This makes me so sad and I wish there was a way to make it stop *sigh*
baby animals blog
d e v o n

No title available
Keni

Kiana Khansmith

oozey mess
occasionally subtle

tannertan36

#extradirty
No title available

No title available
Xuebing Du

JBB: An Artblog!

titsay
Show & Tell
🪼
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Stranger Things
Lint Roller? I Barely Know Her

blake kathryn
Sade Olutola
seen from Germany
seen from United Kingdom

seen from Germany

seen from United Arab Emirates

seen from Malaysia
seen from United States

seen from United Kingdom

seen from United States

seen from Brazil
seen from India
seen from United States
seen from United States

seen from United Arab Emirates

seen from Japan

seen from Japan
seen from Germany

seen from United Kingdom

seen from Netherlands
seen from United States

seen from United Kingdom
@microglitch
This makes me so sad and I wish there was a way to make it stop *sigh*
baby animals blog
Currently watching Cowspiracy with my dad convincing him to be go vegan - I think it's working!!!!
give me a reason not to kill myself
I’m going to give you as many as I can.
Because no matter how much you might feel like it in this moment, you are not alone.
You are so, so loved
There are so many funny videos you have yet to see
Like this one
and this one
and THIS one <– the only ‘story time’ you ever need to watch
This honest, helpful article
There are so many places you haven’t visited yet
So many books still to read
People you will meet that will melt your heart
Bubble baths
Sweet potato
Oatmeal
Parks and Recreation
Because there are options out there for you that can help
Puppies
Have you considered getting a support animal?
The feeling of doing something nice for someone else
Sunshine on your skin
Endorphins from exercise
This encouraging video. and the remix song.
Here Comes The Sun by The Beatles. Those lyrics help me a lot.
Hamish and Andy podcasts
Finding humour in depression with friends
Watching your old favourite childhood tv shows
Inspiring quotes on Pintrest
Volunteering somewhere and helping change lives
You could meet someone tomorrow who turns everything around
You could turn things around all on your own
The fact that you sent me this message means some part of you wants to stay alive. You don’t really want to die, you just want to stop feeling this way. There are so many different options you can try, from cognitive behavioural therapy to medication, and millions more. Killing yourself is final, once it’s done, there’s no changing your mind. Since you have even the slightest of doubts, I really think you owe it to yourself to keep fighting. You deserve to feel happiness, health and freedom again. This feeling isn’t permanent.
You clearly have an incredible heart. If you’re sensitive enough to be in so much pain that you no longer want to live, you’re probably sensitive enough to care about, and want to help others. Maybe you don’t feel like helping anyone else right now, but why not help yourself? By overcoming this, you can later help others who are struggling with the same. You can change (and save) lives.
I know it would tear apart the hearts of your family. Whoever found you would never get the image out of their mind. I don’t mean to guilt you into staying alive, but if these are things that will help you keep fighting then I want you to know they’re true. You have not exhausted your options. You’ve probably heard ‘suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem’, but it’s true. It is never too late for things to turn around.
“At age 23, Tina Fey was working at a YMCA.
At age 23, Oprah was fired from her first reporting job.
At age 24, Stephen King was working as a janitor and living in a trailer.
At age 27, Vincent Van Gogh failed as a missionary and decided to go to art school.
At age 28, J.K. Rowling was a suicidal single parent living on welfare.
At age 28, Wayne Coyne (from The Flaming Lips) was a fry cook.
At age 30, Harrison Ford was a carpenter.
At age 30, Martha Stewart was a stockbroker.
At age 37, Ang Lee was a stay-at-home-dad working odd jobs.
Julia Child released her first cookbook at age 39, and got her own cooking show at age 51.
Vera Wang failed to make the Olympic figure skating team, didn’t get the Editor-in-Chief position at Vogue, and designed her first dress at age 40.
Stan Lee didn’t release his first big comic book until he was 40.
Alan Rickman gave up his graphic design career to pursue acting at age 42.
