#Empowering perspectives

[candylandphotos]

Beautiful women James

"Unveiling Beauty: Portraits of Captivating Women Through the Lens of James."

[deancasforcutie]

still chasing the high of that halcyon age where Supernatural was my healthy safe escape from the horrors of US politics, and then

[captainshyguy]

i love being obsessed with a character that most of sw reddit and youtube seem to mostly see as omg badass fight fight man fight bc i see amvs of rex with stuff like natural and warriors by imagine dragons and im like haha watch this [puts 'part of the madness' by fionna and cake on his playlist]

[seventeendeer]

hey so last day of pride month coming up

shot in the dark - are there any intersex people out there who can help me with resources? I'm looking for more info on how the international activist intersex community feels about people like me, who are not officially diagnosed with an intersex condition, yet display mixed characteristics that significantly affect our lives anyway

I'm in the kind of situation where some doctors are like "this is a perfectly normal genetic variation and nothing to worry about" while other doctors are trying to pressure me into cosmetic surgery so I can look "normal." it seems a lot of people assume I'm a trans woman or male crossdresser (flattering in a vacuum, but in today's society also tragically unsafe). really want to find some kind of community with other people in my situation and the intersex community seems the closest fit, but I feel like I need a better understanding before I can measure if it's a place I'd be welcome or if I'd be intruding.

help a chronically self-isolating queer explore her options?

[elisabethbabarci]

Look for those who have deep patience, unwillingness to give up, a deep unquestionable focus and determination to see things through, and an inner fearlessness that is ready to face any situation in a time of challenge.

Elisabeth Babarci

[theshadowsingersraven]

I loved posting my little future snippet of my Solara & Elain becoming besties from my fanfic for Elain Day, and it makes me excited to focus on that dynamic when the narrative gets there. I'm glad it was so well-received and that people liked seeing Elain with a female friend so outwardly different from her! I can't wait to write more and share it. Here's a little future sneak peek. 💕

[wickedzeevyln]

Perfectly Lonely

Solitude is transgression in the court of romance on the day of hearts. Faces sour, brows shoot up at the sight of single people enjoying sundaes. An act of betrayal, they say, as if there is a rule scrawled somewhere time forgot. The romance police are on the prowl, their sirens blaring and lights burning into the scene, painting the night with flashing red lights. They rush in, surrounding the…

[unproduciblesmackdown]

the "well, perhaps so long as the aba is polite" approach where it's like hey it's not ableism if it's like oh the non normative interactive / socializing / communication elements are "unskilled" so like suddenly this framing of an intrinsic Inferiority is neutral :)

but it's like the non neutrality of going e.g. "ah, autistic people don't have the Social Skills :)" is always There when, i mean, right off the bat, difference is framed as deficiency & inferiority wherein the alleged "skills" of being allistic Must be learned. or else what? is never really addressed despite expecting the audience to know the stakes of "oh You Know what happens if you don't have the 'skills' :)"

and even if pretending that oh it's all simply neutral Misunderstanding these days, somehow it's all about what the nonconforming parties have to Do Differently to fix this. not making the posts telling allistic people how to appeal to autistic people or blend in with them and chiding them if they think they Don't Have To. while, again, it gets to be left unsaid why you Would have to Be Less Autistic. what happens to autistic people when they're around neurotypical(tm) people? versus what happens to nt people around autistic people? how neutral to obscure power difference there like ah the autistics are unskilled and must stop bringing it upon themselves and if they don't They Know What Happens vs the simply so totally skilled neurotypical people are just fine doing whatever and it just so happens to be that if they Misunderstand an autistic person they're just fine & if they don't have "skills" an autistic person does they're just fine & by that not just Unpunished but still In The Right(tm) really

also like gee what a familiar situation for "autistic people need to learn Social Skills, is why [ableism] happens: totally isn't justifying [ableism]" to have that dynamic where the vulnerable group is deemed Responsible for the feelings of the group backed by power structures (and thus, implicitly, their Actions stemming from whatever feelings). like oh the fact that for everyone in pretty much any groups in any contexts, school, work, home, wherever, it's "normal" to have people bullied & ostracized & isolated & scapegoated & pushed out & punished for being unpopular, disliked, weird, annoying, unappealing offputting; that's fine, that should get to happen, and it totally happens for neutral reasons that aren't key everyday instances of maintaining power structures. it's just Normal Socializing that young kids can be replicating norms of white supremacy, patriarchy, ableism; the immediate othering & ostracization & bullying that peers can encounter? sounds like someone Failed to be Normal while those who weren't negatively affected by this are just doing what they're gonna do! forces of nature! being Normal & Skilled as they reject & exclude & bully peers, i know that's right. happening years later in Jobs? sounds like someone's just Failing to be Professional now. not a Team Player, don't have the Skills we need, sorry. all very neutral here

