#ITGETSBETTER

[itgetsbetterproject]

Some proof that there ARE elected officials out there, like Vice Mayor Sean Cummings in Oklahoma, who are standing up for LGBTQ+ youth like Nex Benedict and calling out the fact that our words and rhetoric DO matter.

[Context: In this video, Sean Cummings is seen speaking to Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters referring to the death of student Nex Benedict].

[asherwentinsanelol]

hey! do you feel like everyone sucks? that no one who isn't queer/disabled/othered will ever agree with you? well golly jee you are wrong!

my class is very queer, with an exception of like three girls who are honestly respectful. on the van this morning, on the way to school, one of our token straight girls OINKS AT A COP WITH ME. they didn't hear because we were in the van going down the damn highway, but it was super unexpected.

I promise, not everyone is evil. not even ablebodied-neurotypical-cishet-alloromantic white girls with a valley girl accent

[itgetsbettermx]

La revolución es trans-NB. 🇲🇽💛🏳️‍⚧️

🎨: @gatitoquepinta.

[aggressivelyarospec]

itgetsbetter submitted:

“Boston Legal” (2004-2008)

This is a television show with one of the most heartwarming QPR’s I’ve seen. Though this is a legal dramedy with lots of characters, the heart of this show is the bond between main characters Alan Shore and Denny Crane and fighting amatonormativity.

The series has a wonderful depiction of their already strong friendship growing into a beautiful queerplatonic relationship. Though these two have plenty of friendships and some romantic relationships with other characters, it is made clear that the bond between Alan and Denny will always take priority.

I love so many things about these characters. Though they have very different world views, they will always discuss why they feel this way about certain issues and almost always come to a mutual agreement. The few times they don’t, they ‘agree to disagree’ because of not wanting this to come between their bond. Though Denny is kind of a jerk in the beginning and somewhat closed-minded, he can’t help but change for the better due to his bond with Alan. They talk about everything with each other. In later seasons they have a discussion on whether or not their bond is romantic, and they settle on calling themselves (since the characters don’t know the word for QPR) flamingos - so great. They say they love each other, at first privately and then publicly.

They even (huge spoiler, but I’m including it because it’s what made me watch this series in the first place)…

… get married in the final season, and have to defend their marriage in court due to people accusing them it’s not a 'real’ marriage. Alan gives an absolutely beautiful speech about how there are all kinds of love, and while he and Denny do not have anything romantically going on they love each other in a way that is difficult to describe but still there.

If you like legal dramas/comedies this is the show for you; if you don’t you can fast-forward the courtroom scenes and still understand the show - this show was made for Alan and Denny, and the legal parts are just the wrapping paper. Nice wrapping paper, but still wrapping paper.

It should be noted that there are romantic subplots (including Alan and Danny but not between them), but this show does 1) an excellent job of fighting amatonormativity 2) prioritizes the emerging QPR

Additional Information: TV-14 | Comedy, Crime, Drama Trailer:

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[letstalkbeautyuk]

It will get better 🌈 💜 https://buff.ly/3ArtM8B

[baked-potatoes-rule]

a little reminder

A gentle reminder to all restless souls out there.

You're exactly where you need to be right now. And it might not seem like it, and you might be feeling awful but that's okay. Allow yourself to feel whatever it is you're feeling. You're not behind in life, you're not failing. Whatever is meant for you, will not only find you but it will also work itself out. The things meant for you will flow effortlessly. No need for pressure and worry. What will be, will be. All you have to do is be and let it unfold.

just breathe and be

[nikotheweirdo]

I started testosterone today…this is the happiest day of my life. I‘m sobbing.

[raivennxi]

Thoughts 4 2Day

How do You feel today?

Are You Busy, Content, Overwhelmed, Happy, Sad?

However, You are feeling today,

I hope You are having a good day.

Please know it gets better. Please know that You will find Your way.

Please know that it is ok to not be ok.

I am sending Love and Strength to all of You that read this.

You are Loved.

