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Spreading Christmas love with every post! ❤️🎄
hey guys friendly reminder from your fave Canadian that esk*mo is a slur so please don’t use it!
I see it usually in the context of “esk*mo kisses” which may pop up when people talk about their ships and their headcanon, but it means “snow eaters” in cree and is a slur against Inuit people so please just don’t use it!
and I would appreciate if u reblogged this because people outside Canada don’t seem to know this for the most part
Today we remember those we’ve lost to anti-transgender violence.
If you don’t want to be alone today, there are a list of observances and vigils here.
If you want to be alone, but still need someone to talk to, Trans Lifeline is a non-profit support line for transgender people and people struggling with gender identity. They’re available by phone in the US (877-565-8860) and Canada (877-330-6366).
GLAAD (@glaad) has a longer list of resources, including international organizations, and some that use online chat.
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I Can’t Get a Binder/ My Parents Won’t Let me Get a Binder Masterpost
Binder Giveaways
- In a Bind
- 5 Point CC
- Monthly Binder Giveaway
- Big Brothers Binder Program
- Trans Fellas
- Qmunity (Canada)
- Gender Jam (Northern Ireland)
- Replace the Ace
- Binder Giveaways
- Tumblr giveaways
- Chase Ross (applications closed for now)
Other Binding Techniques
- 4 Ways to Bind your Chest
- Binding with Sports Bras
- Binding Without a Binder
- Flattening Sports Bras
- Camisole Binder How-to
- Turning Tights into a Binder (video)
- Turning Shorts into a Binder (video)
Binding Safety/Guides
- Chest Binding 101
- Healthier and Safer ways to Bind your Chest
- Safety Tips
- Binding 101
- Hudson’s FTM Resource Guide
- Is it Normal?
- Binding Info (good info on when/when not to bind)
- Binding Injury Troubleshooting
General Tips
- Patterned and loose shirts can really reduce the appearance of the chest
- I’ll say it once, I’ll say it 10000 times, DON’T use compression/ace bandages to bind your chest
- You are amazing, dashingly handsome and so so strong and you will be in a better situation one day!!
Stay safe and good binding!!
PASS THIS ON.
The first transgender suicide hotline is now up and running in the U.S. You can reach Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860.
(877) 330-6366 in Canada.
Note that it’s not a 24/7 hotline. See the full schedule on http://www.translifeline.org/
Meeting the Needs of Older LGBTQ People
The 519 has a long history of working to build inclusive care environments for older LGBTQ people, including delivering training to care providers. Given the aging population in Canada, we want to continue to build upon those efforts.
The current generation of older LGBTQ people have experienced a lifetime of discrimination due to their sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression and they face very specific challenges as they age:
- They are less likely to seek health care when they need it;
- They often do not disclose their sexual orientation and/or gender identity and expression to their care providers for fear of discrimination;
- They report more feelings of isolation from their communities;
- They are at a higher risk for negative health outcomes later in life, including depression, suicide, substance abuse, smoking, etc.
(Brotman & Ryan, 2008)
The 519 Education and Training Team offer workshops and resources that support safe, welcoming and inclusive care environments for LGBTQ older people. The training supports organizations and individuals to understand the needs of older LGBTQ people. Workshops will help participants to:
- Identify and discuss reasons an older LGBTQ person may be distrustful of the health or social care systems and/or reluctant to seek the care they need;
- Demonstrate and share an empathetic understanding of the barriers faced by older LGBTQ people;
- Make appropriate use of pronouns;
- Propose ways to foster a safe and LGBTQ-inclusive care environment for older people, their friends and chosen families.
For more information about training and resources, please contact:
Steven Little
Manager, Education and Training
416-355-6772
slittle@the519.org
Phil: Dan what do you have there?
Dan: *Running around* Hetrosexuality
Phil: No! *Runs after him*

