discussions of #suicide, #transmisogyny (note that the bottom of the full article contains screenshots of the harassment)
Online trolls urged trans game developer Rachel Bryk to jump off a bridge. She did.
Gaming communities across the Internet are mourning the death of prominent transgender game developer Rachel Bryk, who committed suicide on April 23, after suffering from a lifetime of health problems and months of anonymous cyberbullying. Bryk, 23, was plagued by chronic pain, as well as low self-esteem, long before she joined any online communities, but it was an anonymous harasser who urged her to jump off a bridge—just days before she took her own life by jumping from the George Washington Bridge in New York City.
We are living, right now, in a time of genocide. And I have NO sympathy for anyone who tries to remain “neutral” instead of doing everything they are able to combat the wave of fascist violence which claims more lives each day.
My dad was just watching Steven Universe with me and said “Maybe Amethyst has made such a habit out of shapeshifting because she is so dissatisfied with who she is”.
my father told me once to never date anyone who talks smoothly around you from the start because if someone likes you they should be a little nervous and honestly i think that’s some of the best advice anyone has ever given me
i told my dad about this text post and he got so excited he teared up and then he said he felt like he just adopted forty thousand new children to share his wisdom with and he hopes all of you meet kind, sweet people he would be proud of
- Remember that Libras love everything to be balanced (equal), so it is pivotal that you meet them halfway. Once they feel they’re putting more on the table than what you’re offering, things can become complicated.
- They like to dish out advice and be the “mediator” amongst the bunch but do they take their own advice? Not, so much. It can seem contradictory for them to be this way BUT they genuinely want to see the people they care for happy… especially if tension or problems can be resolved with their help.
- Libras are the kings and queens of observation and notice EVERYTHING. But they will not always let you know… that they know… what you think they don’t know… catch my drift?
- Flirt much? Yes, they tend to. Most are gifted with this ability. But they know their limits and anyone who is involved with a Libra may need to loosen the reigns a little. They like to socialize and with their charming personality, it can be intimidating for a more territorial person.
- Never, ever force a Libra to make a decision. They like to handle things in their own time. If it’s not quick enough for you, too bad.
- Chances are their room is a disaster and they have -846 motivation to do anything about it. Helping them tidy up will make them feel a little less overwhelmed.
- Do their laundry. Even small chores seem to pile up when a person is depressed and not having clean clothes won’t make them feel any better. Washing their bedding is also great.
- Try to convince them to go for a short walk with you. There is a good chance they will feel a lot better after.
- If you can’t get them outside, at least open a window for fresh air and let some sunshine in.
- Prepare them a healthy meal with some fresh fruit. Many depressed people fall into bad eating patterns.
- If they aren’t eating enough, make sure they are taking a multi vitamin since not getting enough of a vitamin causes depression
- Make them a warm, nice smelling bath. Aromatherapy is a great way to treat depression and anxiety.
- Write them a letter or card to read for when they’re feeling really bad.
- Make them a recovery playlist with some of their favourite songs and anything up lifting.
- Make them laugh.
- Make them a cup of tea and sit with them.
- Listen to them and try to understand what they’re feeling.
