I felt so robbed and so cheated by the universe when I couldn’t listen to Rocky Horror. It was one of my ex’s favorite things in the whole world which was perfect because it was one of myfavorite things in the whole world; after we broke up, any mention of it would have me in tears within the minute. And I felt robbed. Because goddamn it, that was mine. It belonged to me.
Yesterday, I watched this video here and felt nothing but pure queer joy. Next weekend, I’m watching a proshot of this production with my roommates.
I’m planning on a whole post just about Oliver Thornton and Rocky Horror later, but for now please enjoy, and revel in this moment with me!
My dad told me that he has a coworker who’s a trans woman. She was married to this girl before her transition and they remained together after it. Everyone at work respects her pronouns. My dad is in a chiefing position at his office and he told me that nobody jokes behind her back. She and her wife have two cute dogs together and I felt like I should share this story bc I want everyone to know that this positivity and respect exists and you deserve it. Don’t ever dare think that you don’t because you do.
Update: they have three dogs now
There is a non-binary person I work with who uses they/them pronouns. Their pronouns are in their email signature and the only time I’ve heard someone not use them was one person who had previously worked with them at a time they used different pronouns, and he immediately corrected himself mid-sentence, looked embarrassed, and proceeded. I’ve never heard him or anyone else not use their pronouns again, and my workplace runs the gamut from eighty-year-olds to twenty-year-olds. No one ever discusses their pronouns or anything about their identity behind their back unless it’s to choose a bar or restaurant to hang out (in non-pandemic times) and say “no, we can’t go there, that place doesn’t have a gender neutral restroom for them”. They have been married to a delightful person for ten years and (in non-pandemic times) she would often join for social activities. They have a toddler who is the cutest thing on this earth. They’re an absolutely brilliant engineer and I have learned a great deal from them as they’re much more experienced than I am, and I appreciate how patient they’ve been when I’ve made mistakes. Again, positivity and respect exists and you deserve it every bit as much as these people. Don’t ever forget it.
My dad’s company was hiring and the company sent over someone for an interview and the name was obviously female, but a man showed up. The hiring manager is a little confused, but the man just says that the employment agency had his deadname down. But he got hired, and I’ve never heard a single person misgender him. He recently got a promotion, and my dad is so thrilled that he’s there because he’s so great to work with.
Another employee is nonbinary and the only time anybody has ever been stressed about that is because my dad is the kind of formal person who likes to call people Mr./Ms. and didn’t know how to address someone who doesn’t use either of those, so he texted me in a panic because he wanted to be respectful.
Trans people are out here living their lives, doing great, and getting respect!
It’s a new year, but our goals remain the same: joy and liberation.
Here’s to the collective joy of all of our communities. We can’t do it without each other; we are interdependent.
[ID: Blue galaxy background. Cursive white text reads “Here’s to trans joy, queer joy, Black joy, native joy, disabled joy in the new year.” The TEP logo is in the top left.]
artistariel baldwin/ saintairbrush, one of julien baker’s friends, is currently selling “queer joy” shirts inspired by the stickers julien had on her guitar at newport folk fest!
there are many different colors/sizes up rn but these black ones with the flower design on the back are being sold for $25 to raise money for emergency mutual aid.
their instagram post with more information is here and the shirt is available through their website here! good cause and the shirts are beautiful :)
