#but i think they understand that pain on a personal level

[fromchaostocosmos]

I've said this before and I'll say it here that all the time traveler goes and kills baby Hitler stories I hate them and so do most Jewish and Roma people.

Because it shows that all the people who think killing Hilter before he rose to power or as an infant would have solved the problem and that the have no real understanding as to what was going, what societal issues where at play, and what antisemitism and anti-Roma racism had been around for a long time to help play a role in it all.

The reality is with or without Hilter it was all brewing and Hitler took advantage of the hate that was already existing towards Jewish and Roma people.

That hate would not have magically disappeared just because he was gone.

The other thing I think a lot people miss with the Diamonds and their ending is that Rebecca Sugar is Jewish.

And how Judaism views forgiveness and punishment is different then Christianity which all those Disney movies are made under the influence of and Christian culture.

Teshuva is the process one under goes when they have committed a wrongdoing. And how it goes differs if the wrongdoing is done towards G-d or a person.

I'm going to focus on the against a person part. When one does a wrongdoing against another person one must go through a process of admitting and acknowledging their wrongdoing and the hurt they have caused. They must spend time working on themself, growing, and changing as a person. Bettering themselves. Looking deep within at their flaws and seeing it all. It is hard and painful.

And it takes time. It is only then, that they can go to one that they hurt and apologize, and they do that by admitting and acknowledging the hurt and wrong they did, by taking responsibility, by explaining and showing how they have grown and changed as a person, and doing their best to not do the thing that they apologizing for.

If the person they have done the wrongdoing against does not accept their apology they are required to do the process again.

And if the on the 3rd time the person still does not accept the apology then the two go their separate ways and do not interact. Because sometimes a person can be very hurt by something that it is unforgivable to them.

It is why Teshuva towards a person is considered to have a time limit because people only have so long to live.

It is also why killing is considered to be the only unforgivable action in Judaism because the person to whom one would ask forgiveness from is not here to ask from.

(though there is commentary that compares rape to killing and thus puts the act of rape on the same level as murder)

So for me knowing the context of how Judaism views forgiveness and punishment and what the purpose of these things are for and knowing that Rebecca Sugar is Jewish it makes so much sense that she would write in the story they created to not have the Diamonds be chucked off a cliff or die as the answer to problems, but rather something more nuanced and complex.

And something more inline with a Jewish perspective.

Sometimes I think about how and why some people had such a *bad* reaction to the end of Steven Universe, specifically in regards to the Diamonds living.

Even though they no longer are causing harm to others and are able to actually undo some of their previous harm by living, some folks reacted as though this ending was somehow morally suspect. Morally bankrupt, even.

And I think it might be because so many of us were raised on a very specific kind of kids media trope:

They all fall to their deaths.

Disney loves chucking their bad guys off cliffs. And it makes sense- in a moral framework where villains *must* be punished (regardless of whether their death will actually prevent further harm or not), but killing of any kind is morally bad for the hero, the narrative must find a way to kill the villain without the protagonists doing a murder.

It's a moral assumption that a person can *deserve* to die, that it is cosmically just for them to die, that them dying is evidence that the story itself is morally good and correct. Scar *deserves* to die, but it would be bad for Simba to kill him. So....cliff.

Steven Universe, whatever else it's faults, took at step back and said "but if killing people is bad, then people dying is bad", and instead of dropping White Diamond off a cliff, asked "what would actual *restorative*, not punitive, justice look like? What would actual reparations mean here? If the goal is to heal, not just to punish, how do we handle those who have done harm?" And then did that.

Which I think is interesting, and that there was pushback against it is interesting.

It also reminds me of the folks who get very weird about Aang not killing Ozai at the end of Avatar. And like, Ozai still gets chucked in prison, so it doesn't even push back on our cultural ideas of punitive justice *that much.* and still, I've seen people get real mad that the child monk who is the last survivor of a genocide that wiped out his entire pacifist culture didn't do a murder.

[canine-witch]

What is your shadow side?

