The Lgbtqiap Hug

everybodyvanishes:

Friendly reminder: Mental illnesses do not take a break for the holidays. Don’t make a mentally ill family member feel bad for still having symptoms when it’s supposed to be a “happy” time. They have no control over it, and if given the choice, would choose to be happy.

wikdsushi:

fenominus:

moonblossom:

sassyandpunk:

ireallyluvdogs:

witwitch:

lachatteestvivante:

just-shower-thoughts:

In the USA, it’s 100x cheaper to take an Uber to the hospital instead of an ambulance.

I don’t know if this is true or..
Like, having to pay for an ambulance that is taking you to the hospital? That doesn’t make any sense. What kind of distopian world is that?

It costs thousands of dollars to ride in an ambulance

In America some people with chronic health conditions like epilepsy literally have to wear medical IDs that say “don’t call an ambulance/911”. Some well-meaning person calling an ambulance for you will turn into a thousand (or couple thousand) dollars that YOU are on the hook for, even though you didn’t make the call. So, PSA: if you see someone having a seizure, look for a medical ID! You should only call an ambulance if: the person is elderly, pregnant, or the seizure lasts more than 4 minutes. Otherwise, wait for the seizure to pass, then ask the person if they want an ambulance when they regain consciousness.

wtf

Oh my god what.

Here in Quebec, if you call an ambulance for something they deem non-emergency, you get a bill later for like $180. But if it’s anything like a loss of consciousness, chest pains, labour, whatever, or if you’re in a public place and a a well-meaning samaritan calls 911, it’s paid for by the government.

Seriously, everything about healthcare in the US makes me want to cry.

Imagine a world where you have to wear tags to tell people trying to help you that “It’s ok, don’t try to help, I can’t afford to pay if someone tries to save my life. I’ll just take my chances and hope it’s not life-threatening.”

America:  Where It’s Easier Just To Cark It.

nonbinarysuggestion:

Coming out to yourself can be hard, too. Learning who you are can be confusing.

It’s okay to change. It’s okay to learn. It’s okay to make mistakes. Don’t push yourself too hard to be something you are not. Love yourself. You are wonderful, and deserve kindness.

So many people understand and are here for you. You aren’t alone.

raphaels-santiagos:

I’m here for girls who are questioning and girls who don’t want a label and girls who’ll turn around on the streets and yell ‘IM GAY’ to men catcalling them and ace girls and aro girls and closeted girls and girls who think they’re faking it (you’re not!) and girls crushing on their best friend and girls who think they don’t belong in the lgbtq+ community because they’re also attracted to men (you are part of the community!!) and girls who think they’re bi but then realize they’re gay and girls who think they’re gay but then realize they’re bi. I’m your #1 supporter and I’m rooting for you.

(This post includes trans girls and excludes TERFs thank you for your attention 🌈)