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where-the-giants-are · 4 days

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I’ve been with my fiancé for over 8 years now. We’ve been friends for even longer and just last summer we had been planning our wedding ceremony. Now, his family hadn’t been the best supportively, not when he came out as gay, and especially not when he, a Sapio, started dating me, a giant. They then effectively disowned him after we announced our engagement. I think they might have had some weird hope he’d ’change his mind’ or that it was a ‘phase’. This was about 3 years ago now, and I can’t speak for my partner, but he admitted though it hurt, he was relieved to be away from them after all the abuse.

Anyway, the reason for this letter is about 7 months ago we had gotten word that his family had been in a serious accident and that his parents, sister and her husband had passed away and he was listed as next-of-kin and subsequently guardian for his 4 year old nephew.

Now, we never really talked about kids beyond some vague idea. But my partner wasn’t going to turn away the kid, nor did I expect him to. So, after the funeral service and sorting with social services, we brought his nephew home.

It has been an adjustment for all of us, getting used to having a kid around and him being in a new environment that’s more geared for my size honestly. and we’ve been trying to find a good child psychologist for him. but the main problem is… well, he’s afraid of me.

I can’t really blame him for that, after everything he went through, but it still hurts sometimes when he flinches when I enter a room or speak to him. Or how he looks ready to cry when I open my mouth. Even trying to hide when he sees me just reading a book. I’ve grown up in a mixed community, but the way the kid looks at me, for the first time in a very long time, I feel like a monster.

My partner has told me once when we were in bed that his ‘family’ had been filling the kid’s head with anti-nightfolk ideologies and even some rather… well, blood-libel comments. I think he was trying to comfort me as he noticed the way the kid had been a lot more skittish with me than with him. He has been trying to explain that a lot of the stuff his folks talked about was lies and really bad stuff, but it’s hard unlearning these sort of things. I had suggested we postpone the wedding, at least till things settle.

I have been trying to seem less ‘intimidating’, not smiling with my fangs and trying to look smaller than I really am. But I’m worried he might never not be afraid of me. And I never told my partner, but I’m afraid that he will be forced to pick between me and the kid, and I don’t want him to do that as I know either option will hurt him.

So I’m asking. Is there anything I can do to try and help seem less… monstrous to my nephew?

I'm afraid there are no quick fixes here, reader. Your nephew has been exposed to some seriously toxic ideologies from a very early age. That isn't the sort of thing you can fix over night.

I would caution against trying too hard to diminish yourself or your creaturely traits as part of this process. You want your nephew to be comfortable with you, not with a nervous caricature of yourself.

Instead, I encourage you to behave at home as normally as you can, being as friendly as he'll allow you to be and respecting his boundaries when he expresses them.

If you haven't already, talk to your partner about what your strategies are going to be to improve the situation. This is a long-term project that needs complete buy-in from both of you to succeed.

As much as possible, your partner should be exposing your nephew to the idea of difference, teaching him that it's OK to notice that other people are different than him, but that he still needs to treat them with kindness and respect.

There are so many more resources available today to help children learn about these matters, from books and films to websites dedicated to help you discuss these issues in an age-appropriate way.

Books like Paws, Claws and More, What's for Lunch? and My Daddy's A Mummy are a great way to start these conversations and to help introduce your nephew to these ideas in a way that is accessible for him. Talk to your local librarian for more recommendations.

The best way for him to learn to trust you is through spending time with you, drowning out the hateful ideas he's been taught through real, lived experience of being safe and happy in the company of people in the community. Make sure to set time aside for all three of you to spend time together, doing activities your nephew will enjoy.

Of course, his exposure to the creature community shouldn't start and end with you. If you can, consider getting him involved in mixed genus groups where he can meet liminal children his own age. It might be a bit of an adjustment for him, but it will a huge boon to him in the long run.

Finally, please consider seeking out some additional support for yourself during this process. This is a difficult, highly emotional situation, and you need to find people who you can talk to about it beyond your partner, whether that's to talk through possible solutions or just to vent occasionally.

Fortunately, reader, if there's one thing children are built for, it's learning. It will take time and emotional commitment, but with a little effort, I think you and your partner will be able to teach your nephew a kinder way of looking at the world.

#this is just so sweet #and ahhh #the nightfolk network #monstrous agonies #g/t #giant/tiny #g/t community #giant tiny

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where-the-giants-are · 11 days

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I have a slight problem, and I’m not sure what to do.

