My dear lgbt+ kids,
I want to share a petition with you:
"Switzerland currently does not recognize the right to surviving spouse AVS (Social Security) benefits for LGBT+ widows and widowers, while heterosexual widows receive full benefits under the law.
Traditionally, following the death of a husband, a widow is granted a widow's pension. However, the government still denies a widows pension to lesbian widows who meet the same criteria.
Take the case of Beatriz Hernandez, legally married to her Swiss wife for many years before her wife’s unfortunate death (...)
When her wife died in 2015, Beatriz filed for the spousal survivor benefits. The Swiss government, however, denied her the surviving pension on the argument that she could not be a widow because she was married to a woman. (...)
We call on the Swiss Government to recognise the constitutional rights of LGBT+ widows and widowers immediately, by granting and paying out the survivor rights which they have funded and earned as Swiss citizens over a lifetime of contributions.
A widow's pension must be granted regardless of the sexual orientation of a woman who loses her spouse."
Sign here!
With all my love,
Your Tumblr Dad
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i’d name him Squant btw. if u even care
Hi, if you could answer this pretty short form (it should take about 5 minutes to complete), that'd be really helpful.
It's for my English Language coursework on neopronouns, but all responses are very useful. These results will only be used for this coursework, and results will be anonymised for data protection. No email address is required bit please only answer once :)
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Asexuals were always part of pride and it really fucking shows when people think it's a recent term.
trans friends, things have been pretty awful lately.
take what you need. (color change indicates separate links)
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crisis support | a reason to stay alive | and the strength to do it | hope | a connection to our elders | and our ancestors | an ode to trans joy | some quiet | love | mom love | dad love | sister love | sibling love | brother love | someone to hold space for me | rest | to know there's nothing wrong with me | to say fuck the haters | to know we'll always be here
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a reminder to dance in the rain | a gentle pep talk | a reminder that it's okay to be angry | a fucking break | a change of scenery | pain relief | a hug for those in the closet | a hand for those coming out of it | a car ride with the windows down | to sing at the top of my lungs | a little magic | to twirl in a pretty dress
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to hug my younger self | and my body | cat cuddles | dog kisses | stability | sunlight | to remember the cyclical nature of life | an invitation to join us in loving you | to see others will too | a little pampering | a serenade | a warm cup of tea before bed | a moment of peace | a reminder you don't have to save the world alone | and that you surviving is enough
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a gift | a reason for existing | to feel a sense of awe | to realize my place in the universe | a trip to the aquarium | and to go camping | a cold drink | self-compassion | a netflix recommendation | a hulu recommendation | an hbo max recommendation
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a way to help | information on what's happening in my state | a risk map of all states | a free flight to access healthcare | courage to stay and fight | help to get out
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i love you. i'll see you tomorrow.
Happy Asexual Week of Visibility!
My dear lgbt+ kids,
Whenever you’re reading this, during Asexuality Awareness Week or not, it’s a good day to
- be proud of and comfortable in your identity as an asexual person
- question if you might be asexual (and no, you’re not too young, too old, too whatever!)
- support asexual people. Asexuality is real, there’s nothing wrong with it and asexual people belong in our community!
With all my love, Your Tumblr Dad
it's supposed to be under 3c/37f for the rest of the week and heating costs way too much. we have two payments going out tomorrow that'll take us -99.66 into our overdraft and it's so fucking cold my hands keep going stiff.
i know it's a rough time for everyone but if you have anything to spare so we can keep the electric on it'd be so appreciated.
Creating an outward version of yourself that feels true can be both exciting and terrifying. If you are just starting to experiment with gender-affirming clothing, just keep these safety tips in mind and have fun!
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