Capitalism and its allies (racism, queerphobia, ableism, and patriarchy, just to name a few) have turned what aught to be a time of rest and celebration at years end into the mess we know as “Christmastime”. These systems of abuse and exploitation that we struggle against are in fact so deeply embedded into the “traditions” surrounding Christmas that their removal would render this so-called “holiday” totally unrecognizable. Without the atomization, the abuse of laborers and the gross consumerism fueled by the violence of empire… what would be left of what was once called Christmas?
The true War on Christmas lies not in saying “seasons greetings” or “holiday tree” but in the battles we wage for the liberation of all mankind.
Happy holidays comrades, a better world is possible.
The image (which is tight as hell) is a commemorative poster by Vladimir Menshikov depicting Ded Moroz, a Russian/eastern slavic cultural figure similar to Santa Claus, as a partisan in the Great Patriotic War. The poem in the bottom left (roughly) translates to:
We have settled our score with the invaders: To the executioners who barely survived, Our partisan raids, fierce and relentless, Still haunt their dreams at night.
Image and translation credits to Propagandopolis on twitter (its an xcancel link).
I was too busy with the nonsense to produce an actual effortpost so this is what we’re getting this week lol.
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STABBED MYSELF WITH A NEEDLE, IT’S GIRL TIME!!
LFG
Oh shit starting with the needles??? You’re so brave
It’s not that hard, it also does not hurt.
I’ll probably switch at my next follow-up, the possible complications with pills are scarier than needles at this point
I’m on diy so it’s the most available one, it’s super chill and convenient, apply once a week and then just wait
Can’t believe I’m 2 1/2 months on E.
Aaaaaa that’s so excitingggg! Before you know it’ll be a year and then 2 years and then the fat redist will really kick into overdrive and omgggg we’re so excited for you just thinking about it
So proud of you for making it this far
I’m so happy for you.
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Hi hi~ I felt like I should post a little update on how things have been going. Unfortunately I’m still super busy so I won’t be active (thesis hell is real) but I also wanted to let you all know I’m alive and doing good. Very good actually.
Immediately I’m really proud of where I’ve gotten even if it’s not quite as far as I’d have liked. I currently have more money saved up than I had when I got kicked out 2 years ago and idk, even though its not a lot I’m really really proud of myself for reaching this point. All my grad applications are in and I’m hopeful about my chances too, and I’m getting ready to move for grad school this summer. I’m still really busy though, I kinda gave myself way too much work this semester and I’m still kinda recovering from that which has been messing with my theses more than I’d have liked.
On the trans side I started prog and its been nice (though has definitely had its effects on me), also made some closer irl friendships which have been helpful too.
And the biggest bit is I have a partner now and we’re so gay oml. Unfortunately its long distance but we’ve been spending so much time together and its been so nice and comfortable and its just feels right. We were already best friends for like the past year, but now, ah I love zir so much ze’s so perfect and aaahhhhhhh.~ Its been so nice and I’m so happy and excited about everything moving forward.
Came out to my parents back in September (I’m an adult, financially stable, and safe just to put that out there) and they have not taken it well.
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So when they asked what I wanted for Christmas at the start of September I said “nothing until you access me as your daughter”. Well I’m sure you all know how well that went… Transphopes gonna transphobe. Well, they basically ordered me to call them back and tell them what I wanted. Lol. Nope. Thats not how this works. So I didn’t. But protecting your peace is difficult, especially with ones parents.
I got a phone call this morning with my dad yelling at me for being selfish etc, etc. So now I’m crying, drinking my coffee, and reading about emotionally immature parents so that I can get on with my life.
But my in-laws have been great (and literally everyone else in my life but my parents) so I am grateful for that.
Also 2.5 months of hrt = tears, lots of tears apparently
Insecurities are stored in the tear balls, and they need to be let out.
Sick and need to be someone’s cuddly gf
Being somebody’s cuddly gf is at the bottom of maslow’s hierarchy istg
Oh hey I got a 3.73 this semester, nice.
