#married and had children and stuff

[tr0ubl3d-tr4n53nd3r]

Guys help. I'm trying to finish my main book before high school finishes, but I came up with an entirely new plot for an old one I started in 2019 (I know 💀).

I need to talk about it so bad but that book has famously always had an awful nearly episodic writing style, and I like to think my current one is better than that.

The whole idea is bad. It's a Romeo and Juliet style book, following the Juliet character through an abusive family and the light that the boy brings into her life. In the end he's killed, and she leaves the country to start a new life, never to be heard from again.

The biggest issue is that I've never been in an abusive house, so the stuff her parents do is either villianishly bad, or cartoonishly pathetic. Like we go from a guy killing his own daughter, straight to yelling at his son and they're supposed to be the same level of severity.

I did a new opener for the book recently. It used to open with the dad screaming, and our main character guides us through, but in my head, all of the books I write are told through the eyes of Laura Davis, the main character of a different novel. She is telling stories of her family history, and her own history, to her now aged grandchildren.

[teiasviago]

colin 🤝 anthony: making an heir in s3

[black-rose-writings]

Nothing funnier than geting a drug talk from your conservative mom (it was relevant in the context of the conversation) and finding out she did LSD when she was your age.

[vulpinesaint]

it's me and all the women in literature described in despondent unhappiness in a marriage that they don't hate but don't enjoy as they should and who feel as if they're not the way a woman should be and who yearn to be free of their husband and children not because they despise them but because they're not for a husband and children and who can't say that they're miserable but who feel a numb kind of despair in all that disconnectedness and disconnectedness and disconnectedness. they are just like me for real

[regulusstarz]

Random things for my Pran OC's <3

I randomly got the urge to write for my dearest wife Pranala. They're very short due to me being tired, but it's atleast something! Hope you enjoy.

Clementine - Movie night

She's so glad once she has Pran back in her life. She was so alone, her heart aching for that beautiful forest boy, and now he's back. She clings to Pran, never wanting her to leave again.

When she had first saw him again, in the same forest, she knew she wouldn't have been able to deal with Pran getting away again. And her dear girlfriend didn't. Instead, she was there on the couch with Clementine, indulging her on a movie night. Clemmie was eating some M&M's she had bought herself the day before, looking at the stupidly overdramatic romcom she had picked out, resisting a laugh when it got silly.

It was so comfortable like this. Clementine looked up at Pran, she looked back into her eyes. This was the woman she'd love for now and forever. Never to leave again.

Koi - Midnight beauty.

Slowly opening her eyes, Koi looked at the bright light of the TV playing. She hadn't had this great of a sleep in a pretty long time. Jeremy was still battling his insomnia, and she just couldn't bare to leave him alone at night. She knew he'd be fine, he had always dealt with this on his own, but still. Koi was sure Jere appreciated it deep inside.

She felt Pran's warm arms around her, having fallen asleep cuddling on the couch before. They had tended to start doing that quite often for some reason, but she didn't complain. Not at all. Why would she, if it was so comfortable?

Koi took the moment to admire Pran's face and hair. This beautiful woman. She was so glad to have her in her life. And that Pran had accepted them into her own life. Koi couldn't have wished for more from her.

She grabbed the TV remote, praying silently not to wake Pran up, and successfully turned off the TV. She readjusted the blanket around them, Jeremy had probably brought them it, and closed her eyes again. It was too comfortable to get up.

Lyra - Work watching

Lyra had been busy all day helping her wife out in her tattoo parlor, watching her dearest work. It was nice, seeing Pran finally do something she loved agzer working for so long. It made Lyra's heart swell with affection. She had made the right choice choosing to elope with Pran, there wasn't a single moment where she regretted being with her.

Pran had finished for the day, closing up the parlor and stretching her muscular body. Lyra had admired them ever since she was 16, those muscles were still eyecatching, even as Pran's body had gotten softer over the years. Her soft, muscular wife. She could watch her all day.

She Immediately ran over to Pran when she noticed she was done with everything, she got a kiss on the lips. Closing her eyes, enjoying the kiss from her loving wife.

They both deserved a break after working so hard today, even if she had to admit Pran worked harder than her, she had to deal with the customers after all. But she knew there was a pretty good chance Pran wouldn't care about that anyways.

[joannerowling]

Alright @pierrotdameron i didn't want to ruin your cinematic post with my shipping ass but i have to say it now i can't stay quiet

This is THE Ron/Hermione dynamic to me

[kingofmyborrowedheart]

Me seeing another post by someone I went to high school with about their engagement/marriage/pregnancy/children.

