Nothing More Than Stories

My name won't tell you who I am. Nor will the color of my skin or the place I was born. A great deal of time is spent on exchanging these trivial facts, and still they tell no one of how you got to where you are now. Time passes and nothing stays the...

[resistdrumpf]

California Is Ready To Recognize A Third Gender. Is The Rest Of The Country?

The most populous state is on track to become the first to legally recognize being nonbinary — neither male nor female — as a third gender option.

it’s not all doom and gloom. 

[maeril]

Hi everyone! This is an illustrated guide I made as part of my co-admining work at The Middle Eastern Feminist on Facebook! It will be published there shortly.  The technique that is displayed here is a genuine one used in psychology - I forgot the name and couldn’t find it again so if you know about it, feel free to tell me! Some could say: “Yes but you can use that technique for instances of harassment other than Islamophobic attacks!”, and my reply is: Sure! Please do so, it also works for other “types” of harassment of a lone person in a public space!! However I’m focusing on protecting Muslims here, as they have been very specific targets lately, and as a French Middle Eastern woman, I wanted to try and do something to raise awareness on how to help when such things happen before our eyes - that way one cannot say they “didn’t know what to do”!  I’d like to insist on two things: 1) Do not, in any way, interact with the attacker. You must absolutely ignore them and focus entirely on the person being attacked! 2) Please make sure to always respect the wishes of the person you’re helping: whether they want you to leave quickly afterwards, or not! If you’re in a hurry escort them to a place where someone else can take over - call one of their friends, or one of yours, of if they want to, the police. It all depends on how they feel! For my fellow French-speakers: I will translate it in French and post it on my page as soon as I can :) Please don’t hesitate to share this guide as it could push a lot of people to overcome bystander syndrome!! Lots of love and stay safe! PS: I you repost this cartoon of mine on twitter or instagram, please add me in the post so I can see it, with @itsmaeril :)

[curlista]

Support Black Owned! : a directory of black owned businesses

A list of black owned stores and businesses to try out and support! Please message me if a website is incorrect or if you have a business you’d like to add to this list! Please note that this list will be growing, so it may be wise to keep this list in your likes and check back frequently! 

Cream & Coco. Skin and hair. www.creamandcoco.com

Akhu Designs. Handmade African print head wraps and clothing. www.etsy.com/shop/AkhuDesigns

Beads Byaree. Jewelry. www.beadsbyaree.com

Styled Entity. Accessories. www.styledentity.etsy.com

Simply Scents by Shan. Candles. www.simplyscentsbyshan.com

 Shadra Strickland Illustration. Original art collections. www.etsy.com/shop/shadrieka

Kaleidoscope Femme Studio. Apparel sizes XS-4X. www.iamkfemme.com

Whipped Goods. All natural body and hair products. www.whippedgoods.com

Ignorance Driven Knits. Clothing. www.idkclothing.storenvy.com

 Flowers From Fatima. Flower hair clips and accessories. www.etsy.com/shop/flowersfromfatima

Peace Images. Jewelry and art. www.etsy.com/shop/peaceimages

The DynaSmiles. Stationary and gifts. www.thedynasmiles.com

Alikay Naturals. Natural hair products. www.alikaynaturals.com

Cora Natural. Natural soap. www.coranatural.com

Ladaintavintage. Vintage clothing and jewelry. www.etsy.com/shop/ladainta

Sereniti Bath Body and You. Body and skincare. www.serenitibathbodyandyou.com

Gifted Diva Accessories. Jewelry. www.gifteddivaaccessories.com

Kinky Chicks. Apparel. www.kinkychicks.bigcartel.com

Oyin. Natural hair. www.oyinhandmade.com

LL Heart, LLC. Custom clothing. www.labelsnluv.com

Raymond Scott Jewelry. Handmade jewelry. www.raymondscottjewelry.com

Black Opal. Make-up. www.blackopalbeauty.com

Designs by SaLone Starr. African inspired accessories. www.etsy.com/shop/salonestarr

ModGyrl Cosmetics. Lipsticks. www.modgyrlcosmetics.com

Ujamma Box. A monthly subscription box that features products from black owned businesses. www.ujammabox.com

My Hair Crush. Apparel. www.myhaircrush.com

Zebras in America. Photography. www.etsy.com/shop/zebrasinamerica

NBI All Natural. Natural hair and skin. www.nbiallnatural.com

Rachel Stewart. Jewelry. www.rachelstewartjewelry.com

Global Couture. Accessories and apparel. www.globalcouture.spreadshirt.com

Craft Creations. Health and beauty. www.squareup.com/market/craftcreations 

E’Tae Natural Products. Natural hair. www.etaeproducts.com

Krochet By Krystle. krochet essentials. www.krochetbykrystle.com

Malaika Apparel. Clothing and apparel. www.malaikaapparel.com

Zoha Artistry. Art. www.etsy.com/shop/zohaArtistry

Mahogany Blues Swimwear. Swimwear and fashion apparel. www.mahoganybluesswimwear.com

