Basic Fucking Kindness

neurodivergency, society "hot take: AAD, autism, and ADHD are only "disorders" under capitalism. otherwise they are neurodivergence: different needs, thinking and working styles and sensory issues than neurotypical people. they are only problems due to our hierarchies and modes of production"

socialization, society, theory "mutual aid is a radical act It's not radical because it exposes people to Karl Marx or socialist theory, but because it normalizes cooperation and the value of human beings. You're not valuable because of your potential labor, you're valuable because you’re human. Everyone deserves resources, care and support. It took consistency and conversation for community members to feel comfortable to take resources. Many felt others were more worthy of it. But we are all worthy. Mutual aid isn't charity. It doesn't rely on conditions for support. You don’t need to identify as homeless, substance used, refugee, or low income to be provided support. Mutual aid is a radical practice because it disrupts that belief & instead recognizes everyone has needs."

medical, invisible problems, chronic pain "doctor: 'dont confuse your google search with my 6 years of medical school' patient: 'dont confuse the one-hour lecture you had on my condition with my 20 years of living with it' " #art_credit_missing

growth, healing "oh good. i actually need this" {art by ramin nazer}

socialization "do you need more water? hes a cactus, i dont think he needs much water hmm even if he doesnt need much we should still ask our low maintenance friends if they're okay" {art by wholesomecomics}

society, lgbt, minorities "when you're a trans woman, you are made to walk this very fine line, where if you act feminine you are accused of being a parody, but if you act masculine, it is seen as a sign of your true male identity. and if you act sweet and demure, you're accused of reinforcing patriarchal ideals of female passivity, but if you stand up for your own rights and make your voice heard, then you are dismissed as wielding male privilege and entitlement"

socialization, parenting, abuse "i dont know who needs to hear this, but you cant bully someone into acting happier for your comfort"

socialization, relationships, society "genuinely so mad that cuddling is seen as a strictly romantic thing that's so stupid cuddling is awesome and two consenting platonic pals should be allowed to cuddle as much as they want"

socialization "would you like some help? nah, i can do this on my own i know you can but that's not what i asked" {art by hotpapercomics}

chronic illness, body, mental health "anyone can be tired. you dont need to have kids, work 80 hours a week, have just finished your third degree, or have just recovered from a bad illness. you dont have to prove to anyone why you're exhausted and tired"

society, lgbt, parenting "just occurred to me that of course conservatives who are fearmongering about trans kids think progressive parents must be forcing this on their kids and programming them into accepting it - because that's how they relate to their children, with authoritarianism This is the problem. Conservatives assume everyone is like them but with different priorities. They think the opposite of authoritarianism is queer authoritarianism, and the opposite of colonialism is the colonial oppression of white people. It doesn't occur to them that people who aren't on top of an oppressive regime could want anything other than to be on top of an oppressive regime."

self compassion "it is not an evil thing to look at yourself with kindness. your life was never meant to be a punishment"