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Here's a funny (but also FUCKKKKK) moment that just happened to me. Figured y'all would like to hear.

So there's this large group chat for students that are going to the college I plan on transferring to in the fall. I was trying to send a link to the course catalog projection but my dumb ass accidentally sent this instead:

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/andr.12278

I immediately deleted it but like two people saw it immediately cuz of the link preview. I have no clue if it briefly shows to people who just open up the chat or not. I said "oops, was helping a friend look for stuff" trying to play it cool 😑. I may or may not have accidentally just outed myself to an entire group of people.

You are loved 🦈🏳️‍⚧️💜

Hello everyone,

This is regarding Keris, also known as RiikkaTheIcePrincess. Link to the previous post.

The last post that I made about Keris got a lot of engagement. She was able to get some financial help and other support, which was great, however their housing situation is still non-existent. The person who offered to let them stay in a couple of weeks fell through, so they have nowhere to go. Keris did make it safely to Minneapolis and is staying in a hotel until Monday. That means that they need a place to stay ASAP.

They really, really, need a place to stay while they search for a job. This is the thing that they most need right now. If anybody in the Minneapolis area has a spare bed, couch, or floor for her to sleep on, that would be a lifesaver. Seriously. Even if it's just for a week or a few days, it would be a huge help and would keep them off the streets for the time being while they figure things out and get back on their feet.

I understand that this isn't the usual type of content on this community, but it's a very time sensitive thing. There are projects in the works to assist future people who are in need on here, but for now this is all there is.

Keris said that she greatly appreciates everyone who has helped out with advice, support, resources, and donations so far.

Edit: Read her comment below for some corrections and clarifications.

This is a reminder to follow rule three. Rule three says not to post negative news articles without a call to action or way to help.

Firstly, these posts attract the wrong kind of crowd. It tends to get into insult and negativity territory real fast. They get a lot more engagement from outsiders, and that leaves more chance for shitty things to be thrown at members of our community.

Secondly, these posts affect trans people's mental health negatively. If there's nothing we can do to help, it makes no sense to constantly consume media like that. It makes life feel hopeless. Digital self-harm is real and a problem for many of us.

There are many places to consume this media, and frankly it is rather hard to avoid in online trans spaces. This community is not the place to post them.

If your post is found to violate rule three, it will be removed.

Before you post a news article, think "How would this make other trans people feel? Does it promote anger, hopelessness, or negative reactions? Does it have a way to change this situation for the better?"

I just wanted to let everyone know that there is also general trans community here on Blahaj in case you were unaware. There are some additional resources you can find on there.

!trans@lemmy.blahaj.zone

First and foremost, this is a community to support, love, and provide resources for trans people. Anything that puts that in jeopardy will be removed.

This isn't to say cis people aren't welcome on here, but that most posts and discussions were made with primarily trans people in mind. It's okay to ask respectful, good-faith questions and to be genuinely curious about trans people. To be a good ally, you must listen with open ears and be willing to accept it when you're wrong. Remember that you are a guest here, and as such be respectful and kind towards the trans people whose home this is.

What this community is not:

1. This is not a place to be a transmedicalist and gatekeep being trans. Trying to divide up the trans community to be against each other is a way to weaken us as a whole.

2. This is not a place to "debate" being trans or trans people. Our existence and right to be ourselves is a given.

3. This is not a place to be a TERF. You are not welcome here and will be permabanned for spouting TERF rhetoric.

4. This is not a place to be a jerk and spread negativity. Don't say mean things or insult others, trans or not.