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collection of useful things tumblr has taught me:

even if you can't fall asleep, laying down with your eyes closed will still rest your body

you don't have to brush your teeth standing up

you don't have to do any chore standing up, from dishes to showering

you don't have to shower with the lights on

if you can't brush your teeth, flossing and a tongue scraper gets rid of plaque and bad breath

if you can't do that, mouthwash kills a lot of bacteria

eating "unhealthy" food is better than eating no food

you can make the same meal everyday for however long you still want it

some pills come in syrups or chewables if you can't swallow them

kids nutritional shakes can be a quick way to get fuel if you can't eat/don't have time

if walking hurts/exhausts you on a regular basis, canes and rollers are for you, no matter how young you are

we have free will—if doing something "out of the ordinary" makes life easier for you, do it

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After raising the price of COVID-19 vaccines more than four-fold this year, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla told investors Monday that the company will also likely hike the price of its lifesaving COVID-19 antiviral treatment, Paxlovid, raising further concern about access and healthcare costs.

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If you’re a Non-Muslim and you see a Muslim praying in public, could you please not pass in front of them?

Go behind them, but not in front. 👍

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when doctors ask if i have any history of cancer in my family and i have to say that yes my grandmother had 2 types of gastrointestinal cancer and they're like oh wow okay so we'll keep an eye out for that but i'm like no it was probably just all the nuclear radiation and they're like ok hm ok what the fuck do you mean and it's very weird seeing the look on american doctors' faces when you have to explain to them that believe it or not atomic bombs were dropped on this earth 2 generations ago and it did have consequences

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i saw that one disability-related post a while ago about dental care but i can't find it again so i'm gonna mention a few things as a (mild to moderately) mentally & physically disabled person, whose teeth hurt when i eat sweet stuff now + i've had a root canal due to a fall + i'm learning to take care of myself, that may or may not help other folks with their dental routine

note: i am not a dentist & this info is mostly what i've gleaned secondhand from dentists, so yeah, i am not an expert in any capacity

water flossers aren't as effective as regular flossing (doing both is actually what's most effective) but they're better than nothing & helpful in cases where coordination problems or other issues might prevent regular flossing technique (i imagine this also depends on the quality of the water flosser)

if you use one of the plastic pre-made floss picks things, rinse the string off in-between each time you use it to floss one side of a tooth, it's tedious but it mimics moving to a new (clean) part of the thread like you do with regular floss

if you get an automatic toothbrush, get one that does circular rotation rather than just vibrating or whatever, as this mimics the tools they use in a dentist's office + imitates the circular motion you're expected to make with a standard toothbrush (which is also hard with coordination issues), i got one that does this pretty cheap from walmart (it's an oral-b but i forgot the specific type) + it automatically times it for you

if you have white spots on your teeth that are uneven with the shade of the rest of the tooth those are potentially white spot lesions due to demineralization; whitening products can make this worse rather than help it, but some products can help with remineralization such as mi paste topical tooth creme, which contains calcium and phosphate (i have yet to try this myself but it seems to get suggested by a lot of dentists, orthodontists, etc. for white spots on teeth & it's also supposed to help with sensitivity and tooth health in general because the white spots are lesions so it's not purely cosmetic!)

it's advised to not rinse your mouth immediately after brushing as this potentially dilutes & reduces the effects of the flouride (if you use fluoride toothpaste), stuff says to wait at least 15 minutes or so

just giving your teeth a quick scrub (even if it's without toothpaste and just water) is better than not brushing your teeth at all

if you have trouble seeing a dentist for financial reasons, try to see if there are income-based or charity dental services in your area, sometimes dental schools also provide low-cost/free dental care

that's all i can think of for now, i wish i had more advice for people who struggle to be able to brush their teeth at all in general but this is all i got unfortunately :(

additionally - you're not bad, useless, gross, or a failure if you struggle to (or can't) maintain oral hygiene; this stuff is much easier for some people than it is to others & those who take it for granted like to forget that, no one deserves to be mocked or looked down on for being disabled & struggling to/not being able to do """basic""" stuff like this!

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oh hey btw, apparently tumblr mobile now has an option to report ads for having flashing lights, if you click the three dots in the top right corner it should show up. not sure how long thats been there but i dont remember it being there at least a few months back, i would venture to guess it came with the recent update but shrug. fucking ridiculous that they cant just not put flashing ads in our faces in the first place, but at least this is an option.

people who dont have issues with flashing lights are allowed and encouraged to reblog

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By existing as a citizen in and paying taxes to the imperial core, we automatically hold complicity in imperialist oppression because we are literally footing the bill for it. That is just the basic nature of being born to privilege in systems of oppression in general. We can be disadvantaged and marginalized in every single other consideration and we still have to understand and cope with this, and ensure we leverage it as effectively as possible.

