LGBTAI+ 54: A Full Deck

[Astrella]

I find that's a thread that runs through a lot of common media. The lowest common denomination is "pssh, women, amirite?" Only sometimes it's men or a different race or culture.

Hell. Look at the laugh track timing on Big Bang theory. It's a show about making fun of nerds and bashing the guy who's basically written as autistic. And we're supposed to relate to the poor, dumb, not nerd chick. Because smart folks, amirite?

I sympathize with Penny cause she's one of the few non-awful people in the show...

[Serpentine]

I really liked Raj, until he overcame his social anxiety and inability to speak to women (drugs were involved, I believe) and turned out to be a complete and total douchebag.

[golentan]

Some characters in it have gotten better, others have gotten worse. Overall I find the show entertaining, if not a source of good role models.

Sooo...

Spoiler: Hilarious thing

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Apparently an anti-gay group released a pamphlet in Ireland asking if kids should be exposed to "the sounds of sodomy." Memers are having a field day.

[Lycunadari]

I haven't posted any selfies in a while, so after my sister said I look like some programmer from the 70s with just the glasses missing when I was wearing one of my mother’s old sweaters, I took these two pictures.

Spoiler: Without glasses

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Spoiler: With cinema glasses

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Also, *hugs* and flowers to anyone who needs and/or wants them.

– Juniper

[golentan]

Soooo jealous...

[Jormengand]

I haven't posted any selfies in a while, so after my sister said I look like some programmer from the 70s with just the glasses missing when I was wearing one of my mother’s old sweaters, I took these two pictures.

Spoiler: Without glasses

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Spoiler: With cinema glasses

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Also, *hugs* and flowers to anyone who needs and/or wants them.

– Juniper

You look cute.

[Anarion]

Big Bang Theory was initially hilarious for me because it was literally a show about my life for the first couple years. Like, I was studying physics in college for a while, my roommate was crazy OCD, I had another tall nerdy friend also into physics, a couple Indian friends and a couple girls who were humanities majors that we all hung out with. It was creepy but funny. Then it became kind of horrible and I don't really like now.

Sooo...

Spoiler: Hilarious thing

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Apparently an anti-gay group released a pamphlet in Ireland asking if kids should be exposed to "the sounds of sodomy." Memers are having a field day.

Ahahaha!

I haven't posted any selfies in a while, so after my sister said I look like some programmer from the 70s with just the glasses missing when I was wearing one of my mother’s old sweaters, I took these two pictures.

Spoiler: Without glasses

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Spoiler: With cinema glasses

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Also, *hugs* and flowers to anyone who needs and/or wants them.

– Juniper

Cool glasses.

[Coidzor]

Some characters in it have gotten better, others have gotten worse. Overall I find the show entertaining, if not a source of good role models.

Sooo...

Spoiler: Hilarious thing

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Apparently an anti-gay group released a pamphlet in Ireland asking if kids should be exposed to "the sounds of sodomy." Memers are having a field day.

Spoiler: bwuhlarious thing, more like

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I. What. Are they worried about people listening to the audio portion of pornos or something? Some kind of Homosexual Agenda^TM sodomy flash mob?

I swear, I wake up, have my internet cut off, get it back, and this is the first thing I see and it feels like I was just thawed from cryo-sleep only to find that society had taken some decidedly strange and unexpected turns in its social evolution since I'd been put on ice.

[golentan]

Spoiler: bwuhlarious thing, more like

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I. What. Are they worried about people listening to the audio portion of pornos or something? Some kind of Homosexual Agenda^TM sodomy flash mob?

I swear, I wake up, have my internet cut off, get it back, and this is the first thing I see and it feels like I was just thawed from cryo-sleep only to find that society had taken some decidedly strange and unexpected turns in its social evolution since I'd been put on ice.

Spoiler: Explanation

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It's a pamphlet about the dangers of gay marriage and same sex couples adopting. Apparently they're worried about kids listening in on their parents going at it. I'm not sure how they expect that that would sound any different or be more traumatic than heterosexual romps between the sheets, or why they think the solution isn't better soundproofing for bedrooms, but there you have it.

Again, I'm choosing to focus on the memetic mutation of CD covers, musical scenes, and more that this is spawning.