Enjoy Your Day

Mwah💋

#ItGetsBetter

#Feelings

#URLoved

#MommaDiva💋

[infinity-state]

Understanding Mental Illness: 02

Depressive Disorders

Depressive disorders are mood disorders characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and a lack of interest or pleasure in previously rewarding or enjoyable activities. Depression affects how a person feels, thinks, and handles daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working.

Types of Depressive Disorders:

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Characterized by a persistent feeling of sadness or a lack of interest in outside stimuli, affecting daily functioning.

Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia): A long-term (chronic) form of depression.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Depression that occurs at a specific time of year, usually in the winter.

Postpartum Depression: Severe, long-lasting depression in new mothers after childbirth.

Bipolar Disorder (previously known as manic depression): Includes episodes of depression and mania or hypomania.

Symptoms:

Persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" mood

Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities

Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism

Irritability

Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness

Decreased energy or fatigue

Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions

Insomnia or sleeping too much

Changes in appetite or weight

Thoughts of death or suicide, or suicide attempts

Aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems without a clear physical cause

Connecting with Someone with Depression:

Listen Actively: Let them share their feelings and experiences without offering unsolicited advice.

Be Supportive: Encourage them to seek help from mental health professionals if necessary.

Help with Daily Tasks: Offer assistance with small tasks that may seem overwhelming to them.

Encourage Activity: Suggest engaging in activities they used to enjoy, but avoid pressuring them.

Avoid Dismissive Comments: Refrain from saying things like "snap out of it" or "just be positive."

[itgetsbetterproject]

📚 QUEERBOOK 2024 is hereee! We made a book by and for LGBTQ+ youth! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

Last year, we asked LGBTQ+ youth: what's your idea of a "queer utopia?"

Not gonna lie - with more than 150 bills introduced in 35 states in 2023 that aimed to restrict student access to inclusive and diverse books and other library materials, the theme felt pretty radical.

And you DELIVERED. With the help of our Youth Voices (amazing queer youth activists from across the country), we compiled your amazing submissions of poetry, short essays and letters, visual art, photography, and more into Queerbook 2024. Like a yearbook, it captures what queer youth are feeling, going through, and hoping for - right here, right now across the U.S.

It's also no accident that it's the perfect small-ish size to stash in your locker or backpack so you can crack it open any time you're looking for some queer connection. :3

Read some more about the book and grab your own limited-run copy of Queerbook 2024 now here.

[fhealync]

Hold on to hope, the journey is worth it! 🌟 Remember, every moment is a fresh beginning. 

[itgetsbettermx]

🏳️‍⚧️ No hay LGBTQ+ sin la T.

Hoy que es el Día de la #VisibilidadTrans es un llamado a las personas aliadas cis, sean hetero o LGB, a:

🩵 combatir la transfobia

🩷 seder el micrófono

🤍 respetar pronombres

🩷 no fiscalizar cuerpos ajenos

🩵 defender a infancias trans

[inezsmile]

👊Inspire Happiness: 5 Vital Keys

Calm heart, vibrant soul, thrive.

You're enough, love yourself fiercely.

Cultivate love, inspire others.

Dream big, pursue, achieve greatness.

Chase goals, find joy, radiate.

Free gift included, tap for motivation.💖

[maudjazz]

🥇Map to Joyful Living: 5 Steps

Stay curious, knowledge fuels growth.

Embrace self-discovery, growth, wisdom.

Inner calm, outer confidence shines.

Tranquility, the peaceful pond.

Stay inspired, create endless possibilities.

Free Gift Awaits Here, Tap for Motivation😻

[jenwells]

👌Forever Joyful: Life's Joyful Secrets

You're unstoppable, keep moving forward.

Dreams fuel the journey forward.

Gratitude unlocks abundance, cherish moments.

Shine bright, radiate love, conquer.

Dance through life's challenges.

Get motivated! Tap here for surprise gift.🎁

[staytowardsthesun]

I'd never thought I'd be here...barefoot & bra less in the green house. Tending to the plants, I've planted, I've never known peace like this...