The "keep your head up" thread

Pamplemousse · Apr 25, 2014

I made a post yesterday about an anti-gay ad, and I realised how easy it can be to get a bit down/angry/upset/whatever about all the negativity that's out there (because God knows, there is a lot of it). So I wanted to make a thread where you could post any positive QUILTBAG things you find. Pictures, videos, speeches, words of advice, songs, stories, whatever.

I don't know if people will be interested in this, but I figure it could brighten up the day of someone who's struggling, just when they need it most.

I'll start.

Here are two (straight) girls who kissed in front of an anti-gay marriage protest in France. Yaaaay for allies!

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Lillith1991 · Apr 25, 2014

Awww! That's sweet. I think I'm going to enjoy this thread. I'll have to add something to it later though, can't think of what to add at the moment.

randi.lee · Apr 25, 2014

Pample, this is a GREAT idea! Thanks for bringing the positive vibes!

Pamplemousse · Apr 25, 2014

I'm happy you like the idea

On another note, here's a video edit of Twilight as a gay love story between Jacob and Edward (it's done brilliantly):

Brokeback Twilight

Alan Yee · Apr 25, 2014

Pample, I agree with everyone else that this is a great idea. As a young gay man, I often purposely avoid reading a lot of news articles about QUILTBAG issues mainly because a lot of it is so negative and disheartening. I am admittedly a pretty sensitive person who regularly struggles with anxiety and depression, so reading a piece of particularly bad news (QUILTBAG-related or otherwise) can make me feel down or upset for a while. I definitely could use more positives!

So, thank you for starting this! I'll try and contribute if I can find anything worth posting.

Lillith1991 · Apr 25, 2014

That video made my day! Sooo much better a romance than the canon one.

Pamplemousse · Apr 25, 2014

Alan Yee said:
Pample, I agree with everyone else that this is a great idea. As a young gay man, I often purposely avoid reading a lot of news articles about QUILTBAG issues mainly because a lot of it is so negative and disheartening. I am admittedly a pretty sensitive person who regularly struggles with anxiety and depression, so reading a piece of particularly bad news (QUILTBAG-related or otherwise) can make feel down or upset for a while. I definitely could use more positives!

So, thank you for starting this! I'll try and contribute if I can find anything worse posting.

I have the same thing; you know the negativity is ignorance/stupidity but when you see too much, it can seep in and make you feel like you're alone in a really nasty world. It's good to acknowledge all the support and love and empathy that is out there too. Keep your head up

Lillith1991 said:
That video made my day! Sooo much better a romance than the canon one.

It's just fantastic

Lillith1991 · Apr 25, 2014

Pamplemousse said:
It's just fantastic

And better than canon. Let's not forget that bit. The vid was EXTREMELY convincing after all.

Ken · Apr 25, 2014

"My Medicine," Taylor Momsen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6O0-okZlj0

ps How about taking a hiatus from your fashion modeling career and giving us a few more songs.
You've got fans, you know <3

Pamplemousse · Apr 26, 2014

I know this video was huge a while back, so many of you have possibly already seen it, but it always makes me tear up (or ball my eyes out, depending on how emotional I'm feeling on the day :tongue

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The Gay Rights Movement

SWest · Apr 26, 2014

Here's a teacher's genuine and personal apology for inadvertent use of pronoun.

J.S.F. · Apr 26, 2014

SWest said:
Here's a teacher's genuine and personal apology for inadvertent use of pronoun.

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It was a very nice gesture on the teacher's part.

Reservoir Angel · Apr 26, 2014

Pamplemousse said:
I'm happy you like the idea

On another note, here's a video edit of Twilight as a gay love story between Jacob and Edward (it's done brilliantly):

Brokeback Twilight

You know what?

A paranormal romance about who supernatural beings born to be enemies that end up falling in love, with a human thrown in who tries to get in between them?

That's a film I would actually watch willingly.

Why doesn't that exist?

Pamplemousse · Apr 26, 2014

Reservoir Angel said:
You know what?

A paranormal romance about who supernatural beings born to be enemies that end up falling in love, with a human thrown in who tries to get in between them?

That's a film I would actually watch willingly.

Why doesn't that exist?

Well, it's definitely a better love story than -- oh, wait.

... :tongue

SWest said:
Here's a teacher's genuine and personal apology for inadvertent use of pronoun.

What a great teacher, and a lovely gesture

Pamplemousse · Apr 29, 2014

I don't know if there're any Grey's Anatomy fans here, but this speech is pretty relevant regardless. A really great moment

You can't pray away the gay.

nastyjman · Apr 29, 2014

It's hard not to laugh at this skit. I wish my parents were like this when I came out.

mommygoth · Apr 29, 2014

Pamplemousse said:
I'm happy you like the idea

On another note, here's a video edit of Twilight as a gay love story between Jacob and Edward (it's done brilliantly):

Brokeback Twilight

Thank you. I just spit crystal light all over my desk laughing.

Jorshington · Apr 29, 2014

This is a great thread - I haven't got anything to post right now, but I spend an inordinately dispraportionate amount of time on Tumblr, and I follow LGBT-friendly blogs, so I'll probably have something to post eventually.

Question: is everyone here other than JSF part of the LGBT community, or are there some who are straight but not narrow? As for myself, I'm still living at home and my parents are extremely conservative and coming out now wouldn't go well. So. .we'll see about that.

SWest · Apr 29, 2014

Jorshington said:
...is everyone here other than JSF part of the LGBT community...

