in light of this news, I do wanna say this for anyone who needs it: staying informed/in the loop and doomscrolling are two different things, and it's important for your mental health to know what that difference is for you.
it's essential now more than ever to make sure that we're in the loop with current events and politics. this post is absolutely not advocating for ignoring the news, especially considering factors such as privilege. if you're able to, please do try to stay informed. but there comes a point where information can become too much (particularly when you belong to a marginalized group), causing stress, anxiety, and burnout. being an informed citizen shouldn't come at the expense of your wellbeing.
right now, please ask yourself: am I checking the news to stay up to date, or am I checking it because I'm scared? am I following current events to enhance my understanding, or am I following it because I'm too anxious to tear away?
if you feel rising panic, dread, and anxiety that's spiraling, it's time to step back. being an informed citizen doesn't mean agonizing over things you can't control. when that happens, it's time to reign yourself back in.
consider this post a checkpoint, especially if you're an American, black/a person of color, a marginalized identity (be it religious, gender/sexuality, or disability), or any combination thereof. it's alright to step back and care for yourself.
allow yourself room to breathe. it'll be okay. you'll be able to step back in when you're ready.
I redrew a frame from the Broken live animation. 🥺
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cw white supremacists, anti-Black racism
Pls signal boost: HOUSTON, TEXAS
My friend and her kids are in serious danger from her neighbours who are white supremacists. She moves mid January but she isn’t safe in the meantime staying where she is. We need to get her out of there asap.
Is there anyone able to pick her up/cover the cost of transportation for her, and/or house them for the next while, or cover the cost of a motel/hotel room for her?
Pls dm me if you can help. Not publishing her info publically because that could her in more danger.
I mean, I had to take off my glasses to see this sooo…
Needed a moment to adapt, but I love all of their human bodies, all of them, fight me
furbosaur
I don’t want to have an “aesthetic” i wanna look like fanart of a podcast character
small snufkin and moomintroll
elias sweetie im so sorry, im so sorry an ugly ass bitch like jonah would steal your eyes, oh my god