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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].
#itgetsbetter#justice for nex benedict#justice for nex#nex benedict#oklahoma#lgbtq youth#queer youth
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La revolución es trans-NB. 🇲🇽💛🏳️⚧️
🎨: @gatitoquepinta.
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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
#Queer#acab1312#all cops are bastards#disabled#positive#hopepunk#strength#fuck pigs#transgender#Queer youth#protect trans youth#lgbtq youth#itgetsbetter
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“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
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“Of course you have blue hair and pronouns.”
A sim I made in honor of a pronoun option being officially added to The Sims 4!!
#the sims 4#the sims 4 pronouns#ts4 pronouns#ts4#ts4 update#demiboy#nonbinary sim#trans sim#ts4 screenshots#the sims 4 aesthetic#the sims community#new simmer#this sim uses they/he pronouns!#lgbtq#queer#pronouns update#itgetsbetter#ea#cas#cc#mm
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It will get better 🌈 💜 https://buff.ly/3ArtM8B
#positive#goodvibes#25mm#badges#buttonbadge#shopsmall#itgetsbetter#goodthingsarecoming#posiitveenergy#rainbow#koolbadges#handmade#buttons#craft#badge#pins#badgemaker#positive vibes#lgbtq positivity#positive mental attitude#positive affirmations#good vibe tribe#rainbow flag
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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
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. . . #LGBT #LGBTPride #LGBTQ #LGBTQPride #LGBTQI #LGBTRights #QueerPride #QueerLife #AlterLove #LGBTLove #BornPerfect #MarriageEquality #Equality #EqualityMatters #Acceptance #AccelerateAcceptance #UntoldPride #LoveisLove #LoveWins #ItGetsBetter #StopBullying #GayUK #GayItaly #GaySpain #GayEurope #GayGermany #AthensPride #RomaPride (at Miami Beach, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf1p8EvNa3I/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
#lgbt#lgbtpride#lgbtq#lgbtqpride#lgbtqi#lgbtrights#queerpride#queerlife#alterlove#lgbtlove#bornperfect#marriageequality#equality#equalitymatters#acceptance#accelerateacceptance#untoldpride#loveislove#lovewins#itgetsbetter#stopbullying#gayuk#gayitaly#gayspain#gayeurope#gaygermany#athenspride#romapride
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I started testosterone today…this is the happiest day of my life. I‘m sobbing.
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#ItGetsBetter
I remember feeling like the only queer on the planet w/ no hope no love...this is my first pride month married to the queer love of my life
(spiritually not legally cuz the poor and disabled and elderly r not allowed to legally marry in my country of the U.S.A. w/out HUGE penalties)
I love you bea thank you 4 rescuing me
Thank You for proving every doubt I ever had growing up wrong
I love you.
#pride
#HoldOn
#ItGetsBetter
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Open Books (5) | Kim Namjoon
An unpredicted switch of journals brings two strangers close. Strangers with similarly perturbing experiences, and beautifully healing souls. Abused, bullied, and traumatized, they help each other, and those around them break away from similar experiences, heal and grow gracefully. With thoughtful emotions, and ever growing minds, Y/n and Namjoon are delicate heroes.
They understand the best in each other, and the worst, like open books.
Tags/Warnings :- Child abuse, domestic violence, traumatized characters, bullying, self harm, mentions of toxic relationships, angst. I know it's dark but trust me it gets better! namjoonXreader, Namjoon and Y/n, A slow burn romance, fluff, strangers to friends, strangers to lovers, self love, healing, etc.
Cross posted on Wattpad
Written by Author G
Word count :- 765 Words
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~The Meet~
It is calm and quiet around, contrasted to the loud thoughts in his head as Namjoon stands on the balcony of the tower, the cool evening wind blowing gently, his hands on the cold metal rails.
He couldn't seem to think of anything else other than Y/n's journal. The gradient transition from hopeless to hopeful makes him feel.. warm, and at peace. Namjoon wondered if he would ever be truly happy, and at peace again.
And that's when he sees her.
Lee Y/N..
He quickly turns around and acts like he isn't aware of her presence. He can feel her staring right at him, and from the corner of his eye, he sneaks a glance towards her, hair framing her face in the most perfect way possible as her eyes seem to search his face for some odd reason. He chuckles at the thought before looking her in the eyes.
She quickly looks away while trying to scramble down the stairs and that's when he calls out to her.
"Lee Y/N"
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She freezes, back straight.
Oh my god, how does he know my name?
She feels like she's been caught stealing.
Did he read it?
She can't seem to turn around, the shame burning away that little hope she had earlier.
Of course he did! But then again, so did I..
"Ms. Lee?
Ugh why was he using honorifics? Weren't they of the same age?
"Just Y/n is fine"
Y/n turns around to face him, hands playing with the hem of her dress as she looks down, unable to meet his gaze.
"Ok.. Y/n ssi?"
She couldn't bare it. The guilt that weighs her down is heavy and uncomfortable. She had to confess!
"I.." "I"
They start at the same time, making them chuckle.
"I'm sorry" He apologizes first, and she looks up at him.
"Why are you sorry?" She asks him as though she didn't already guess why they had both apologized.
