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Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
anybody got the html code for feeling good about yourself
found it
THAT is the nicest place on the internet ;u;
omg
Fuck I’m crying. Sometimes this is all you need in life you know?
We are very good at preparing to live, but not very good at living. We know how to sacrifice ten years for a diploma and we are willing to work very hard to get a job, a car, a house, and so on. But we have difficulty remembering that we are alive in the present moment, the only moment there is for us.
Thich Nhat Hanh (via nephilnine)
(Source: yellow-ribbon)
Military mom ‘proud’ of breast-feeding in uniform, despite criticism
National pride, or disgrace? A photo gone viral of two servicewomen breast-feeding their children while in uniform has added a new layer to the debate over nursing in public.If you think this is a “disgrace”, just quit following me now.
^^^
man i have so many words about how stupid all this backlash is and i’m so infuriated but i think (i hope) you all can just UNDERSTAND mmKAY?!
what.
There is backlash against two people feeding their children. I have no faith left in humanity.
If someone says breast milk dishonors the uniform, but blood does not? I will lose my damned mind.
The bold. All of the bold.
The fuck? This is even an issue?
Beauty and purity go hand in hand, and are tied up in a false sense of modesty. This type of attractiveness comes from being white, virginal, conventionally attractive and actively or deliberately ignorant of meeting that standard of attractiveness. It comes from needing to be seen as beautiful even “without any makeup on” but in “skin-tight jeans” if you’re Katy Perry, from Bruno Mars ‘knowing’ that “when I compliment her, she won’t believe me,” and in reminding a boy that he should be dating a girl who isn’t a shallow hussy, if you’re Taylor Swift.
All of this encourages girls to constantly strive to meet an arbitrary standard of attractiveness that fuels multiple industries (dieting and cosmetics, primarily) while reminding them that their job is to be appealing to men but never to admit that they’re trying to be good-looking for men, and never admit that they look good – especially if they’re not skinny or white. It creates a maelstrom of unhealthy attitudes about girls’ bodies and sexuality. Girls must be all things: attractive and unknowing, winking about sex and flaunting their sexuality but never expressing desire or – worse – actually having sex, and presenting their bodies as sexually available while deriding those girls whose sex lives are more active than their own. They must do all this while being straight, slender and white and preferably blonde or they’re not really even in the game to begin with.
Please call ahead and make an appointment.
One does not simply walk in.
(Source: sircharleswebb)
i told this to the pharmacist yesterday. she was not amused.
I’m getting legit creeped out by this. >_____<
The Trans-Ally Dictionary
Confused by what I just said? Afraid to ask? Look it up here:
Ftm (also F2M): Female-to-Male; refers to a person who was born biologically female who perceives his gender identity as that of a male
Mtf (also M2F): Male-to-Female; refers to a person who was born biologically male who perceives her gender identitiy as that of a female
Transgender (also Trans- or Transsexual): refers to a person whose gender identity differs from their sex assigned at birth; some choose to medically and/or socially transition, while others do not; has no connection to sexual orientation
Genderqueer: refers to a person that feels neither male nor female, or perhaps both; many prefer to use gender neutral pronouns and/or appear androgynous
Androgynous: an adjective referring to a person that looks both female or male, or neither female nor male
Cis-gender: a cis-gendered individual is one whose gender identity matches his/her assigned sex at birth (e.g. Scott was born a man, and sees himself as a man)
Gender Identity: the gender one perceives oneself to be (e.g. Alex was born a woman, and sees herself as a woman - her gender identity is female. John was born a woman, and sees himself as a man - his gender identity is male)
Preferred Pronoun: the pronoun one wishes to be referred to (he/she or gender neutral pronouns like hir or zhe); the pronoun that a person was assigned or appears to be might not be his/her preferred pronoun - if you are ever unsure or do not wish to be rude, always ask the person rather than try to guess
Binding: a practice used by some Ftms in which their chests are 1) bound down with bandages 2) concealed through some sort of layering process and/or 3) bound down by use of a binder; helps to ease chest dysphoria by creating the appearance of a flatter chest
Binder: a tanktop or t-shirt made out of compression material created to compress the chest in a safer manner than that of bandages
Packing: a practice used by some ftms in which they “pack” into their shorts/underwear/etc in order to create the feel and/or look of a bulge; various ways exist including sold products; eases physical dysphoria
Dysphoria: a feeling felt by gender-variant people; the constant nagging that his/her body is not “right;” also social dysphoria: worries and anxiety relating to passing in public or confrontation
Passing: a gender-variant person “passes” when he/she is perceived as the gender identity that he/she identifies with (e.g. an mtf woman is called ma’am in a social situation)
Gender-Variant: any person such as mtf, ftms, genderqueers, androgynous people, etc. that feel their sex assigned at birth does not correctly or adequately define their perceived gender
Gender Roles: society’s views on “accurate” portrayals, appearances, and behaviors of each sex