The Shadow Side is a piece of ourselves that we do not wish to accept, for a multitude of reasons. They could be social reasons, religious reasons, past experiences, ect. Originated in Jungian psychology, the theory is you can begin to grow and become more happy when you face your shadows and accept them.

My intention today is to help the collective find a place to start doing shadow work on this aspect of themselves, if they so choose.

Drink some water, pick a pile, and feel free to discard what does not resonate

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Pile One ~ The Roses

Your shadow is isolation. You may have had an experience in your life, that made you think you could do it all alone. It is a toxic independent and individualistic mindset. You may struggle with materialsim or a sense of constant lack. You may see your medical issues as something you can easily overcome. You don't want to rely on others, because others have dissapointed you far too much.

"I can do it all alone."

No one human can fight all their battles alone. There may be manifestations or blessings coming in through people, which you are blocking by thinking you can make it all on your own. You need to cease isolating yourself. Seek medical and professional help as you need it. Slowly begin to trust humanity again, there is good and bad, and dark and light, like anywhere. Stop thinking you are alone, no person is ever alone.

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Pile Two ~ The Angel

Your shadow is combativeness. You are always the first on one the battlefield, and the last one to leave the war. Defending what you love and experiencing riteous justice is not a bad thing, but you can hurt yourself with your anger. You aren't fighting wisely, nor very effectively. You end up not understanding when the time is to drop people, arguements, and swords. You have healing to do, and fighting like this is just a toxic outlet.

"My anger consumes me; I can't not fight."

You may have a lot of pent up frustrations collected over years of injustice. Something that may be benefical is volunteering in your community. Maybe even seeking a career path which allows you to do good for others. If you are angry over the treatment of animals, perhaps you could volunteer at shelters or advocate for adoption agencies. If you are angry at the justice system in your country, perhaps seeking the ability to control some part of it by pursuing a career would help. Look inwards and see what you care the most about, and put the energy into helping directly. Your anger is justified and right, but it need to go somewhere else.

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Pile Three ~ The Jellyfish

Your shadow is obsession. This may be varying levels of obsession, but you lean into them heavily depending on the day. This may be a concept, person, or place that you associate heavily to childhood or a past wound you cannot release. It is misery manifesting as a fixation. It may have a grip on anything, from your heart to your financials, and you need to accept that this is not joy, it is sadness.

"This reminds me of what I have lost."

You may be fighting the concept that you are sad. That whatever happened is something that hurts you to this day, and shows up in your life as vices. You shouldn't feel shame or feel guilt about these emotions or wanting to process them without pain. But, pain can lead towards transformation, and you are stuck in a spiral. You do have the strength to persevere and face whatever you need to. You do not have to cling to this energy, for your own sake.

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Pile Four ~ The Beach

Your shadow is your broken heart. You may have been heartbroken by a past lover, or someone who you were close to betrayed you, and perhaps used you. This left you with a flurry of emotions, each one swirling and chaotic. You reflect this energy outwards, and can't seem to catch a break or be able to slow down. Or when you do, you procrastinate.

"My heart is broken, and I will never love again."

The only way to mend your own heart is through yourself. You need to find peace and prosperity from the inside, outwards. You need to change your mindframe, release the pain that others gave you, and redefine your life. It may be difficult, and the work may be hard, even excruciating. But you can, and will, save yourself. You are a dedicated person, but you need to learn loyalty to yourself first, before you can mend your broken heart. Do shadow work, affirmations, and spells that will bring you self love. Do mirror affirmations and try to change your mindset. You will be okay again, but it is up to you and nobody else to decide that.

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[lastoneout]

Is it really that strange that a disabled person would be willing to put up with some level of pain if it means getting to do something that they enjoy and makes their life worth living? I'm making that choice every goddamn day, multiple times a day even!! If I stopped doing everything that causes me pain I'd never do anything at all. Being healthy—whatever that means—is not my goal, living a life that I deem worth living is my goal, it's okay if there's some pain from time to time, life is pain, and it's worth it!

Of course I would LOVE to live a painless life, but if the condition is that said painless life is dull and boring then I don't want it! All I ask is to minimize the pain as best we can while still allowing me to be myself. To be happy. To have hobbies. To go hang out with my friends and family. Stream and write and make art.

