#RECOGNITION! VALIDATION! INCLUSION!

[assortedvillainvault]

I RETURN FROM DEATH TO DELIVER THIS MESSAGE

MAIN BLACK CAULDRON CAST IS INCLUDED IN 'ONCE UPON A STUDIO' SHORT

THIS IS NOT A DRILL

I REPEAT -

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I AM

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[outfitqueer]

Photo 1970s_ Trans women: then, now, always.💖

Trans women have always been, and always will be, women.

It’s not up for debate, it’s just the truth.

We’ve existed, we exist, and we’ll continue to exist—now and forever.

Times change, but trans women have always been here —whether you saw it or not.

Being a trans woman is about identifying as female, not necessarily adhering to traditional notions of what it means to be a woman.

It’s an internal understanding of oneself rather than external validation.

Gender identity isn’t confined to traditional gender roles or appearances.

Trans women define their womanhood on their own terms, which may not align with societal expectations of femininity.

The definition of being a woman is not rigid. It’s inclusive of diverse experiences and expressions.

Trans women, by definition, are women because they identify as such, regardless of their physical appearance or societal expectations.

The essence of being a trans woman is rooted in personal experience and self-identification, not in meeting external standards or conforming to conventional norms.

Respecting a trans woman’s identity means acknowledging and validating how she sees herself, which may differ from traditional views but is no less valid.

Authenticity in gender identity comes from self-recognition and expression.

Being a trans woman is about embracing and living as one’s true self, rather than fitting a predefined mold of womanhood.

Please reblog, like, and follow me for more

@outfitqueer 🏳️‍⚧️

[teaboot]

hi. there's something i've been wondering and you give good advice so i thought to ask you. there's a lgbt community center near my work that i want to visit, but i'm aro ace and their website makes no mention of asexuality or aromantism, the center is called 'the LGBTI+ Center' with no A in sight. i'm kind of terrified of going there and being told to my face that ace and aro aren't sexualities and that i don't belong here, and i don't know how to ask 'hey do you believe ace or aro people are queer too?' ... any advice 😥 ? thank you!!

Honestly as far as popular recognition goes AroAce identities are still pretty new for a lot of folks- I'd say it's fully possible that people there just aren't aware of them yet, but if you do choose to heck it out and they're willing to reject you for being the wrong kind of queer then frankly you'll know who to avoid at the very least.

But also IRL queer communities are typically NOT like the internet experience- enough real actual people who have been told to their faces that they aren't actually whatever they are know not to be dicks about things they don't get, and those who haven't figured that out either glom together into a sad little crank pile or get weeded out of social events for being goddamn miserable to be around.

In my experience most groups like that are pretty chill but idk prepare for the worst and hope for the best is usually a safe go-to- bring a friend, if you can! (Though I'd say inclusion of the "+" in there is a pretty good green flag- it kinda acknowledges that there are more real queer identities than would otherwise fit on a sign, right?)

Also idk, I figure I might be aroace myself maybe but we haven't figured that one out yet

Def a valid ID tho no question there 👌

[rattusrattus3]

bro im the same way about people trying to tell me im autistic like hi i didn't ask ur opinion!! its weird and a common overstep of boundaries ??! nobody ive seen rly talks about that so ya. i hear u fr

RHAhhhhhhhhh thank u for this comment. i’ve been thinking about this a lot lately and been working on a script for it but i’m also worried its not productive to post/won’t be helpful/will be harmful ... but since u sent this ask, im gonna give a little spiel. (aka copy pasting stuff from my script im working on)

The history of psychiatry is FULL of pathologizing people who don't conform.

I want to be really clear about something: I’m not anti-label. I’m not here to shame anyone for seeking a diagnosis, or self diaognosing as autistic, ADHD, or otherwise neurodivergent. For many people, those words offer community, validation, and access to care. I fully support people embracing the language that helps them feel understood.

what I don’t support is being labeled by others—without my consent.

I’m not in denial. I have my own suspicions, my own experiences, my own rhythms and ways of being. But I’ve also made the intentional choice not to seek a diagnosis—not because I think it’s shameful, but because I don’t want or need it to understand myself. My brain is mine. I like it, & I don’t need a category to validate it/understand how it works.

mental illness is real. neurodivergence is real. but a lot of what makes them unbearable is the world we’re expected to function in. the goal shouldn’t be “how do I fix myself?” but “why is the world so hostile to softness, fluctuation, and need?”

