I want to apologize for being dark on here lately, and in light of recent world events, I'm probably going to continue to be quiet. Some of us here are... Afraid. Justifiably so, given the way the world is for people like us.
Still, I wanted to offer a little advice to anyone like me.
Remind yourself that you're alive, and you remember all the people you love. That might not seem like a lot, but hold onto it. Hold onto it with all your might, and keep moving. Keep living, because there are a lot of things to stay alive for. Telling stupid jokes around a campfire, eating your favorite dinner, being able to hug your friends. Hold onto those feelings.
Do not let anyone take your joy from you.
I'll see you in a few months, RoD. Stay safe, and take care of yourselves.
Maybe it's because I'm not cut from the same cloth that I do not understand the fear you and others are going through, however, regardless of anyones political stance, are welcomed here. Harassment is not tolerated and will continue to not be tolerated regardless of the ongoings outside this digital space of ours.
If you're being harassed over your gender, sex, religion, etc, you are encouraged to report it.
If you feel unsafe on the online space due to outside forces of nature, you're encouraged to review privacy guides online and make use of VPNs when needed.
https://mullvad.net/en/why-privacy-matters