See, me and my boyfriend met online. We were in a game server and have been friends for years, we started dating almost a year now, though we haven’t actually met in person, partially due to the distance as he’s in the states and I’m from the Mediterranean.

We’ve really hit it off though. We have so many things in common and we do voice and video chats. I know he’s of the community mainly due to his fangs, mane like hair, and other qualities. He’s never been shy about being a creature of the night. And he’s just… so amazing and sweet. I love everytime we video talk seeing him gush about the newest game or Blush when I compliment him.

The issue came when he talked about doing wrestling, more a performance, though with his build I’m not that surprised. He even sent me a video of his performance before he headed to bed. When I watched it, I recognised him even with his hair fully down and the over the top heel persona he used. The sweet deep voice making me blush as he talked about taking down his opponent.

But watching the video, I realised he’s a giant, quite literally. Which comes the problem. I have what’s known as Megalophobia. A fear of large objects.

Now, in my country it’s not that much a hinderance, as very few skyscrapers or such, even when cruise ships come by I’m usually away from the harbour so barely see them save when they’re on the horizon. And this fear never really came up before as in the photos and videos we’ve had, he’s usually around things at home that I assume are more scaled up to his size. As such, I never noticed the apparent size difference.

But seeing the video of him in the ring, towering high over most, if not all the audience.

I had to shut my eyes and control my breathing. Even as it’s his own voice that was calming me down.

So, what I’m asking is, is there anything I can do? I mean, I have been trying to deal with this fear before when I’ve had to go abroad and such. But should I tell him about this? And if so, will it affect our relationship?

If you do decide to tell your boyfriend about this phobia, please tread carefully. Phobias are, by their very nature, irrational and don’t necessarily reflect on one's logical beliefs about the world. But you can imagine, I'm sure, how upsetting it might be, to be told that your very body is a source of fear and discomfort.

I know you can't help what you're afraid of. At the same time, giants in particular are often victims of prejudice, persecution and even violence as a direct result of other people being frightened. So it is doubly important to make it clear to your boyfriend that, while you might have an unfortunate psychological response to his size, he is still someone you trust and feel safe with.

Instead, try framing the issue as something he can help with. Talk to him honestly about your phobia, but emphasise how he can help you through it. I think the detail about his voice calming you down while you watched his wrestling video is an excellent example. Reach out to him for support as you start working on the phobia itself.

There are several possible treatments for phobias, including talking therapies, exposure therapy, CBT and hypnosis. It might take a while to find an approach that works best for you and your particular phobia, but stick with it. Your mental well-being is worth it. Your relationship is worth it. You are worth it.

#amazing and sweet #giants are the best #the nightfolk network #monstrous agonies #cute #giants #unreality #g/t #giant/tiny #not my writing #I wish the couple luck #in the agony

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where-the-giants-are · 13 days

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Today is the planned Strike. Will do my best to help what can do. Even if just a post to raise awareness.

Also, if can, click the link. Do something small.

#non g/t #free palestine #free palestinians

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where-the-giants-are · 14 days

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a new g/t duo, Rick and Isabella! They've been rotting my brain...

#g/t art #giant/tiny #g/t #not my art

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where-the-giants-are · 16 days

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*drops this and disappears for another three months*

Been having fun with @reignwren and @funsizedcoffee, we put three tiny kids in the house of a Scottish man… only two of them actively steal from the crisps drawer. But then, they are attacked by the menace of the summer months… the six legged vampire

Mosquitos be damned

Well, the kiddo gotta forage tho

And Chap did that exactly… and much more…

#sfw g/t #g/t art #sfw gt #not my art

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where-the-giants-are · 17 days

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okay but what if it was the giant being scared of the tiny? its always the tiny afraid of the giant but wheres the opposite 🤔

and no i havent named this oc yet 😿

also hi lmfao im new 2 tumblr

#g/t #gt community #giant/tiny #gentle giant #giant tiny #not my art #giant #So amazing and lovely

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where-the-giants-are · 17 days

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I understand that being two inches tall isn't realistic in any way but the actual life I have right now where I'm six feet tall isn't realistic in any way either. I mean, if we're going to do this, God, and it appears we are, then why are You half-assing this? I want the benefits of magical realism along with the... *gestures vaguely, broadly* of magical realism.

#g/t #giant tiny #blurbs #magical realism #giant #g/t community

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where-the-giants-are · 23 days

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I love this and it is just… so nice.