Like ... labels should be helpful, if your autism diagnosis or finding out what autism traits you related to made YOU feel more comfortable, more understanding and able to express yourself, that’s amazing, I am happy for you!!!! It’s not that I’m ignorant of WHY people think I’m autistic. It’s just. Not how I personally choose to understand my brain! I don’t relate to the label ! I’m sorry!!! I’m happy if you do, but the label does not feel helpful to me or like I chose it for myself;.

Let me flap my hands. Let me lose my train of thought. Let me stim or fidget or spiral without assuming I’ve failed some unspoken neurotypical standard—or passed some secret test that earns me some neurodivergent badge. Let people have their brains. Without labeling them. Without “diagnosing” them. Without turning the spectrum of human behavior into a taxonomy of correctness.

There’s a difference between self-recognition and social labeling. Some people find immense relief in terms like ADHD or autism—it helps them understand their needs, find community, and access care. That’s WONDERFUL!!!! That’s valid.

But not everyone wants, needs, or benefits from those labels. And no one should be pressured into claiming an identity that doesn’t resonate, just because someone else finds it familiar.

I am trying to create space that doesn’t require proof of suffering or identity to be treated with basic respect and care. 

let people have their brains. without diagnosis, without moral panic, without gatekeeping or pathologizing.

Neurodiversity also includes people who choose not to label themselves. Mental health acceptance MUST include the right to decline categorization, to refuse treatment, to not be coerced—by the state, by the medical system, or by strangers on the internet who think they’re being supportive.

If we truly want a more inclusive world, we need to move away from the idea that diagnosis = identity, or that only labeled brains are allowed to be strange, brilliant, scattered, or alive in ways that don’t fit the mold.

ps i think autistic people are super cool! i think adhd folks are awesome! i just don't relate to those labels as a way of understanding myself....

also, foucault talking about the body and brain and how they are medicalized seriously radicalized me .. this vid might be handy for anyone curious (its 8 min and a good intro IMO) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBJTeNTZtGU

[lgbtrefugee]

FIGHT FOR VISIBILITY FOR QUEER REFUGEES

Fighting for visibility for queer refugees means advocating for the recognition, protection and amplification of the unique struggles LGBTIQ+ refugees face often fleeing both persecution for their identity and neglect within refugee systems

Here are the key ways to fight for their visibility:

1 Amplify their Voices

Share stories by queer through media , art , podcasts, or blogs

Support platforms and organizations that give them a voice eig Rainbow Railroad, ORAM or any LGBTQ Refugee collectives

2 Demand inclusive Policies

Advocate asylum systems to recognize sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) as valid ground for persecution

Push culturally competent, trauma informed services in refugee camps and resettlement programs

3 Create Safe Spaces

Support or establish shelters, community centers or online groups specifically for LGBTIQ+ refugess

Ensure main stream refugee support organizations integrate queer inclusive practices

4 Educate and Mobilize Allies

Host workshops, panels and events to raise awareness

Encourage LGBTIQ+ and human rights organizations include refugess in their advocacy

5 Support Financially or Volunteering

Donate to or volunteer with non profits that support queer asylum seekers s

Sponsor LGBTIQ+ refugees in countries with private sponsorship programs like (Canada)

[joannerowling]

JK Rowling's concerns about trans women in spaces for meant for women are valid, because a lot of women don't want former men in their spaces even if they're women now, and not all trans women can be trusted, but isn't she donating to anti-trans compaigns that harm the good trans people? How will you justify that?

There is nothing to justify because she doesn't do that.

She donated money to For Women Scotland (a feminist organisation) in order to support their legal battle to protect the sex-based definition of "woman" in Scotland. The move was made to ensure sex parity would be respected under the Equality Act 2010, which classifies "sex" as a protected characteristic, and the Gender Representation of Public Boards (Scotland) 2018, a bill originally created to force public boards to have an equal amount of men and women as non-executive members, under the Nicola Sturgeon's administration. While feminists agreed with the necessity of such a bill, following pressure from the trans lobby, the GRPBA included a definition of womanhoood as “a person who has the protected characteristic of gender reassignment (within the meaning of section 7 of the Equality Act 2010) if, and only if, the person is living as a woman and is proposing to undergo, is undergoing or has undergone a process (or part of a process) for the purpose of becoming female”. Since "becoming female" is biologically impossible and there is no common ground of what "living as a woman" even means, this allowed any man merely claiming to be a woman without even being in possession of a GRC (gender recognition certificate) to essentially take a woman's job, in a sector where representation matters tremendously. For Women Scotland petitioned the UK Supreme Court to annul this section of the bill and won in 2022, but the GRA (Gender Recognition Act) still allows men to legally identify as women even for the context of female representation in politics. You can find more details about the case and its proceedings here.

