#compassionate advocate

[carsonpassey]

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[rigginsstreet]

i also think what a lot of people dont understand about billy - or refuse to acknowledge the true extent of the effect of it all - is that this is a kid who has been taught to perceive everything around him as a threat. to him, his life is in constant danger.

and when youre living under that state of mind you really have one of two choices; harden yourself and BECOME the threat to protect yourself, or make yourself small and fade into the shadows

and its kind of asinine to me that you would fault someone for what option they chose

you know its not okay to berate someone for becoming depressed over their abuse or crying about it, why is it okay to shame someone for how they choose to protect themselves?

and its the way people cant coincide in their brain that you can actually say "hey, your coping methods are kinda fucked lets work it out". because to them all they hear is "this person has never done anything wrong and everything is fine"

but then you wanna call other people stupid .... okay

sorry i can hold multiple thoughts in my head. as if its my fault

[edenfenixblogs]

Fellow Jews and also non-Jewish activists for Palestine who are being proactive and making sure not to use antisemitic dogwhistles or encourage antisemitism:

Who should I follow?

I’m feeling cautiously optimistic that I can wade into the waters of more pro-Palestinian activism. But I don’t want to reach…you know…the people who want me dead/don’t care if I die. Any recs?

[devouredead]

This is a question from @crippled-lavender 's cripple ask game! 7.] what’s your latest horror story from interacting with medical professionals?

Went to my gp the other for some paperwork, went in my chair. This nurse (and by the way, I've been to this hospital in my chair at least half a dozen times before and never had anyone attempt to put their hands on me without permission) decided to push me herself.

My assist stepped in right away and said, "No I've got it" and the nurse decided to respond, "Oh no I can take him back" and my assist had to clarify "No, I'm coming with him, I'm his assist." My hospital allows for you to have companion with you at all times, so when this nurse acted rudely about that too, it was yet another red flag. She did not often address me or ask me what I wanted, but when she did and I indicated it, she was openly dismissive and rude. At one point, I had to turn to get into the room, and this nurse grabbed me and turned me instead, when I tried to put my hands on my wheels she shouted at me that 'she could do it better.' Bitch, what the actual fuck? She was awful the whole visit. She made fun of my very intense phobia of needles, and then somehow managed to be offended when I ceased communicating with her at all and instead went through my assist. She could not manage to address me remotely respectfully, treated me like a tub of meat, and she was mad I stopped engaging with her? We're working on getting her name so I can report her. I did not deserve to be condescended to, manhandled, or berated the way I was, and I only was because I am disabled, as I was constantly reminded. Nobody does.

Disclaimer: I never have gotten asks (that haven't been personal attacks) so I just enjoy answering the questions. Please keep in mind the original post specifies that crippled (physically disabled only) are invited to use the specific questions.

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[some-other-number]

gonna be real honest with the probably zero people who'll see this but the fact that my belief that taking all actions so that the fewest possible people die is considered 'controversial' by people who claim that they care so very much is really depressing

[primordialruin]

^^^ Best summary of my interpretation of this fiery lady.

[awwkie]

I think a lot of jokes and remarks TOS Spock makes at the expense of humans and their emotional behavior have been mistaken by modern Star Trek writers as Vulcans believing they are superior to them. When it's quite clear that in reality they stem from Spock's rejection of his own humanity and his insecurities.

makes me a little sad when star trek ignores IDIC. like. vulcans are logical. that is true. But 'logical', for vulcans, does not amount to 'without compassion,' and it definitely doesn't amount to 'racial superiority.' Belief in 'infinite diversity in infinite combinations' should NOT result in the weird racist/speciest stuff we're getting in some of the newer treks. It does make sense that some vulcans are discriminatory. They're still flawed. But that should not be common or expected, like it seems to be in SNW. If it is, then it's a race of hypocrites, which. doesn't seem very true to Star Trek's message.

I think TOS Spock does a pretty good job of embodying this. Not always, it was the 60s, after all, but mostly. He was often trying to find non-violent routes, and get by without killing - even if they were in danger or had already been attacked. (See: the mugato, and the horta (until Kirk was the one in danger, lmao. t'hy'la > IDIC), the Gorn ship). Kirk, in his eulogy, calls him the most human soul he's ever known, and I've always read that as Kirk calling out Spock's overwhelming compassion.

It's just so much more interesting when Vulcans get to be radically compassionate. I want them to believe that everything and everyone has value. I want them to respect all ways of being. I want them to find ways for even very non-humanoid aliens to exist unfettered in society. I want them to see hybrids and think that it's amazing. Also, like, disability rep. I want Vulcans to have The Most Accessible Planet and available resources because they want everyone to feel accepted and valued. It makes for better characters and more interesting stories.

