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wishing every trans woman a very deep breath, let the tension out of your shoulders. I'm so happy you're here on this planet with me. no matter how hard it is to find places where we're treated like we belong, this planet is ours too. it's our home, and we're allowed to live in it too. love you

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i turn 28 today so here are 28 Palestinian causes to donate to:

Ibrahim and family for @wolf-aid - #25 on @/gazavetters' list

Fadel and family for @fadel-dani - #197 on the list

Mohammed and family for @mohammedmtargaza - #533 on list

Majed and family for @majeeeeeeddddd / @majedelsleybe - vetted by association

Raneen's baby for @life-111 - #576 on the list

Nidal's family for @nidalgazal - yet to be vetted afaik

Mohammed and family for @abuyasin156 (blog inactive since Dec 2024 however their GFM page has been updated this June) - vetting status unknown to me

Othman for @othmanjehad1 - #567 on the list

Asmaa Abed for @asoom-gaza (blog inactive since Dec 2024 but the gofundme is still operational) - vetting status unknown to me

Nader and family for @abdalsalam2000 - vetting status unknown to me

Sami and family for @alkhleliy-family - #21 on the list

Ghazal and family for @amal-1-3170 (i cannot access the blog, it may have been shadowbanned or something) - vetting status unknown to me

World Food Programme for Gaza - 3 star rating charity

Mounir and family for @lion-5 - #8 on the list

PCRF/Palestine children's relief fund - 4 star rating charity

Ahmed's family for @ahmedsal-1qa - #280 on the list

Nisha and family for @olasir-1 - vetting status unknown to me

Almas and family for @almasrady - vetted by @/90ghost

Darine and family for @drdarine - #15 on the list

Enas and family for @nourasbasha - #644 on the list under Enas Majed

Hashem and family for @support-heshem - #102 on the list

Youssef and family for @youseffamily (blog inactive since 2024 but the gfm is still active) - #143 on the list

Aya and Jihad (no current active blog that i know of) - #632 on the list

Alaa's family for @alaafamily1992 - #605 on the list

Misk family for @gazage1 - #580 on the list and vetted by 90-ghost

UNRWA - 4 star rating charity

Abood and family for @abood-5 - #550 on the list

Nour's family (p/p link due to fundraiser being deleted) for @noor509 - vetted by 90-ghost

please donate and share

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When we see a Palestinian close to his goal, let's help him together to get there as soon as possible. We see their dignity being lost on Tumblr, and we see the opposite. We must help them and send them our best wishes.

Enough of the betrayal. Enough of the neglect. Let's return to being like before When the Rafah crossing is opened, these people will be evacuated, including my friend Ibrahim.

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Can't afford art school?

After seeing post like this 👇

And this gem 👇

As well as countless of others from the AI generator community. Just talking about how "inaccessible art" is, I decided why not show how wrong these guys are while also helping anyone who actually wants to learn.

Here is the first one ART TEACHERS! There are plenty online and in places like youtube.

📺Here is my list:

Proko (Free)

Marc Brunet (Free but he does have other classes for a cheap price. Use to work for Blizzard)

Aaron Rutten (free)

BoroCG (free)

Jesse J. Jones (free, talks about animating)

Jesus Conde (free)

Mohammed Agbadi (free, he gives some advice in some videos and talks about art)

Ross Draws (free, he does have other classes for a good price)

SamDoesArts (free, gives good advice and critiques)

Drawfee Show (free, they do give some good advice and great inspiration)

The Art of Aaron Blaise ( useful tips for digital art and animation. Was an animator for Disney)

Bobby Chiu ( useful tips and interviews with artist who are in the industry or making a living as artist)

Second part BOOKS, I have collected some books that have helped me and might help others.

📚Here is my list:

The "how to draw manga" series produced by Graphic-sha. These are for manga artist but they give great advice and information.

"Creating characters with personality" by Tom Bancroft. A great book that can help not just people who draw cartoons but also realistic ones. As it helps you with facial ques and how to make a character interesting.

"Albinus on anatomy" by Robert Beverly Hale and Terence Coyle. Great book to help someone learn basic anatomy.

"Artistic Anatomy" by Dr. Paul Richer and Robert Beverly Hale. A good book if you want to go further in-depth with anatomy.

"Directing the story" by Francis Glebas. A good book if you want to Story board or make comics.

"Animal Anatomy for Artists" by Eliot Goldfinger. A good book for if you want to draw animals or creatures.

"Constructive Anatomy: with almost 500 illustrations" by George B. Bridgman. A great book to help you block out shadows in your figures and see them in a more 3 diamantine way.

