ghostsandrebels
Bio
i'm a a queer writer, poet, cat lover, and author. i'm passionate about psychology, human rights, and creating places where lgbt+ youth and young adults feel safe, represented, and supported.
29 | m.
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Stories (88/0)
- Top Story - October 2022
Let's talk about Gender Appropriation
Recently, someone on the glorious world of the Internet accused me, a transgender man, of appropriating gender. Though I knew the meaning of the word appropriation, I was confused as to how it related to gender, so I found myself pages deep into the controversial topic of gender appropriation. At the basis, this person was telling me I'm pretending to be a man, while not actually being one. This is as transphobic as it is incorrect, and I'll explain why.
By ghostsandrebels2 years ago in Pride
Social media is killing our mental health.
As of January 2022, there were 4.8 billion social media users around the world.* Out of all of the social media apps that exist, Facebook is by far the most widely used, with more than two and a half million monthly users. Don't get me wrong: social media has its perks. With each of these, though, comes a problem that I think makes social media much more toxic than helpful. I've always been an avid social media user - but recently deleted my Facebook due to the toll it was taking on me emotionally. It's the biggest networking site in the world. It's going to come with some issues.
By ghostsandrebels2 years ago in Psyche
post-modern anxiety
i want to leave you. i don't really know how to talk about it: how to sit down in front of you to explain myself without completely losing the ability to speak at all. i feel like i'm not heard, or seen, or valued beyond someone who just cooks and cleans. i don't remember the last time i felt valued. most days, it feels like we're only still together out of convenience. there's no romance left, there's no affection. most nights, we don't even sleep in the same room. you fall asleep in the living room so often that when you come to bed, i feel like you're intruding. that's not fair. it was your bed first.
By ghostsandrebels2 years ago in Confessions
A Timeline of my Transition
Hi there! I'm Danny, a non-binary writer and parent. In 2022, I began microdosing testosterone. This means taking less than the standard dose of 50-100 mg weekly. A microdose or low dose of testosterone is considered to be around 20 mg weekly. There's not much research out there on microdosing and its effects on AFAB people, so I decided to write down my experiences for those who are considering doing it themselves, or just looking for more information.
By ghostsandrebels2 years ago in Pride
Gliterbuq
Roscoe is messy. When she visits, Edith feels compelled to organize and tidy. When she visits, she never knocks. All he ever does is doodle, or nap. Downstairs, Isaac plays a game, and nods at her. Isaac is white, and not religious, but he's nice enough. The basement suite is small, with a single bathroom and a conjoined living and dining room. Once or twice, she's stopped by when nobody was home, and she watched movies until someone arrived. In his room, Roscoe sits at a desk, scribbling on a comic strip with a thick-leaded pencil. On the wall, there's a bulletin board filled with drawings and doodles. "Wow," she says, picking up an empty can from the dresser, "your room's messy."
By ghostsandrebels2 years ago in Fiction
Blue Dress
Under the overhead light, a glow from the windshield illuminating her face, Edith shuts off the radio. She sits very close to him, smelling of lavender, holding her eyes steady. "You're so handsome." She murmurs, making herself comfortable on the passenger seat beside him. She's hypnotic, a fresh wave of warmth, parting his lips with hers so that heat fills his chest.
By ghostsandrebels2 years ago in Filthy