I do not favorite anymore. I will favorite this. It is a deep meaningful piece. It is from the heart. It deserves to be seen and understood.
I will fight for your right to exist. I will fight against misinformation, lies, and hatred. You are valid. You are beautiful. You are part of the future of human kind, and you have always existed.
I do not favorite anymore. I will favorite this. It is a deep meaningful piece. It is from the heart
We're all in this fight together. It's brutal, it's time-consuming, it's hard to even know what fighting is supposed to look like sometimes, and it's easy (and maybe necessary) to just detach from it all and self-medicate for a bit, but at the end of the day, we're not giving up. Not on you, not on ourselves.
We're all in this fight together. It's brutal, it's time-consuming, it's hard to even know what figh
i have nothing against trans people myself but i feel they do get a bad rap for how often people come across the more "unsavory" types of trans people. so long as your kind and loving i dont see a reason to dislike you, the world is full of shitty people and shitty things and its up to us to stick together and to make others feel loved and wanted. its up to us to make others enjoy being around others who accept who they are. so long as your not a bad person or do bad things then i feel that you shouldnt get any hate. and just because some "trans" people act out and act all high and mighty or bitchy doesnt mean that every trans person is like that. its just stupid to hate someone just because some bad actors give themselves a bad name or misrepresent other cultures / communities. *hugs* dont be sad, theres alot of lovely people out there who will accept you for who you are.
i have nothing against trans people myself but i feel they do get a bad rap for how often people com
Every. Single. Type. Of. Person. Has. Unsavory. Types. ALL OF THEM. It isn't because they are trans, it is because of external outlying factors. Humans have a negativity bias, and will see one or two bad people in a group, and even if ousted by said group, those people will be used to label the group. This is why the 'Furries are animal fuckers' bullshit happens.
The way you're wording this is an attempt to seem like you're defending trans people, but you're also dog whistling people who hate them. You're pointing out negatives in a vent piece which is supposed to be a cry for help. This is in incredibly bad taste.
You could've just said the very last line and been fine. Pointing out the flaws or negatives was not needed. Pointing out the negative outliers is not needed. There's a time and place, and this isn't it.
EDIT: And Eeveefan, I know you're not a rightwinger or fascist or a prick. This is why I'm trying to help educate you on this thing. To try to help you understand why it's not right.
Every. Single. Type. Of. Person. Has. Unsavory. Types. ALL OF THEM. It isn't because they are trans,
i dont have alot of people skills and i often times think what im saying is fine, i even thought it over but yet again it seems i am wrong and often times i never want to comment on things like this because it will stir up drama because of how i think and my wording in my messages. im not intentionally trying to make any situations for anyone worse here nor am i white lighting anything. i guess next time ill just shut up and not say anything. that way i dont cause issues for anyone. sorry for the mess.
i dont have alot of people skills and i often times think what im saying is fine, i even thought it
Look, you're not a bad guy. I'm trying to help you understand because a lot of people in this world don't learn. You're a good kid, and I know you meant well, but it was worded very... wrong. I wanted you to know so you don't make the mistake again, and so that you can learn from it.
*ruffles* Alright? It's not about drama. It's about learning. Something that the bigots and fascists aren't capable of, the people who threaten the lives of trans people. If you're not American, the government is trying to erase any form of trans stuff, including turning off treatments, banning the mentioning of them, and allowing for open discrimination against them. And that's just a droplet of what has already happened in less than a month.
Look, you're not a bad guy. I'm trying to help you understand because a lot of people in this world
i just want to be supportive is all. the thing is idk whats going on with all this stuff related to governments and trans stuff across the countries. im usually in the dark about this stuff as i dont talk about politics or stuff like that. i just know the worlds gone to hell in a horse cart and that trumps trying to ruin everything for everyone. i just want to make people smile is all... even if what i say sometimes can be taken as something else. i just wanna help support cookieskoon cause they shouldnt be going through this nonsense. they deserve happiness.
i just want to be supportive is all. the thing is idk whats going on with all this stuff related to
If it helps, Spoon is a dear friend of mine and I know for a fact they are not yelling at you or bullying. I promise. It's all in a friendly spirit of sharing information.
It's okay. Thank you. <3 If it helps, Spoon is a dear friend of mine and I know for a fact they are
*gives a tight hug* Thank you. Shine brightly. We all make mistakes, and we all learn. Your intent was righteous. If I didn't think you weren't trying to be a good bun, I would've dismissed you.
At the very least, you've made me smile with this.