[Absol197]

Spoiler: Explanation

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It's a pamphlet about the dangers of gay marriage and same sex couples adopting. Apparently they're worried about kids listening in on their parents going at it. I'm not sure how they expect that that would sound any different or be more traumatic than heterosexual romps between the sheets, or why they think the solution isn't better soundproofing for bedrooms, but there you have it.

Again, I'm choosing to focus on the memetic mutation of CD covers, musical scenes, and more that this is spawning.

Stupid people hurt my brain...Ow.

The meme picture is hilarious, though!

Also, my computer doesn't show me the pictures of Juniper . I is sad...

[golentan]

SiuiS, did anything come of that writing group? Can I join?

[SiuiS]

Spoiler: bwuhlarious thing, more like

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I. What. Are they worried about people listening to the audio portion of pornos or something? Some kind of Homosexual Agenda^TM sodomy flash mob?

I swear, I wake up, have my internet cut off, get it back, and this is the first thing I see and it feels like I was just thawed from cryo-sleep only to find that society had taken some decidedly strange and unexpected turns in its social evolution since I'd been put on ice.

That's why I think the Internet is a mixed bag for civil stuff. It's too easy to isolate away from the stupid. We're quarantined, but the stupid doesn't shrivel, it festers. Sometimes we get a few expulgent gouts of that infection when a blister gets too big.

Stupid people hurt my brain...Ow.

The meme picture is hilarious, though!

Also, my computer doesn't show me the pictures of Juniper . I is sad...

I assumed it was a commentary on broke back mountain...

SiuiS, did anything come of that writing group? Can I join?

Ah, actually, this is my computer computer desk.

Spoiler: After Braz' baby room remodel, naturally

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I'll get it done today. Yesterday's request for some free time landed us in a row so it's been slow going. I'm basically making excuses though. I'll put on my big girl panties today. Promise.

[Togath]

I may be unable to get stable internet for a while, just as a warning.
At best, it'll take a day... But it may very well take until next month.

[golentan]

I am herbally medicating myself for this sudden assault of disease.

My knowledge of herbal remedies is something I've never been more grateful for.

I had my first appointment with my new therapist yesterday. One of the things we talked about was my love life. There has been positive motion on that I think (but I'm not sure? Other folks could answer that better than I). But after talking out some of my previous problems and insecurities I'm feeling more lovable.

Apart from, you know, this flu. I'm pretty sure this is stomach flu. Once I purge it from my body like the worthless impediment is I'll be fully lovable.

[Togath]

Ginger tea?
It helps with nausea for me.
I usually take a teabag or two of black tea, and add a little powdered ginger on top, stirring with the teabags once they've steeped.

[golentan]

Ginger tea?
It helps with nausea for me.
I usually take a teabag or two of black tea, and add a little powdered ginger on top, stirring with the teabags once they've steeped.

I just finished off a mug of brewed ginger tea. No tea.

[SiuiS]

Braz just realized all those times I gave her information in an interrogative tone and then stated at her expectantly I was asking questions, so I think we're on track for figuring out the whole meeting thing now. XD

Getting occasional bouts of jitters over the whole coming out thing. Also about the birthday in general. I do poorly at these functions. Especially as I'm a sucker for ritualizing things. <_<
Here is hoping it works. Right now I'm sorta freaked out about whether we can get a cake or not. First world problems, they say.

[golentan]

Braz just realized all those times I gave her information in an interrogative tone and then stated at her expectantly I was asking questions, so I think we're on track for figuring out the whole meeting thing now. XD

Getting occasional bouts of jitters over the whole coming out thing. Also about the birthday in general. I do poorly at these functions. Especially as I'm a sucker for ritualizing things. <_<
Here is hoping it works. Right now I'm sorta freaked out about whether we can get a cake or not. First world problems, they say.

I thought you were out and full time?

[SiuiS]

Nope! My family (that ic. Are about) are rather religious, and the very grosse summation of my best friend is "Christian angry biker martial artist whose girlfriend I stole", so I've been hesitant to be open without a guaranteed support network.

