"Fantasy has been widely acknowledged for its therapeutic benefits by mental health professionals for some time now. Naturally, it can initially be very painful to revisit these traumatic memories through fantasy." https://buff.ly/3GRBsoo
"“I had forgotten what it was like to be afraid for my life because of my sexuality, and that is exactly what these bigots want. They want to scare us back into the closet.”" https://buff.ly/3Qs8gYi
“I’ve been doing this work as a queer and trans advocate for a decade. It’s never been as scary out there as it is right now.” https://buff.ly/3IDoCvE
RT @AshleyLatke
The “children are seeing porn online!” crisis manufacturing is all actually about accessing non-graphic LGBTQ material or education, which is why those campaigners don’t tell parents about simple “whitelist” tools that already solve the actual porn problem
Ppl are sleeping on it https://twitter.com/EclecticRadical/status/1611067370143125504
I liked this video "Demi Lovato Banned in UK, Lying Liar George Santos Lied in Fun New Way, New OBJ Bodycam Video & More" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQP1HIakiCI
RT @ericasmithsexed
One of the worst pieces of 2022 discourse (to plague my profession anyway) is that providing young people with education about bodies, consent, and sexuality is “gr@@ming.” It’s such a shitty accusation. It’s such a low blow. And the opposite is true.
Abusers are drawn to positions of power over the vulnerable, hence why you can commonly find them as clergy members, scout leaders, or, as in this case, cops https://buff.ly/3VfSWQj
"So whether you enjoy fantasy to help in overcoming trauma or as an outlet for your sexuality, do so with the peace of mind knowing what you’re enjoying is a harmless human instinct. And you aren’t alone." https://buff.ly/3GRBsoo
Ongoing fatigue, loss of smell, weakness and trouble breathing can be scary and debilitating following Covid. A new study suggests most people do get better. https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/long-covid-symptoms-ease-year-new-research-finds-rcna65151
I liked this video "Andrew Tate’s Failed Appeal Exposed A Lot, Disturbing Livvy Dunne Problem, FAA Shutdown Explained, &" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYexWKd7es4
RT @SabraMBoyd
For #HumanTraffickingAwarenessDay let's build awareness for how abortion access is a trafficking issue. I was trafficked in states as a child that now have abortion bans without exceptions for children. I could have been forced into labor as a 9 yr old. I really hate this country
@shoq People forget what a learning curve there was to early Twitter. I wasn't super-early, but I do remember it. I have a feeling like Mastodon is much like those early days.
Please ignore these silly articles appearing about how "Mastodon signups are slowing down and many are leaving." I remember a big story in like Wired, or Infoworld, or something similar back in 2009 telling me that "Only 15% of Twitter users are active. Is the honeymoon over?'"
If the tech press were a bit more like @mmasnick, @jeffjarvis, and @zephoria, and a bit less like Bari Weiss, Tom Friedman, and Maggie Haberman, the Fediverse and society at large would be much better off.
RT @The_Ace_Couple
I NEED you to know that the most banned book in the U.S. was written by an asexual, nonbinary author and bigots are calling it grooming and pornography. https://twitter.com/NPR/status/1611106517612171264
Biden: We're returning these classified documents that were found in the office, as required by law.
Trump: Those classified documents that were found in my possession are MINE MINE MINE MINE MINE!
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In fact, I don't think there has ever been a likelihood of Trump being charged merely for possession of those documents, the likely charges would relate to obstruction, not possession per se.
We are going to see more and more of this. #BanFacialRecognition globally. https://www.wired.com/story/iran-says-face-recognition-will-id-women-breaking-hijab-laws/
RT @WoodhullFreedom
"Banning books such as Gender Queer is not only a restriction of the freedom of expression, but also a harmful message to youth everywhere..."
A high school junior wrote this succinct and powerful letter to the editor about the real harm of book bans.
A recent tweet of ours in support of the trans community was mischaracterized and has been deleted to avoid confusion. Prostasia stands behind trans people in their fight for equal rights and has lobbied against transphobic laws in several states. https://prostasia.org/anti-trans-laws/
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