They Would Rather Have A Dead Child Than A Trans Child.

Ah, the few people I've had to block for telling me it's not ableist to use the term "non-verbal" and that I'm alienating allies.

Nearly the entire non-verbal/non-speaking community is asking it not to be used by reliably speaking Autistics.

Do some not mind? I'm sure! But this is a majority thing.

That is greater than any preference. And if you block me or are alienated by me for pushing the voices and wants of a part of the community that is generally ignored?

Then you're just giving me the reason to push their voices louder.

why are so many things 20-30 dollars. more things should cost $4

See, while "gender is not inherently tied to sexuality" is true, I think it's a bit more complex than that. Often, you'll fond that society conflate gender and sexuality to the point that they influence each other, and that's important also to recognize.

My manhood isn't contradicted by my queerness, but I spent so many years feeling like I have failed as a man because societal manhood hinges on performing heterosexuality. It actually made me dysphoric to be queer because my manhood was already under scrutiny.

I've found that this is something cis queer guys and I have been able to bond over, though. Even though these guys are cis, their own manhood is just as criticized because of their queerness. They have been treated as lesser men or not even as men but gay men (derogatory). It's made me so much more aware of how fragile manhood can be if you base it on society rather than your own internal world.

going on a mental health walk is not enough i need to take my brain out of my head and drag it behind me on a little leash

Stop bills that don't protect

only discriminate

transandrophobia is why i dont feel safe in trans spaces anymore. transandrophobia is why i dont feel like i have a community. transandrophobia is why i feel unsafe at work. transandrophobia is why i dont have a birth family at all. transandrophobia is how trans men and transmascs die.

people shutting down our discussions, shoving us out, ignoring us crying out for solidarity. thats what gets us killed.

i have no snappy one liner for the end. im just tired, scared, and heartbroken.

The strange and surreal furniture by Korean designer/artist Lila Jang.

Multnomah Falls, OR.