[etz-ashashiyot]

Compassion check: Do you

Want an end to the violence that both sides find to be acceptable (or at least they can live with the compromise), even if it isn't your ideal perfect solution?

Want as few people to die as possible, even the people on the "wrong side"?

Accept that you may need to put aside your own views and biases and prioritize what the people you're advocating for are actually asking?

Understand that your thoughts, feelings, emotions, and your self-understanding of your motives are less important than other people's actual lives?

Accept that you will need to take the time to empathize with the "enemy" in order to understand what they actually want, need, think, and feel in order to situate your responses in relationship to that reality?

Accept that if there is a solution that lifts up both peoples and allows everyone to move forward in a mutually beneficial way, you should throw your whole weight behind it because it'll help the people you're advocating for, even if it helps the "enemy" side too?

Understand and accept that you cannot rewrite or undo history, but you can help people move forward and make an active choice to prioritize forward thinking?

Know and have sat with the facts on the ground, have verified them from friendly and unfriendly sources, and are willing to acknowledge the truth of inconvenient facts and other people's truths in addition to your own?

Understand and accept that you not only should, but must call out poor behavior and bad actors in your movement in order to preserve its integrity?

If so, then maybe you're ready to be an activist on behalf of another group. If not, you are neither mature enough nor compassionate enough to act as an effective advocate and/or mediator.

[augustinewrites]

just alhaitham realizing he wants a baby with you... cw: pregnancy, children

alhaitham is in the middle of reading, spending his lunch hour tucked away in a quiet corner puspa cafe when he feels a poke at his arm.

he slides his headphones off, looking over to see a child standing next to him, clutching something to her chest. 

“excuse me– mister scribe sir?”  

the scribe sighs, tucking his book away. “just alhaitham is fine.”

the child blushes furiously. “oh, um, mister alhaitham sir, my teacher says that your job is reading. could you read this for me please?” 

that was an incredibly juvenile description of his job, but he doesn't correct her. the girl slides what alhaitham recognizes as the children’s book that tighnari had written (and collei had illustrated) to teach the basics of forest safety. the storytelling was mediocre and the illustrations were average, but he supposed they were sufficient enough for children who had no higher education.

alhaitham glances at the clock. he still has a half hour left of his break, and he was nothing if not an advocate for educating young minds.

—

“the lesson is to always be prepared when traveling through the rainforest,” alhaitham explains, closing the book. “there’s always a high probability that you’ll run into fungi, especially if you're on foot like little cyno was. you’d do well to add a variety of antitoxins to your first aid kit.”

the girl considers this, brows pulled into a furrow as she sips at the sunsettia juice he’d ordered for her. 

“why didn’t little cyno just go around the fungi when he saw them? then he wouldn't have gotten the sports.”

“the spores,” alhaitham corrects. “but your point stands. common sense is perhaps the most effective survival tool.” 

children, with their inquisitive and imaginative minds, were adequate problem solvers. they didn't overthink things, instead utilizing a simple, pragmatic way of thinking. 

he wouldn't mind raising a little scholar of his own with you. 

he’d thought a normal amount about having a child before. typical musings, like when he would have one (after school, after securing a decent job). or what their names would be (esfir for a boy, laila for a girl). who would bear his children (the only person he’d ever considered was you).

but these aren’t idle musings anymore. this time, the idea hits him full force, quickly spiraling into a hope. a dream for the future. 

a boy with his eyes and your smile. a girl with your hair colour and his nose. how you’d raise them together, how they’d grow to be intelligent, inquisitive, creative, and endlessly compassionate.  

“sweetheart, there you are!” a relieved voice exclaims. 

the girl sitting across from him perks up as her mother runs up to the table, her smile widening. “mama! mister alhaitham read me a book!”

“i'm so sorry she interrupted your lunch, sir,” the frantic mother looks sheepish as she apologizes, but alhaitham dismisses it with a wave of his hand. 

“it’s alright. if anything, this experience has been rather enlightening.” 

_____

“that's quite the stack,” you comment mildly when your husband enters the bedroom with an armful of textbooks. “which new topic have you been intrigued with this week?”

alhaitham sets the books down on the nightstand and answers, “conception.”

his answer is spoken simply, casually, like he’s talking about the weather and not one of the most life-altering decisions you could make as a couple. 

“conception,” you repeat slowly. “like…”

“you’re a doctor. you’re aware of the biological process behind it.” 

