#quotes by cass pratt

[theworldshiddenwords]

She wanted to die, But don’t tell her she shouldn’t think that way, She knows that, She understands that, She wants to die anyway, She’s tired, She’s tired of fighting, She’s tired of trying, She’s tired of battling an invisible illness, She’s tired of being handed shit after shit, She’s tired of having people telling her how proud they are of her, Because no matter how many times she hears it, It doesn’t change how she feels, It doesn’t change how she looks at the World, She’s tired of fighting a battle that seems to be three steps in front of her, She’s tired of being told that it’ll get better one day, But what they don’t get is some things are permanent, On her skin and within her, She wanted to die, Do you blame her?

[jaggedwolf]

2019 LGBTQ Recs

The usual yearly list of stuff with lgbtq stuff I’ve consumed last year that I thought were a good time. Probably will be dominated by f/f because uh, I’m the one writing this list, man. Last year’s list is here. Any media with content warnings usually has said warnings listed wherever it’s linked, or wherever you’d get it.

Books (Fiction)

Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey Mcquiston - Light-hearted m/m between the US President’s son and a prince of England. Very cute and feel-good, earnest and fic-like, and I read most of it in a single setting. One section of the email exchanges made me tear up, because I’m a sap.

The Wrong Stars by Tim Pratt - Well-executed sci-fi romp, with a f/f romance between the two leads, who I liked a lot. Callie is an excellently grumpy ship captain, Elena a biologist from a century ago who adapts rather quickly, and their inappropriate thoughts about each other in the middle of serious-business conversations made me crack up. The rest of the crew is also a delight, as are the aliens. The Liars are probably one of my all-time favourite alien races now. There are two more books in the series, and I’ve just started the first of them.

Books (Non-fiction)

Gentleman Jack by Angela Steidale - Biography of Anne Lister. I meant to read the companion book to the tv show, and accidentally bought this instead. I’m glad I did. The book’s chaptered by and focused on her relationships with the many women in her life, and unflinching about all the parts of her life.  As the author says, Lister was a "beast of a women", completely self-involved, but fascinating and remarkable both to her contemporaries and us. It made me curious to see how the TV show plays out from where it stopped.

Graphic Novels

My Lesbian Experience With Loneliness by by Nagata Kabi - Autobiographical manga covering the author’s experiences with her mental health and sexuality. It got heavy at times, but the ending felt pretty hopeful, actually. 

Cosmoknights by Hannah Templar - C’mon just look at this cover and tell me you don’t want to read it. Medieval sci-fi setting where gladiators fight for who marries the princesses of different worlds. Pan’s best friend was a princess, before she ran away before the fight for her, and years later Pan stumbles across a pair of fighters, Cass and Bee, who seem to have different motivations altogether. TL;DR butch women fight in mechas, go read it.

Movies

Booksmart - Super fun buddy comedy about a couple of overachieving high-schoolers, Amy and Molly, realizing the day before graduation that they did nothing fun in high school, and proceed to have a very ridiculous night in attempting to get to this one party. Amy’s gay, and her romantic shenanigans are given equal attention to Molly’s, and also, I just enjoyed that the movie was never really mean about any of it’s characters. Even the pizza guy. 

TV Shows

Gentleman Jack - I don’t know how a period-piece managed to be 1. this tropey 2. hit 23542 ids for me, but this show did. Lister is the best jerky protagonist, I could watch her alternating between being very competent and hopelessly besotted all day, and I love how firmly grounded in her perspective we are. (The talking to the camera with direct quotes from the real Lister’s diary is an excellent touch.) Walker is also so very brave. Honestly, I’m surprised it got renewed for season two because the first season is so unpretendingly romantic about them, while in real life it kind of went downhill from here. 