"Ugh, I'm such a jerk.. I'm really sorry, Y/n ssi.. but I r-read your journal" He stutters, eyes immediately looking down at the floor when Y/n doesn't respond.
She can't seem to. No matter how guilty she feels about reading his, she still feels like a raw, very private, side of her, was out in the open, for the entire world to see.
"I know, I know you must be enraged. And I'm genuinely sorry. I promise, I won't tell anyone! I'm not a creep or anything, I promise!
But then again, he doesn't feel like a stranger. Not in the least. For some odd reason, he makes her feel at peace. Like as if he's someone very familiar, like as if she's known him all along.
"I'm.. I'm genuinely sorry Ms. Lee"
"Yaa, you're making me feel old! We're of the same age! " Y/n chuckles with a wince, cringing at the honorific, making him smile ever so slightly, dimples peeking out as he apologizes once more, the fear that she might not be forgiving gnawing at him unforgivingly.
"Namjoon ssi? Can I call you that?" She asks, hesitating to look him in the eye yet again.
"Of course.. wait, how do you know-" before he can complete his question, she answers it for him.
"I read it too." The words tumble out of her mouth, as if saying them faster might lessen the embarrassment she feels. "And.. I'm sorry. Like you said, it wasn't because I'm a creep or anything.. I promise. I just couldn't seem to.. ugh, I don't even know how to explain myself. I know it's unforgivable."
Namjoon smiles at this. That warmth that he craved earlier, that peace, he seemed to have found in simply watching her.
"How about, let's call it even..?" He asks, unsure. There's still that guilt that weighs him down, and he feels like it might be stupid for him to ask.
Much to his surprise, she nods eagerly before bowing as if to apologize for one last time.
It was alright. They didn't know why, or how, they felt safe around each other. Tranquil.
He tries to apologise once more, but Y/n beats him to it.
"Don't. Like you said, let's call it even. Otherwise I'll feel like apologizing again and that's gonna repeat another whole cycle" She snickers, feeling lighter now.
Just then, the slight pitter-patter of rain is heard, and the both of them run down the stairs, smiles gracing their faces as they do so. They run over to the other side of the road, arms above their heads to protect their clothes from getting wet.
They reach the other side and take shelter under the roof of a bus stop, unable to stop the laughter that bubbles and erupts from them gleefully as they look into each other's eyes and look away.
"So, what now?"
"I have no idea" He replies honestly, smiling a warm smile.
They continue to stand, waiting for a bus in the silence. Surprisingly, the silence is not at all awkward. It's calming and peaceful. Y/n hasn't felt like this in a very long time. Perhaps, this is what people call a silent conversation.
The pleasant silence is soon disrupted by the bus's honk however, and she gets ready to walk onto the bus, before he calls out.
"Y/n ssi, your book" He says, handing it over to her.
"Ahh, right" She smiles before returning his.
"So.. I'll see you around?"
" I hope so"
He hopes so too. Desperately so.
Oh, why didn't he want to leave?
She smiles, heart clenching in a rather odd way as she waves him bye, taking a seat by the window after scanning her card.
Why didn't she want to leave?
They don't know. Not yet, at least.
#open books#bangtanff#namjoon ff#namjoonxreader#namjoon x y/n#fluff#angst#bts#self harm#selflove#darkthemes#domesticviolence#childabuse#child abuse#mental abuse#friendstolovers#strangers to friends#itgetsbetter#dark theme
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Just a lil much-needed queer youth joy - we need to talk about these students and allies in Hawai'i!
Students from Campbell- Kapolei Complex Schools used funding from one of our 50 States 50 Grants to give SO much support to their queer communities.
They bolstered their GSA clubs, held community based education events like a Halloween party and craft day, and even got to attend Honolulu Pride - where Hawai'i-raised Bretman Rock showed up for a surprise visit and marched alongside the students to honor them and their work, having attended the same schools themself growing up!
So proud of these students for recognizing what they need in their own communities.
And lucky for y'all...apps are open for the 3rd season of 50 States, 50 Grants right now through April 1, 2024 - if you're a high schooler or middle schooler in the US/DC/territories and have an idea for how you'd use the funds at your own school, don't miss out on applying: 50states50grants.org
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🏳️⚧️ 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
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I coach a bunch of 3 year olds. Today, when one of them go to the field, he screamed my name in excitement and ran over to me.
It was the first time in months I felt I actually mattered to someone.
- Human, 23 y/o
#you matter#it gets better#mental illness#mental health#mentalhealthawareness#stay positive#itgetsbetter#you got this#take care of yourself#love
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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💋
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!sh! I've had my fair share of struggles with self harm. No matter how much u try to recreate the feeling with ice and red food dye nothing really feels the same. The urges suck so bad u want to hurt yourself so bad but u know u shouldn't. True pain is having to watch your family and friends watch you struggle. Having to put on a hoodie in summer just because ur ashamed of your scars is hard. I've releapsed many times and that shit fucking hurts, having to lie to your parents and tell them you are clean even though u know its not true is really painfull. But I promise it gets better I know everyone says that but its honestly true please take care of yourself <3333 and im always here if u need to talk sending love :]
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