“of course i am,” you say, suddenly feeling flustered. “i just– we’ve never talked about this before, haitham.”

your husband sighs, walking around to your side of the bed and sitting by your legs. “well…i want to talk about it.” 

seconds pass. seconds that almost feel like a lifetime as you watch each other, looking for any unspoken signs of hesitation.

“it’s up to you,” he finally says, gently placing a hand on your ankle. “it’s your body, you’re the one who would be carrying our baby for nine months. if you’re not ready–”

you don't need to hear the rest, crawling over to cup his face in your hands and press a soft kiss to his lips. “i'm ready. we’re ready.” 

his eyes immediately brighten, and he momentarily leaves your grasp to reach across the bed to grab the topmost book from his stack. “there are certain positions that we can try to increase our chances of conceiving. according to studies conducted in fontaine, this one has an effectiveness of 89.5%. it’s called a mating press…”

you wish you could say it’s the first time he’s propositioned you with educational literature. 

“wait, you didn’t ask me,” you giggle, threading your fingers through his hair and tugging lightly. 

he pauses. “will you try this position with me?”

“no, smartass. ask me to have a baby with you.”

your husband grins, hooking his hands under your ass to pull you into his lap. you gasp as he does so, his head dipping down to the crook of your neck. he says your name, lips brushing the shell of your ear.

“will you let me put a baby in you, dearest?”

[ancientgoddessofegypt]

Astro Notes : Short N Sweet <3 Neptune's Revenge

Neptune 1st House - Popular energy. Very well known for their beautiful, majestic energy. Could have a lot of haters but admirers at the same time. Energetically sensitive to alot of others emotions. Sometimes, it can be a lil confusing holding so much power. Because their energy can be mixed up with someone elses if they don't know how to tell the difference. They usually have a strong sense of self, its just other peoples opinions can get in away of that if they arent careful.

Neptune 2nd House - Could use some help on the financial train. They're organic to the way they use their money. I mean, they could be super horrendous spender, spending each and every dime on any and everything. While still some how always having more in their wallet. Or they could be pretty good at saving and are a little bit of a cheapskate.

Neptune 3rd House - Whimsical voices. Poetic writers. Creative thinkers. Very talented when it comes to the hands as well. Could be excellent drawers & painters. Neptune in the 3rd has an ability to travel to very interesting places that aren't too far at home. They may go on lil adventures here and there. But its always a treat. Its kinda strange how well they can be at finding good eats as well with all the travel they do. Could work abroad or go to college somewhere out of their comfort zone a lil.

Neptune 4th House - Has a lot of secrets when it comes to the inner child. Very free, sweet loving children. Can open a door to different realms like we're in Narnia or something. Angelic creatures who enjoy alone time near their favorite place. If they ever share that special place with you consider yourself lucky. They normally keep the things they cherish hidden for a long time.

Neptune in the 5th House - Artists who seek deep into the art and become it. Very creative & a one of a kind with the way they carry the emotion in what it is they do. Can have you thinking hard on what it is they are trying to convey, they are a master at making complexities more harder to figure out. Just be there in the audience and watch the show. You'll never leave the same again.

Neptune in the 6th House - Fun loving pet owners, they go hard for the planet and the creatures that come from it. Real advocates for change and don't take too kindly to insensitive people. Could need to sharpen their boundaries a little more with people. Also, are incredible writers and should tap into this side a bit more. You might end up surprised with what talents you have that could make you some money, or could be a really cool job.

Neptune in the 7th House - Romance is the thing that just keeps on given to these individuals. May need to put the rose colored glasses down. that man might not be for you, love. Don't forget to put more time into your own needs versus the needs of someone else. Your compassionate energy may run dry if you're not using that waterfall of emotion for yourself. People are drawn to 7th house neptunes alot more than you think. They are capable of seeing thru the veil, you just don't notice.

Neptune in the 8th House - Psychologically understands the reasons on why the universe is the way that it is and why the people in it behave the way that we do. Could be honest about a lot of things, dishonest about what they know. The world doesn't need to know everything, which is why the divine gifted them with certain antidotes. Only they can use this so bring healing to a certain nation (or individual) but not everyone can find this secret the way they can. This is normally given to them by spirit guides, ancestors, or thru drreams.

Neptune in the 9th - Impracticality is almost their birth right. They see things in a way that doesnt make sense at all but to them it means something. What I mean is that these people see the world bigger than what they people tell them. They could have big drams and not understand why they have them, but God put them their for a reason. So you can figure them out. You may want to travel and study abroad, or just move somewhere different and don't know how. Thats where all the magic happens, finding out and taking the risk. The sagittarian way.