anyways again like what a Familiar dynamic. one party Must be considered to be an unstoppable unmovable force who's just doing their thing; the other party is held as being responsible for how that first party feels in kneejerk reaction to them, and for all the negative consequences of that, which affect them more frequently & intensely as a pattern of unilaterality rather than true "haha just a misunderstanding!" theoretically more balanced, reciprocal mistakes & whoopsie daisies. like again that being locked in to an abusive home life i didn't see this "countered" when getting to leave for school & college & work & social hangouts when the extremely normal pervasive logics & practises of abuse were, you're not gonna believe it, found to also be normal & pervasive there too. wow once again being ignored / left alone is about the best, while there's an especial disinterest that gets interrupted to a) make use of you as entertainment or telling you what to do or etc or b) enact negative attention as punishment / power trip. wow once again you're responsible for this treatment & it's sure not gonna change thanks to the people doing it & btw it's not that bad & it's literally normal. kids these days like so whiny & angsty when they're miserable at school & home & promised umm hey at least you aren't miserable at work yet.

anyway seeming really so "skilled" when the Social Approach is that what matters is having an instant superficial affinity with someone, and what Really matters is whether your having that or not is something you can do your part in making their life worse. who cares if the people insufficiently backed up by the power to do anything about it dislike someone for any reasons. and yet more totally unfamiliar logic when like arguing against "conform & comply or die & it's your fault" is like ohh You're the Real problem. You don't want those affected to Succeed. you sickos. like yeah always sooo fucked up to be The Ruiner The Destroyer of family, of existing within 5 mi of nt people being a stealth mission to evade the detection & bullying (this is also the family dynamic, should the family feel like it), of america, of gender

[theluckygirlblog]

What Will It Take for Society to Value Its Daughters?

A woman sits in a doctor’s office, staring at an ultrasound. It’s a girl. And in that moment, she makes a decision—not because of financial struggle, not because of health concerns, but because she believes a daughter is not worth having. This isn’t a distant reality. It happens in countries where gender-based abortion is illegal and in those where it isn’t. It happens in places where women have…

[elisabethbabarci]

Never allow anyone to take away your worth, value, voice, or disempower you. Always recognize that every situation is an opportunity to heal and that our wounds do not make us weak, they are evidence that we survived trauma or abuse, and are able to learn new methods to heal our soul deep within.

Elisabeth Babarci

[angelkwill]

Seek within

In chaos and tribulationgive not your mind overto its captivation. But seek withinyour heart’s sanctuary,to find the sacred and divine. Refuge and solace—love, peace, and joy indwells;keep not this light hidden. Bearing all costs shine bright;knowing light holds the powerof transformation. Miracles and healing awakenwith words spoken and actions taken;be still and believe. -akw- ___©2024…

[lunachickchat]

Here is our first live podcast from November 11th! Sorry this is about as out of order and chaotic as our lives are!!! Tune in and JOIN THE FLOCK!

[lnk-and-lnspiration]

The Power of Diverse Voices in Literature: Why It Matters

As storytellers, we are constantly striving to create engaging and impactful stories that resonate with readers. We pour our hearts and souls into crafting well-rounded characters, compelling plotlines, and thought-provoking themes. But have you ever stopped to think about the importance of diverse voices in literature? In today’s world, where diversity and representation are crucial topics of…

[dgspeaks]

Navigating Pop Culture's Mosaic: Amplifying Diverse Voices

In the captivating realm of pop culture, DG Speaks embarks on a journey of cultural exploration, steering away from the mainstream to amplify diverse and often underrepresented voices. Our perspective is not merely to follow trends but to delve into the profound narratives that shape the cultural mosaic. Celebrating Diversity in Trends In the vast landscape of pop culture, trends often dominate…

[thecleverconfidante]

Anticipation in the Void

I find myself in the pause between the known and the unknown, knowing just one step at a time, uncertain of where I am going. This is me processing that space in words. Enjoy "Anticipation in the Void".

There are periods in our lives where we are invited to release and let go of those things that no longer serve us. Sometimes this is a gentle process, a slow letting go, and other times it’s almost violent. It’s a journey marked by the release of the old, creating a space that is not merely empty, but potent with possibilities. This is the In-Between. An interlude pregnant with anticipation,…

[elisabethbabarci]

Tiger Stripes : Part 04