we need to get more normal about rejecting people who want to be friends with you at any degree. no the person who turned your friendship down politely isn't an asshole you just werent compatible. it's completely okay to tell you I Don't Want To Be Your Friend or Hey I Won't Be That Close To You. i refuse to have new friendships where we talk daily and respond immediately and i shouldn't have to excuse that with anything but I just dont like you that way

There is no platonic explanation for that. No, there's no romantic or sexual one either. Nope, not familial or alterous. There's no explanation ever. Love isn't real.

loveless aromantic/aplatonic magical girl who uses the power of incandescent rage instead of the power of love or friendship is this anything

july is disability pride month. it is also summer in the northern hemisphere, and this summer we have seen record breaking hot temperatures across the globe. it might be apt to remember that disabled people are a population vulnerable to extreme weather, and significantly more at risk of death or health issues during a heatwave. "the global mortality rate of people with disabilities in natural disasters is up to four times higher than people without disabilities." (source). disability may increase the relative risk of a heatwave more than old age, socioeconomic status, and being outdoors (source). even in the places most affected by the rising heat, disabled people are barely included in action plans for public safety, if at all (source). global warming is a an issue that affects a wide range of people, but let's not forget it is also a disability rights issue

I don't know who needs to hear this, but do not ever, ever, ever let someone guilt you into not transitioning. "But you're so pretty! You'll ruin your lovely body!" "But you're my [son/daughter/boyfriend/girlfriend/mom/dad/etc.]; I can't see you any other way!" "But we need more [badass butch lesbians/women in STEM/etc.] to show women that they can do anything!" "But we need good men like you to promote healthy masculinity!" <- None of these are reasons not to transition. Transition is for you, not for others. Other peoples' indignation or sadness over your transition is not your burden to bear, and other peoples' expectations for you are not moral obligations you must fulfill. Do not live to fit inside a prescribed role in somebody else's life. You must live for yourself. Please transition.

This Disability Pride Month, I want to say a big thank you to all my mobility aids. I love you, my canes, crutches, and rollator. You are my freedom!

Mobility aid positivity post!