My dear lgbt+ kids,
Trans women are women.
This post doesn’t fix anything. It doesn’t roll back harmful laws, it doesn’t offer you legal protection. It’s understandable if you currently feel more bitter than encouraged when you see statements like that on social media. What can a silly little slogan do against this wave of hate and danger we are currently experiencing?
And yet, I think it’s more important than ever to post those silly little slogans. Here’s some reasons why:
Silence can look like agreement. Transphobes and fascists love to paint the picture that the „silent majority“ agrees with them, that they’re just saying out loud what everyone else is thinking. The „silly little slogans“ provide an accessible way to disprove that. They don’t fix everything but they offer an easy way to break that silence and show that transphobia actually isn’t as common or fashionable as fascists would like people to believe.
Complying in advance is never a good idea. If you give up on posting stuff like this because it feels like the transphobes are winning anyway, well, then you’re giving them exactly what they want. You’re basically agreeing that they already won. Quiet surrender is awfully convenient to fascists. Don’t give them that power.
Social media posts are also seen by trans people. Even if you feel like you’re not gonna change anyone’s mind: you can at least let trans people know you care. We need little rays of hope now more than ever, and social media posts definitely can be a way to make each other feel a little less alone. In fact, I think repeating a slogan can actually be ideal for that because they’re so easily recognizable. There’s comfort in that clarity. It takes off some of the mental load of trying to figure out if you’re a safe person or not. And that’s valuable in exhausting times like these.
So no, this post doesn’t fix anything. But it doesn’t have to. It just has to be one small, firm act of resistance. A reminder that not everyone has given up. A reminder that trans people are real, loved and deserving of protection.
Trans women are women. Let’s say it again and again. Lets say it out loud. Lets say it until the hate feels small in comparison.
With all my love,
Your Tumblr Dad
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Hi,
If you're reading this it means you found the note I slipped in your bag, and you're probably wondering why. The truth is I'm a coward. I don't have the courage to do this with you face-to-face so a letter it has to be.
I think about you all the time. When you told me your favorite song I listened to it on repeat. I wanted to know why it was your favorite, to know what made it special to you. Maybe that makes me sound like a creep. Maybe I am one.
It's like you carved out a part of my brain and made it your home. I think you're amazing. The kind of girl any guy would be lucky to have.
I remember the day we first met. I didn't even want to go to that party, Argyle and Eddie dragged me along. But then I saw you. You were standing in a corner all by yourself. You looked sad. I wanted to make you laugh and when I actually did it became my favorite sound. I wanted to make you laugh every day, forever. We talked all night tucked away in that tree house they had in the back. It was like something out of a movie.
I know it's unfair of me to do this, I promise I'm not trying to hurt anyone. But I think I might be in love with you.
I know what you're going to say. You have a boyfriend. I know. Just thinking about it, about him touching you the way I want to touch you, it makes me want to bang my head against a wall. He doesn't deserve you. I shouldn't say that, but it's the truth. Granted, I'm not sure I deserve you either.
I know you’re happy with him and I'd never want to take that away from you. But I couldn't hold this in any longer. It's selfish, it's so selfish. The plan was to never tell you and just hope that one day I could move on but I couldn’t keep holding onto this secret. I would have burst.
I had to tell you. Just in case there was even a small, miniscule, improbable chance that you felt the same. If you don't, I understand. You can just throw away this letter and we’ll pretend it never happened. Everything can go back to the way it was. I won't hold it against you, I just want you to be happy. But if you do feel the same, if there is even a part of you that does, then meet me at Lovers Lake tomorrow at six.
I'll be waiting for you.
Yours,
Jonathan
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shoutout to the really anxious people who face the world every day even though it makes their whole bodies freak out
it’s so funny that u can just color text on this website boom bitch im green now. youre hearing me talk greenly. in a green fashion. green green green
saying “i want him” about the character but not in a romantic or sexual way . i just Require him i need to Obtain him
Hey, I’m just reaching out to people on Tumblr. You’ve probably heard of Jesus and God, but have you ever reached out to Jesus for problems in your life? Big or small. Not to make you uncomfortable, but did you know sin (in your life and other people’s lives) can really hurt you, it make feel like there is a void that is never satisfied. That void could be called a “God sized hole.” Sin sucks and not just in a societal cookie cutter way, but in a way that it feels like there is a decay within a person. That can be a lot to take in, but I hope it is good food for thought. I hope you’re having an awesome day!! 💕
Big, small, or God-sized, I've personally never had a problem with an unsatisfied hole that wasn't easily solved with lube.
the idea that people have romantic attraction to people who aren’t their friends is so weird to me. i dont even know if i like you as like a person why would i want to play boyfriends with you
I've been up since 5am this morning (it's 10:51, PM) and I genuinely thought this was you and just asked no questions for several seconds.
Ily and we should definitely discuss more about Ryan from Mourning High because damn
YES PLEASE NO ON ELSE WILL HEAR ME OUT ON THIS ONE
I don’t even remember where I got this picture but please 😩
This applies to plots that take course over a year, like "what if these people were experiencing the worst year of their entire life and you got to see the highlight reel??"
I love movies where the plot takes place in less than a day. It’s like. What if these people were experiencing the worst 8 hours of the entire lives and you got to see the highlight reel?