Backpacks with patches, well worn sweaters with darned elbows, beat up water bottles and tee shirts with more holes than fabric. I want to hear people talk about their oldest possessions with all of the excitement of influencers posting a haul. I want people to be excited about the idea of having things with the type of character that can only come from years of companionship and memories.
Despite popular belief, smelling bad is not actually a crime and should not be used to judge someone's morality or character. Lots of good people smell stank as hell. Real bad. You can acknowledge that bad smells are unpleasant, and how you might not want to be around someone who stinks (I choose to suck it up personally, just acknowledging it as an option!) without perpetuating a sentiment that causes disadvantaged people to face more harm and scrutiny. Stand up for stinky people I'm being so genuine rn.
Printable version here - feel free to print out for yourself or distribute to others for free.
I'm so serious about being kind above all else. it has genuinely changed the way I interact with the world on a fundamental level and has made me so so much happier.
just a reminder
any aids of any sort from speech aids to mobility aids to whatever aids you need are allowed
no matter how “bad” your situation is or isn’t if it will help you in some capacity you’re allowed to use it
even if you use it rarely
even if you look completely abled aside from your aids
even if you’re plus size
even if your disability is “your fault”
No matter WHAT it’s allowed, ok, and encouraged
have a wonderful day friends, take care of yourselves!!
/gen