It’s so rare to see someone describe a trans person as a person in their stories or fanfics, they’re usually just the epitome of sad throughout the entire thing and it kinda makes me feel hopeless? By all means make all your characters trans but show diversity within them. Make feminine trans men who are fine with their bodies just not the labels it was given. Make trans women who like their facial hair. Make feminine nonbinary people as well as genderfluid people who don’t have to change clothes according to how they identify that day.
Make people! We’re people! We’re as diverse as anyone else!
If your only way of describing trans people’s struggles is “I’m stuck in the wrong body.” than you probably shouldn’t be the one writing and making a trans character.
problems with the 'writing a trans character' thing: i personally find it very offensive to hear trans people constantly described as 'in the wrong body'. this isnt true for all trans people, but it would be safer avoiding it. there is nothing wrong with someone making all their characters trans. saying that you MUST mention dysphoria with trans characters is incredibly reductionist and ignores our lives outside dysphoria as well as non-body-dysphoric trans people.
Good points! Yeah, I think I’ve seen those points floating around while I’ve been on tumblr too–there seems to be a p broad range of preferences, so definitely good not to assume anything regarding how anyone feels about their body and it’s wrongness levels :x Thanks for the message anon, I think those are all good things to consider!
Giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) is an invasive herb in the carrot family which was originally brought to North America from Asia and has since become established in the New England, Mid-Atlantic, and Northwest regions of the United States. Giant hogweed grows along streams and rivers and in fields, forests, yards and roadsides, and a giant hogweed plant can reach 14 feet or more in height with compound leaves up to 5 feet in width.
Giant Hogweed sap contains toxic chemicals known as Furanocoumarins. When these chemicals come into contact with the skin and are exposed to sunlight, they cause a condition called Phytophotodermatitis, a reddening of the skin often followed by severe blistering and burns. These injuries can last for several months, and even after they have subsided the affected areas of skin can remain sensitive to light for years. Furanocoumarins are also carcinogenic and teratogenic, meaning they can cause cancer and birth defects. The sap can also cause temporary (or even permanent) blindness if introduced into the eyes.
If someone comes into physical contact with Giant Hogweed, the following steps should be taken:
Wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and COLD water as soon as possible.
Keep the exposed area away from sunlight for 48 hours.
If Hogweed sap gets into the eyes, rinse them with water and wear sunglasses.
See a doctor if any sign of reaction sets in.
If a reaction occurs, the early application of topical steroids may lessen the severity of the reaction and ease the discomfort. The affected area of skin may remain sensitive to sunlight for a few years, so applying sun block and keeping the affected area shielded from the sun whenever possible are sensible precautions PLEASE, DO NOT JUST READ AND SCROLL! THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT AND POTENTIALLY LIFE-SAVING INFORMATION!!!
I’M GOING TO TELL YOU ABOUT THIS MAGICAL ASS WITCH SHOP AND WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO YOU!
This place is called Maggie’s Pharm and it’s unique to my hometown of Memphis TN. They have existed for over 35 years now, surviving through the recession and managing to stay afloat when all else around them disappeared. They are locally owned and nearly ALL of their products are handmade. They have a phenomenal selection of oils and shampoos, as well as all kinds of medicinal remedies and teas and soaks to help those in need.
The great thing about them is that not only do the have superior customer service (some of the nicest and most helpful people I have EVER met, and their knowledge base is just amazing - you can ask them literally any question about their products, or ask for advice on how to achieve a certain outcome and they’ll ALWAYS answer with a polite and humble air. Very Educated), but they also DO NOT BOAST using their products in place of proper medical care for serious conditions. They advocate a harmony and melding of the two, and I think that’s just great.
BUT LET ME GET TO THE MEAT OF WHY I MADE THIS POST.
THEIR HERBS.
Guys. GUUUUUYS. They literally have every herb you could ever think of. And their spice collection is impressive as well. And everything is FRESH and NEW. They are constantly turning over and taking care of their products. Like, every time I’ve been in there, there’s some lady taking down the jars and examining them, refilling whats low or dumping what may have sat for too long. This shit is legit. These people take great pride in their work and it shows in the product. Maggie’s has never let me down in all these years (even before my witchy days, when I was simply going in there for their special tea blends and their homemade skin care products.)
The best part? Everything is reasonably priced. Nothing over the top.
For example, today I bought Jasmine, Chamomile, Thyme, Basil, Peppermint, Sandalwood, Red Rosebud Petals, Mugwort, Sage, Dandelion Root, Cayenne Pepper, Rosemary, Lavender AND a new mortar and pestle all for like 34 bucks. You can’t beat that dude.
Now why am I telling you all this, my dear witchy friends, when most likely you live very far away from this place and can’t access these wonders?
WELL GOOD NEWS. THEY SHIP.
That’s right you heard me. THEY’LL SHIP ANYWHERE YOU WANT.
I’m not sure about outside the US, you’d have to call and ask them, but I DO KNOW they can for sure send anywhere in the US. But LOOK GUYS. This is a great place and you can totally utilize it in your craft.
In a world where technology and the internet reign supreme, it’s nice to see that some truly magical homely places like this still exist in the world. I know its easy to buy online (and it may be a bit cheaper too) but please PLEASE give these guys a look and a shout out.
We don’t want the magical witch shops of the world to disappear.
So please, if you can, give these lovely people a try. You won’t be disappointed I can promise you. And they deserve support more than you could ever know.
Someone asked for someone else to translate this for them in the tags, and it’s a bit hard for me to tell exactly what they’re all saying but I can give a short run down at least: tw: ablelism, possible incest
(Just wanna say the funniest thing in this whole scene is the fact she literally says the words “I TOLD YOU NOT TO PUT YOUR EYES ON HIM AND YOU PUT THEM! YOU PUT THEM!”)
First, after they kiss, the woman with the long black skirt says: “WHAT ARE YOU DOING KISSING THAT CRIPPLE?” Because apparently she wanted the guy with the Milo hair all to herself (or wanted his father, or is his mother and his father left her and this is incestuous. Who knows with these things anymore.) The servant comes in during the yelling, only to walk back out to look for suit guy to sub due the woman with really nice make up, saying about the woman must be possessed(wouldn’t be surprised). Mister Suit Guy subdues her after helping wheelchair girl back up and tells the woman in yellow to grab her and take her out before skirt lady gets anymore great ideas. But the girl says she wants to stay to see things for herself or something idk why. She actually asks the guy who kissed her if he’s injured as he’s crying and clutching his arm.
This whole thing is a mess. They scream so much. I can’t tell what they’re saying and I live in/am from Puerto Rico: The Island of Incoherent Yelling
I literally don’t speak spanish but this was a wild trip