Went To Pride For The First Time Today (in Germany The Parades Are In July). And You Know, I Didnt Have

went to pride for the first time today (in germany the parades are in july). and you know, i didn’t have any expectations and didn’t think much of it but fuck i did not expect to almost cry.

just seeing the amount of queer people that live in my city, the amount of love and laughter and beauty -- i don’t know, it just broke something in me, shit.

looking around and seeing older gays, just the thought of ever making it to that made me super fucking emotional. i’d never thought much of pride, and i had always thought that it wasn’t a big deal and you know, i didn’t grow up in a homophobic home nor was i a social outcast for being gay but still just the acceptance i found there, just the warm smiles, the laughter, talking to older queer people and meeting people my own age and younger, people who have it all figured out and people who are just starting their journey -- learning about queer history in my area and donating to the local aids help...

it, for the first time in my life, made me feel proud. made me feel like there was something to be proud of. and whilst i had never been lonely, it was great to find out, that no matter what, i am not alone.

I’ve seen a lot of posts on my dash tonight about users who are threatening suicide, with other Tumblr members posting in effort to try to get ahold of them. I think you all should see this:

IF THERE IS EVER A TUMBLR USER WHO HAS POSTED A GOOD-BYE MESSAGE, SUICIDE NOTE, VIDEO, OR ANYTHING OF THE SORT, PLEASE FOLLOW THIS POST.

1. Scroll to the top of your dashboard.

2. See the circular question mark icon at the top? It’s the third one over from your home symbol. Click on that, and a screen similar to the one in the picture will come up.

3. Where you can type in questions, the box with the magnifying glass at the top, type in the word “suicide.”

4. Click on the first link that shows up. It should say, “Pass the URL of the blog on to us.”

5. Type in the user’s URL and tell Tumblr admin that the user is contemplating suicide and has posted a message indicating that they are going through with it or will be attempting. Hit send! Tumblr administration will perform a number of actions to contact the user and take the necessary steps to prevent the suicide.

TUMBLR: THIS COULD SAVE A USER’S LIFE. PLEASE DO NOT IGNORE SUICIDE THREATS.

Reblog this to keep other users aware. Suicide isn’t a joke, and neither is someone’s life. If you didn’t know this, someone else may not, either. Pass it on.

please let me out

sorry i have a boyfriend

#orion that doesnt make any fucking sense is my biggest hobby... and my greatest fear.

Pour one out for #theon greyjoy.