What's so confusing about that?? Do doctors really think disabled people should just...not ever do anything that isn't in the interest of mimicking an abled life as close as possible?? Because that's so BLEAK. We don't just deserve to live, we deserve to be happy goddamnit. I won't compromise on this, I want my life to be MY LIFE. And that means sometimes I'm going to take a lower dose of a medication that could maybe help with my pain more if it was higher because it being higher destroys my ability to feel joy.

Shouldn't be that hard to understand.

[legacygirlingreen]

Can we just take it down a few notches… try and be ✨ positive ✨

I almost never respond to anonymous hate, and I certainly don’t let faceless comments bully me into silence by turning off Anon. However, I do have a low tolerance for spam.

If you have an issue with me, my stories, my characters, or my artistic choices, I encourage you to address me directly. I have a bachelor’s degree in creative writing and film, as well as a master’s in English. I’m well-versed in criticism and understand its role in the creative process. That said, sending multiple messages in quick succession under Anon isn’t the way to engage in meaningful discussion. Certainly when one openly was mean spirited.

I’m always open to conversations about my work, and I don’t think I’m above criticism. But this approach doesn’t foster understanding—it just creates negativity. As a result, I plan to block this account after giving them time to see this and have temporarily disabled Anon. Not because I’m hurt, but because I don’t want this kind of behavior to be left in my inbox unanswered. Some people might not be as thick skinned as I am, and words—especially when sent in anger—can leave lasting wounds.

That said, I don’t want people commenting on this person’s English or the fact that they used Anon. Those details aren’t the issue here. I also don’t need reassurance or validation—I’m addressing this because these kinds of interactions can be harmful, and I’d rather try to shift the conversation in a better direction.

If you are the anon, I hope you’ll take a moment to reflect on why you felt the need to send those messages. If you’re frustrated with my work, I welcome thoughtful discussion. But if this is coming from a place of personal pain, I want to gently remind you that being hurtful to others won’t make that pain go away. It just puts more negativity into the world. Instead, I encourage you to find an outlet that helps—whether it’s talking to someone you trust, writing your feelings down, or finding another way to process those emotions in a way that brings you peace rather than more negativity. You are also a person with feelings, and I want you to know that I respect you both as an individual and recognize there may be more to the story than surface level shows.

At the end of the day, we all have feelings and struggles. I hope you find a way to express yours that leads to life of peace and joy.

That being said, I planned on leaving it be but after talking it out with my friend @strawberrypinky I realized I don’t want to sit by and leave this kind of behavior go without a different perspective. I want to thank both her and @leenathegreengirl for both being ready to “ride at dawn” so to speak but that’s not my style…

So ✨

I would like to take this opportunity as a chance to address my concern and then spread positivity. I encourage anyone who sees this to comment below with a story or art piece they really like. Maybe tag a creator they love. Share something good from their life right now. Anything your heart desires. I personally prefer to drown out negativity with positivity.

Thank you for hearing me out, peace and love - M

[ingravinoveritas]

"We've all got to be fighting that fight every day."

Happy Pride, everyone...

[ingravinoveritas]

I think what people tend to overlook/miss is exactly what you've said, that David never said it was because one of his kids is nonbinary. And that there is a specific way that he talks about gay pride month and ties it to his own experiences growing up that makes it seem incredibly personal. I'm also thinking of how he's talked about being beaten up for wearing a flamboyant blazer as a teenager, or being afraid to ask for a DW Leela doll because of not wanting to be labeled a "sissy." It seems clear that these memories exist at the core of him and are still so strong, and it's hard to think that isn't for a reason. Allyship is a wonderful thing, but we also can't overlook that some people who are queer start off as allies because it is safer, for a number of different reasons.

Whatever the case may be, I get the feeling that David is as grateful to have the LGBTQ+ community as they are to have him...

One of the thing I really like about David Tennant being an ally to the LGBTQ+ community is that he never said he became one because one of his kids is non-binary.