...As for myself, I'm still living at home and my parents are extremely conservative and coming out now wouldn't go well. So. .we'll see about that.

Stay safe most of all. :Hug2:

You'll figure out how to handle things in your own time.

Pamplemousse · Apr 29, 2014

Jorshington said:
Question: is everyone here other than JSF part of the LGBT community, or are there some who are straight but not narrow? As for myself, I'm still living at home and my parents are extremely conservative and coming out now wouldn't go well. So. .we'll see about that.

Also:

I'm also living at home and made the decision to come out a few years back. Unfortunate as it is, I would advise waiting. I'm very sorry for your situation though, it's stressful and not easy. But keep your head up <3

Goldbirch · Apr 29, 2014

This is kind of mundane and not the most exciting of topics - but in our mail yesterday was a federal tax refund check. And on that check is my wife's name as well as my own. (Also it was considerably larger than it would have been if we'd both been forced to file single, as in the past.)

We'd been having a stressful day with the trying-to-become-parents project, and somehow coming home and seeing both of our names on that very official-looking piece of paper was the best thing.

The fly in the ointment is that I know that taxes have become more complicated for all the many people in states that don't recognize their marriages. But like this blogger (who got her taxes done with amazing speed, I must say, while I was still sitting around talking about how excited I was about taxes this year), I can't help celebrating this direct way in which federal recognition is impacting my family.
http://adventurousmoms.com/why-were-filing-a-joint-tax-return-after-7-years-of-marriage/

Edited to add: Brokeback Twilight! :roll:

Edited again to add: Immediately hitting replay on Brokeback Twilight reminded me of immediately hitting replay on this commercial. http://www.villageq.com/gay-teddy-grahams/

Jorshington · Apr 29, 2014

SWest said:
Stay safe most of all. You'll figure out how to handle things in your own time.

Hallo. Nice to see you here--I think I saw you in Office Party sometime back.
I've decided that sunshine or rain, I'm going to have to come out next year. Details are incipient and sketchy at best, and it's going to be incredibly difficult, but I recently decided I couldn't put it on hold. Of course, by this time next year I'll be scared shitless, but what ho =P

Pamplemousse said:
Also:

I'm also living at home and made the decision to come out a few years back. Unfortunate as it is, I would advise waiting. I'm very sorry for your situation though, it's stressful and not easy. But keep your head up <3

Hallo to you, too. Thanks for the encouragement ^^ How did your family and friends react when you came out?

Goldbirch said:
This is kind of mundane and not the most exciting of topics - but in our mail yesterday was a federal tax refund check. And on that check is my wife's name as well as my own. (Also it was considerably larger than it would have been if we'd both been forced to file single, as in the past.)

We'd been having a stressful day with the trying-to-become-parents project, and somehow coming home and seeing both of our names on that very official-looking piece of paper was the best thing.

The fly in the ointment is that I know that taxes have become more complicated for all the many people in states that don't recognize their marriages. But like this blogger (who got her taxes done with amazing speed, I must say, while I was still sitting around talking about how excited I was about taxes this year), I can't help celebrating this direct way in which federal recognition is impacting my family.

Whoo, congratulations! I'm glad for the both of you.

J.S.F. · Apr 30, 2014

Jorshington said:
Question: is everyone here other than JSF part of the LGBT community, or are there some who are straight but not narrow? QUOTE]
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Well, shit, was that a compliment or an insult? I can't decide.

FWIW, I'd like to think of myself on decent terms with the LGBT community. Things could always be better in terms of understanding which I'm making an effort to do, but for now, it's all good.

As for your decision to come out, only you can answer that. Whatever you decide to do, I wish you well with it.

Pamplemousse · Apr 30, 2014

Goldbirch said:
This is kind of mundane and not the most exciting of topics - but in our mail yesterday was a federal tax refund check. And on that check is my wife's name as well as my own. (Also it was considerably larger than it would have been if we'd both been forced to file single, as in the past.)

We'd been having a stressful day with the trying-to-become-parents project, and somehow coming home and seeing both of our names on that very official-looking piece of paper was the best thing.

The fly in the ointment is that I know that taxes have become more complicated for all the many people in states that don't recognize their marriages. But like this blogger (who got her taxes done with amazing speed, I must say, while I was still sitting around talking about how excited I was about taxes this year), I can't help celebrating this direct way in which federal recognition is impacting my family.
http://adventurousmoms.com/why-were-filing-a-joint-tax-return-after-7-years-of-marriage/

That made me smile. It might be mundane, but a lot of the debating and protesting and whatnot boils down to that little day-to-day stuff. So congrats on your taxes and good luck with the trying-to-become-parents project

Goldbirch said:
Edited to add: Brokeback Twilight!
Edited again to add: Immediately hitting replay on Brokeback Twilight reminded me of immediately hitting replay on this commercial. http://www.villageq.com/gay-teddy-grahams/

Also, that is one sweet ad!

Jorshington said:
Hallo to you, too. Thanks for the encouragement ^^ How did your family and friends react when you came out?

Friends were/are all fantastic. My family didn't take it so great, so there have been a tense few years. But as JSF said, it's only you who can know what to do for your own situation. Whatever your choice, I also wish you the best

Jorshington · Apr 30, 2014

J.S.F. said:
Well, shit, was that a compliment or an insult? I can't decide.

Now THAT would be telling. Hint hint: it's not either-or, but both-and.

The "keep your head up" thread

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