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Just for clarification
We’re called Maya not Mayans. When you’re talking plural, it’s still Maya. Mayan is our language family/group.
I’m Maya. They’re Maya. The Maya calendar.
There’s roughly 30 or so different Maya ethnic groups with their own languages, traditions, clothing, culture, etc. just like the many different Pueblo Native groups in the southwest.
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If you are badass enough to feel your pain, then you are badass enough to heal your pain #EthicalMemes
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This is one of the most adorable Pride posts I’ve ever seen
What I love about the imagery of the turtle is that it’s sending the message that they are protecting themselves by being in their shell. It’s not about deceiving straight people (like we are often told), but about the turtle’s own safety. They’ll come out when the time is right and they feel comfortable. 💕🏳️🌈
This is one of the most important messages, in my opinion, for LGBT+ youth. It is okay to wait until you are safe, secure, and comfortable - it is good to wait until coming out will be safe and comfortable for you. You do not owe anyone your coming out - not the people around you, not the LGBT+ community, not anyone. You are owed safety, security, and comfort. If the “be true to yourself” mantra makes you feel pressured, remember that you don’t owe anyone that. Remember that you’re allowed to put your own safety and comfort first.
““Oh, look,” I deadpan as I read the latest message from someone letting me know that they saw my photo on TikTok being shared in a hurtful way. “Surprise, surprise!”
I joke because I’m definitely not surprised. As a disabled woman, people ridiculing and mocking my appearance is practically the most predictable thing about social media.
I was born with Freeman-Sheldon syndrome, a genetic bone and muscular disorder, and I’m also a freelance writer and disability activist, which means that part of my job is being very active and visible on social media. And because I look different, people have called me everything from “disgusting” to “a blobfish” to saying that I should be banned from posting photos of myself because I’m too ugly.
I’d thought I’d seen it all. But a few weeks ago, I discovered it was happening again on TikTok through something called the New Teacher Challenge. It’s the latest viral trend in which parents show their children photos of disabled people, who they say is their child’s new teacher. The kids’ reactions — typically frightened and embarrassed — is filmed, of course. And it’s all done for a laugh.
I’m not laughing, though, because none of this is funny. I’m utterly disgusted.
When motivational speaker and author Lizzie Velasquez recently discovered that her photo was being used by a mom who filmed her son’s terrified reaction, she took to her Instagram to condemn the trend and call on parents to set a better example for their children.
“TikTok, I need your help,” she explained. “If you are an adult who has a young human in your life, please do not teach them that being scared of someone who doesn’t look like them is okay. Please. Everything that these kids need to know about empathy and being kind to one another starts at home.”
Adults who actually think this is okay, and worse…even funny, should know better. There’s absolutely no excuse. They should be the ones teaching their children how harmful and hurtful these pranks are, not laughing in the background as their child recoils at the sight of a disabled person. We live in a society where people who look “different” are seen as ugly and grotesque; those messages start being taught at a young age. Think about how many Disney villains have some sort of deformity.
I can’t help but feel sorry for their children. Imagine your mom filming a vulnerable moment, one where you can’t help but burst into tears, and they actually post it for the whole world to see. How is humiliating your child, or watching other children go through that, a source of amusement?
The TikTok prank has only reinforced how important disability representation is, especially given the fact that 61 million adults in the United States live with a disability — that’s one in four. Beyond that, we need to normalize seeing people who don’t look like us or our family members. We need to teach the next generation that our differences should be celebrated, not feared or mocked.
“We need to stop acting like a face that is different is inherently bad or scary, or something worthy of a ridiculous and cruel TikTok trend,” says writer Ariel Henley, who was born with Crouzon syndrome, and no stranger to cruel words being lobbed her way online. “I dream of the day when a face like mine is so normal it’s a non-issue.”
So far, TikTok hasn’t done much to combat this online hate. When people report accounts that have been using my photos in this challenge, they’ve received statements that TikTok has found no violation of the platform’s rules. It’s not just there. When I’ve reported Twitter accounts for posting photos of a blobfish to bully me, more often than not, Twitter says it doesn’t violate any rules either.
