“I wish I could share my pain with you, even for just a moment not to harm you, but so you could truly understand the suffering we endure as LGBTQIA+ individuals in the refugee camp.”
Life in the refugee camp is incredibly difficult for members of the LGBTQIA+ community, largely due to widespread homophobia. This hostility is evident in the daily threats and attacks we face from both fellow refugees and members of the host community.
We live in constant fear—targeted simply because of who we are. Violent ambushes by homophobic groups, often armed with machetes, have left many of us injured and traumatized. Over time, we’ve lost not only our sense of safety but also our belongings, our dignity, and for some, their lives.
Sexual violence is another painful reality. Lesbian women have been subjected to repeated assaults, including rape, which leaves deep emotional and physical scars. It’s heartbreaking that the place meant to provide refuge has become one of the most dangerous environments for LGBTQIA+ people.
On top of this, discrimination makes it nearly impossible for us to find employment. Despite our willingness to work and contribute, we are often rejected solely based on our sexual orientation or gender identity. This has left many of us struggling to survive, enduring illness and poverty in an environment with extremely poor living conditions.
And yet, in the midst of all this hardship, we still find strength. We celebrate Pride and recognize LGBTQIA+ awareness days quietly, often in hiding, but always with pride. We’ve even witnessed love persevere—with a few couples managing to marry and celebrate their commitment, even in secret.
We are currently raising funds through our GoFundMe to support our LGBTQIA+ community in the camp. Any donation, no matter how small, means the world to us. It helps us afford basic needs, access safer spaces, and keep hope alive in a place that often feels hopeless.
DONATE HERE➡️GFM ⏯️ https://gofund.me/a0bb7404
Please consider donating and sharing our cause. Your support can truly save lives.
With hope and gratitude,
Frank Qum
shorthands for dumbassery that i have grown to love deeply
"how dare you say we piss on the poor" in response to someone misinterpreting your post
"_ isnt gonna fuck you" for suck up behavior
"woah. should we tell everyone? should we throw a party?" for who the fuck cares
"and what if the world was made of pudding" for when would this ever matter.
"and sharks are smooth both ways" for a group of people heatedly arguing with 1 guy who is fucking with them all
".. but its about a witch in the alps finding her lost cat" for someone trying to sanitize something to the point of absurdity
If alternates are cats
And alternates work at a coffe shop
Altercat cafe?
That'd be like have a cat cafe with tigers and panthers bu ykw probably totally worth it
artists fuck better because we turn sex into art, masterpieces, mattresses become canvases where we can paint our love to someone with bodies.
A beaten old dog
Hung pictures of patron saints up on my wall
To remind me that I am a fool
Tell me where I came from, what I will always be
Just a spoiled little kid who went to Catholic school
When I am dead I won't join their ranks
‘Cause they are both holy and free
And I'm in Ohio, satanic and chained up
And until the end, that's how it'll be
I said make me love myself so that I might love you
Don't make me a liar, 'cause I swear to god
When I said it I thought it was true
(Follow-up comic to this. Additional strip below:)
OMG I LOVE THIS SONG!!!
When there's something you don't know
It's only natural to want to find out
Show me everything
And just for you, I'll show you mine too…
If you recognize the pose, you’re old enough to qualify for a veteran’s discount on Tumblr lol
to the people who chose the knife option, I love you
Reblog to invite others to the party
Idk I had this silly idea since like January I never had the energy to make a nice comic so here
<3
Its finally here! The first look into my Amazing Digital Circus AU that I've been cooking up for the past few weeks! :))
The main thing that is obvious here is a lot of the abstracted members are back. Which is all thanks to Caines efforts in keeping the circus members happy and sane! More on that later I imagine- <XD
Some designs are going to be tweaked a bit further. Gummigoo and Kaufmo aren't quiiiiite where I want them yet.. but none the less! I hope this post made you laugh and I hope to post a bit more about them sometime soon! :))