Swag money
If a male family member offers me a hand shake at Christmas like they would another male relative, they get me ignoring it and going for the hug where I press my breasts against them and I hold it just an imperceptible moment too long.
They brought this on themselves.
Holy based
I have been doing the same and kind of relishing how annoyed they get when I ignore their hand and do the “hug?” gesture. Very powerful technology.
One of them left quickly just doing a wave to avoid it again on the way out. Lol.
Haven’t really seen people be annoyed by it. My brother is more of a hugger than me, where he’ll go for hugs with men he just met (like a friend of a friend) and it never seemed like its been something they’ve disliked.
I’ve always been a hugger regardless of identity. I’d say it’s a fragile masculinity / homophobia thing, and it isn’t something I see very often (thankfully).
A sign now exists because of me
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Back at the library and I’m opening the bathroom door, they changed the hinges and I slam the door open against the wall. Those doors normally took a lot to open and I just thought I got super strong over the weekend
The sign is warning people about new hinges forgot to mention
You’ve left your mark on the world 🎉
yea… just glad I didn’t smash the fire extinguisher or anything
i don’t have a lot of hard evidence for it but philippines has to be one of the top lesbian countries. i’ve only been here for a bit under a week, but i see signs. here’s the label for some laundry detergent:
i also saw one of those airplane/skymall type magazines showing a lesbian couple going to all the tourism spots they were advertising. i don’t have photos but you have to believe me
i went to my aunt and uncle’s house and in the bathroom there was a painting of a woman by my aunt that would be nsfw to post here
make of this information what you will
I know two Filipino women both are lesbians (in separate relationships). I did not meet them through queer stuff.
Merry Christmas to the queer commies in my phone. Love and support to all of you dealing with misgendering and casual transphobia over the holidays.
Went to a sports game where some 16-yr olds were being belligerent dickheads. When I turned around to stop them from fighting my sibling, they said I looked like a girl :) so far so good, especially for 1 week on E and rocking cold weather gear
Person at the gender clinic sir’d me. Girls what even is this shit lmao.
I had a similar incident this year.
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I went to my PP clinic for an appointment, and apparently a new security guard was being trained. He misgendered me, I corrected him, and his supervisor who was with him reprimanded him immediately… while also misgendering me in his apology.
I then sat in the waiting area while across the room the supervisor was explaining how to avoid this situation in the future. I was fuming about being made an object lesson.
After not drinking caffiene for many weeks, I tried an energy drink again. And now I’m straight up nauseous and panicking. I used to drink this shit daily
It’s interesting how quickly we lose tolerance for things. I hadn’t had fast food in months and felt gross after eating it two days in a row ._.
Had the inverse of this but with my medication recently
It is weirdly affirming to realize you’re making positive decisions I guess hahaoh my god, I can’t drink caffeine anymore either. I have a coffee-stength caffeine drink today and I’m trying to basically make it last for most of the day because I don’t wanna drink too much and feel anxious.
I feel the jitters is all in my mind when I drink, sometimes it’s alright just gonna sleep after a cup
Sign of adhd btw
Used to be apathetic to Thanksgiving and Christmas, now I actively dislike it :christmas-cool: Between being vegan in a carnist family and the weird ways my in-laws gender activities, I’m at my wit’s end. No shade to people who like it, it’s just overstimulating to me anymore.
Thinking I will come out in the new year, so I may not have to worry about family activities anymore 🫥
Apparently its fucking impossible for my family to keep a door closed so I had to run all over the neighborhood (its fucking freezing) while sick to catch this fucking dog. FUCKING CLOSE THE DOOR GOOD GOD
One morning when I was like 13 I let the dogs out to the backyard of this rental we stayed at for a bit. And someone had left the door to the garage open? And then the actual garage door for cars was open too?? So they just ran out to what’s normally one of the busiest streets in town and said hi to people for like 30 seconds before coming back. I just stood there dumbstruck while it happened and then shut the door after they came back in. If it wasn’t so early things could’ve been a lot worse!