I want to be clear: I am violated. Every single time. Each photo, taunt, and cruel word is a clear violation of my dignity and my worth as a human being. And every time these platforms fail to take action, they’re sending the message that this bullying is okay. So many disabled people have become inured to our appearance being mocked. That’s not something we should ever have to get used to.
One of my favorite disability activists is Carly Findlay, an Australian writer who was born with a rare severe skin condition that causes a facial difference. She regularly fights back against people who mock her appearance online. After Reddit linked to her blog in 2013 and a flood of hateful comments ensued, she took her power back by actually responding to the post by educating people about her facial difference.
“This turned the responses from disgusted and hateful to more empathetic,” she said. “My confidence soared.”
Findlay wants to see a future where young people grow up being “accepting and inclusive and never fearful.” This hope for a brighter, less ableist future is the reason I continue to be so visible and vocal on social media.
Disabled writer Karin Hitselberger also routinely posts selfies on social media in an attempt to normalize disabilities, which are a “beautiful part of the natural diversity of our world.”
“The trend teaches people that disabled people are something to be afraid of,” she says. “Trends like this one perpetuate the narrative that we are less than human.”
Disabled people aren’t here for your ridicule. We’re not punchlines. We’re people. It’s my hope that more people (and platforms, too — TikTok, I’m also looking at you) join us in this fight. We need you all. Disabled or not.”
https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/08/9987054/new-teacher-challenge
The cruel New Teacher Challenge is a viral prank making its way through TikTok that uses disabled faces like mine as the punchline.
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🥩Mars in the signs:🥩
Aries Mars:
👹I M P U L S I V E act now, think later.
👹Short temper, however they don’t stay mad for long. Most individuals are too future oriented to focus on the past, so they forgive and forget easily.
👹However when they are mad, expect to see a more immature side of them, childish low-blows in the heat of the moment and aggressive, defensive behaviour.
👹Passionate about what they do, but when things get too predictable and stagnant, it’s hard for Aries to keep motivated and committed. They need a challenge to keep them interested.
Taurus Mars:
🍪Value security and stability, and look for opportunities that provide this with an overall low risk factor.
🍪Have long term goals in mind, and work steadily to achieve them. Once they find something they’re passionate about, it is hard for them to just let go and move on.
🍪Stemming from the previous point, this makes it harder for them to adapt to change.
🍪These individuals have to take time to assess a situation in its entirety, before making a decision that would work in their favour. This can be frustrating because they work at their own pace, without taking into consideration anyone else’s time, as they believe if they’re rushed, they won’t be able to produce work they’re proud of.
Gemini Mars:
🧠Thrive in fast paced settings, and are able to work very well under pressure.
🧠SO MUCH E N E R G Y but the problem arises, when they don’t have the commitment or focus to direct it all on to one project, and see it out till the end.
🧠Creative!!!! So many innovative ideas.
🧠These individuals are highly adaptive, they are able to scope out new environments and mould themselves around change. Great at “reading the room” and in turn behaving in a way that will work in their favour.
Cancer Mars:
🐞Their drive is emotionally fuelled. They are protective of the ones they love, and will not hesitate to stand up for anything they are emotionally invested in.
🐞The problem arises when it comes to standing up for themselves, they usually come across as, passive aggressive as they tend to hate direct confrontation.
🐞Might be the type to throw pity parties for themselves.
🐞They will not hesitate to instigate and manipulate if it means that others will take their side, and make them out to be the victim.
Leo Mars:
🦁 Passionate individuals, who are fuelled by the desire for praise, admiration, and status.
🦁 Possessive and jealous, if they feel as though someone is overstepping the clear boundaries they’ve made around their territory, they aren’t afraid to pounce.
🦁 DRAMATIC displays of anger. Even if they give you the cold shoulder, they’ll desperately hope you’ll come begging for their attention.
🦁 Probably love PDA, they want to show everyone that you are theirs and that they are yours.
Virgo Mars:
🐢Fuelled by the concept of perfection. They work efficiently towards their clear cut goals. And strive to improve themselves more and more with each passing day.
🐢I have read, and observed in real life that those with placement, may take on way more than they can handle. They want to appear as though they have it all together, and they are naturally great at multitasking. However, they need to learn how to ask for help, or even just say no when things get too overwhelming.