Other allies stated they became allies because of kids/friends/closed ones who came out as queers, and I'm not saying this is a wrong reason to be an ally by per se, but I think David being an ally sends another great message, which is 'I would support the community even if my kid was cis because it's common sense and it's the right thing to do!'

[inseparabiles]

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[shakingparadigm]

In a modern au I think the wagyein would be like one of those gaint ass crocodiles that Ivan gets away with keeping because its technically a service animal. As long as its on a leash its all good and not a threat to the public!!

Ivan being rewarded with a more expensive and unique kind pet like a whole fucking crocodile honestly seems pretty in line for him 😭 especially since it adds a new "chic" flair to his photoshoots and his general aesthetic. Imagine Ivan's new photoshoot drops and he's in a suit posing with a fucking crocodile. Insane.

I really like the imagery of this large, scaly and dangerous looking reptile being tamed as Ivan's pet, something that could help boost his image and push that luxurious, enigmatic vibe. You know, like how stereotypical evil lairs have sharks or other rare and dangerous animals guarding the entrance or simply acting as accessory. That kind of vibe. I also like the imagery of this sharp creature being forced into submission and captivity. Forced to become a good, obedient pet, holding in its urges and keeping its teeth hidden. A being taken from the ruthless, grimy darkness, cleaned and maintained to perfection, forced to perform for the cameras. Ivan can empathize, he knows what it's like.

"Technically a service animal" is fucking hysterical. Ivan going Hello, sir! Please excuse my emotional support 12ft crocodile. Don't worry, he's very well-behaved.

I actually think Ivan would get along very well with his hypothetical crocodile. Just like the wagyein, he'd feel connected to it in a very personal way. Also just like the wagyein I think Ivan would be the only person it would never harm. In my head I have the mental image of Ivan petting and cuddling it as if it were a puppy.

[dykedvonte]

If Ulysses has a million haters, then I'm one of them. If Ulysses has one hater, then I'm THAT ONE. If Ulysses has no haters, that means I'm dead. If the world is with Ulysses than I’m against the world.

[ingravinoveritas]

I’m 96% sure that Michael is bisexual, so that explains a lot of things...

sometimes i think about straight actors like michael sheen and david tennant being so comfortable playing queer characters on screen, when in the past any hints of queerness in characters was shunned to the point of straight actors especially not wanting to be associated with it.

i think about how far we've come in terms of queer representation in main stream media, with two Major productions released within less than a week from each other, and how the majority of posts about Good Omens hasnt even been the kiss, when not even 5 years ago having an on screen gay kiss would be all people would talk about for months

I dont know how much I'm making sense right now im just very emotional and grateful for creators like neil gaiman for creating amazing work like good omens that work towards creating such safe spaces for younger queers

[cuntstable]

caant stop thinking about that comic i reblogged earlier about canon genderbent laios being a miserable housewife. but what if she also went to the bar with her baby. hi

[topicaltropic]

oops! all wips

[ourladyoftheflytrap]

It's fucked up that the sober population straight up ignores how a huge portion of addicts have chronic illnesses

[coachbeards]

Every time I see anything now from Good Will Hunting... I think about Beard and Jamie. 

AS YOU SHOULD

[symphorine]

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[tj-crochets]

Weirdly specific medical question for y’all! Do you have any advice for dealing with vasovagal syncope/a vasovagal response? I’m very familiar with low blood pressure in general*, but something about minor injuries to my hands drops my blood pressure like nothing else and today’s the first time I’ve put two and two together that it’s probably vasovagal syncope. I accidentally hit my hand against the fridge (but successfully caught the falling tube of dough!) and then had to lay down on the floor and put my feet up against the wall for a while because I got so dizzy. Walking into the kitchen and seeing me on the floor really alarmed my brother and my dad, so I’m wondering if there are any techniques I am unaware of that might help with vasovagal syncope other than laying down on the floor?  For the record, I am okay now. I was on the floor for a few minutes with my feet up, then gradually got up, went back to my desk, and had water and some salt pills. My dad and my brother both kept an eye on me until I was back at my desk, and I do have my phone with me at all times just for this kind of situation.  *I have several different weird medical issues that each separately can cause hypotension, and am on medication for it that mostly works.