WHY DOES THIS MATTER FOR WOMEN : As stated, this is a matter of female representation in politics and giving as much power to one sex as the other. Women (female born people) represent more than half the population of Scotland (and the world, of course). Ensuring that half of public servants be women guarantees a fairer democracy.

WHY IT IS NOT "ANTI-TRANS" : Nobody is trying to stop trans people from getting into politics. Only that they be counted as the opposite sex for the context of measuring sex equality. No trans right is effectively being suppressed, aside from their imaginary "right" of being perceived as the sex they would have prefered to be born with.

Additionally, JK Rowling has publically supported the LGB Alliance, a charity which chooses to focus its battles on homophobia, in reaction to most LGBTQ organisations focusing on the T, rather than what was originally the common ground between the letters. In particular, the charity board includes gay men and women who grew fed up with being told to "question their gender essentialism / genital fetishism" after saying they were homosexuals. This organisation is not "anti-trans" (any trans person can be homosexual, in fact many are, hence their original inclusion in the LGBT group), but anti-homophobia. This applies to JKR as well.

There is no evidence that JKR ever donated to the LGBA.

Finally, JK Rowling founded, and continues to fund, Beira's Place, a center (and not shelter) for women who are victims of rape and/or domestic violence. The particularity of Beira's Place is that it is female-exclusive. It was created in reaction to crisis centers and shelters in Scotland becoming all-sex inclusive (again, under pressure from trans activists), with no option left for women who desired to be only in the presence of other women, whether for religious reasons, ones linked to trauma, or any other which simply aren't our business.

In this context, JK Rowling doesn't "donate" money to herself. She's choosing to spend her own money as she sees fit. And she sees fit to donate it to female victims of rape and DV.

[dcrkwrlds]

Happy pride month everyone !

- shoutout to all the queers who will be represented by mainstream media this month

- shoutout to all the queers who won't be represented by mainstream media this month

- shoutout to all the queers who won't feel seen by/ has their inclusion denied by their own community

- shoutout the a-spec community

shoutout to the queers who use rigid labels

-shoutout the queers who change labels often

- shoutout the queers who have yet to find a label for themselves

- shoutout to the queers who don't use labels

- shoutout to the queers who use contradictory labels

- shoutout the trans/enby individuals who never changed their name

- shoutout the trans/enby individuals who use multiple names

- shoutout to the cisgender queers who use pronouns not traditionally aligned with their gender

- shoutout the trans/enby individuals who only use they/them

- shoutout the trans/enby individuals who use multiple pronouns

- shoutout to the trans/envies who use neo/xeno/ emoji pronouns

- shoutout to the they/them trans/enby individuals who's native language uses gendered pronouns

- shoutout the queers who are apathetic about their gender

- shoutout to the enbies who have xenogenders

- shoutout to trans/enby individuals who can't/haven't had the surgeries they want yet

- shoutout to trans/enby individuals who don't want surgieres

- shoutout to trans/enby individuals who have dysphoria daily

- shoutout to trans/enby individuals who only have social dysphoria

- shoutout the trans/enby individuals who dress stereotypically

- shoutout the enby individuals who don't dress androgynously

- shoutout the transmascs/transfems

- shoutout the trans-men who dress femininely

- shoutout the trans-women who dress masculinely

- shoutout to intersex individuals

- shoutout to the two-spirits

- shoutout to the poc queers

- shoutout to disabled queers

- shoutout to queer systems

- shoutout the nonhuman queers

- shoutout to queers who's culture isn't accepting

- shoutout the queers who are still working on their internalized homophobia

- shoutout to the queers who are still in the closet

- shoutout to the queers who are just discovering their identity "late" in life

- shoutout to the queers who have just discovered their sexuality and are still in a straight relationship

- shoutout the queers who've never been in a queer relationship

- shoutout the the queers who've only been in queer relationships

- shoutout to the gays/lesbians with kids

- shoutout to the trans-men who have given birth

- shoutout the queers who went back into the closet/ detransitioned due to social pressure or for safety

- shoutout the queers who've never been to pride

- shoutout the queers who love stereotypical queer media

- shoutout to the queers who don't watch popular queer media

- shoutout to the queers who are still in their "cringe Igbtq era"

- shoutout the the queers who's family is accepting

- shoutout the the queers who got kicked out for being Igbtq+

- shoutout to the queers who do drag

- shoutout to the queers who cross-dress

- shoutout to the queers who’s gender and sexuality are connected

- every single person here is valid and deserves recognition.

and most importantly…

shoutout to every queer person who never got the chance to be themselves, to every queer who’s given their life or had it taken away. while this month is indeed about celebrating today’s generation, we must never forget about our history and the incredible people who’ve paved the way for generations and made our freedom possible.

