During these increasingly fractious times, I feel it extremely important for queer folx to be — when safe to do so, of course — out and proud about who they are and who they love.” NYC single mom and writer, Issa M. Mas in the free annual NY #GayParentMagazineNY bit.ly/48uqIdr
@issamas.bsky.social
Taken from their site, “Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline and microgrants 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community.”
In light of the SCOTUS’s decision to uphold TN’s ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth today, I wanted to make sure that trans folx and parents of trans youth know about this.
My latest on what “solidarity” requires in order to be effective. Substack link in my bio on my Linktree.
Not even Orla can save them now. #ElonialynMonroe #DonaldFKennedy
Me, every time I see there’s a new EO.
Sometimes I hurt at how loveless this world seems and then I learn that Tuck and Patti are still married after 43 years.
Lol, no. Must try them soon.
I wish I knew how to quit you, Cheese Grits.
Me: I’m a born & bred Gen X Nu Yawkuh who has 80s & 90s hip hop coursing through my veins. #ThugLife
Also me: *closes eyes & sways gently when “Sailing” by Christoper Cross comes on.
Let’s keep telling the truth, y’all. They can’t take us all.
I love you.
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These moving words are from my @deeshaphilyaw. At a time in which I struggle with terror and hopelessness and rage and despair, I will use these words to remind myself that I am my father’s child — and I will use my ferocity of spirit to speak and write the words they cannot take from me.
You already know 🤣
Having a tough time w/your teen lately? Throw their door open, burst into the room, stare @ them w/the intensity of the authority figure you are, and fart. Preferably loudly. Preferably after eating beans or broccoli. Thaw the iciness between you organically.
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Exactamente!
I love that it was Bad Bunny who broke the Kardashian curse. One thing you’re not gonna do, and that’s curse a Boricua. Pa’ la botánica nos vamos! Between the agua Florida, the candles, and our Abuela’s prayers, that curse gets broken quick fast.
My fave thing to do, lol.
Thank you!
Thank you!
Thank you!
Thank you!
What are the things you do that don’t cost anything (or almost nothing), that bring you joy?
How many other Boricuas are finding themselves randomly shouting, “Pero que es esto?!” lately? #Nuevayol #DtMF
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Ochún y Yo by @adibanelson, illustrated by @alleannaharris, is a new children’s book about a beautiful little Black girl of Puerto Rican descent and the way goddess Ochún guides and protects her — translated into Spanish by yours truly! I even narrated the audiobook!🇵🇷❤️💛
linktr.ee/issamas
A community-built list of resources for those affected by the LA fires:
fyi.me/p/firerelief
I find them to be more terrifying than ever before.
