↳ Bancoran // Patalliro

This is so true...very relatable tbh

adults disciplining children: i think i will communicate with this brand new human in the loudest, rudest, most obnoxious and socially off-putting way possible

Confronting Fear as Social Justice Workers in 2025: How to Protect Your Mental Health and Stay Resilient

As social justice workers in 2025, many of us are experiencing a complex mix of determination and apprehension. The world feels more volatile, and the challenges we face seem bigger than ever. It’s entirely natural to feel fear — for our safety, the progress of our work, and the future of the causes we hold dear. However, persistent fear can weigh heavily on our mind, body, and soul, making it difficult to sustain our efforts over the long haul.

Understanding how to manage this fear, rather than letting it consume us, is crucial for maintaining our mental health and effectiveness as advocates.

The Impact of Worrying About What We Can't Control

Constant worry about external factors — such as political shifts, legal crackdowns, or societal unrest — can lead to anxiety, burnout, and feelings of helplessness. When we invest too much energy in the things outside our influence, it drains our mental and emotional resources, often leaving us exhausted and demotivated.

Over time, this can manifest physically through fatigue, headaches, and sleep disturbances, and emotionally as despair or cynicism. Spiritually, it can lessen our sense of hope and purpose.

The key isn’t to ignore these concerns but to recognize when our focus is drifting into unproductive worry and take deliberate steps to re-center ourselves.

How to Get Ahead of Fear and Protect Your Mental Well-being

1. Stay Informed, Not Overwhelmed

Example: Subscribe to reputable news sources and set specific times during the day to catch up on updates, rather than continuously checking the news. Use daily briefings or newsletters that provide summaries rather than endless streams of information. This helps you stay aware without succumbing to information overload, which can heighten anxiety.

2. Build a Supportive Community

Example: Join or create a local or online network of like-minded activists. Regular virtual check-ins or support groups facilitate shared experiences and collective encouragement. For instance, participating in peer support groups or attending workshops focused on mental health and resilience can offer coping strategies and emotional relief.

3. Prioritize Self-Care

Example: Allocate daily time for activities that replenish your energy — whether that’s meditation, exercise, journaling, or engaging in hobbies like reading or gardening. For example, committing to a 10-minute meditation session each morning can help ground your mind and reduce stress. Remember, caring for yourself isn’t selfish; it’s essential for sustaining your work.

4. Focus on What You Can Control

Example: Identify small, actionable steps you can take—such as organizing community events, writing advocacy emails, or educating peers. Celebrating these wins reinforces your agency and counters feelings of helplessness. For instance, volunteering to mentor a younger advocate or donating to organizations doing impactful work can make you feel empowered.

5. Practice Resilience and Flexibility

Example: Develop adaptable plans that can evolve with changing circumstances. Perspective shifts, such as seeing setbacks as opportunities to learn, foster resilience. Engaging in mindfulness practices or attending resilience-building workshops helps reinforce mental toughness.

The Power of Mindfulness and Boundaries

It’s vital to recognize when worry is spiraling into anxiety. Establish boundaries around your activism — turn off news alerts when needed, and carve out time for rest. Practices like mindfulness, deep breathing, or therapy can assist in managing stress and maintaining a healthy perspective.

Final Thoughts

Fear is a natural response to uncertainty, especially for those fighting for justice in turbulent times. But it doesn’t have to control you. By actively managing your mental health, focusing on tangible actions, and building resilience, you can stay ahead of the fear and continue your vital work.

Remember, your passion and dedication are powerful. Take care of yourself so you can keep making a difference — mind, body, and soul.

Stay resilient. Stay hopeful. Keep pushing forward.

Source: Confronting Fear as Social Justice Workers in 2025: How to Protect Your Mental Health and Stay Resilient

Kunzaito-sama... 🥰

Quasi stars are hypothetical. But heres a drawing of all the largest known stars in the universe (and the sun)

Formenos is, like… really fucking boring? They have to keep themselves amused somehow.

Caranthir does not want to be here or be involved.

Based on this work of art:

There's a star man waiting in the sky...

The fact that nonbinary and genderqueer people assigned male at birth (and more people, but it's hard to sum up a diverse group in one phrase) are so hyperinvisible really sucks.

Like the fact that there are so many posts like "oh you thought they were men but they're actually butches" but no one ever acknowledges that there could be femme gays who look like women. Transfemininity is forced into a binary of "cis man who's kind of fruity" or trans woman with no consideration for anyone who lives on the spectrum between the two or outside of it. Like people will make room for "not a woman but yes a lesbian" (dgmw they don't respect trans butches and lesbians, but they'll acknowledge they exist and pay lip service (even if it sucks, I'm talking you "non men loving non men")) but no one ever considers people like me who are the mirror image of: not a man but yes a fag (there isn't an equivalent word even that isn't a slur, reclaimed or not). People effectively deny any nuance or gender exploration to those they view as "male" while patronizingly pseudo acknowledging that of those they view as "female" and it sucks

I'm not a cis man I'm not a woman I exist not every nonbinary person is "woman lite" (and treating nonbinary people like that is shit on its own)

this is exorsexism.

Apparently this is a trend? Not that I needed an excuse for it anyway

(I owe one of you a Valentine request. I haven't forgotten about it. I discarded like 4 sketches, but I think I finally have one that I might finish, although it's more wintery than Valentine themed)

First Felon is kidnapping and trafficking.

#LanguageMatters ✨️racism✨️💫