Voting abstinence/sabotage does not absolve us of our responsibility to do everything in our power to lessen harm, but it DOES show that when our personal morals aren't satisfied, we retreat into (imperialist, this time) privilege to 'wash our hands' of the situation and declare it's not our fault and it's not our problem.

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One of the things I'm super grateful for is that after I had gay sex for the first time, I knew that they were wrong, that I had been wrong. There wasn't anything unholy about gay love. It was resplendent with beauty. I felt my lover's arms around me and I knew the wrong thing, the terrible thing, would be to continue to deny myself the joy of being held. I still had a lot of work to do to change my views and deconstruct Christianity, but it became completely and utterly untenable to believe that any justifiable moral code would prohibit gay love.

And I had been so afraid to go that far for so long, convinced that god would punish me in some way. I thought that if I ever had sex with a man I would be lost entirely and sink deep into a horrible misery. I thought it would destroy me, but instead it gave me what I needed to build a whole new life entirely, outside of the grip of what actually was destroying me.

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also just saw someone on twitter refer to themselves as a ‘parent of a child with level 2 autism’ and i desperately want to know how we level up, why did no one tell me

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lovely story from a friend today.

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why should palestinians have to leave behind their land because israel wont stop killing them. why should anyone have to leave behind their life and memories and sentimental value just because an aggressor is left unchallenged. please think this sentiment through and delete it from your thoughts. instead of blaming an oppressed people for living in a hostile land, ask who is making that land hostile to live in.

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FundsForGaza is a page of a rotating list of fundraisers for Gazans - individuals and families who are in Gaza right now and facing genocide.

It is explained in more detail in this post from the official instagram account, but to quickly summarise, six verified fundraisers are highlighted at a time, allowing you to provide direct support without being overwhelmed by the amount of fundraisers, worrying about outdated information, or falling for scams.

Sharing this link and, if you are able to, donating even one dollar to one of the fundraisers listed will make a direct difference.

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hello lesbian tifa truthers come get ur food

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Hey I'm coming back on to say one very important thing (every interaction aerith and tifa have in FFVII rebirth is the gayest thing I've ever seen in my life)

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If there was a way to run SUPER MEGA AD BLOCKER on this website I fucking would

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There's a reason the state starts by going after the people you refuse to respect

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Resources for Queer Muslims

Ramadan is here, and with it, it brings an influx of religious activities and rituals. For queer people, especially queer closeted people still living at home, it can feel incredibly suffocating.

Islamophobia in the white LGBTQIA+ community and queerphobia in the Muslim community exist simultaneously, making you feel alienated from both groups

You are not alone

The Queer Muslim Project

on Instagram shares the stories, writing and art of Queer Muslims from all around the world. (They might tell your story too!) They also have a monthly visual newspaper and a collection of the dreams and futures of queer Muslim youth.

Queer & Muslim: Nothing to Reconcile | Blair Imani

This is a very heartwarming talk, and it's pretty short too. Blair Imani is a lovely person, an educator and constantly trying to spread awareness. Find her on Instagram, too!

LGBTQI Resources — Muslims for Progressive Values

This page answers many questions you may have. It has some really good lectures etc. on what it means to be Muslim and queer. It also has a collection of area-wise organizations for queer Muslims.

The Huriyah Blog

Huriyah was a magazine that ran from 2000-10. Although the magazine no longer runs, and the blog is not currently active, there's still some really good pieces on the blog, check it out.

Islamic Texts: A Source for Acceptance of Queer Individuals into Mainstream Muslim Society Muhsin Hendricks

This is a bit long, but it systematically tackles everything that people use as "evidence" of queerness being a sin in Islam. Having an argument with a bigot? This is your go to source.

I Am Muslim And I Might Not Be Straight

This is really well done, short and succinct. It also has really good art. I would recommend sending this to someone who is struggling while questioning their sexuality or gender identity.(If that someone is you, this is for you!)

Just Me and Allah- Samra Habib

This is a photo project they started that photographs queer Muslims and tells their story. She also has written a memoir called We Have Always Been Here. Buy it here

Hidayah Podcast

This is a podcast that speaks about the experience of the intersectionality of religion, sexuality and gender and finding your identity. It also shares experiences from several queer Muslims.

The Queer Muslim

is a South Asian monthly magazine focused on queer Muslims. It's a beautiful combination of storytelling and visual arts

again, I'd like to remind you

You are not alone

I was raised in a very conservative Muslim household, and although i no longer practice it, I'm still left with all that knowledge. If you have any questions, doubts or fears, my inbox is always, always open.

Reblog so this reaches everyone who needs it

Ramadan Kareem :)

I hope you have a blessed month.