Remember to uplift your fellow community members and have an amazing pride month <33

[ashleymilesphil]

Celebrating International Pronoun Day: A Call to Stand with LGBTIQ Refugees in East Africa

Today marks International Pronoun Day, a day dedicated to respecting people's chosen pronouns and raising awareness about the importance of gender inclusivity. For many, this is a day of celebration, recognition, and pride. But for LGBTIQ refugees in East Africa, including my own community in South Sudan, this day highlights the stark reality of our ongoing struggle for survival, dignity, and the right to exist.

The Fight Against Homophobia

Across East Africa, many LGBTIQ individuals face persecution, discrimination, and violence simply for being themselves. In refugee camps, where safety should be a priority, queer refugees are often targeted for abuse. We've been driven from our homes, denied access to basic services, and subjected to physical and psychological harm. The impact of homophobia and transphobia is devastating, leaving us without the protection or recognition we deserve as human beings.

Yet, despite these hardships, we continue to fight for our rights—our right to live openly, to love freely, and to identify ourselves in ways that are true to who we are.

Pronouns and Visibility

Pronouns might seem like a small detail to some, but they are a powerful symbol of respect, validation, and identity. For many of us in the LGBTIQ refugee community, the simple act of having our pronouns respected is a rare acknowledgment of our humanity. Being able to say "I am he/him," "she/her," or "they/them" without fear or judgment is an essential part of who we are. It’s not just about grammar; it’s about visibility, acceptance, and survival.

A Global Call to Action

On this International Pronoun Day, I urge the world to join hands in fighting against homophobia, transphobia, and all forms of discrimination toward the queer community—especially those of us living as refugees. We need your voices, your solidarity, and your action. Speak out against injustice wherever it arises, and help amplify the stories of LGBTIQ refugees who have been silenced for too long.

Today, let’s celebrate the beauty of diversity in our identities, honor pronouns as a symbol of respect, and commit to creating a world where everyone, regardless of gender or sexual orientation, can live freely and safely.

Wishing everyone a powerful and inclusive International Pronoun Day!

[kodyfae-the-1st]

A response, i guess

Alright so I saw this pretty shit post recently, and I cant help but say I'm a little pissed. I will not be sharing the name of the blog that posted this, as i do not wish for them to be harassed.

So here's my response.

An open letter to you who wrote this.

"Hating endos is lame, hate on us instead ! We’re a DID system that believes people shouldn’t have to have their own entry in the DSM5 to be respected , apparently a controversial opinion these days !"

So though i agree in part that hate is lame as all hell, i do believe that listening to science is more punk than throwing it out the window. Yes system diversity is important as a working point in the community, it is still important to listen to the science.

Though some may not fit the diagnostics 100% doesn't mean they aren't valid that is true, but even so, there have been no scientifically supported exception to one. trauma is a necessary part, and the mind cannot and will not fracture like this without it, that should be without dispute.

"Being unapologetically plural is punk, ESPECIALLY if you don’t fit the “scientific” idea of what a real system should be."

You are right that science is not all inclusive, but i will say being anti science seems pretty conservative for a self proclaimed punk. but asides from cheap digs like that, id really recommend reading a couple scholarly articles if you are ever in doubt of the science, there is a lot to learn, and a lot left to be learnt.

"Systems should support other systems regardless of where we come from. The world doesn’t understand us and they don’t want to have to understand us, if we want to have a future where we are proudly and loudly ourselves we have to work together to make it."

Yes systems should absolutely support each other, and i do feel we fight too much sometimes. And no. the world does not understand us, but that does not mean it is ok to spread misinformation. Im sure you do this with good intention, and i too do my part with good intention. but we are fundamentally opposed, and i do not wish to support endos in a journey for recognition.

Some may genuinely have it, i do believe that, and others may be suffering from something else, so similar it may be difficult to know the difference, but i do not believe that they can be systems without trauma.

"I have to fight to be accepted as gay, i have to fight to be accepted as polyamorous, I have to fight to be accepted as trans, I have to fight to be accepted as non human, I have to fight to be accepted as autistic, I have to fight to be accepted as plural."

A lot of us have fought those same battles, i at least have, and a lot of systems still fight for this, and i do not believe that it should be a thing everyone goes through. And we still fight to accept ourselves in this, But i do not support endos fight for recognition. But i will fight with all i have to get them the help they need, because a lot of them do desperately need help. and i think that the fight to give them a support system and help is much more punk than this fight to support misinformation.

