#or ruby and sapphire from steven universe

[trasho-pando2011]

hey how do i tell my parents that just because there are gay characters in a children's show doesn't mean they're "GrOoMiNg" or "BrAiNwAsHiNg" children without getting into an argument? /j

[vervielle]

Can you draw your favorite amethyst outfit?

bonus frusterated amethyst

as much as i draw her in her tanktop outfit, this is my fav. the og one i think it is?? anyways its my fav bc i love it on her sm.. im sorry its basic i know its just i love it sm grrrr

Thanks for the request, Methinkzz!!

[cartooniack1994]

Korrasami walked so the following pairings could run:

Bubbline

Bumbleby

CaitVi (aka Piltover's Finest)

Catradora

Lumity

Rupphire

[weedle-testaburger]

i think it's close enough to christmas to post the virgin greg again

[spop-romanticizes-abuse]

whenever i say that a character needs therapy and healing before they start a relationship, people jump at my throat and assume that i'm saying that people with mental health issues shouldn't date at all or that they're not deserving of love.

folks. i have bipolar type 2. i'm also a psychology major. trust me when i say that i never said people with mental health issues shouldn't date at all.

i just think that it's a lot healthier to get into a committed relationship once you've started therapy and/or medication. no one is stopping you from getting into a relationship before that, but there is a higher chance of the relationship turning unhealthy and/or complicated. not just for your partner but for yourself as well.

and there are other relationships that people can and should focus on. i would never recommend an individual completely isolate themselves because they're mentally ill. that's the opposite of effective, it will only worsen your mental health.

romantic relationships aren't the only form of love. and when a person focuses solely on their romantic relationship, pushing aside their familial and platonic relationships, there's a higher chance of the person becoming overly dependent on their partner, which can again be unhealthy.

and keep in mind, my criticism is also more from a fictional perspective. stories that ignore a character's trauma and just give them a romantic partner aren't trying to tell you that people with mental health issues deserve love too, they're trying to brush the character's trauma under the rug and hoping that you won't notice.

a lot of these writers seem to genuinely think that romance will “cure” a character, and that's such a harmful mindset because it discourages people from seeking professional help. it's the same logic as thinking that birthing a child will solve relationship problems between a couple - that's just not how it works.

and in cases like catra, it's even worse because catra is not just dating anyone, she's dating the same person she has abused since childhood. this is destructive for both of them, not just adora. we have to realize that toxicity often stems from some kind of trauma (though not always) and it's not ableist to say that an abuser shouldn't be dating their victim.

one good example of a relationship involving a victim of trauma, in my opinion, is steven and connie from steven universe.

steven universe future focuses entirely on steven's deteriorating mental health, caused by all the trauma he endured in the original series. but in the end, after experiencing a mental breakdown, he actually seeks professional help before beginning to date connie.

it must also be mentioned that their relationship had great development since their friendship was already quite healthy and mutually supportive, and connie has been with steven through all his highs and lows. and so, it doesn't feel like this relationship came out of nowhere, just so that steven gets a happy ending.

it's a satisfying conclusion to both of their arcs and even better because they're allowed to stay away from each other and pursue their own goals while still being in a relationship, meaning that there won't be the risk of them becoming codependent.

this is all that i'm asking writers do with their characters with mental health issues/trauma. you can give them a romantic partner, just make sure you address their personal problems too, instead of brushing them under the rug.

[itsaaudraw]

rupphire!!!!

[miraculouslbcnreactions]

Steven Universe handled the dead mom situation better than Miraculous Ladybug, just saying.

Rose Quartz haunts the narrative. Emilie Agreste could be replaced with Gabriel having cancer or being terrified of his company failing and nothing meaningful would change.

[elasticitymudflap]

When I go into the Petrigrof tag I shouldn't put myself at risk of seeing people grossly misunderstand Simon and Betty's relationship and make it seem like a lot worse than it actually was

come closer friend

you are safe in my autism4autism petrigrof truther hut

[erictmason]

Monday Funday Weekly Sketches, February Theme: FEMSLASH FEBRUARY

We'll be starting our next Monday Funday Theme tomorrow, so let's take a fun look back at February's Femslash Fan Art! After our first month consisted entirely of close-ups and head-shots, getting to play around a bit more with scale 'n' composition here definitely helped me to feel out what more I can do with this format.