🐢HATE being idle. They have a lot of mercurial energy that needs to be released in a productive way.
🐢Very analytical, they are good at breaking things down and finding the flaws in any system, and then finding solutions to increase efficiency. However, their overly analytical nature can cause them to be critical and nagging.
Libra Mars:
🐝Fuelled by the desire for harmony, equality and justice.
🐝They are analaytical like their Virgo neighbour, but they use this skill in efforts to observe all angles of an argument/situation, and reach a compromise that will benefit all.
🐝Not confrontational at ALL. They take a lot of time to intellectualise their feelings and understand the other person’s perspective.
🐝 Because they take so much time analysing everything, they eventually talk themselves out of ever bringing up their problems. This can cause a lot of resentment to build up. Which ends up being counterproductive.
Scorpio Mars:
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🧎♀️Love a challenge. Set personal goals for themselves that they’re very secretive about, and work relentlessly till they achieve them.
🧎♀️Stemming from this, they LOVE to challenge others. They will test you and observe how you react under pressure carefully taking note of your actions. May or may not use this against you in the future.
🧎♀️Lots of energy, however they differ from the rest, as they have such sharp focus. The energy of an Aries and the dedication of a Taurus.
🧎♀️Ability to make decisions quickly, as even though they are analytical, they also rely heavily on their instincts and intuition.
Sagittarius Mars:
💆♀️Fuelled by their thirst for knowledge and desire to experience all that the world has to offer.
💆♀️B L U N T. They get to the point quick, and hate when people beat around the bush and sugarcoat. Strongly value, integrity and honesty. Very good at detecting who is not being genuine.
💆♀️Have strong morals and beliefs. They like to discuss these with other people and engage in friendly debates. However, they do take it personally when people don’t understand their perspective as they are deathly allergic to those that are narrow minded.
💆♀️Probably have a good sense of humour and look for that in a partner. Attracted to those that don’t take themselves too seriously.
Capricorn Mars:
🦉 Goal oriented and determined. However, they go about achieving their goals in silence. They let their actions speak for themselves.
🦉 Don’t like firey arguments fuelled by mind clouding anger. They will discuss their issues with you in a formal almost hostile manner and expect the same energy in return. The second you get emotions involved, expect for them to shut you down immediately.
🦉 R E L I A B L E!!! So trustworthy. They secretly like feeling needed, but don’t get it twisted, they don’t want to be with someone they view as, “incompetent”.
🦉They like tangible displays of success. Whether it be money, awards, or property. Not so they can show it off to others, but mainly so they have reminders that they’ve actually achieved something in life, since they have the tendency to downplay all of their accomplishments.
Aquarius Mars:
🕺Rebellious. They have a unique perspective on life and what they want out of it. Very open minded, and tolerant individuals.
🕺Hate routine. Work in random peaks, when inspiration hits them, or a surge of creativity shoots through their blood stream. Find inspiration everywhere, as they have the ability to find intrigue and beauty in even the most mundane things.
🕺Independent and value their personal space. Feel like they’re being suffocated when they’re surrounded by too many thoughts and opinions.
🕺However, they strongly value the feeling of community and companionship. Just respect their space and desire for solitude at times, and you’ll be fine.
Pisces Mars:
🐠 I have read that those with this placement are, very out going, and “go with flow” types. They don’t have a strong desire to control the outcome of the future. What ever will be will be.
🐠 Creative!!!! Find beauty and magic everywhere. You have the soul of an artist. Find outlets that allow you to express yourself or else this pent up energy will show up in misdirected aggression later on.
🐠 You may feel misunderstood at times. You have a unique way of communicating your desires and ambitions which most might not be able to interpret.
🐠 Tendency to live with their head in the clouds detached from reality almost in a constant state of reverie. These are passionate yet gentle beings that need to find something that grounds them in order for them to reach their full productive potential.
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Night view of the Great Pyramids of Giza on the outskirts of Cairo.
Photo: David Degner
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Sometimes we all just need a good ear massage 💆♀️
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WE’RE BACK! Thanks for your patience in waiting for us to reopen. I’ve got some fun new releases to share with you to celebrate our return, so here’s the first set - budgie borbs! We’ve got the classic green and yellow, a pretty blue and white, and our very own little friend Basil!
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