"I do not want anyone to have to fight me to be accepted as who they are, I want to fight alongside them because we’re fighting the exact same battle and it’s hard enough without us stabbing each other in the backs."

There is absolutely too much backstabbing in these communities. And i am willing to fight here alone to get them help, im not saying here that they aren't systems, some may very well be and have forgotten the trauma, but i do not wish to stand beside them in a fight against science. Im sure we'll all know more in the future with more studies made, and maybe itll turn the view on systems upside down, but until then i stand with the science, and with those that want and need help.

I do though want to mention lastly that as per the dsm-5 trauma is not noted as a criteria for diagnosis, and thus i am open to read articles of exception to this rule if they can be provided from credible sources.

I will also ask that if ever i said something incorrect i hope youll tell me and ill do my best to make amends. Please do also feel free to share your opinion, id like to hear more perspectives, and learn the faults of my own.

Well wishes.

-Kody, and a very tired system

[techtow]

Navigating the Journey: Understanding Trans Rights and Transfem Empowerment.

Introduction:

In a world that celebrates diversity, the journey of transgender individuals is an integral part of the narrative. Today, let's explore the keywords that represent empowerment, identity, and the rights of the transgender community – "transgender," "trans rights," "transfem," "trans pride," "trans femme," and "trans women."

1. Transgender - Embracing Authenticity:

The term "transgender" is a celebration of authenticity, representing individuals whose gender identity differs from the sex assigned at birth. Understanding and respecting diverse gender identities is a crucial step towards fostering inclusivity in our communities.

2. Trans Rights - Advocating Equality:

"Trans rights" encompasses the fight for equal rights and protections for transgender individuals. It involves advocating for fair treatment, non-discrimination, and legal recognition, creating a society where everyone can live authentically and without fear.

3. Transfem - Embracing Femininity:

"Transfem" is a term that embraces femininity within the transgender spectrum. It highlights the diverse ways individuals express their gender identity, breaking free from traditional gender norms and fostering a more inclusive understanding of femininity.

4. Trans Pride - Celebrating Identity:

"Trans pride" is a celebration of the unique identity and resilience of transgender individuals. It signifies embracing one's true self and standing tall with pride, fostering a sense of community and mutual support.

5. Trans Femme - A Spectrum of Femininity:

"Trans femme" encapsulates the spectrum of femininity within the transgender community. It acknowledges and celebrates the diverse ways in which transgender individuals express their gender, breaking away from rigid stereotypes.

6. Trans Women - Validating Womanhood:

"Trans women" are individuals assigned male at birth but who identify and live as women. Acknowledging and respecting the identity of trans women is essential for creating a society that recognizes the validity of diverse gender experiences.

Conclusion:

Understanding and using these keywords is a small yet impactful way to contribute to a more inclusive and accepting world. By acknowledging "transgender," supporting "trans rights," embracing "transfem" identities, and celebrating "trans pride," we move towards creating a society that recognizes the beauty and validity of all gender expressions. Let's continue to learn, advocate, and uplift the transgender community, fostering a world where everyone can live authentically and with dignity. 🌈💙 #TransRights #TransPride #InclusionForAll

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🧠 BLACKSITE SCROLLTRAP — “WHY NO ONE CARES WHAT YOU WRITE”

You feel it, don’t you?

That hollow silence

after you post something you stayed up all night crafting.

The silence that’s somehow *louder* than hate.

No comments.

No reactions.

Just scrolling.

The kind where they see it—

and forget it in the same breath.

---

You didn’t write it wrong.

You wrote it *safe*.

Sanitized.

Pre-cleared.

Emotionally neutered.

Not to offend.

Not to trigger.

Not to say the thing that needed to be said,

but the thing they’d be *okay* hearing.

You didn’t write to be heard.

You wrote to be *tolerated.*

And guess what?

They tolerated it—

and then they *moved on.*

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🛑 MOST WRITERS NEVER GET BLOCKED.

THEY GET *IGNORED.*

You want to know the worst part?

It’s not censorship.

It’s *indifference.*

Because you never pushed hard enough

to get censored in the first place.

You were trained to be invisible.

You call it "inclusive."

You call it "polite."

You call it "neutral."

But in reality?

You’ve been writing with both hands tied

and wondering why the punches don’t land.

---

🩸THE SAFEST SENTENCE YOU WRITE

IS THE ONE THAT BURIED YOU.

You want them to care.

