“Muxe: pronounced - (Mu-sha) is a Zapotec word for a third gender. I ran across the Muxe while doing research for another project and became fascinated by the elaborate traditional costumes. Everything I had seen of the Muxe was very journalistic in nature and I decided to travel down to the southern state of Oaxaca to do something beautiful for these women. I had full size paper flower frames created and asked the women to dress in their finest for this series of portraits.” - Mark Holthusen
Don’t let them make you feel bad about something you are happy/excited about.
Stop doubting yourself. People notice when you do and some will feed off of your insecurities and gamble with them. DO NOT give them that power. Even if you have to fake it, walk with confidence and make your words firm (even if you might be wrong. If you say it with strength, some will start to believe you too). Eye contact is hard for a lot of people but keeping a decent amount of eye contact can intimidate some people very easily. Use that to your advantage (I do it a lot). Fake it till you make it.
It’sYOUR BODY do whatever the fuck you want with it. No matter your gender or sexuality. It’s not about them, it’s about you.
Do not let them silence you. If you have to scream at the top of your lungs to be heard when you are forced to be silent then do it!
Breathe. Yes, you read that right. Remember to breathe. In through your nose and out through your mouth. It’s okay.
Love yourself first before loving someone else.
Don’t try to find happiness in other people. You’ll only hurt yourself in the end. You have every right to be happy. Don’t ruin that chance by depending on others for your happiness. They’re not responsible for that. Hurts to hear for some people but I promise, it’s the truth.
NO ONE IS WORTH THE TEARS OR PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND SPIRITUAL PAIN. GET RID OF THE BAD ENERGY IMMEDIATELY EVEN IF ITS HARD, IT WILL BE WELL WORTH IT IN THE END!!!
Protect you inner peace. Misery loves company. Don’t accept that invitation. Do not give them that satisfaction of seeing you crack under pressure. You’re better than that.
P. S.
— love you guys and thank you so much for all the likes and reblogs on my pinned post. I’m glad I could have so many of you relate to it and share it with others. Take care of yourselves and stay hydrated! Get plenty of rest or at least TRY to. ❤️
One of our fiercest and most persistent elders from Stonewall Inn needs us right now! Ms Major Griffin-Gracy has sadly suffered from a stroke, and will require extended recovery. She has given her life fighting for the LGBTQ community, especially for trans women of color, qtpoc dealing with the prison system, and for folks living with HIV/AIDS. After years of pouring into our community, she needs our support during her recovery. You can help by donating at https://fundly.com/missmajor or by sending her a message of love and affirmation at [email protected]! Don’t wait until our elders have passed to uplift them. Help us honor and celebrate Ms Majors today, during this time of healing and recovery!