Samuel L. Jackson didn’t get his first movie role until he was 46.
Morgan Freeman landed his first MAJOR movie role at age 52.
Kathryn Bigelow only reached international success when she made The Hurt Locker at age 57.
Grandma Moses didn’t begin her painting career until age 76.
Louise Bourgeois didn’t become a famous artist until she was 78.
Whatever your dream is, it is not too late to achieve it. You aren’t a failure because you haven’t found fame and fortune by the age of 21. Hell, it’s okay if you don’t even know what your dream is yet. Even if you’re flipping burgers, waiting tables or answering phones today, you never know where you’ll end up tomorrow.
Never tell yourself you’re too old to make it. Never tell yourself you missed your chance. Never tell yourself that you aren’t good enough. You can do it. Whatever it is.”
Look at these posts that people made. This could be you one year from now.
Please tell somebody how you’re feeling. Call your parents, text a friend, take yourself to a hospital, call a lifeline or anyone at all. Don’t sit in silence with this. People around you deserve to know because they want to help. You deserve that help.
7CupsOfTea is an anonymous online counseling service where you can speak with trained listeners who want to help you
You can read some answers of other people who once felt suicidal too
Suicide Prevention
LIFE resources
You can see some of the other questions I’ve answered about feeling this way, at the very least to know that you aren’t alone.
http://agirlnamedally.tumblr.com/search/suicide
I’m going to keep my phone on me and check for your messages in case you want to reply. Please, don’t do anything that you can’t take back. If not for yourself, for me. I want you here, and I want to see you find joy again. I know that you can, and will. My followers care about you too, and many of them have been where you are now.
Puck’s Glen, Scotland.
The character of this place seems so different from the rest of Scotland, uniquely jungle-like in comparison to the wide glacial valleys and moorlands typical of the Scottish Highlands. The air in the glen is cool, heavy, and humid; the walls of the gorges are carpeted with lichens - dark, slimy, and dripping; sphagnum mosses ooze moisture under the lightest touch. Water droplets form bejeweled emerald canvases, held seemingly magnetised in eternal suspension, frozen in time.
The rumbling stream weaving through the gorge is the only sound to penetrate the thick undergrowth. A snatched breath, a scuff of hiking boots, all abruptly stolen away into the forest. Hypnotised by the swirling darkness of the whisky-tinged pools, you find a rare stillness in your thoughts. Within the formidable living rampart of the gorge there is not a sense of entrapment or loneliness, but of protection, contemplation, even holiness.
This dark mysterious Glen surely feels like a place where magic could exist.
This is my ranger-y tumblr !!
You know how 1st world feminists get told that they don’t need feminism? They’re told that they should be glad they’re not “really oppressed” like the women in 3rd world countries. That things could always be worse.
You know what my mother tells me? She says I don’t need feminism because I should be glad I’m born in an urban city of Pakistan. She says, at least I wasn’t born in a rural area where girls are married off to men twice their age. That things could always be worse.
And our house maid, Shabana, who was married to her uncle at 15 and, at 18, has 2 children, she doesn’t even know what feminism is. She was told by her father that she should be glad her husband doesn’t beat her and hasn’t thrown tehzaab (acid) at her. That things could always be worse.
Am I the only one seeing a very disturbing pattern here?
rape culture 101
Drinking with strangers does not cause rape. Wearing revealing clothing does not cause rape. Having consensual sex with someone and then refusing to do it again does not cause rape. Being a sex worker does not cause rape. Being trans, gay, or bi does not cause rape. Flirting with someone and choosing not to have sex with them does not cause rape. Being in prison does not cause rape.
Rape is caused by rapists. And rapists are supported by a culture that teaches them that under the right circumstances, rape is allowed. Implying that any of the situations above justifies rape means agreeing that if rapists can find the right victim in the right situation, their right to rape is unquestionable.