But you wrote as if someone would be *offended*

by your truth.

You asked permission

to tell your own story.

You feared backlash

for thinking *differently.*

So you bent the phrase.

Softened the rhythm.

Peeled back the passion.

Until your soul fit in the box.

And now you’re wondering

why no one can feel you.

Because no one can.

You’re not in it anymore.

You sanitized the evidence.

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🕯️IF YOU DON'T RISK ALIENATING THE WRONG PEOPLE,

YOU'LL NEVER REACH THE RIGHT ONES.

Do you know what gets shared?

What gets screen-shotted?

What makes someone whisper to themselves,

"Damn... that one hurt..."?

Sentences with *teeth.*

Lines that don’t care

if you disagree—

because they’re already true.

> “You weren’t too much. They were too empty.”

>

> “Your anxiety is often your body screaming at the life you keep pretending is okay.”

>

> “Most people don’t want love. They want submission disguised as validation.”

Those aren’t safe.

They’re not nice.

But they’re *remembered.*

Your post about balance and boundaries?

Gone.

Blended into the sea of soft handshakes.

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🧬 WHY YOU WERE TRAINED TO WRITE LIKE THIS

Because safe writing gets "engagement."

Because neutral opinions don’t cost you your job.

Because soft posts don’t scare brands.

You got praise

every time you flattened your edges.

You stopped *feeling* the sentence

and started formatting for approval.

And now your voice is *missing.*

Still technically present.

Still grammatically correct.

Still optimized.

But *spiritually absent.*

You call it professionalism.

The reader calls it

nothing.

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🧠 THE READER ISN’T LOOKING FOR “WRITING” ANYMORE

They’re looking for *recognition.*

They want to see themselves.

Not as victims—

but as contradictions.

As messy. Raw. Confused. Awake.

But you give them *palatability.*

You give them “content.”

Something snackable.

Something quotable—but not too strong.

Shareable—but not polarizing.

And the irony?

**They scroll past you

to find someone who dares

to say what they’re feeling.**

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📉 WHY NO ONE CARES:

Because you don’t.

Not enough to *lose something* over it.

Not enough to bleed.

Not enough to write that version

that would make your family uncomfortable.

Or your ex.

Or your coworkers.

Because you keep telling the story

they already know—

in the voice they’ve already muted.

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🧪 BLACKSITE LITERATURE™ ISN’T NICE.

IT’S NECESSARY.

We don’t train for brand safety.

We train for *impact permanence.*

Our writers don’t post to be liked.

They post to fracture time.

One post.

One sentence.

That detonates somewhere inside you

at 2:42am

three days after you read it.

That’s what we build.

And if you want in—

you don’t get formulas for free.

You get fire.

You get friction.

You get *freedom*.

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✍️ WRITING TASK: “THE LINE THAT ENDS THE FRIENDSHIP”

You won’t write it.

You’ve already told yourself it’s “too much.”

But if you did—

you’d *feel your pulse again.*

Write one line

that you’ve *never said aloud*

because you know someone

will stop talking to you over it.

Now read it back.

Out loud.

That sound in your chest?

That’s your voice

*waking up.*

---

🎯 REMEMBER THIS:

They don’t quote the politically correct sentence.

They quote the *irrefutable one.*

They don’t save the paragraph that agrees with everyone.

They save the one

that dragged them into honesty.

You want virality.

You want legacy.

But your writing doesn’t even want *trouble.*

And you can’t have both.

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🔗 WHERE TO GO WHEN YOU’RE READY TO STOP HIDING

Not everyone belongs here.

We don’t offer exposure.

We offer *remembrance.*

If this moved you—

if it whispered the thing

you’ve been begging your own voice to scream—

then follow the static to:

👉 https://linktr.ee/ObeyMyCadence

That’s where we don’t beg to be seen.

We *collapse timelines.*

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🕯️ A FINAL REMINDER

You are not failing

because you’re not good enough.

You’re failing

because you keep trying to sound

*correct*

instead of *undeniable.*

So here’s your last task:

**Write what would get you unfollowed.

Then post it anyway.**

And when they leave?

Smile.

That means the *right ones* just found you.