*gives a tight hug* Thank you. Shine brightly. We all make mistakes, and we all learn. Your intent w
I'm gonna fight like hell, but at this point we need to consider a plan B. Canada just to the north has a refugee program called the "Rainbow Railroad". Its near guaranteed asylum from persecution for being LGBT and after Trump's nonsense with the tariffs, they see the danger people are in down here. I know its hard to uproot your life, but it's at least an option while still being able to be yourself should the worst happen to the US.
I'm gonna fight like hell, but at this point we need to consider a plan B. Canada just to the north
Not all of us have money to move ourselves... And some of us are rooted because of family... But it is still nice to know the option exists for those who can take it. Thank you.
Not all of us have money to move ourselves... And some of us are rooted because of family... But it
Puppy has been holding her breath on Canada for a reason tho... the man I love lives in America, and he can't leave because he wants to take care of his mother, who is now rapidly going broke because of Trump.
If I run to Canada I may never see him again in person. :<
Also I am actually impoverished. Like, dead ass broke.
Puppy has been holding her breath on Canada for a reason tho... the man I love lives in America, and
I know many won't agree with this, especially with the perception that Trump is fated to be the devil. But I wish more trans people made themselves properly understood to those on the right, in which case I know many of them would see better. The way the mainstream LGBT community presented itself to those who hated them, often times with pushy "diversity & inclusion" programs and entitled behaviors, did not help to get the proper point across: The other side will just say "it's these crazy people again coming to push their agenda". Yes, it sucks, but you need to think of how the other side is thinking and sees it.
They need to be shown that most trans people are like everyone else, just as common sense and competent and helpful. There are in fact a few cases: In some countries even a few places in the US, I've heard of trans Republicans even big figures in some conservative parties... there are parts of the Christian church that are slowly getting it too. It's indeed a rare thing, and I'd like to see it happen more often; It likely will but not by being pushy, rather by setting an example, which will inevitably get more to understand and see beyond the propaganda (of either side).
I know many won't agree with this, especially with the perception that Trump is fated to be the devi
I'm sorry, but we've tried this already. A big part of it is they are using religion which has typically ignored sense for dogma.
Whats more, then those in power on the right will have one less boogeyman to point to and blame for everyone's problems. The ones at the top KNOW Trans people aren't the reason the price of eggs are high. Its divide and conquer. While the working, the poor, and the middle class are fighting about DEI, trans people, and immigrants, they are able to run out the back door with the entire treasury.
I'm sorry, but we've tried this already. A big part of it is they are using religion which has typic
Not trans myself, but just speaking for LGBT people overall
We tried.
For decades.
Since before I was born, honestly. They don't care. They either don't think the persecution is real or they do and they want it to happen. They see Trump doing literal fascist things and think it will all be ok. Or claim they think that.
At some point you have to stop giving people chances and just plan for them to be shit. If they keep teaching you that they are shit, then you have to give up on them for your own survival. That's just the reality. It's a sucky reality. But it's one the right wing have chosen.
Not trans myself, but just speaking for LGBT people overall We tried. For decades. Since before I
*Hugs* You're not alone and we aren't going to let them win. I know things look bleak right now. I know there doesn't seem to be a clear way forward. But we, as a society, as human beings, have come too far to be pushed back now. Trans people are valid. LGBTQ+ people as a whole are valid. We are all human beings, and we still matter, and we're not going to give up.
*Hugs* You're not alone and we aren't going to let them win. I know things look bleak right now. I k
I have so many trans friends whome I will gladly stand up and fight your lives matter let no one tell you otherwise, live to spite the ones that hate you there is no point to giving up the world is better with you in it.
I have so many trans friends whome I will gladly stand up and fight your lives matter let no one tel
Best thing we can do is survive. Sucks hard, and I've not got a lot of hope for the next year, but I gotta survive, and you do too. I would like that this is the death throes of the recent extremism, that all of the blatantly illegal actions are cleaned up, and we actually put the criminals in jail.
What I Know will happen, is that in two years or less, any pretense of power held by these federal criminals will be lost. Then, a reckoning will begin.
Best thing we can do is survive. Sucks hard, and I've not got a lot of hope for the next year, but
I wish I could be there to comfort you in person. I know how it is when someone big and stupid goes out of their way to try and marginalize him essentially get rid of whatever group you're in this is even worse than what happened while I was in high school.
I wish I could be there to comfort you in person. I know how it is when someone big and stupid goes
I know that due to the stubbornness of some transphobic cults, Christianity may not be the best example here. But Christians have been persecuted for over 2000 years... back then they were crucified, today haters set churches on fire. In my country Romania, we had priests tortured in Communist prisons for decades until the fall of dictator Nicolae Ceausescu in 1989 when I was born. Yet they persevered; No one could erase them because they knew where they stand and didn't give a damn what those who hated them thought. Hopefully nothing too bad will happen, yet whatever it comes down to, go with the same mindset and remember you will be fine!