G/t concept: Tiny Cafe

You know how there are Cat Cafes, Raccoon Cafes, I’ve even heard of a reptile cafe…what if there was a Tiny Cafe?

Welcome to Little Sips Cafe!

Humans come enjoy a nice meal or beverage and spend time with our resident Tiny People. Is it your first time visiting a Tiny cafe? Please fill out our survey and let our friendly human staff match a tiny best suited to your personality.

Come enjoy specialty menu items like our personal Borrower’s Brew espresso or our Lilliput Latte. We have Tiny Tempting Treats such as our famous Brownie’s Brownie! Don’t forget our delicious Mini Morsels. But don’t worry if you bring your human sized appetite- our Breakfasts, Lunches, and Dinners are big enough for you to have a “Lil’ Leftover”.

Frequent guest to the cafe? Become one of our “Pocket -sized Perks” members. You’ve probably met quiet a few of the tinies by now. As a member you will have priority when requesting who you would like to visit with when making your reservation. You will also received 15% off of any non- alcoholic beverages when you show your membership card.

Are you someone that has a difficult time making new friends? Tinies are not intimidating and those at the cafe are very easy to strike up a conversation with. There are many tinies who call the cafe their home, it shouldn’t be hard to find one with similar interests or hobbies. The first Friday of the month from 6pm-8pm we have “Friendly Friday” an open house mix and mingle for any Tiny or Human to come and chat, play games, enjoy ice breaker activities and more in our “Petite Pals ” event room in the back.

Not in the mood to visit with a tiny? Would you just like to sit back and watch the tinies go about their day? Enjoy our brand new “Lilliputian Lounge”! Here you’ll have excellent views of some of the Tiny’s communal spaces, including the brand new train station.

Would you be interested in holding and cuddling a tiny while enjoying your coffee or tea? Please inform the staff so that they match you with a tiny who has consented to being held. Please DO NOT pick up another guest’s tiny, even if you see that guest holding the tiny. Often times these tinies have formed a bond with their repeat visitors and trust only those humans to hold them.

This cafe is not child friendly, only guests age 12+ are permitted. For the safety of tinies and other guests, we strictly enforce this age restriction. Any guest under the age of 12 will not be allowed into the cafe, even if your party has a reservation. Each guest under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Hungry? Come and enjoy half priced appetizers and small plates on Miniature Munchie Mondays! All day long you can enjoy sharing your Munchies and Morsels with your Miniature friend for a smaller price!

Yes, our cafe is now open late! Some of our resident tinies are night owls. Every night (except Wednesdays) at 5:00pm adults can order off of our “Pint-Sized Pints” menu. Serving guests and tinies a selection of wines, beers, ales, hard ciders and other alcoholic beverages. Don’t let the Dinky Drafts fool you. Humans will receive properly portioned beverages. After 10:00pm only adult guests with a valid ID can enjoy the Little Sips Cafe. All underaged guests will be required to leave at that time.

Wednesday night is the cafe’s “Tiny Tutor” nights! Come and study at the cafe! High school and college students, do you need a tutor? Would you like to have a Tiny Tutor? Some of our cafe residents can help! Many are educated in an array of different subjects. We also make arrangements with some of the local tiny professors and tiny teachers to come into the cafe for one on one time. Pricing arrangements are between you and your tiny tutor, the cafe requests that you purchase at least one beverage while visiting/studying.

It is important that you remember that the tiny people who visit with you are PEOPLE ! We understand that sometimes humans see tinies as cute, adorable helpless pets or dolls. But these individuals are here of their own free will. They have every right to refuse a visit or abruptly end a visit at any time for any reason. Should any of our tinies or human staff feel at risk in your company, cafe security will escort you off the premises. This rarely happens, but this is a reminder that we take pride in the health and safety of our cafe residents and staff.

For more information on upcoming events like “Teensy Trivia” “Puny Painting” “Itty-bitty Baking” and “Minuscule Manicures” please check our calendar. If you would like to rent the cafe for your own special event, please email us and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

We look forward to having you here at Little Sips.

….ok this started as just a silly thought meant to be a tiny post. But it took over and kinda got out of control there.

#g/t #giant/tiny #gt #blurbs #reblog #g/t community #size difference #sizetumblr #giant tiny #g/t fluff

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where-the-giants-are · 24 days

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Eyes closed, volume up… I don't think he's realized he's not just vibing as an average sized guy in his bedroom anymore!