[rainey-staerie-daize]

Something that I don't think ever got addressed: How old is Pearl?

If Pink's and White's pearls got swapped--possibly as punishment for something--then White wasn't always controlling Pink Pearl.

Which means our pearl (White Pearl? Rainbow Pearl?) might be way older than she thinks.

[lemonadetartyellow]

Eight year old me watching someone play through Undertale and desperately attempting to figure out who was the man between Undyne and Alphys because I didn’t know that gay people existed yet vs Seventeen year old me playing Deltarune Chapter 2 and almost immediately being sold on Suselle

[mimpinightmare]

Oh, Garnet Darling, you deserve all the LOVE in the world. :( ✨💜💛💜💛💜💛💜✨

do you guys think garnet would ever wish to exist beside ruby and sapphire to give them a hug

[threatened-stars]

two very different handshakes

[freakaz0-id]

no.1 favourite ship out of the ones you like

OH GOD. DON'T MAKE ME CHOOSE 😭.

....i have to say lumax. it's very canon so. it gets one more point than ronance ;(

[ao3topshipsbracket]

Top Femslash Ships Bracket - Round 3

This poll is a celebration of fandom and fandom history; we're aware that there are certain issues with some of the listed pairings and sources, but they are a part of that history. Please do not take this as an endorsement of anything included in the bracket, and refrain from harassment.

[love-takes-work]

When Steven Universe knows it is a cartoon (and what kind of cartoon it is)

They know what they did.

[Image Descriptions: GIFs from Steven Universe.]

[Image 1: Steven (from the short "Steven Reacts") leans into the camera and says in pink text: "I can't wait for the next episode! Whenever THAT is; am I right?"]

[Image 2: Spinel (from Steven Universe the Movie) winds up her arm like a spring with a huge punching glove on the end and yells in pink text: "You can't just make everything better by SINGING SOME STUPID SONG!"]

[Image 3: Amethyst (from the episode "Reformed") plops a sandwich on the counter and says in purple text: "Who wants to watch a cartoon about people crying?" Steven, eyes shining with tears, replies in pink text: "I do!"]

[Image 4: Amethyst (from the episode "Cry For Help") lies on a bed next to Steven who's sitting on the floor, and says in purple text: "It sure would be nice if things worked out the way they do in cartoons."]

[Image 5: Steven, falling down from the sky (from the episode "Steven Floats"), yells in pink text "My floating power's tied to my emotions!" He slaps his face and continues, "Aarrghh, just like all my stupid powers!"]

[Image 6: Pearl, standing unsmiling next to Amethyst as she leans on Steven's head and giggles (from the episode "Too Far"), listens to Peridot offscreen as she says in green text: "Though that doesn't explain the spontaneous singing . . . crying . . . singing while crying. . . . "]

[Image 7: Steven, in yellow pajamas (from the episode "Bismuth"), laughs and says in pink text, "Ya know, usually when I meet a new Gem, they try and kill me," and the screen switches to Bismuth, reacting as Steven continues: ". . . and it takes me forever to become friends with them."]

[Image 8: Peridot and Lapis Lazuli, fighting in the background (from the episode "The New Crystal Gems"), react to Connie in the foreground. Lapis, in blue text, says: "Steven would've had a much better speech." Peridot, in green text, replies: "I know! She didn't even cry."]

[Image 9: In a far shot including Sapphire, Ruby, Bismuth, Peridot, Lapis Lazuli, Spinel, and Steven (from Steven Universe the Movie), Bismuth says in gray text: "I thought you said she was just trying to kill you!" The scene switches to Bismuth, Lapis, and Peridot standing together. Lapis says, in blue text: "Wow, quick turnaround!" Peridot replies, in green text, "No kidding! It took me months to stop trying to kill Steven." Bismuth adds: "I'd say it took me a day, day and a half. . . . " Lapis replies: "I'm STILL on the fence!" They all laugh.]

[Image 10: Sardonyx (from the episode "Know Your Fusion"), says in orange text: "She's not actually in this episode. Do we still have to pay her? Yes? Fair enough."]