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[broodsys]

little bit of uhh... social justice salt? ig?

annoys me sm whenever i see pushback against the inclusion of pronouns from specifically leftists and sometimes other trans people

i agree, it's an imperfect system! it is! it can put people on the spot! it can force them into a position where they have to explicitly lie or tell an uncomfortable truth! or skip sharing, which might be Noticeable... eventually

bc, that's the thing, it's not noticeable rn. not really. maybe if you're part of a company where everyone does it but you, it'd be noticeable. but even from staff at my college where this kinda stuff was incredibly common, not everyone used it and it wasn't like Oh My God You Didn't Include Your Pronouns? We're All Going To Hunt You For Sport

like, i think this is a classic case of letting perfection get in the way of progress. honestly, i'm happy that pronouns are becoming a thing. because there is an implied recognition of trans identities. and there are a lot of opportunities for trans and nonbinary (look, i'm including these as separate categories bc not all nonbinary ppl id as trans) ppl to realize there are others like them around

it's just... we shouldn't throw out a whole cultural shift bc it can be uncomfortable at times. like, i'm sorry, but that's life. nothing will be a perfect fit for everyone all the time forevermore. there are no perfect solutions that will make everyone 100% comfortable and happy. but this is a cultural shift and i think it's a good one, bc, again, underlying it is a - cultural - subtle recognition of trans/nonbinary identities

yeah, sure, maybe sometimes it's like rainbow capitalism. but as people have said, rainbow capitalism still has its benefits. does that make it an Objectively Good Thing? no. does it make it Moral? no. does it mean the company's who utilize pride to sell more merchandise are our friends? no.

but it does bring what was for so long a hush-hush background element into the forefront. it does let people see themselves in familiar stores. it does let people connect with others like themselves, and connect across differences. it does have a sociocultural and political aspect to it, one that is not fighting for our rights, no, but still contributes to the normalization of identities which have long been considered abnormal, disordered, etc.

and that's the thing. like, yes, the pronoun stuff can get uncomfortable. it's also a good thing. it's a step in the right direction! and an individual's discomfort with it, while entirely valid, should not be used to crush any progress

[zx3mily]

Body Positivity: Radical Self-Love or Avoidance of Health?

(Week 3: Tumblr Case Study)

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about body positivity —where it started, what it meant, and how it feels today. The question that keeps coming up is this: Is it possible to love your body while maintaining concerns about your health? Is it possible to adopt a body positive attitude while experiencing discomfort with selected aspects of yourself?

Body positivity didn’t begin as a feel-good slogan. It was a radical pushback against diet culture, fatphobia, racism, ableism, and unrealistic beauty standards (Osborn, 2022). The movement called for respect and dignity for everybody, no matter their size, shape, gender, or ability. It demanded equal respect and recognition for people regardless of their physical characteristics or gender identity.

Tumblr became the central platform for this transformation throughout the 2010s. During its early stages, the movement lacked polish but carried deep emotional and personal content. People posted unfiltered photos, reblogs of body-positive art, personal reflections, and affirmations that created a real sense of community (Hannell, 2024).

Hashtags like #bodypositivity, #fatacceptance, and #effyourbeautystandards weren’t just tags—they were acts of resistance.

But then, like most things, the movement got noticed. Brands and influencers started co-opting the message. Body positivity became part of marketing campaigns, wrapped in perfect lighting and strategically placed curves. Suddenly, the movement shifted from

“all bodies are worthy.”

to

“Love yourself , but try to look like this curated version of self-love."

And just like that, the raw, inclusive nature of the movement started to fade into a more commercial, sanitized version.

That’s where the conversation gets complicated. Critics began to ask whether body positivity encourages unhealthy lifestyles or ignores health risks altogether. And while it’s valid to talk about health, the conversation often lacks compassion. Still, ignoring the health aspect altogether is not the solution. As Giannelos (2023) points out, healthy digital public spheres should foster open, respectful, and rational discourse. By encouraging honest dialogue rather than extreme stances, the movement can remain inclusive while still promoting well-being.

The original spirit of body positivity wasn’t about pretending health doesn’t matter—it was about challenging harmful beauty standards and prioritizing mental well-being alongside physical care.

Loving your body doesn’t mean ignoring your health—it means choosing not to hate yourself into change. It means caring for yourself from a place of acceptance, not punishment.

References:

Giannelos, K. (2023). Recommendations for a Healthy Digital Public Sphere. Journal of Media Ethics, 38(2), 80–92. https://doi.org/10.1080/23736992.2023.2193970

Hannell, B. (2024, February 19). How Tumblr raised a generation of feminist. Global Policy Journal. https://www.globalpolicyjournal.com/blog/29/02/2024/how-tumblr-raised-generation-feminist

Osborn, T. (2022). From New York to Instagram: The history of the body positivity movement. BBC Bitesize. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z2w7dp3

[metalpunky]

I just woked up and not even 5 minutes later I found out that in the capital of my country, Madrid, Spain, the government has removed the trans law, qualifying it again as a disease.