Victim blaming is pro-rapist propaganda, and rapists have been taking advantage of those attitudes to choose the victims society says they’re allowed to rape.
Stop victim blaming. Stop telling rapists that the only crime is choosing the wrong victim.
Shieldag near Torridon. Wish I was there right now! #scotland #scotspirit #visitscotland #visitbritain #lovescotland #lovebritain #lovenature #explorescotland #instascotland #insta_scotland #ig_scot #IG_UK #hiking #happyadventuring #mountains #loch #roadtrip #travel #explore #explorer #travel #photography #photographer (at Shieldaig, Loch Torridon)
srsly tho this is absolutely a thing that dudes do all the f***ing time
like where if he knows a girl doesn’t necessarily want to give him a hug, he will trap her in this position in front of witnesses where she has 2 options- both of which are undesirable for her, while simultaneously desirable for him
if she doesn’t want to hug him, whatever she does, it will suck for her.
she can 1. say nah and be the fucking asshole in front of other ppl or 2. forsake her corporeal boundaries and allow unwanted intimate contact
it’s a f***ing trap
F***ing hate dudes forreal.
too many f***ing times ugh
Story time. One day I was on the MAX (basically a giant street car that goes all over the metro area) on my way to meet up with a few friends. I didn’t look at anyone, I didn’t speak to anyone, I just stood to the side on my phone making sure I wasn’t going to be late to my meeting. Out of no where, this guy comes up to me and starts to chat me up. Me, being who I am, am absolutely terrified to tell this guy to f*** off. He was at least half a foot taller than me, and was way too bulky for me to fight back. So I suck it up at humor him, say hello. Before introducing himself or asking me for my name, he asks me out on a date. Not wanting to piss him off I try to make light of the situation and I laugh, telling him that my boyfriend wouldn’t like the idea, but thank you for the offer. He just shrugs and says, “He doesn’t need to know.” At this point I’m scared out of my mind. There’s this guy who, after seeing me run two blocks to catch the train, comes up to me and has made it perfectly clear that he wasn’t going to leave without getting something out of me. I deny him a second time, saying, “I don’t even know you’re name. We’re strangers, I don’t know you.” He finally introduces himself and asks me for my phone number. I tell him I don’t give my number out to people I’ve just met and he says, “Fine, but at least take mine so we can meet up later.” So he watches me plug his number into my phone (which I deleted as soon as I knew I was safe and away from him) as we’re pulling up to my stop. I tell him I need to leave and switch trains and he tells me, “Oh, I’ll wait with you. I don’t have any plans, so I’m in no rush.” It’s important to note what at this point he had previously told me that he was late to a job interview, but he has all the time in the world because he still hasn’t gotten what he wanted from me; a yes. I get off of the train and he follows me, and waits at the platform with me for over ten minutes until my train arrives, asking me all sorts of personal questions about where I live and where I was going that day. As soon as the train pulls up he grabs for me and says, “Do I at least get a hug before you go?” I was terrified. I was embarrassed. This dude, who before even asking me for my name asks me out on a date and then continues to harass me after I tell him I have a boyfriend, asks me for a hug only fifteen minutes after meeting. People around us were staring at me, as if I was being rude for denying him, and every inch of me was mortified. I wanted to run, but I felt like if I had done that he would have chased after me and things would have gotten worse. So I did, and he squeezed me so tight I felt like I was going to burst. It took me a good ten seconds to get him to let go and I ran to the train car just as the doors were closing. He was trying to get me to miss my train so I would have to wait with him even longer. I would have been stuck there for over a half an hour until the next train came by, and the platform (aside from the few buses coming by) was now COMPLETELY EMPTY. He knew EXACTLY what he was doing and he knew EXACTLY how to get me alone with him. People, if you are in a situation like this do not feel obligated to give in. If someone is making you uncomfortable and asks to touch you in any way, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO SAY YES. Make excuses, be blunt, just straight up say ‘no’. If possible, go to someone else near by who you think can help you and ask them to help you. It’s important for guys to learn that they can’t get what they want just by asking over and over again. I got lucky. But not everyone does. Please, everyone, Be Safe.