Neptune in the 10th - Majestic auras. The highlight of the moment. The star. The siren. The energy healer. Do I keep going? Very special creatures who touched this earth to make their dreams come true, even if they have to figure it out themselves. Empathetic to the people around them and are big on helping out with anything whenever they can. The Queens & Kings of the law of attraction. Can attract what they want if they just believe it in it more.

Neptune in the 11th House - Community leaders. Ancients who know they way to what the true reality is meant to be like. Literally can change the world with the way they move, think, and go around helping others. Sweet and lovely people to be around. Needs healing in their own friend groups. Can be a little out there, but thats why people love them.

Neptune in the 12th House - Practical minds in a world that tells them their crazy. No they arent crazy, they just have multiple psychic gifts. And these gifts have a way in showing them things people aren't usually equipped with handling. They need more time alone and in nature to keep themselves grounded. Other wise, they will go crazy from the world telling them that their crazy... When really they know a little more than what they led on. The imagination is a fun place, but also a place where the most hidden becomes entirely to open. Seers of the daylight & the night.

[silvermoon424]

I need you to read this. You have every right to feel scared and upset and hopeless. But you will be okay. You will make it through this. I promise.

As long as you're still breathing, things can get better. And there will always be compassionate, virtuous people who will never stop fighting for you and your rights. Who will never stop advocating for you. You are so loved.

[notaplaceofhonour]

it’s happened enough that it’s a pattern: someone will make a post about humanitarianism & social justice, jews will reblog it, then op will throw a tantrum about “zionists” agreeing with them, and lock reblogs about it.

and it would be one thing if the replies were saying anything hateful or clowning on them in any way. I’ve had posts break containment and take off in a corner of tumblr I don’t particularly like, and either turned off reblogs or notifications as a result… but in those instances people are actually saying awful things in the replies. in this case, all those nasty evil zionists are just… agreeing with op’s humanitarian position?

like obviously they hate any jews who don’t stick to the script and say all the right words and perform the adequate antizionist flagellation of the rest of the jewish community… but there’s more to it.

they’re mad you’re actively proving you aren’t the caricature that antizionists have made of you. you’re a “zionist” (whether you actually are a zionist, or just a non-zionist or antizionist who wasn’t ideologically “pure” enough) clearly demonstrating that you exist outside the proscribed role as evil reactionary jewish-supremacist fascist who wants a genocidal ethnostate to destroy the palestinians. the omnicause antizionist narrative is not only that zionism is wrong but that it’s the antithesis to humanitarianism, compassion, and social justice, etc—and the fact that you a) have never advocated for genocide or an ethnostate and b) keep agreeing with compassionate, humanitarian, social justice-oriented positions shows how flimsy that lie is.

and how dare you! didn’t you read your script, jew?

[busket]

dude I haaaate that trans men are so often used as a gotcha by BOTH sides of transgender debates, as if it doesn't affect us.

anti trans bigots say shit like "well why don't we hear trans men complaining about being trans in sports?" even though we do... trans men are rejected from men's teams for "their own protection" for being "naturally weaker" but then we're exiled from women's teams for "doping" (aka using testosterone for their transition).

you also get trans allies and other trans people being like "(points at trans man) you don't want THIS in you women's bathroom, do you??" as if trans men arent subject to violence from cis women in restrooms too, and framing us as predators in the women's bathroom will only exacerbate that.

we are not just tool for your debate, our safety is on the line. you should only ever say "well what about trans men?" if you're saying it to advocate for us and to stand up for our rights in a compassionate way, alongside the rights of all other trans people, not as a way to be like "ah ha! I bet you forgot about trans men! I've found a hole in your logic!"

[homielander]

i'm sorry but hotd positing that all women are innately cautious and peaceful and compassionate while men are rash warmongers is not a feminist win! i could see the value in everyone being hesitant to go to war at the onset of the story because it intensifies the tragedy of this house tearing itself apart, but at this stage, rhaenyra has as much reason for bloodlust (if not more) as the men on the show. it's pretty heavily implied that the shock of her usurpation killed her daughter, aemond killed lucerys, and one of aegon's kingsguard snuck into her quarters with the intent to assassinate her. most importantly, she has felt entitled to the throne since she was named heir as a child. she should be incensed! rhaenyra's inaction in the season 1 finale due to a sudden aversion to violence was already stretching believability -- this is the same woman who expressed nothing beyond mild shock at vaemond's beheading, who plotted with daemon to have an innocent man killed to facilitate laenor's escape while declaring that the realm should fear her. to have rhaenyra insist on peace at this point in the story, when war is already well underway, is incredibly irrational.