[pandoratheprocrasticreator]

@ ppl in the notes: bao si's kingdom was attacked by king you and she was given to the king at age 13 as a peace offering to get him to stop warring with them. she was said to be very depressed all the time, probably because of the whole "forced to marry some guy who kept killing all your countrymen" thing.

king you offered money to people who could make her laugh and someone suggested the smoke signal thing. since she was a chinese concubine in the 8th centure BC, she probably wasn't even educated enough to know or care about the importance of smoke signals. she didn't give the order to continuously squander the warlord's forces for her amusement, it was king you. later when someone actually attacked the zhou kingdom and the warlords didn't respond because of the whole "boy who cried wolf" thing, bao si was kidnapped by some warlord and ended up hanging herself at 21.

a lot of ancient chinese historians studied the fall of various kingdoms and dynasties and instead of attributing it to poor economic circumstances or the irresponsible behaviours of people who were. you know. actually in charge, they instead point to the nearest woman and blame it on her. something about how the woman "was too attractive" and "distracted the king/emperor/lord/whatever." and how she, someone who was usually a young teen forced to entertain a middle aged man or be destitute/dead, should have "known better than to let her husband make bad political decisions." and anyway, i think in the current day, we should know better than to just take this at face value.

(in this case king you of zhou was only 3 years older than bao si. and the whole "trick and make fun of the guys who were supposed to protect your kingdom" thing sounds like what someone in his late teens/early twenties would do tbh. chinese history is full of simps but we only really hear about the simps that do something especially stupid while simping. and even then they blame it on the woman he was simping for as if she put a gun to this guy's head and forced him to simp.)

Source. Source. (there arent very good sources in english but these are the most reliable looking ones i saw with a quick search.)

[dockaspbrak]

listening to like christmas pop playlists to try to shove some holiday into the vibes...so many people want to fuck santa or just have him involved? Its baffling. Sabrina carpenter wants to be mrs claus? w hy?

[interiorlulus]

I've managed to avoid going to see my maternal grandparents in France but at what cost (deep, profound shame).

[tulipscomeinallsortsofcolors]

can we ask about ur family's curse

according to my great grandma it was cast on her grandma by a neighbor with the evil eye - "your daughters will marry their fathers and your sons will become them"

which is really just a fancy way of describing the cycle of abuse and therefore worked very well, generally going into effect before the kid in question turned 21

so my matrilineal family tree winds up a fractured, miserable mess, lots of young marriages and parents falling apart generation after generation, serial toxic marriages with generations of kids scattered across the whole state in foster homes - very nasty stuff

until it gets to me (firstborn in my generation of cousins) and by the time im twenty one i am 1. both daughter and son and neither 2. extremely aspec and queer

which apparently this neighbor did not conceive of when casting her eye and seems to have simply error messaged the curse into oblivion. no one born after me has had this problem. all their romantic relationships are loving (though i would never claim them perfect) and their children adored. fairytale loopholed so hard the damn thing disintegrated. its the funniest magic story i have lmao

[cats-in-the-clouds]

my sister got engaged and we’re all really happy for her but my bitter rain cloud of a dad (who naturally she told last) is giving her a bit of passive aggressive grief about it despite her boyfriend being like the best man of our generation (presumably either because he’s not catholic or because my dad sees them as young dumb unemployed people who aren’t ready for marriage or because he’s mad he barely has any real love with his own wife or something). so like pray for us? i wish i knew what to do

[fingertipsmp3]

I do think the fact that my first ever crush was on an obviously gay ballet dancer predicted a lot about my future I’m not gonna lie

[jaberfamily]

Have you had your cup of coffee today? How much does it cost?

15$ 20$ 25$ 30$

While you can live freely and enjoy your coffee, there are many children in Gaza who suffer due to war, siege, and the harsh winter.

The Children of Gaza: A Struggle Against War, Siege, and Winter’s Cold

As you sip your warm cup of coffee in the comfort of your home, it’s hard to imagine that, just a world away, countless children are fighting a daily battle for survival. In Gaza, the ongoing war, years of siege, and the bitter cold of winter combine to create a devastating reality for innocent children and their families.

For these children, the luxuries of warmth and safety are dreams rather than realities. Many have been forced to live in makeshift tents after their homes were destroyed by bombings. These tents, often made from thin tarps or old fabrics, offer little protection against the freezing winds and heavy rains of winter.

