an 'about me' that is exceedingly dense and comprehensive.

[belenen]

icon: "vivacious (my face with bold cat-eye makeup, with my head tilted down and to the side, looking at the camera with a wide close-lipped smile, hugging myself)"
There is a steep learning curve for most people to be close with me because I am so different from the default in identity, values, and language.

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[feladrone]

(I really hope none of this comes across as offensive - I want to preface this by saying that I'm not well educated about social justice. I'm trying to learn, but admittedly I'm not spending much time on it. =S This is mostly just me thinking aloud and explaining how you've helped me. If you have any corrections for me please go ahead and tell me.)

Honestly, reading your journal the past few months has made a pretty huge difference to me, and it's making me try to change my habits for the better. The first time I heard of social justice was maybe four-ish years ago, from a person I knew in high school. This person is trans (totally fine) and got way deep into SJ stuff on tumblr. She introduced me to it. And I freaking hated it. I could go on forever about what a cruel person she was, but basically she just craved being superior to others, and SJW gave her the tools she needed. She legitimately believed trans people were of greater value than cis people, among other things. It was the only experience I ever had with SJW stuff and it

[belenen]

that first paragraph scared me as people often say something mean after that! But no worries, for one I am not easily offended. I assume the best intentions and am only offended when someone has an attitude like "I care more about doing whatever I want than I do about hurting people

[lusimeles]

thanks very much for this intro post - definitely very comprehensive, and i'll try to keep all this in mind while interacting with you.

[belenen]

Well from someone with a terrible memory, I will understand if it doesn't all stick in your mind! ;-)

[pollyneedles]

This is the first I've read of you, and I must say I identify a hell of a lot with what you're saying. Mind if I send you a friend request?

[belenen]

Not at all! If this drew you in, I imagine we will like each other. Gonna add you now :)

[z8z8]

I like how introspective you are.
I don't know who said it, but the term "Know thyself" definitely applies to you

[belenen]

thanks! I do try *smiles*

[cactus_rs]

fungi (the internet of the forest)

Hah, I like that. It's a perfect description.

(I wanted to go murder someone over the blasphemy of that recent movie set in Egypt with an ALL WHITE CAST. THAT is white supremacy, to think that white people can tell any story, stand in for anyone. UGH.)

I don't get how people can fail to grasp this very simple concept. It hits my rage buttons every damn time.

[belenen]

I loved mushrooms already, but when I found out that it is the fungal mat that relays messages through the forest, I 'bout cried. so much love.