Also, transition means no having children. I think that's a large part of the providence behind Trouble showing up when she did. Sort of a 'now is when these things align and everyone gets what they want' sort of deal. I just also know without a firm date it'll never happen. Heck, I need knew glasses, new clothes, new shoes, and barely eat because there's always something more pressing than clothes, glasses or groceries. But waiting much longer will lead to bad things like psychotic breaks.

[golentan]

Nope! My family (that ic. Are about) are rather religious, and the very grosse summation of my best friend is "Christian angry biker martial artist whose girlfriend I stole", so I've been hesitant to be open without a guaranteed support network.

Also, transition means no having children. I think that's a large part of the providence behind Trouble showing up when she did. Sort of a 'now is when these things align and everyone gets what they want' sort of deal. I just also know without a firm date it'll never happen. Heck, I need knew glasses, new clothes, new shoes, and barely eat because there's always something more pressing than clothes, glasses or groceries. But waiting much longer will lead to bad things like psychotic breaks.

Well, best of luck with the coming out then. I knew you hadn't started hormones or anything before Braz got infected with your parasitic spawn, but somehow I thought you had taken steps shortly thereafter...

And, of course, we can talk about this stuff when we meet up! In the meantime, if you need support, I'm nearby and usually online, so...

[SiuiS]

Well, I have a group started/starting, but then I realized I don't know any of y'all. Golly, care to PM me or give outright some Facebook info? My shell is michalina, or best.changeling with a gmail domain for the email.

[golentan]

Well, I have a group started/starting, but then I realized I don't know any of y'all. Golly, care to PM me or give outright some Facebook info? My shell is michalina, or best.changeling with a gmail domain for the email.

Well, either I sent you a friend request or some random woman is about to be very confused.

[SiuiS]

Well, either I sent you a friend request or some random woman is about to be very confused.

The two are not mutually exclusive!

Moving forward with that now. I suppose Phee is adamant about her face book ban. Alas~

Need to get images going. Wonder if I could commission a generic romance novel cover?

[golentan]

Yay! If I don't write at least a chapter a week, feel free to slap me any time we meet up.

[Brazen Shield]

Sleep training sucks.

Crying offspring = sad mamas.

Oh. Hello thread. Long time no see.

Apparently Si is planing a coming out/birthday party? @.@

[SiuiS]

Sleep training sucks.

Crying offspring = sad mamas.

Yeah T~T

Apparently Si is planing a coming out/birthday party? @.@

D: I even asked you if we should do whiskey or tequila and if we do store bought or homemade cake!

You're teasing me aren't you <_<?

[Astrella]

Spoiler: Violence, Suicide

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So a trans woman got stabbed by a guy just for being trans. Add to that several more suicides recently and it's just, ugh, why is the world so harsh on us...

[Absol197]

The two are not mutually exclusive!

Moving forward with that now. I suppose Phee is adamant about her face book ban. Alas~

Need to get images going. Wonder if I could commission a generic romance novel cover?

I might be persuaded to get an account for this purpose...Maybe. We'll have to see

Spoiler: Violence, Suicide

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So a trans woman got stabbed by a guy just for being trans. Add to that several more suicides recently and it's just, ugh, why is the world so harsh on us...

I know, honey, I know. It's not fair and it's not right, and I wish it could be fixed. But...I don't know. We just have to work at it. Every person we show our humanity to makes it one person closer to putting and end to crap like that.

*Offers hugs*


~Phoenix~

[godshawk]

I'm still here. Amazingly.

Spoiler: Explanation (Warning: Lots, I guess?)

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• Multiple friends want(ed) to commit suicide.
• Being peoples' therapist isn't fun.
• Father went to the hospital recently with potential heart issues.
• Suicide is a thing I've been imagining.
• Mother out of the country.
• Most likely gonna go for a double major when I start college.

[SiuiS]

I know, honey, I know. It's not fair and it's not right, and I wish it could be fixed. But...I don't know. We just have to work at it. Every person we show our humanity to makes it one person closer to putting and end to crap like that.

*Offers hugs*

There is some solace to be found, with enough squinting, in knowing this isn't a trans-specific issue. Some people are just evil. They hate everything. If it wasn't for being trans, it would be someone else that night for the wrong color shoes.