this problem is not limited to rhaenyra. alicent ordered larys to kill mysaria's network of spies and any suspected traitors in the red keep, presumably without any due process, and neither of these decisions was depicted with the gravity they deserved for a character who was once horrified by any bloodshed. meanwhile, aegon had a few extra ratcatchers executed, and not only was the direction sufficiently ominous, but we also got a lengthy monologue from otto about how it would spell his doom. it is probably pointless to bring up rhaenys because she is written less like a believable human being and more like a mouthpiece for the writers to assert whatever political opinion they believe is correct in a given episode -- but she did very much kill dozens if not hundreds of smallfolk last season. she did do that and very clearly did not care. why is she an advocate against war? for both alicent and rhaenys, there is a strange dissonance where their actions are at odds with their attitudes about opposing large-scale war for the good of the realm. i'm not saying this dissonance cannot exist, but it should at least be acknowledged.

helaena raising concerns about the losses suffered by the smallfolk might have worked in isolation, but for it to accompany everything above is exhausting. can none of these women be allowed to feel for themselves?

[kleopatra45]

Degrees of Mercury in the Natal Chart

Mercury in Aries Degrees (1°, 13°, 25°)

These degrees suggest a direct, assertive communication style. Individuals with Mercury at these degrees may be quick-thinking, decisive, and eager to take the lead in conversations. They may express themselves with passion and enthusiasm, sometimes coming across as straightforward or impatient.

Mercury in Taurus Degrees (2°, 14°, 26°)

Degrees in Taurus imply a practical, grounded approach to communication. Those with Mercury at these degrees may have a deliberate, methodical way of speaking and thinking. They value stability and may express themselves with a focus on tangible results and sensory experience.

Mercury in Gemini Degrees (3°, 15°, 27°)

These degrees suggest a versatile, communicative style. Individuals with Mercury at these degrees may be naturally curious, adaptable, and skilled at processing information quickly. They enjoy mental stimulation, learning new things, and engaging in lively conversations with others.

Mercury in Cancer Degrees (4°, 16°, 28°)

Degrees in Cancer imply a sensitive, intuitive approach to communication. Those with Mercury at these degrees may have a nurturing, empathetic way of expressing themselves. They are attuned to emotions and may communicate with a focus on personal experiences and connections.

Mercury in Leo Degrees (5°, 17°, 29°)

These degrees suggest a dramatic, expressive communication style. Individuals with Mercury at these degrees may have a confident, theatrical way of speaking and thinking. They enjoy being heard and valued for their ideas, and they may emphasize creativity and individuality in their communication.

Mercury in Virgo Degrees (6°, 18°)

These degrees imply a detailed, analytical approach to communication. Those with Mercuryat these degrees may have a precise, methodical way of thinking and speaking. They value clarity and organization in their communication, often focusing on practical matters and problem-solving.

Mercury in Libra Degrees (7°, 19°)

Degrees in Libra suggest a diplomatic, harmonious communication style. Individuals with Mercury at these degrees may have a balanced, fair-minded way of expressing themselves. They value cooperation and may seek consensus in conversations, often considering multiple perspectives.

Mercury in Scorpio Degrees (8°, 20°)

These degrees suggest an intense, probing approach to communication. Those with Mercury at these degrees may have a deep, perceptive way of thinking and speaking. They are drawn to uncovering hidden truths and may communicate with passion and emotional depth.

Mercury in Sagittarius Degrees (9°, 21°)

Degrees in Sagittarius imply an expansive, philosophical approach to communication. Individuals with Mercury at these degrees may have a broad-minded, adventurous way of thinking and speaking. They enjoy exploring big ideas, beliefs, and cultural differences in their communication.

Mercury in Capricorn Degrees (10°, 22°)

These degrees suggest a practical, disciplined approach to communication. Those with Mercury at these degrees may have a focused, goal-oriented way of thinking and speaking. They value responsibility and may communicate with authority and a sense of purpose.

Mercury in Aquarius Degrees (11°, 23°)

These degrees imply an innovative, unconventional approach to communication. Individuals with Mercury at these degrees may have a progressive, forward-thinking way of thinking and speaking. They enjoy exploring new ideas, advocating for social change, and may communicate with a detached, intellectual style.

Mercury in Pisces Degrees (12°, 24°)

Degrees in Pisces suggest a sensitive, intuitive approach to communication. Those with Mercury at these degrees may have a compassionate, imaginative way of thinking and speaking. They are attuned to subtleties and may communicate through symbols, metaphors, or artistic expression.

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