I know that due to the stubbornness of some transphobic cults, Christianity may not be the best exam
Mine comes in the form of being coupled with poverty and mental disability. In my case, my very ability to not be on the street starving even apart from the trans issues is under direct attack as well. So I can relate on compounding issues with this nightmare.
Unfortunately, If they get their way, just any trans folk will getting rounded up alongside innocent immigrants. People don't believe that- but those same people have remained blind to everything along the way.
The silver lining is ICE is so incompetent and outside forces are so against what is happening here, that there is pushback. I just hope it gets stronger before it's too late.
Also that we deport Elon Musk.
Yeah that's a double whammy. unu Mine comes in the form of being coupled with poverty and mental di
Why? Those are positive trans news. Is it because it's run by the techbro nazi? I was there before Mr. "we will coup whoever we want" took over. And i won't be driven off by him and the scum he's empowered. I do have a Bluesky as well, though.
Why? Those are positive trans news. Is it because it's run by the techbro nazi? I was there before M
*hugs* You are valid. You exist. You will not be erased. As each year passes, just remember, it's one more year closer to the shitshow ending. You can do this.
*hugs* You are valid. You exist. You will not be erased. As each year passes, just remember, it's on
They can't erase you cause we won't let them. Although it doesn't feel like it right now, many people do care about you and the Trans community, and I really hope we can let it be known that their hateful and ignorant rhetoric will not win. Stand strong, puppy. It's so hard to hear that so many people have ended it because of this, but doing that is exactly what they want. I'll never let you go 🫂
They can't erase you cause we won't let them. Although it doesn't feel like it right now, many peopl
I would give you a hug if you wanted. This sort of thing pisses me off too. His transphobia is the one bone I have to pick with Trump: If he got his head out of his ass and left trans people and law-abiding migrant alone, I'd prolly be a big MAGA supporter now... sadly their own stubbornness and refusal to stop it with some things is something many refuse to let go of.
But I know how you feel. I have different reasons, yet I lived a life of knowing what it's like to have the world wanting to erase you. Been there for over 20 years, lived with that feeling every day... it ultimately led to my near total isolation and a desire to just watch it all burn. I don't want to talk about it openly: I'm a very rare circumstance, so rare it can't even be talked about in words in ways that would make sense to 99% of the world... only hint I can give is this image is accurate just in a different way.
Remember one thing... and I know that due to the stubbornness of some transphobic cults, Christianity may not be the best example here. But Christians have been persecuted for over 2000 years... back then they were crucified, today haters set churches on fire. In my country Romania, we had priests tortured in Communist prisons for decades until the fall of dictator Nicolae Ceausescu in 1989 when I was born. Yet they persevered; No one could erase them because they knew where they stand and didn't give a damn what those who hated them thought... heck a lot of people are now returning to faith, which I consider a good thing as our Orthodox church is a tolerant one even if it has its issues.
It is the same with others, including trans individuals who know who they are. I didn't need confirmation from any regime to remember myself throughout my entire lifetime... without any pointers or the slightest instruction manual, I had to figure it all out on my own and still did it. Defeat only exists if you accept it! Think of that and remember you will be fine 💗
I would give you a hug if you wanted. This sort of thing pisses me off too. His transphobia is the o
His transphobia is the one bone I have to pick with Trump: If he got his head out of his ass and left trans people and law-abiding migrant alone, I'd prolly be a big MAGA supporter now
Mircea. Please. I am begging you. Pay more attention to what he is doing and who he is endorsing. If you really feel that way we'll have to part ways- I would much rather believe you just aren't getting the facts. He is doing SO MUCH more than just hassling immigrants and us.
His transphobia is the one bone I have to pick with Trump: If he got his head out of his ass and le
Like attempting to throw out the constitution, birthright citizenship, and succeeding in claiming the president is above the law, by being a convicted criminal in office who has been given the power to break the law further as long as it is furthering "presidential duties"
22 states suing his cabinet for cutting huge amounts out of medical research. Giving a non-elected citizen, Elon Musk, a made up position so he can have access to the treasury. Threatening to try to force Canada and Greenland to become US states.
Anyone who is ok with what he is doing is either not paying attention at all, or completely stupid beyond repair.
Like attempting to throw out the constitution, birthright citizenship, and succeeding in claiming th
Republican Oklahoma senator introduced a bill to outlaw porn and make those who make it criminals. Republican Tennessee governor is trying to force a university to remove all non-white non-christian clubs, but most notably, he requested the "Furry club" be dismantled as a 'threat to the people on campus'.