The lack of heating, warm clothing, and proper shelter leads to illnesses like hypothermia and pneumonia, with limited medical supplies to treat them. Children go to sleep shivering, waking up to puddles of rainwater and mud inside their temporary shelters.

The blockade on Gaza further exacerbates this suffering. Basic necessities such as fuel, food, and medicines are in short supply. Parents face heartbreaking choices between buying food or trying to find ways to keep their children warm. Schools and hospitals are overwhelmed, struggling to provide even the most basic services.

Yet, despite these hardships, the resilience of Gaza’s children is remarkable. They cling to hope, dreaming of a life beyond war and deprivation. But they cannot endure this alone—they need our help.

A cup of coffee might cost $15 or more, but the same amount can bring warmth to a child in Gaza. It can provide blankets, clothing, or even a few days of heating for a family struggling to survive.

As you enjoy your freedom and comfort, consider extending a helping hand to these children. Your small act of kindness can make a world of difference in their lives, offering them not just warmth but a glimmer of hope in the midst of despair.

Let’s turn our privilege into action and show these children they are not forgotten.

My family, like the rest of the people of Gaza, suffers greatly from the war, the cold and the difficult conditions. Help by donating or spreading the campaign so that we can resist and survive.

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[omgthatdress]

Oh god it gets worse

Okay, before I go any further I should give a little disclaimer that there's nothing wrong with doing a Christian-themed line of dolls. Toys and stories as a way to teach faith are nothing new and can be perfectly appropriate ways for kids to learn.

However the Life of Faith dolls are a unique kind of fucking horrible because they are obviously American Girl knockoffs. Instead of meaningfully engaging with the difficult themes of history like the AG dolls did, they present a disgustingly white-washed, pretty, frilly, and pleasant view of history that straight up ignores the dark stuff.

So the Life of Faith dolls are based on the Elsie Dinsmore stories which were published between 1867 and 1905. They're about a deeply faithful little girl who grows up on a plantation. In the books, when Elsie turns 18, she marries HER FATHER'S BEST FRIEND, because, to quote Wikipedia, "He has been her knight in shining armor who constantly helps her when other people are cruel to her; he has loved her for a long time." Yeah we call that "grooming" today.

Yeah, that's pretty sickening. But there IS a girl who escapes slavery in this series lemme see how that gets addressed....

WAIT YOU'RE TELLING ME SHE ESCAPES FROM THE SAME BEAUTIFUL PLANTATION THE OTHER GIRL WAS RAISED ON?! So when Elsie came of age she would literally own Laylie. Seriously did no one see the conflict in this?! Did no one involved in all of this stop for a moment and think, maybe we're not presenting a fully accurate view of history?

What really galls me is the playing Robin Hood stuff. While enslaved children did find ways to play and have fun, their lived were still dominated by the grueling, demeaning work they had to do. And they would not be given luxurious playthings like bows and arrows and green silk capes. And they didn't have frilly pretty dresses and elaborate hairdos.

I know the dolls are Christian and they all come with a little Bible but like.... Are we just gonna ignore the whole "slaves weren't allowed to read" thing?

While all the other dolls come with lots of dresses and accessories, Laylie only has the one dress and her Robin Hood accessories.

So yeah we're just skipping over the whole Civil War and Reconstruction. Violet is Elsie's daughter still growing up on the plantation like always.

So moral of the story, when you're trying to teach kids about history, maybe try a book series that wasn't written by this lady:

Because you actually can write stories about faith and being Christian that DON'T involve romanticizing slavery.

[omegaversereloaded]

"Hello everyone, My name is Amina Yasser, I am 28 years old. I am married to Khalil Arhim, 34 years old. I am a mother of three children, Nasser, 8 years old, my daughter Baraa, 4 years old, and my son Adam, 2 years old. My husband had his own business. He was a sound engineer and had his own sound equipment. This work provided for me and my children. I cherish them more than anything in my life. We lost our home, our lives, and our jobs. They and I were displaced and displaced nearly five times. We live in Gaza, where conditions are difficult, but I believe that hope still exists." - From Amina's campaign page

I am writing this post for Amina @meemees-stuff and her beautiful family! My brother Ibrahim made me aware of this campaign, thank you!! 🥰

Nasser is suffering from malnutrition and that Adam is hungry and only eats once a day. Please, if you can spare any amount for this family, no matter how little, they will be eternally grateful!! 🩷🩷🩷

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Thank you loves!!!! 🩷🩷🩷 happy holidays!!!!