"Dynamic Anatomy: Revised and expand" by Burne Hogarth. A book that shows how to block out shapes and easily understand what you are looking out. When it comes to human subjects.

"An Atlas of animal anatomy for artist" by W. Ellenberger and H. Dittrich and H. Baum. This is another good one for people who want to draw animals or creatures.

Etherington Brothers, they make books and have a free blog with art tips.

As for Supplies, I recommend starting out cheap, buying Pencils and art paper at dollar tree or 5 below. For digital art, I recommend not starting with a screen art drawing tablet as they are more expensive.

For the Best art Tablet I recommend either Xp-pen, Bamboo or Huion. Some can range from about 40$ to the thousands.

💻As for art programs here is a list of Free to pay.

Clip Studio paint ( you can choose to pay once or sub and get updates)

Procreate ( pay once for $9.99)

Blender (for 3D modules/sculpting, ect Free)

PaintTool SAI (pay but has a 31 day free trail)

Krita (Free)

mypaint (free)

FireAlpaca (free)

Libresprite (free, for pixel art)

Those are the ones I can recall.

So do with this information as you will but as you can tell there are ways to learn how to become an artist, without breaking the bank. The only thing that might be stopping YOU from using any of these things, is YOU.

I have made time to learn to draw and many artist have too. Either in-between working two jobs or taking care of your family and a job or regular school and chores. YOU just have to take the time or use some time management, it really doesn't take long to practice for like an hour or less. YOU also don't have to do it every day, just once or three times a week is fine.

Hope this was helpful and have a great day.

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I promise you can be a girl. You don’t need a spark of womanhood within you. You can be a girl

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Hi all, as some of you may be aware I'm experiencing some financial difficulties right now as I'm paying back two months worth of arrears on all my bills/rent and i'm struggling to keep up repayments. If anyone would be able to support me with a Ko-fi donation that'd be a huge help.

If you'd like to sponsor a TCG ranking for a specific Pokemon, feel free to tip for one!

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I'm terrified that I won't be able to pay my rent & bills this month!!

Wednesday, June 25th: Hello, everyone. I’m Gem, a bi, mentally ill, and disabled woman in desperate need of help, as I'm drowning in debt and struggling to pay my bills!!

I apologize for asking for help again. As most of you know from my previous posts, I have been struggling to make ends meet while on welfare. And due to my outstanding bills and ever-increasing debt, it has been difficult for me to get by. These past few months have been absolute hell, and with no other income, I've been relying on the kindness of others to get by.

I’m in desperate need of that kindness again, and I’ve been trying so hard to handle these bills on my own and avoid asking for help, but more keep coming in, and I’m on the verge of losing my electricity. I don't receive my welfare until the 30th, and I desperately need help!!

Again, I know this is a lot to ask, but if anyone could spare any amount to help me, even if it’s just £1/$1/€1, it would mean a lot, and sharing helps just as much. Please only donate if you can afford to!!

Thank you ❤️

£0/£220!! (£175 bills + £45 electricity bill)

✨️PayPal✨️

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I don't know how long this will last, but the situation here in Gaza is getting worse every day after the war between Iran and Israel. I forgot about Gaza. No one talks about us anymore, and the news doesn't mention us. All that is being discussed is Iran, Israel, and America.It's as if they forgot that the main problem is Gaza.

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far too often i see potential trans men who "dont want to abandon women" or potential trans women who "dont want to leave women with one less Good Man"

i promise you, there will always be more women and men out there, for every trans man there is a new trans woman, and vice versa

Transition. the world will forever be better with another happy trans person in it, than it ever was with a sad cis one

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Happy pride month specifically to folks on the asexual and aromantic spectrum who oftentimes feel isolated and left out of the conversation. You belong here as much as the rest of us and I hope that you are all loved in a way that is comforting to you.

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you're not turning your fandom hobby into a job are you? giving yourself deadlines and quotas that you have to meet? focusing on the numbers instead of your enjoyment of the act of creation?

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If you live in the USA and you're pleading for donations to pay your rent, bills, or get food then dial 211! Please dial 211 before the last minute!

It's a toll free service with people who will help you find programs in your community to pay those bills, find food, and find housing! They will give you numbers to call so you can get help.

It is not 100% foolproof. Their job is to direct you to a program they believe will help your current issue, but it's still a step up from praying random strangers online will give you enough cash before a deadline! The added benefit of these community programs, which get funded by the local government most of the time, is if there are more people using them then they can get more money to help more people.

You're not taking resources from other people if you use your community services. Your taxes pay for them. Use them.

Dial 211 first to see if they can help, and if for some reason they can't, then make your donation posts!

https://www.211.org/

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I am determined to make it out on the other end with everyone I love, and everyone I may not know, alive and well