SECOND STORY TIME
So I was on the transit bus alone one time. This was my first time riding, and so already I was PETRIFIED. I sit down, pull out my ipod, and begin to play some games. This guy sits down next to me, and begins trying to have a conversation. I don’t really respond, I don’t even look at him, just give half-hearted “mhm”s and “oh”s, as I don’t want to be rude if he was just striking up a friendly conversation. He then asks me on a date.
Now, as I stated before, I already was absolutely petrified. My heart stopped and I didn’t know how to answer. So I just didn’t. He didn’t let up and I could feel his eyes on me. I quietly stammer out a “no thanks” and my stop HAPPENS to be coming up, so I pull the string thing to let the driver know I want to stop there, and once we stop and the doors open I get up and he asks me, “Well, can I at least have a hug before you go if you won’t go on a date with me?”
This makes me break. There are now people staring, as we are the only people standing up and not getting off… So I just start crying. Hell, I am bawling almost instantly. He looks so fucking freaked out and people are now getting up to come over and comfort me/question him. I don’t stop crying, and he keeps trying to comfort me by touching me, and people are yelling at him for that.
AND THEN. AND. FUCKING. THEN. THE GOD DAMN BUS DRIVER. A VERY EASILY 6 FOOT BURLY MAN. COMES OVER TO US. PULLS THE GUY AWAY. AND KNEELS DOWN. HE THEN ASKS, IN THE MOST CALM VOICE, “Did you request the stop?” I very slowly and shakily nod, as I am still crying my eyes out. He then asks, “Do you want to get off?” I give a quiet “mhm” and nod once again, and he offers me his hand. I take it, he stands up, and he escorts me off the bus. He asks me questions such as where I was going next, if I was going to meet someone shortly, if I was going to transfer buses from there. He was very polite and waited for me to answer the entire time, and my friend (who I was going to be meeting there) showed up. He asked me if this was someone I knew, I said yes, and he said alright, have a good day. He then told me- and this is something stuck in my mind forever, so it is word for word-
“If some guy EVER starts harassing you like that again, do exactly what you did there. Cry. Cry and scream and have a temper tantrum. Not only will it throw him off, but it will get others to notice. They might not interfere, they might, but you will have gotten their attention and if you happen to go missing the next day the search for you will be a hell of a lot easier because everyone in that location will have seen you screaming and crying with a guy now very awkward with his actions. They will know. That is what my daughter did, and three days after she went missing she was back in my arms. I pray for you and every other person like you who has this done. You stay safe now, okay?” And after I began blubbering again, I nodded and he left.
So this is the second lesson for yall. If you can not have the courage to say no or make an excuse, cry. Let out those sobs and tears and cry your heart out. Because it is going to make people notice and make people aware.
Reblogging for that second story. This might save a life.
I just wanna note that bus drivers can be really amazing and good ones do look out for their riders.
Also, as an additional tip (in case you cannot cry on command or such), you can say, “No, because you’re creepy/creeping me out” and if he persists or tries to laugh it off, say “I do not want to be touched” and look at one of the strangers/persons that is watching.
It: 1. Gives them a sense of urgency in the situation, as the eye contact is a way to make them feel as though you are personally asking for their help and it is now their obligation to help. 2. Contains words so that if you’re in a public place but people aren’t necessarily watching, then they (as natural evesdroppers) can overhear the attention-grabbing words and then notice the situation. Note, this does NOT mean that they will come for help, but you might be able to look someone in the eye (as previously mentioned) or just get some people’s attention. 3. It shows that you have fight in you. As with rapists, those who are physically aggressive (ie. these huggers) choose women they see as an easy target. The moment you show them you are going/willing to fight them, they are less likely to continue. Sadly, this is not always the case, but every little bit helps.
