shifted from the normal Republican towards the MAGA Republican we see today. And despite a very clear message from my family about how we felt, they were more than ready to still come to the funeral as if everything was normal. Like their beliefs were normal. Like they were welcome to celebrate someone who had fought so hard for the rights of other people.

These were people who would have absolutely used their rhetoric to scream and shout if they were left out or disinvited.

And so my grandmother, even past her final moments, pulled the most brilliant, petty move I've ever seen.

She'd decided ahead of time that everyone who had known her was more than welcome to attend but that she wanted everyone attending the funeral to donate money. That was the requirement to be invited. And so everyone did just that. There was no talk about what the donations were for, just that they were appreciated. I want to say that the assumption was the money would help pay for funeral expenses and give the family some support while we grieved.

Except that wasn't the case.

Because in those final moments of the funeral, the rabbi stepped forward to thank everyone, and then very cheerfully announced;

"Arlene was so happy to know just how many people were coming to join us here today. She couldn't have been more proud of her family. And I'm sure she would have been elated to see just how much money you all gave today to Planned Parenthood."

When I say that the faces of those people are enshrined in my memory, I mean it. The anger, the devastation, the rage, the betrayal. It was an absolutely gorgeous display of true defeat at the hands of a boss ass old lady who literally fought with her last breath and threw up both middle fingers all the way out the door.

What I'm saying is this.

It is very easy to feel defeated. It is very easy to think that everything is over, and there's nothing left for us to do. It's very easy to say that fascism won, that fear won, that hate won.

But that's only true if you let it be true.

There is always more that we can do. There is a future that is still worth fighting for. And it's more than possible, even when it doesn't seem like it.

And fighting is going to look different every time.

Some days it will look like picket signs in our hands.

Some days it will look like spending time with friends and family and people you love and knowing that you have a community that supports you and your vision of a brighter future.

And some days, it's pulling absolute natural level 20 petty trickster shit even after you've left the world.

Because you can always make an impact and you can always add a little brightness to life, and if that means tricking a group of MAGA idiots into throwing their money behind Planned Parenthood in the middle of your own goddamn funeral then that's what it means.

Keep fighting. People have done it before you. People will continue to do it after you.

And enjoy the little victories.

(Even the petty ones)

[satakshi77077]

👧✨ Wishing a Radiant National Girl Child Day! 🌼🎉

At We For Education Welfare Society, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and limitless potential of every girl child. Today, let's pledge to empower, educate, and uplift our girls for a brighter, equal future. 💙📚

Here's to every girl dreaming, achieving, and making the world a better place. Cheers to their spirit! 🌟👩‍🎓 #NationalGirlChildDay#EmpowerHer#WeForEducationWelfareSociety

[atowncalledher]

anyway point is the collective power of the worker class is stronger than literally anything pitted against it and even when though striking is against our contracts there's literally nothing they could do to stop us.

Unfortunately the propaganda is strong and I've heard only one other person that I work with acknowledge that at all.

But like our job is so important that the effects of us striking would be so drastic that we can't be allowed to do it? Our labor is so important that it supersedes the needs and wants of individual people? So if we we were to strike, then getting us back to work would logically supersede the needs and wants of whoever is denying us rights and protections, right? RIGHT?

[24hourfitnessblogs]

How to Protect Your Skin

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Morning Routine Essentials

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Evening Routine Essentials

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Lifestyle Habits

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Alcohol and Skin Health

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Stress Management

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Environmental Factors

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Indoor Environmental Factors

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Understanding Skin Products

Decoding Ingredients Labels

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Importance of Patch Testing

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Dermatological Treatments

When to See a Dermatologist

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Common Dermatological Procedures

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Addressing Skin Concerns

Managing Acne

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Treating Hyperpigmentation

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Handling Sensitivity and Allergies

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Aging and Skin

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Anti-Aging Skincare Tips

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Treatments for Aging Skin

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Seasonal Skin Care

Adjusting Skincare for Winter

In winter, focus on hydration and barrier repair. Use richer moisturizers and avoid hot showers, which can strip the skin of natural oils.

Summer Skincare Tips

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Transitional Skincare for Spring and Fall

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Natural and DIY Skincare

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Natural ingredients can be gentle and effective. Look for products with aloe vera, chamomile, and green tea for their soothing properties.

Popular DIY Skincare Recipes

DIY masks and scrubs using ingredients like honey, oatmeal, and yogurt can be beneficial. Ensure cleanliness and proper formulation to avoid irritation.

Risks of DIY Skincare

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Protecting Children’s Skin

Importance of Early Skin Care Habits

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Sun Protection for Children

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Addressing Common Pediatric Skin Issues

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Conclusion

Recap of Essential Skin Protection Tips

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Encouragement to Prioritize Skin Health

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[luna-azzurra]

12 Emotional Wounds in Fiction Storys

Betraying a Loved One. Your character made a choice, and it backfired, badly. They betrayed someone close to them, maybe on purpose, maybe by accident. Now, the guilt’s eating them alive. They might try to fix things, but can they even make up for what they did?

Guilt Over a Past Mistake. They made a mistake, one that cost someone else. Maybe it was reckless, maybe it was a dumb decision, but now it haunts them. They can’t stop thinking about it, and no matter how hard they try to make things right, the past keeps pulling them back.

Survivor’s Guilt. Imagine surviving something awful, an accident, a disaster, but someone else didn’t make it. Now your character is stuck asking, “Why me? Why am I still here?” They push people away, convinced they don’t deserve to be happy or even alive.

Feeling Powerless. Your character is trapped, maybe in an abusive home, a toxic relationship, or just in life itself. They feel stuck, with no control over their own future.

Being Wrongly Accused. They didn’t do it. But no one believes them. Your character has been falsely accused of something serious, maybe even a crime and now they’re fighting to clear their name. It’s not just about proving their innocence, though. They’re also battling the pain of being abandoned by people who were supposed to stand by them.

Public Humiliation. They’ve just been humiliated in front of everyone, maybe it’s a video gone viral, or they were betrayed by someone they trusted. Now, they can’t even look people in the eye.

Living in Someone’s Shadow. No matter what they do, it’s never enough. Someone else, a sibling, a friend, a partner, always shines brighter. They feel stuck in that person’s shadow, invisible and overlooked.

Abandoning a Dream. They had big dreams, but somewhere along the way, life got in the way, and now they’ve given up. Maybe it was because of fear or circumstances beyond their control, but the loss of that dream has left them feeling empty.

Childhood Trauma. Something happened to them when they were young, something painful that still affects them today. Whether it was abuse, neglect, or a significant loss, the trauma follows them into adulthood, shaping how they see themselves and the world.

Being an Outsider. They’ve never felt like they fit in, whether because of their background, their personality, or something else. They long for acceptance but fear they’ll never find it.

Struggling with Addiction. They’re caught in a destructive cycle, whether it’s with substances, behaviors, or even people. The shame and struggle to break free from addiction are real and raw.

Living with Chronic Illness. They’re living with a chronic illness or disability, and it’s not just the physical challenges that weigh them down, it’s the emotional toll, too. Maybe they feel isolated, or like they’re a burden to others.