[chorusfm]

Albums in Stores – Feb. 8th, 2019

Bob Mould and Ariana Grande both have new albums out today. If you hit read more you can see all the releases we have in our calendar for the week. Hit the quote bubble to access our forums and talk about what came out today, what albums you picked up, and to make mention of anything we may have missed. Ariana Grande – Thank U, Next Bob Mould – Sunshine Rock Busted – Half Way There Cass McCombs – Tip Of The Sphere Jessica Pratt – Quiet Signs Kahalid – Talk Kicker – Pure Drivel LCD Soundsystem – Electric Lady Sessions Mavis Staples – Live in London Meghan Trainor – The Love Train Panda Bear – Buoys Pet Shop Boys – Agenda The Lemonheads – Varshons 2 --- Please consider supporting us so we can keep bringing you stories like this one. ◎ https://chorus.fm/albums-in-stores-today/albums-in-stores-feb-8th-2019/

[theworldshiddenwords]

You’re afraid of love because you know what happens when it’s not mutual. You’re afraid of love because you’re still coughing up water from the last time. You’re afraid of love because you always put 100% into it every single day when the other doesn’t. You’re afraid of love because you know it doesn’t always last.

Cass Pratt

[theworldshiddenwords]

One minute a laugh fell from her lips, The next tears streamed down her cheeks, One minute she loved life, The next she wished she had her blade, One minute she was finally seeing color again, The next her world is back to black and white, One minute she's looking forward to the future, The next she's wanting nothing more than to die, One minute she's happy with who she is, The next she hates what she sees, One minute she sees her worth, The next she understands why no one wants her, One minute she's the girl people like to be around, The next she's the burden.

[theworldshiddenwords]

You told her she was overreacting, You told her she was giving up on love too quickly, You told her she was just too impatient, You told her to give it time, You told her to keep looking, You told her to stop looking, You told her to focus on her, You told her to love herself first, You told her to love what she has to offer the World, But, What do you do when what you have to offer was tragically altered? What do you do when what you have to offer was taken from you? What do you do when what you have to offer was thrown in your face and called pathetic? What do you do when what you have to offer was forcefully manipulated? What do you do when all you want is to die because of it? What do you do when all you hear is contradictions from those that mean the most to you? What do you do when you want to give up and never leave your room? What do you do when you want your best friend to be your blade again? What do you do when nothing goes right?

[theworldshiddenwords]

You broke my heart, yet I was the one apologizing. You didn't care about my well-being, yet I spent hours sitting up wondering if you made it home okay. You threw my mental illness in my face, yet I made up excuses for the way you treated me. You broke me, but baby, I'm gonna come back a stronger woman than even your 'almighty ego' can handle. Remember you pushed me to my breaking point, this is my comeback.

Cass Pratt

[theworldshiddenwords]

Their absence speaks louder than their words. Remember that.

Cass Pratt

[theworldshiddenwords]

When you try so hard to hold your head above water, but you're choking on the small amounts that slip through your lips. When you fall to the floor in a heap, wondering when it'll all end. When you look at the image in the mirror and wonder, has it always been that broken. When you ask yourself, is it worth fighting anymore?

Cass Pratt

[theworldshiddenwords]

I want you to know it's okay to flinch when someone goes to touch you if someone in the past was too hurtful towards you. I want you to know it's okay to be afraid in a large crowd. I want you to know that the scars on your body prove that you're a warrior and have battled one of the hardest fights there is...yourself. I want you to know that your thoughts in your head are lying to you if they say you're worthless. I want you to know that you're beautiful and I love each and every one of you.

Cass Pratt

[theworldshiddenwords]

Life is about winning and losing. It's about taking what you've endured and seen and using it to make you. Life's about making and breaking. Life's about one door opening after one closes. Life is about finding the good when all you've had is bad. Life is about being yourself in a world of clones. Life is about making something of yourself and never letting anyone stop you. Life is what you make it. Life is you.

Cass Pratt

[theworldshiddenwords]

Your toughest battles are what shapes you into you. Be strong. Be focused. Be willing to defeat everyone, whether friend or enemy. You have one shot at this life..it's make it or break it. Fight for what you want.

Cass Pratt

[theworldshiddenwords]

What are you supposed to do when you have so much love to give and no one to give it to? Simple, love yourself.

Cass Pratt

[theworldshiddenwords]

Forget those who forget you. Remember those who believe in you. You're only human.

Cass Pratt

[theworldshiddenwords]

You're only human. Don't try to be something you're not in order to gain approval of others. You're worth more than their approval.

Cass Pratt