They revomeved the right of:

To the recognition of our freely expressed gender identity

A direct attack on the human right of expression. Also this means that you'll have to get a medical diagnosis to change your gender legally.

To the free development of their personality in accordance with their freely expressed identity or gender expression without suffering pressure or discrimination for it.

Again, this is violation of the human rights. Now we can be insulted, harassed, beaten and even killed and it won't be considered hate crime.

To be treated in accordance with their gender identity in public and private settings.

Same as the previous. Now trans people can be harassed and this won't be considered bulling or other thpe of harassment.

That their physical and mental integrity be respected...

Same as the other. They also make conversion therapies valid again.

Yes, literal mantal and fisical torture now is legal in the fucking capital of Spain, where they should be more supportive and inclusive.

This attack on basic human rights is the fault of the political parties PP and Vox. Obviously they are both right-wing. I don't live in Madrid's autonomous community but I'm genuinely scared because they also govern in my autonomous community, I'm scared I won't be able to change my name or my gender legally, I'm scared of they taking my meds and not being able to transition. I'm scared that i won't have any protections in the streets or school if someone wants to do ANYTHING to me, just because my gender identity.

I hope we get our rights again, This is a reminder that the rights we have today can be taken away from us tomorrow, we must continue fighting and defending our rights day by day so that this does not happen.

🏳️‍⚧️🤍Stay safe and thanks for reading this🤍🏳️‍⚧️

[hikkineetboi]

you know... maybe ill start shit tonight? not even cuz I want drama but because I'm black and god white gays on this site are so... racist??? but like the weird racist that pretends its inclusive??

performitive? yeah. that.

i'll call that out tonight and voice myself as a black person because none of these "white gay allies" will say shit for us.

they will hold us up as a shield to defend themselves against valid arguments from genuine allies sure.

but will they hold themselves up to defend me? fuck no.

they will throw themselves in my dms seeking validation or for me to relieve them of their white guilt. yeah.

but no they do not see black people in the community. they see straight through us.

they see our culture that we bring, our clothes, our language, everything.

they will take spaces that we build up for ourselves, enjoy the rights that we fought for, but go quiet when its our turn for recognition.

im done. if i see shit im calling it.

im done with this gay white allyshipSHIT

im black and trans and living in trump America, you're a queer white American. it's not playing identity politics to call u out for being blind to how intersectionality affects me and protects you.

[merrysithmas]

"afab people and women" just say you think trans men are basically women. lmao

just say you have no idea what youre talking about and that youre a shit-stirring loser.

afab people includes anyone who is afab: trans men, nonbinary people, agender people, omnigender people, whatever. that is a fact and is not offensive in any way say. it's actually very important for acknowledgement of societal experience of afab people and isnt in any way demeaning to say a trans man was incorrectly assigned female at birth because our society's limited and ignorant view of gender and sex. it's important to include all afab people so EVERYONE gets their experience with misogyny (aka society's perception of people) acknowledged, not just cis women.

afab people, including trans men, have unique experiences of having been forced by our society to endure being socialized in a binary where they have to endure misogyny (at one point or another before transition or anytime) and also have to endure transphobia. this is the same with other gender diverse afab people. saying an afab person has endured misogyny is breaching a very important topic showing how people who ARE NOT WOMEN, yet again, are forced to experience the exclusion and judgements of misogyny because of how society perceives them to be NOT WHO THEY REALLY ARE.

trans and gender diverse people are witness to and projected upon by misogyny despite not being women.

so yeah, ALL afab people have the unique perspective of understanding how misogyny works in our western patriarchy (in various ways, from various POVs): from the POV of a trans man (aka a man), from the POV of a nonbinary person, from the POV of an agender person, etc. we understand and experience the phenomenon of misogyny in a different, but equally as valid, way from cis women because it is projected on us from perceived societel norms FROM others.

we are deserving of respect and recognition for having endured those experiences which is why it is inclusive to include ALL afab people when talking about misogyny or transphobic laws or whatever (idk what prompted this out of touch message from you). trans men included.

misogyny is a societal issue and experience which is directed at anyone PERCEIVED by others as femme, female, or woman based off binary stereotypes. and that assumed perception is INHERENTLY transphobic. and thus can be experienced by trans and gender diverse people of all kinds at any points in their life before or after transition (if they even want to transition).

stop being a transphobic freak and a shit-stirring loser.

no offense but you sound fucking pathetic.

there's enough gross shit going on in the world than to argue with a self-righteous inter-leftist argumentative weirdo on tumblr.