Robin

There are moments when it feels like the world has moved on, like everything we’ve lost is just another story that people scroll past. But every now and then, kindness reminds us that we are not forgotten.

Today, we’ve reached $1,580 out of $90,000, and while it’s still a long way from what we need, it’s proof that people still care. That hope still exists.

I never thought I would be in a position where I had to ask for help just to survive. 25 members of my family are gone. Our home has been reduced to rubble. Every day is a fight—not just for survival, but to hold onto the smallest piece of dignity.

💔 No stability, no safety, no certainty. 💔 Evacuations, grief, and endless struggles. 💔 Dreams on hold, because survival comes first.

But through all of this, your kindness gives me strength.

Even if you can’t donate, just sharing this post helps us reach more people who might be able to. Your support—no matter how small—makes all the difference.

🙏 If this post has reached you unexpectedly, I truly apologize. I promise I wouldn’t be asking if we weren’t in desperate need. If this isn’t for you, please feel free to ignore it. No hard feelings at all.

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@bilal-salah0

Goth falls into a lot of sub-categories and I don’t plan to go over all of them. If this is something you’re interested I definitely encourage you to look further into them.

In this post I’ll talk about: music, ideology, aesthetic/style, and media representation.

Music: goth is a primarily music-based subculture. If you listen to the music you’re a goth. Regardless of how you dress. Early goth music most likely originated with post punk and evolved from there

Some bands include, the cure, strawberry switchblade, siouxie and the banshees, and many more.

Here are some playlists!

Happy listening!

Goth ideology:

Goths advocate free thinking and self expression. The bizarre is not something to be feared but something to be explored and celebrated. Gothic music, art, and literature also explore the beauty in dark themes.

Style/aesthetic:

Although there are many ways of dressing, the examples I share here will be mainly more traditional goths. You should definitely check out more sub-styles though! They’re really interesting. Another thing to remember is that just dressing the part doesn’t make you goth, and you don’t even need to look a certain way to be goth.

Bats nest hair is common but there are lots of other styles to try. The main color palette is black sometimes with other colors accenting it. Some people do incorporate brighter colors as well, though! For example strawberry switchblade.

Another common theme is layering and using different textures. Rosaries are a popular accessory. There are existing stores catering to goths but it’s also great to thrift and diy for a unique look.

Goths in media:

Lydia Deetz: Beetlejuice

The South Park goths:

Mortician Addams from the Addams family:

When examining the movie Beetlejuice (1988) and its various adaptations, including the Broadway musical and the animated series, certain clues can be detected suggesting a potential romantic or emotional connection between the characters of Beetlejuice and Lydia Deetz. This type of relationship is often referred to me as “ship coded”, but what does it mean? It means that the characters are designed and/or marketed in a way that makes their romantic involvement plausible or hinted at, even though it's not explicitly expressed in the plot.

The animated series and promotional materials played a significant role in shaping this perception. The wedding scene, which was the most marketable, generated a lot of “shipping” material. It is undeniable that they complement each other well. However, the animated series was also ambiguous about their relationship, leading to unnecessary arguments about their status. The movie and current musical version do not have much romantic content, but the chemistry between the two is undeniable, whether it's platonic or romantic.