my friend just texted me “it’s not acceptable that trump feels good about himself and you don’t” and i think it’s the most motivational thing i’ve ever read
If you’re struggling right now. If you’re going through bad things. Do what self-care you need to because OP’s friend is right:
it’s not acceptable that trump feels good about himself and you don’t
It must be so painful being a closeted ace on tumblr nowadays. We fought hard to make asexual resources more widespread, because young aces deserve answers. The alternative is daunting. And I lived it.
When I was a teenager, I destroyed my body by forcing myself into sexual situations because I didn’t know about asexuality. Well, I knew about it, but of course I wasn’t asexual. No one in their right mind would be.
I was young, Asian, depressed, and a closet ace. All my access to basic human decency relied on sex. I didn’t know how to address sexual intimacy, or romantic relationships. I didn’t have any asexual vocabulary or knowledge of what it meant to be ace.
I’ll never be able to regain a whole chunk of my life. That’s all been tainted by years of neglect and abuse.
So I’m part of a movement that’s trying to prevent such a thing from happening again. And this bullshit pushback that I’m seeing? This claim that our attempts to save ace youth is somehow a detriment to people who aren’t ace? That our readiness to offer options is to blame for the actions of our mutual oppressors?
My closeted, confused young self was on the road to death. That’s inarguable. That’s what happens when aces have no options.
Even now, I struggle with asexual explicitry and how to embrace sex as a queer survivor. I NEED asexual visibility. And I need others like me to find a community with.
This shitty trend of trying to erase asexual growth is flat out violence.
Me: Hey Internet, how do I make a circle skirt if my fabric is only 45" wide?
Internet Craft Blogs: You’re right! Most circle skirts are made with 60" fabric so it’s easier to cut out the pattern.
Me: Yeah I get that but is there a way to do it if my fabric isn’t that wide?
ICBs: Sure! You’ll need to figure out how much fabric you need before you make your pattern. You’ll need more because there’s less fabric there.
Me: Yes I figured that but how do I make the pattern and cut the fabric differently since it’s not as wide?
ICBs: Good question! But don’t worry about that super hard middle school math. We’ve drawn out a helpful diagram for you.
Me: Okay but this is for 60" wide fabric. How do I change it to accommodate fabric that isn’t as wide?
ICBs: Good luck with your project! I’m sure your beautiful family is going to love it!
it was a fucking house phone that i was so stoked to have because it was mine that i kept in my own room and i cannot believe technology has progressed at the speed of FUCKING light to the point where this is a hilarious artifact to have had in like 6th grade and now theres kindergarteners with iphones
How did you know if you dialed the right number
each button made a different tone so the numbers you dialed a lot became a subconscious melody in your head and if you hit the wrong button by accident it would sound like a wrong note in a song you know by heart
i can’t beleive that is a legitimate question in my lifetime
Other acceptable answer: the wrong person answers on the other end.
Another acceptable answer: the robot lady comes on the phone and tells you number doesn’t exist.
The Paradox Machine 