Republican Oklahoma senator introduced a bill to outlaw porn and make those who make it criminals. R
I am so sorry you have to deal with this shit. I am so sorry so many in our own fandom would wish you harm. I wish i could hug you. So many sick and cruel people get kicks out of causing harm to people. You have every right to exist and be who you are. to hell with these demons.
I am so sorry you have to deal with this shit. I am so sorry so many in our own fandom would wish yo
;w; *hug* Thank you. I don't understand what has become of furry. This was the very last place I ever expected so much transphobia, and from other LGBTQ people, no less.
I feel betrayed by the same community that saved me from dark times when I was a teenager in the 00's. This feels so foreign, they feel like imposters. It has contributed to how... isolating, this all is.
I am far from the only one. I learned of no less than five suicides in less than a week. Four transwomen (one of them only a teenager), and one transman. That finally drove me to a place where I just had to make something with my art. Even if it isn't my best technical work, it's raw emotion. It's me.
There are people to whom I, the real person, don't matter as much as my avatar seems to. If they see my fursona hurting, suddenly it hits them. Funny, that.
;w; *hug* Thank you. I don't understand what has become of furry. This was the very last place I eve
I'll fight to the death if needed. The point of strength and power is to protect those who need help, those who use it to gain more from the people with less are the ones who should be erased.
I'll fight to the death if needed. The point of strength and power is to protect those who need help
yeah, as a transfemme, i'm super scared of the state of the world. and how easily brainwashed people are into believing the dipshit politicians. people who would say "never believe a politician" will happily fall for the trappings of those who scream the loudest that trans people, 0.4% of the USA's population, are somehow responsible for everything wrong.
it's especially scary being a trans female who's hybervisible as a cub artist, one who draws cubs as transgender. i'm literally a giant flashing neon-sign target that's vulnerable to the worst of the alt-right, it legitimately keeps me up.
best i can hope for is that i survive these next few years, and that maybe, just maybe, those who are wishing for my death (including supposed progressives who shed all their leftist ideals the moment they see i draw "the icky art"; keep in mind i am very leftist) can get a fucking heart for once in their life.
yeah, as a transfemme, i'm super scared of the state of the world. and how easily brainwashed people
I understand. I used to draw cub art, too. I stopped for many reasons. People would not understand why I did it, for one (processing my own trauma through my artwork kinda deal).
So you won't get any judgment from me about it.
My compounding issue now is being both disabled and in poverty- and my disability being "fake" according to faaaar too many conservatives. Anti-Autism sentiment and all.
I understand. I used to draw cub art, too. I stopped for many reasons. People would not understand w
godddd i fucking hate the fuckers who are like "uwu your disability is fake". same types of shitheads who can't seem to understand that neurodivergance is real. type of person who sees someone walk away from their wheelchair for a bit and go "DURRR UR FAKING IT UR FAKING IT"
some people have never felt true genuine pain in their life and it really goes to show -.-
and yeah i totally get you on that front; it is just, so much to explain why i draw cub art, for similar trauma reasons. i have to have a fuckin blog post where i explain my trauma plain-as-day, and it doesn't feel fun doing that, especially when dipshits see it and still harass the fuck out of me.
bweh. i believe in our ability to survive, at least, i'm sure we can make it through. we just gotta be there for each other, having all of our backs during our lowest times.
godddd i fucking hate the fuckers who are like "uwu your disability is fake". same types of shithead
The same people who will say neurodivergence is fake will go to church, see a guy convulse, and then claim it's a miracle that they're cured of whatever they supposedly had...
The same people who will say neurodivergence is fake will go to church, see a guy convulse, and then
I'm a bit late to this post, but I wrote a journal a bit ago on the subject. I may be cis myself but the trans community will always have my deepest support. Stay strong. Hate will not win. Spite will not triumph. Bigotry will not prevail. And no matter what, do not let anyone take away your identity - As a wise lion once said, "Remember who you are."
Be safe, take care, and stay awesome.
I'm a bit late to this post, but I wrote a journal ( https://inkbunny.net/j/544038-Lysergia-trans-ri
As a fellow trans whos disabled, and, currently in the states. All I can say is keep your head up and fight for what you believe. In so many states trans people are dying, or going into hiding. I recommend continuing the fight for rights where it is safe to do so, and hiding in the places and times where it isnt. I personally am lucky to be in a safe state, but even then its a matter of how long do we have?
All i can do is offer support for my fellow brethren, and fight for what is right! Stay strong and dont hesitate to reach out if you need a shoulder. <3
As a fellow trans whos disabled, and, currently in the states. All I can say is keep your head up an