Profound Gentlemen. Male educators changing the world. www.profoundgentlemen.org

Kye Teahouse. Organic teas. www.kyeteahouse.com

Motivating Factors. Life coaching and mentoring. www.motivatingfactors.org

[spaceoddity212-deactivated20150]

Before, depressed with an eating disorder.  Now, recovered caveman.

[midnightfitnesss]

Re-blogging this cuz its from a guys perceptive!

[ashtray-princess-deactivated201]

I love seeing people all recovered and happy like yeah you kicked that illnesses ass you legend you rule ☺️

[treecoffee]

Awesome!

[e-leri-deactivated20160430]

thought this was gonna be some “GET SHREDDED IN 30 DAYS” but it turns out to be someone turning their life around after an ed. claps for you, I’m proud

[randomhaunting-deactivated20230]

You look so great!

[pansexualfacts]

<b>Fact: </b>Pansexuals, while plentiful in the Pansexual Pantheon, are sometimes hard to find outside. Because of this, should you wish to find a pansexual, it is advised that you download the app Pansexual Go, where trainers everywhere seek out pansexuals to befriend.

[gendercube]

Tags

To help people navigate posts on here better, I’ve constructed this tagging system. Social transition

clothing

coming out

names, pronouns

passing

stealth, outing

school

FTM products:

binder (products), binding, binder giveaway, binding isn’t dangerous

packer (products), packing, harness, STP,

Medical transition - Hormones:

therapists

doctors

hormone blockers

natural transition

testosterone, testosterone changes (pictures), injections, gel, needles, “low dose”

stopping testosterone

why testosterone is not dangerous

acne

atrophy

fat redistribution

ftm fertility (pregnancy)

hair loss

height

menstruation

pumping, DHT

transitioning underage

Medical transition - Surgery:

surgeons

top surgery, scars, nipple grafts

mansculpture

hysterectomy

bottom surgery (meta and phallo), phalloplasty, metoidioplasty, vaginectomy, gendercube phalloplasty (posts about my surgery)

electrolysis

Family, friends, partners:

family

friends

partners

Other:

dysphoria

financial

legal

military

nbr

questioning (things to consider if you’re questioning your gender)

resources

religion

sexuality

traveling

workout

not trans related

[refinery29]

Christian Siriano dressed Leslie Jones in a beautiful red gown after no other designer was willing to dress somebody bigger than a sample size

[vanishingmountains]

Im gonna cry, Leslie deserves so much better from the world. She is actually such a beautiful person. Bless Siriano for immediately volunteering.

[nothingmorethanstories]

She’s so gorgeous too! Other people suck

[ultrafacts]

Source: 1 2 3 4 5 6 If you want more facts, follow Ultrafacts

[just-the-way-youre-not-blog]

THIS IS SO IMPORTANT

[keeping-up-with-the-jenners]

Reblogging because I care about you guys

[bonnieblue85]

Important

[peachybeesplease]

[christophrnolan]

one of the best scenes in cinematic history

[kamliberated]

Really tho…

[nevaehtyler]

too real

[squishycalum]

it costs 0 cents to support the fact that bisexuality is a real and valid sexuality

[sunlitallegory-deactivated20171]

Boys don’t have to

Be strong

Have a penis

Be dominate

Be straight

Be masculine

Have a flat chest

Know their sexuality

[anotherlesbianandwhat]

!!!!!!!!

[micdotcom]

Mom Rugina Talabert wants to walk in high school graduation after her daughter’s death

Talabert is adamant about walking down the aisle at South Dade Senior High School in memory of her daughter, Noricia, who was shot and killed in October. School officials have been proposed a way to bend the rules for her. 

[kingsleyyy-deactivated20160914]

shoutout to the people who text me first, hit me up with plans, or check up on me from time to time y'all a real one

[micdotcom]

Therapists are biased against poor, black patients, study finds

According to a new study from the American Sociological Association, which placed calls to 640 therapists in New York City, therapists are less likely to return calls from perspective patients whom they assume to be poor and black. And thus a vicious cycle continues.

[everyday-isslike-sunday]

“I think too much. I think ahead. I think behind. I think sideways. I think it all. If it exists, I’ve fucking thought of it.”

Winona Ryder (via everyday-islike-sunday)