StP: Stand-to-Pee; a device used by some ftms or gender-variant persons that enables the individual to stand while urinating; eases both physical dysphoria and social dysphoria such as a men’s restroom situation
Top Surgery: a pricey surgery sought after by some ftms or gender-variant persons in which the breast tissue is removed; different types are available to trans-men of different chest sizes
Bottom Surgery: a term inclusive of the several options looked at by some ftms or gender-variant persons in which the genitals are altered in order to ease physical dysphoria; many trans-men believe that their options today in the bottom surgery area are too risky and/or primitive to go through with
Testosterone (also “T”): refers most commonly to the injection of the male hormone testosterone into the blood stream every week or two weeks by sometrans-men; other options of T exist such as creams
HRT: Hormone Replacement Therapy; more commonly used by some trans-females when referring to the process of introducing the female hormone estrogen into the bloodstream
Hysto: Hysterectomy; a surgery in which the ovaries are removed; some trans-men choose to have this surgery or are persuaded to by their doctors as a precaution against ovarian cancer
T-letter: a sign of approval by a therapist after completing so many hours together that is the O-K for the patient to go on Testosterone for HRT
LGBTQ: community of Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender and Qeer/Questioning persons
Ally: any person that supports another (e.g. a trans-ally is any person that supports transgender people and a straight-ally is any straight person that supports the LGBTQ community)
In the Closet: an LGBTQ person is “in the closet” when he/she does not live truthfully as who they are inside and has not or cannot tell the people around him/her about their true identity
Out: an LGBTQ person is “out” when he/she lives truthfully as who they are inside and is honest and/or forward with those around them around their transition or their sexual orientation
Stealth: an mtf or ftm is “stealth” when he/she chooses to live truthfully as their perceived gender identity in an environment in which no one knows that he/she is transgender
YAY resources! Though I would like to point out that a hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus, not the ovaries. An oophorectomy is the surgical removal of the ovaries.
(Source: maudit)
TRIGGER WARNING: ABUSE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
EVERYONE needs to know this. This is how nearly all abusive relationships play out, nearly all of the time. It’s very, very common and very important.
Bear in mind that “violent outbursts” can also mean mental/verbal abuse, shoving or holding someone down, throwing things at the person or threats.
Usually, this cycle worsens and worsens throughout the relationship. The violent episodes last longer and longer and the honeymoon phase gets shorter or may disappear completely, leaving the relationship bouncing back and forth between tension and explosions.
Please reblog if you think your readers could be helped by this?
I am reblogging this because if I had seen a chart like this in high school I could have recognized my abusive relationship for what it was. And this goes for almost every woman I have ever encountered that has been in an abusive relationship.
This is so true.
[T]he fact that we’re still talking about the overemphasis on looks means that too many people still believe that they can pull the “you’re ugly” trump card when they don’t agree with a woman. You may not agree with a woman, but to criticize her appearance — as opposed to her ideas or actions — isn’t doing anyone any favors, least of all you. Insulting a woman’s looks when they have nothing to do with the issue at hand implies a lack of comprehension on your part, an inability to engage in high-level thinking. You may think she’s ugly, but everyone else thinks you’re an idiot.
“What We’re Really Talking about When We Talk about Hillary Clinton Without Makeup” - Erin Gloria Ryan (via rrrambleon)
(Source: jezebel.com)
I need feminism because this exists.
Being tender and open is beautiful. As a woman, I feel continually shhh’ed. Too sensitive. Too mushy. Too wishy washy. Blah blah. Don’t let someone steal your tenderness. Don’t allow the coldness and fear of others to tarnish your perfectly vulnerable beating heart. Nothing is more powerful than allowing yourself to truly be affected by things. Whether it’s a song, a stranger, a mountain, a rain drop, a tea kettle, an article, a sentence, a footstep…feel it all – look around you. All of this is for you. Take it and have gratitude. Give it and feel love.
Zooey Deschanel (via creatingaquietmind)
(Source: kimbaa99)
Introverts, in contrast, may have strong social skills and enjoy parties and business meetings, but after a while wish they were home in their pajamas. They prefer to devote their social energies to close friends, colleagues, and family. They listen more than they talk, think before they speak, and often feel as if they express themselves better in writing than in conversation. They tend to dislike conflict. Many have a horror of small talk, but enjoy deep discussions.
Susan Cain, Quiet (via going-to-scranton)
(Source: accountedfor)
I Kissed A Girl is a boner dyke anthem for straight girls who like to turn guys on by making out or like faking gay. I hate Katy Perry! She’s offensive to gay culture, I’m so offended. She’s just riding on the backs of our culture, without having to pay any of the dues and not being actually lesbian or anything at all. She’s on the cover of a fucking gay magazine.
Beth Ditto (via prayforprada)
Seriously Beth. I LOVE YOU
(via voguefemme)
(Source: allyouladiespopyopussylikedis)
