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The letters LGBTQ are just another way of saying that Love is Love.
A Note on Toxic Femininity
When it comes to the subject of gender, the subject of toxic masculinity and its detrimental effects on individuals in society is rightfully given a lot of attention. However, it is equally important to shed light on another aspect of gender dynamics, inequality, and equality: toxic femininity. Toxic femininity refers to the adherence to harmful gender norms and stereotypes that enable and continue the subjugation, oppression, discrimination, and inequality of women, often at the expense of their well-being and the well-being of others in society.
Alna ArmoniaPublished 2 months ago in HumansWhat is Love?
What is Love? Love can mean a lot of different things to different people. I am going to include a poem about Love I wrote and then talk about something completely different.
Jeremy WhitePublished 2 months ago in Humans- Top Story - February 2024
Love is...
I was actually intrigued by this challenge, because to me, love has always been many different things. There's no point in untangling the meaning of love, because it's a rope of many fibers, intristinctly linked. Seperate them, and the whole thing falls apart. The tangled threads of love are a Gordian Knot, impossible to untangle (unless you're Alexander the Great-At-Solving-Problems-With-A-Sword...)
Natasja RosePublished 2 months ago in Humans Whispers of the Scarlet Hibiscus.
Imagine love as a vibrant tapestry of flowers, woven with threads of every color and texture. Each bloom represents a unique form of love, each bringing its own beauty and strength to the whole. There are blooms of deep crimson, rich with passionate love, woven alongside blooms of serene blue, symbolizing the tranquility of long-lasting companionship. Blooms of playful yellow intertwine with colors of gentle grey, representing the joy of youthful love and the quiet comfort of mature affection.
Rebecca Lynn IveyPublished 2 months ago in HumansDiary of a Tired Christian
"And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father who sees what is done in secret, will reward you."
Born This Way
In the ancient kingdom of Yanxi, where reflection of banned legends travels in the air and shadows of the past dance across the walls of ruined palace, two souls found themselves caught up in a story as old as time. Their journey was one of disallowed love, marked by the fight of their opposing natures and the weight of their family's expectations. But among the trouble of their world, they discovered a love that was truly born this way.
Nagarathinam BPublished 2 months ago in Humans- Runner-Up in Love Unraveled Challenge
A Neurodivergent Love Story
Television and film were the lenses I saw the world though. Being autistic, and not diagnosed until the end of high school, I missed a lot of social cues. Things didn’t stick, but somehow, watching these fictional relationships on screens stuck with me. I was was deeply fixated on movies and TV. I watched Meredith Grey fight for McDreamy, Buffy fight for Angel (and then Spike). Morticia and Gomez Addams got to be morbid and madly in love. I tried so hard to do what any couples in movies and shows did. I often ignored the worst behaviors in my first significant others for hope I’d get the happy ending and cliche 80’s song playoff into the credits sort of thing. When I’d take my mask off and show that I wasn’t just some amalgamation of fictional characters but actually autistic, disaster would strike. I’ve had exes bully me for stimming, the way I moved my hands or needed a baby blanket to fall asleep. I was expected to change myself to be this stereotypical partner and yet they did not put in half the effort I was. I wanted to be like Frankenstein, begging someone to make a match for me. Being autistic made me feel like a monster sometimes anyway, like something to stare at. At least that’s how the rest of the world made me feel. I wanted a love in neon lights and billboards but felt it wasn’t going to ever be mine. A Hollywood dream love seemed so far fetched for someone like me. I kept dreaming. Kept writing up dream scenarios of someone who could love me like Chandler loved Monica.
Josey PickeringPublished 2 months ago in Humans On Love
April 27th, 2022 Love [1] Love – it encompasses so many aspects of our lives. It has so many different meanings, so many variations of the same thing. There is a version of the word in all languages around the world. In the Greek language, there are 8 separate terms for this one English word and they all mean different things. Philia is the word for a deep friendship, almost even like a term for soulmates. Storge is generally thought of as the love towards one's family — of a parents' love for their child and vice versa. Agape a unconditional love what I gave my first love, a love without condition... Mania is ‘obsessive love’, a type of love that can lead someone to anger or jealousy. There are more, but mania is one that I can only use to describe how my first ‘love’ was.
J "Griffin" RoomsPublished 2 months ago in HumansThe Broken Valentine
Valentine's Day arrives, enveloping the world in its romantic aura. I sit alone in my room, the soft moonlight casting a gentle glow, providing the perfect ambiance for reflection. My thoughts drift to Q, our relationship, and the intricate dance of love that we shared.
The Trouble With Princes
The man I love is far from perfect. Perfect, it should be noted, is a rather dangerous word. Perfectionism often keeps us from completing that which we have set out to accomplish, for the fear that it will not be taken as we'd like it to. Some would argue that this notion tarnishes the very definition of perfection, in the same sense that attempting to control beauty inherently will end up corrupting it in its essence. Perfection is a luxury afforded to those who have the privilege of choosing their truths; confectionization of the unsavory:
Diary of a Tired Christian
In my last entry I talked about how I had been called to "just show up", I felt encouraged and confident, because it was such a simple task. Right? Well, last week humbled me on just how hard showing up actually is. Not only did I fall sick with a cold, but mother nature decided to come through bringing all of her extra baggage and demanding I let her stay with me for a few days. So then set in my hardship of showing up.
The Paradoxal Relationship of Sagittarius and Taurus
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) and Taurus (April 20 - May 20) are known for their distinct characteristics. While Sagittarius embodies adventure and freedom, Taurus represents stability and practicality.
Zondra Dos AnjosPublished 2 months ago in Humans