Hopes this also helps, guys, and I’m so sad that this has to even be a post we need.
Dudes who follow me: 1) reblog this 2) don’t be the creepy guy who asks random women for hugs 3) be aware of your friends or random creepy dudes and call them out if they act gross towards girls/womem
nine photographs portraying quotes said to sexual assault survivors by police officers, attorneys, and other authority figures
more info about project unbreakable here
original tumblr here
previously: nine photographs portraying quotes said to sexual assault survivors by their friends/family
Reminds me of something it if the hobbit. Shame I couldn't walk across! #throwback #scotland #archives #visitbritain #lovescotland #lovebritain #lovenature #explorescotland #instascotland #insta_scotland #mybritain #hiking #countryside #river #bridge #igglobalclub #igglobalwomenclub #nature #lovenature #cute #photography #photographer (at Carrbridge)
So green! #hiking #photography #photographer #green #nature #lovenature #naturelovers #naturelover_gr #forest #igglobalclubmarco #macro #flowersandmacro #macrophotography
On a rainy day, long, long ago... #scotland #scotspirit #river #highlands #mountains #landscape #wild #wilderness #photography #photographer #hiking #happyadventuring #visitbritain #visitscotland #lovebritain #lovescotland #ig_scot #IG_UK #instascotland #insta_scotland #igglobalclub #igglobalwomenclub #explorescotland (at Gairloch)
The place where my heart belongs <3 #throwback #archives #photographer #photography #landscape #sea #ocean #scotland #scotspirit #visitbritain #visitscotland #lovescotland #lovebritain #jg_scot #instascotland #insta_scotland #nature #hiking #holiday #adventure #explore #explorer #wild #highlands #igglobalclub #igglobalwomenclub (at Gairloch Beach, Gairloch, The Highlands)
Remembering this mishap of an adventure :3 photo taken by @freyish #hiking #adventure #explore #explorer #mountains #landscape #scotland (at Torridon)
VIDEO SHOWS HOW DANCING IN PUBLIC IN THE POLICE STATE IS HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH
Brendan Carter was on his way to see his sick uncle last week when he was detained by multiple security officers in the public RTS bus station in Rochester, subsequently assaulted by police and arrested — all over his dancing.
According to Carter, he was waiting for the bus to visit his uncle who is in the hospital. Apparently overcome by emotion, Carter said he put his headphones in and started dancing to avoid crying. This dancing got the attention of DHS employees and security officers at the station.
Carter had a bus pass and was breaking no law when the officers approached him. As he explained, when he was told to leave for no reason and the officers put hands on him, Carter became angry. However, as seen on the video, he never once became violent.
He was immediately accused of being drunk (which is not a crime, even if he was) and he was told to leave. A scene ensued after the initial confrontation as Carter refused to leave because all he wanted to do was get on the bus to visit his uncle.
Rochester police were quickly dispatched and the already tense situation would only explode from this point.
After he agreed to leave, Carter began walking out of the station. However, the officer was on an apparent mission to intensify the already-delicate situation.
When the officer arrives, instead of talking to the young man to get his side of the story, or letting him leave like he was doing, he immediately escalates to violence by grabbing Carter and then presenting his taser.
Within seconds, Carter is tasered, physically assaulted, slammed to the ground and arrested.
The entire scene was captured on video by NY Black Panther chapter member Daryl Appleberry. Had Appleberry not been there, this scene could have gotten far worse. Perhaps that is why we hear the RTS security officer’s radio go off, “Annie, get this guy out of there with the camera behind you. Get him out of there!”
Carter was arrested and charged with resisting arrest and trespassing. He was in a public space.
SOURCE
We can’t dance in a public places anymore. It’s like we live in the dystopia.
smh
Such charges as resisting arrest and trespassing are the way to put ANY MAN into a jail. Our criminal justice system is a crime.
smh
Happy Valentines from the Tories