Raven

I write a lot.

[rcessex]

To be attracted to someone, what does that mean?

I see attractive people every day.

At work, in the shops, in films.

But what does that mean?

Yes I think they’re physically attractive but I don’t think of them once I’ve passed.

That split second thought that washes over in and is gone with the same millisecond.

But to remember.

What does that mean

[rcessex]

I had someone that died,

That hated me and I disliked too.

The death of someone you did not like is a confusing feeling, even worse knowing they hated you too until the day they died.

I cried when she died.

Not because of us.

Because she was taken too early from this world.

I do not condone the things she did whilst living, neither did she

But her death still hit me like a train.

No one deserves death.

[rcessex]

I am tired today.

I am tired of my life.

I am tired of being me.

It just all seems so hard.

Everything just seems so heavy.

I don’t want to live today.

I am tired today.

[quotefeeling]

“If you have been brutally broken, but still have the courage to be gentle to others then you deserve a love deeper than the ocean itself.”

— Nikita Gill

[supersonicart]

Nafir’s “Emptiness of You” x StreetArtNews.

In association with StreetArtNews, “Emptiness Of You” by Iranian artist Nafir will be released on Thursday, October 22nd at 9AM PT and features 5 stencil portraits over traditional Persian carpets originally from Kashan City, Iran where the highest standards and traditional production of carpets feature the finest craftsmanship.

Nafir is a self-taught Iranian artist born in Tehran whose works are influenced by traditional Iranian art and culture. As he call himself vandal street artist his art focus on social problems of Iran and whole world. Nafir start tagging in 2008 on crowded walls of Iran to fight with censorship political and social problems. He found his moniker in an old school book of Molavi (Rumi) poetry, which literally translates as ‘scream’.

His work often references traditional Iranian art such as eslimi and carpet weaving - combining two things that should not be together: one which is accepted and revered; the other forbidden. In Iran, where Street Art is strictly illegal, Nafir is compelled to paint quickly and make strong statements about social and political problems in his country. Preparing and cutting stencils in his studio, he has mastered the skill of putting up his work in a matter of seconds. When painting abroad and with permission however, his artwork tends to be much more personal and expressive.

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Be sure to follow Supersonic Art on Instagram!

[abortionado]

I have a very sweet group of 13-14ish year old girls following me so I just wanted to say a few words about safety and grooming really quickly because I’ve been (hopefully needlessly) stressed about this and it’s sometimes more subtle than like. Asking for nudes

• Adults you meet online should not be talking to you about sex. Full stop. This includes smut, their sex life, your sex life, and “educating” you about sex. If an adult is talking to you about sex in ANY context, BLOCK THEM. Once again, THIS INCLUDES FANDOM SHIT. That is still inappropriate.

If you’re curious about sex, which is Totally normal, you can ask a trusted adult or mentor figure you know IN REAL LIFE, and if you don’t have one, there are lots of very straightforward and strictly educational resources at Planned Parenthood’s website and

• As much as I value younger girls as people (this is not a dig at y’all ❤️), it is weird to be an adult and be CLOSE friends with a young teenager. Even if you don’t perceive your interactions as inappropriate, it’s weird.

This is not because you’re not interesting or fun, but because adults really have nothing in common emotionally with eighth graders, and ALL of us know that. Every single one of us. An adult has nothing to gain from confiding in a person in a middle school. If a grown man or woman is telling you their deepest, darkest secrets, messaging you about their problems on a regular basis, or asking you to confide in them, that is a red flag. Block them.

• If an adult is complimenting you on your appearance in any way that you would not compliment an 8-year-old, BLOCK THEM. It’s completely not appropriate for an adult to tell you that you look hot, your makeup is sexy, etc. That’s fucking weird.

• If they talk about how mature you are for your age, BLOCK THEM. You might very well be mature for your age, but you’re not mature enough to change the fact that you’re in a completely different life stage than a grown adult.

(This applies to the 12-14 crowd—not telling you to block your 18 y/o friends if you’re 16 haha)

[aerisuggestions]

It’s okay if the only thing you’ve done today is hold yourself together, or try to. I know you’re doing your best, and I am so proud of you for that

[rcessex]

Imagine having a friend that follows you everywhere, not right by your side but just near.

Sometimes you don’t even notice. You’re too busy and distracted going on with your normal life. Until they wave at you from across the garden just reminding you that they are still there.

Others, your friend is jumping in your face and holding your hands because they really want your full undivided attention.

The first few days are annoying but you manage.

A week goes by and it becomes very irritating.

A month on and you want to scream and cry every time you see your friend.

Six months, it’s officially exhausting. You’re so tired all the time. Your friend changes their mood throughout the day. One minute, they leave you alone. The next, they are shouting the house down and all you can do is sob.

Imagine having that friend with you every day and never going away.

How would that make you feel?

Be kind.

[rcessex]

As the curtains close and the lights switch off,

this is when the demons arrive at my door, laughing and screaming every bad thing I’ve ever done.

They smile at my sadness, giggle at my tears and remind me that I deserve this pain.

Then they leave hand in hand when their job is done.

“Until the next night” one says, looking over its shoulder with its dark eyes burning into my soul and slamming the door behind them.

The next night is tomorrow

[rcessex]

Sometimes you just gotta smile

[rcessex]

It would be nice to be loved back. Instead of giving love to people who never return it.

[flowerytale]

Gillian Flynn ― Sharp Objects

[rcessex]

To J,

I’ve been trying to find out how to say this.

I’m still not sure I completely know how.

I want to tell you I miss you,

And I’m ready now.

I want to tell you I think about you every day,

I always wonder what you’re doing.

I wish we could be together,

Or go back to last summer, watching you barbecuing.

I wish we could meet again,

Have a fresh new start.

You’re the only person I’m ever going to love,

And there’s a hole in my heart.

I know I hurt you,

But you hurt me too.

I don’t want to keep playing this game anymore,

I’ll even get a tattoo.

I can envision us getting married,

And living happily after.

I wish we could run to each other,

And have our lives filled with laughter.

I miss you all the time,

I just wanted you to know.

That you’re the one for me,

And I never want to let it go.

[rcessex]

People, please be careful out here!!

[rcessex]

People, let’s not forget the scammers around

[rcessex]

But the age of meeting a sexy stranger in a cafe is long gone. We’re in the social media era now.

Tinder, hinge, bumble, plentyoffish.

You name it, I’ve tried it.

And it all comes down to now.

I am a 24 year old, very single, female. Laid in bed, wine drunk, on a Sunday.

My mum loves to remind me: “by your age, I was married with two kids and I had a house”. Yeah alright mum but unfortunately, I don’t think John, 26, holding a fish in his tinder profile picture is going to be the father of my children.

[rcessex]

Lying in a dark room,

The walls squeak

And the doors creak.

Laughter floods on in.

But not from me,

From everyone else.

The loneliness sets within.