#orc #macro #zealyarts #g/t #giant/tiny #not my art #giant #g/t community #g/t art #giant tiny #nsfw g/t #nsfw art #nsfw

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where-the-giants-are · 26 days

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SMASH OR PASS: Giants, Magic the Gathering

[Art credits: MTG Card art]

Please reblog for greater sample size, as per usual!

#g/t poll #monster smash or pass #monster lover #monster fucker #monster romance #monster x human #tumblr polls #poll #the polls

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where-the-giants-are · 26 days

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Hoo boy this is a waayyyyy overdue commission that @cacaxa got from me of Pethani comforting a homesick Quinn, the poor dear..

#not my art #g/t #giant tiny #giants #cacaxa #quinn #pethani #giant/tiny #giant art #g/t art

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where-the-giants-are · 1 month

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Redwood, my nature-dwelling firbolg, a friendly and well meaning lug

And jumping on that chest meme bandwagon, catching him while washing over at some waterfall

#dnd #g/t #giant/tiny #not my art #giant #g/t community #g/t art #giant tiny #sfw g/t #fluff g/t

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where-the-giants-are · 1 month

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Honestly. Have to go with giant. Especially if can be really THICCC

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where-the-giants-are · 1 month

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The ACLU has launched a petition against Mastercard’s policies on adult content!

Mastercard put into effect a new policy regulating adult content sellers that makes it extremely hard for sex workers to earn a living online. It must be stopped.

The policy itself imposes strict and invasive requirements on adult content websites using Mastercard’s financial services – including pre-approval of all content before publication, forbidding certain search terms, and monitoring the age and identity verification process for all performers.

Sign here!!

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where-the-giants-are · 2 months

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Palestine Masterlist

Introduction to Palestine:

Decolonize Palestine:

Palestine 101

Rainbow washing

Frequently asked questions

Myths

IMEU (Institute for Middle East Understanding):

Quick Facts - The Palestinian Nakba

The Nakba and Palestinian Refugees

The Gaza Strip

The Palestinian catastrophe (Al-Nakba)

Al-Nakba (documentary)

The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance, 1917-2017 (book)

The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine (book)

Nakba Day: What happened in Palestine in 1948? (Article)

The Nakba did not start or end in 1948 (Article)

Donations and charities:

Al-Shabaka

Electronic Intifada

Adalah Justice Project

IMEU Fundraiser

Medical Aid for Palestinians

Palestine Children’s Relief Fund

Addameer

Muslim Aid

Palestine Red Crescent

Gaza Mutual Aid Patreon

Books:

A New Critical Approach to the History of Palestine

The Idea of Israel: A History of Power and Knowledge

Hidden Histories: Palestine and the Eastern Mediterranean

The Balfour Declaration: Empire, the Mandate and Resistance in Palestine

Queer Palestine and the Empire of Critique

From Haven to Conquest: Readings in Zionism and the Palestine Problem until 1948

Captive Revolution - Palestinian Women’s Anti-Colonial Struggle within the Israeli Prison System

Palestine: A Four Thousand Year History

Except for Palestine: The Limits of Progressive Politics

Before Their Diaspora: A Photographic History of The Palestinians 1876-1948

The Battle for Justice in Palestine Paperback

Uncivil Rites: Palestine and the Limits of Academic Freedom

Palestine Rising: How I survived the 1948 Deir Yasin Massacre

The Transformation of Palestine: Essays on the Origin and Development of the Arab-Israeli Conflict

A Land Without a People: Israel, Transfer, and the Palestinians 1949-1996

The Iron Cage: The Story of the Palestinian Struggle for Statehood

A History of Modern Palestine: One Land, Two Peoples

Where Now for Palestine?: The Demise of the Two-State Solution

Terrorist Assemblages - Homonationalism in Queer Times

Militarization and Violence against Women in Conflict Zones in the Middle East

The one-state solution: A breakthrough for peace in the Israeli-Palestinian deadlock

The Persistence of the Palestinian Question: Essays on Zionism and the Palestinians

Fateful Triangle: The United States, Israel and the Palestinians

The False Prophets of Peace: Liberal Zionism and the Struggle for Palestine

Ten myths about Israel

Blaming the Victims: Spurious Scholarship and the Palestinian Question

Israel and its Palestinian Citizens - Ethnic Privileges in the Jewish State

Palestinians in Israel: Segregation, Discrimination and Democracy

Greater than the Sum of Our Parts: Feminism, Inter/Nationalism, and Palestine

Palestine Hijacked

Palestinian Culture:

Mountain against the Sea: Essays on Palestinian Society and Culture

Palestinian Costume

Traditional Palestinian Costume: Origins and Evolution

Tatreez & Tea: Embroidery and Storytelling in the Palestinian Diaspora

Embroidering Identities: A Century of Palestinian Clothing (Oriental Institute Museum Publications)

The Palestinian Table (Authentic Palestinian Recipes)

Falastin: A Cookbook

Palestine on a Plate: Memories from My Mother’s Kitchen

Palestinian Social Customs and Traditions

Palestinian Culture before the Nakba

Tatreez & Tea (Website)

The Traditional Clothing of Palestine

The Palestinian thobe: A creative expression of national identity

Embroidering Identities:A Century of Palestinian Clothing

Palestine Traditional Costumes

Palestine Family

Palestinian Costume

Encyclopedia of World Dress and Fashion, v5: Volume 5: Central and Southwest Asia

Tent Work in Palestine: A Record of Discovery and Adventure

Documentaries, Films, and Video Essays:

Jenin, Jenin

Born in Gaza

GAZA

Wedding in Galilee

Omar

5 Broken Cameras

OBAIDA

Indigeneity, Indigenous Liberation, and Settler Colonialism (not entirely about Palestine, but an important watch for indigenous struggles worldwide - including Palestine)

Edward Said - Reflections on Exile and Other Essays

Palestine Remix:

AL NAKBA

Gaza Lives On

Gaza we are coming

Lost cities of Palestine

Stories from the Intifada

Last Shepherds of the Valley

Voices from Gaza

Muhammad Smiry

Najla Shawa

Nour Naim

Wael Al dahdouh

Motaz Azaiza

Ghassan Abu Sitta

Refaat Alareer (murdered by Israel - 12/7/2023. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un)

Plestia Alaqad

Bisan Owda

Ebrahem Ateef

Mohammed Zaanoun

Doaa Mohammad

Hind Khoudary

Palestinian Voices, Organizations, and News

Boycott Divest and Sanction (BDS)

Defense for Children in Palestine

Palestine Legal

Palestine Action

Palestine Action US

United Nations relief and works for Palestinian refugees in the Middle East (UNRWA)

National Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP)

Times of Gaza

Middle East Eye

Middle East Monitor

Mohammed El-Kurd

Muna El-Kurd

Electronic Intifada

Dr. Yara Hawari

Mariam Barghouti

Omar Ghraieb

Steven Salaita

Noura Erakat

The Palestinian Museum N.G.

Palestine Museum US

Artists for Palestine UK

Eye on Palestine

#non g/t #palestine #free palestine #palestine masterlist #apartheid #settler colonialism #links #donation post #bds #middle east #palestinian liberation

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where-the-giants-are · 2 months

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How to turn off AI Training of your content on Web and Mobile:

On a Web Browser:

I had some trouble finding this option. My first instinct was to click the settings button on the left, but that's where it is!

First, you'll click the name of your blog on the left sidebar to bring it up on your browser.

Then click "Blog settings" on the right sidebar once your blog is brought up. That's where they're hiding it.

Click "Prevent Third-Party Sharing" under the Visibility section, and bam! You're done.

On Mobile:

Thankfully it's much easier on mobile. Just click the Gear icon on your blog's page, to go to settings.

Scroll all the way down until you see Visibility, then toggle the Prevent third-party sharing option for your blog!!

If you disable this setting on mobile, it automatically synced it to my web browser settings, too. ...But if you use both Web and Mobile, I would still highly recommend double checking that it actually turned off on both!!

Check that it's turned off on your side blogs too! And check your settings every now and then anyway to ensure that it's staying turned off, because if my memory serves right, some other websites will pull some shenanigans on things like this and opt you back in without telling you!

Leave Feedback on New Features at Tumblr Support Here!! Let Staff know however we can that having our content fed to AI at their whim is unacceptable.

And if you have the option to poison your art with Nightshade or Glaze, keep it up!!

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where-the-giants-are · 2 months

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🎨done by @artomu-san It would seem that Nedzu has been exposed to a new type of quirk, causing huge size and growth. The now small Toshinori barely matches the grown Principal's bulge.

#g/t #giant/tiny #not my art #giant #g/t art #giant tiny #nsfw g/t #nsfw art #commissioned art #principal nedzu #bnha nedzu #nsfw #bara

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