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We don't really have a traditional meal in my family, but we've done brisket a few times and that was lovely. One thing we did do while my dad was still alive was make Monkey Bread for Christmas. But that's not a meal... just something fun for breakfast.
November 25, 2025 at 5:58 AM
We don't really have a traditional meal in my family, but we've done brisket a few times and that was lovely. One thing we did do while my dad was still alive was make Monkey Bread for Christmas. But that's not a meal... just something fun for breakfast.
I grew up during the HP hype, but that wasn't my first fandom at all. It was the first one for many, I'm sure. But mine was Lord of the Rings. My dad was part of several fandoms before I was born, including Star Trek and Doctor Who, which are still strong fandoms to this day! Same with Star Wars.
November 25, 2025 at 5:55 AM
I grew up during the HP hype, but that wasn't my first fandom at all. It was the first one for many, I'm sure. But mine was Lord of the Rings. My dad was part of several fandoms before I was born, including Star Trek and Doctor Who, which are still strong fandoms to this day! Same with Star Wars.
The richest man in the world made... a bully machine? I guess that's not surprising. It is "Mecha Hitler" after all. Not to mention the social media site he runs is a safe haven for bigots and the worst types of people who don't know how to behave around other humans.
November 25, 2025 at 1:02 AM
The richest man in the world made... a bully machine? I guess that's not surprising. It is "Mecha Hitler" after all. Not to mention the social media site he runs is a safe haven for bigots and the worst types of people who don't know how to behave around other humans.
They already don't think trans people exist. A trans person could be standing right there in front of them and they will tell them that there's no such thing as transgender. There's really no use engaging with people who can't accept reality and human diversity.
November 25, 2025 at 12:52 AM
They already don't think trans people exist. A trans person could be standing right there in front of them and they will tell them that there's no such thing as transgender. There's really no use engaging with people who can't accept reality and human diversity.
"Let's talk." Uh, no. I'm not going to debase myself arguing with people who don't accept me for who I am and want to reduce me to nothing more than body parts and biological functions and want to take away my body autonomy and freedom of expression. I'll pass.
November 25, 2025 at 12:44 AM
"Let's talk." Uh, no. I'm not going to debase myself arguing with people who don't accept me for who I am and want to reduce me to nothing more than body parts and biological functions and want to take away my body autonomy and freedom of expression. I'll pass.
If ever your mom, or anyone, starts talking about this topic, feel free to mention to them what I just talked about in this thread. I think I may do the same if anyone starts going down that talking point with me. Maybe it would be better as a question. "How can something be free if it has a cost?"
November 24, 2025 at 1:19 PM
If ever your mom, or anyone, starts talking about this topic, feel free to mention to them what I just talked about in this thread. I think I may do the same if anyone starts going down that talking point with me. Maybe it would be better as a question. "How can something be free if it has a cost?"
I don't even dare try to explain it to my own mom. lol
They have to be open to hearing criticism of their deeply held beliefs, and many of them aren't willing to do that, unfortunately. And many of us who do end up leaving the faith, like I did. I think she worries that could happen to her as well.
They have to be open to hearing criticism of their deeply held beliefs, and many of them aren't willing to do that, unfortunately. And many of us who do end up leaving the faith, like I did. I think she worries that could happen to her as well.
November 24, 2025 at 1:19 PM
I don't even dare try to explain it to my own mom. lol
They have to be open to hearing criticism of their deeply held beliefs, and many of them aren't willing to do that, unfortunately. And many of us who do end up leaving the faith, like I did. I think she worries that could happen to her as well.
They have to be open to hearing criticism of their deeply held beliefs, and many of them aren't willing to do that, unfortunately. And many of us who do end up leaving the faith, like I did. I think she worries that could happen to her as well.
Perhaps it is a way for them to make the gospel message seem more palatable. "Oh, it's so easy! It's a free gift! You just have to be willing to received it!" But then they change the rules on you as soon as you accept. And if you dare leave? Well, they claim you were never saved to begin with.
November 24, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Perhaps it is a way for them to make the gospel message seem more palatable. "Oh, it's so easy! It's a free gift! You just have to be willing to received it!" But then they change the rules on you as soon as you accept. And if you dare leave? Well, they claim you were never saved to begin with.
But according to Evangelicalism, the only way I can receive the "free gift" of salvation is by giving up my life and devoting it to one thing... glorifying god.
That's not a free gift, and I'm honestly tired of them claiming it is when we can see it isn't at all. At least be honest when you preach.
That's not a free gift, and I'm honestly tired of them claiming it is when we can see it isn't at all. At least be honest when you preach.
November 24, 2025 at 1:10 PM
But according to Evangelicalism, the only way I can receive the "free gift" of salvation is by giving up my life and devoting it to one thing... glorifying god.
That's not a free gift, and I'm honestly tired of them claiming it is when we can see it isn't at all. At least be honest when you preach.
That's not a free gift, and I'm honestly tired of them claiming it is when we can see it isn't at all. At least be honest when you preach.
If I give a gift to someone I love, there's no strings attached. I don't expect anything in return. I just do something nice for them. Hell, I'd be willing to literally lay down my life for someone, and they wouldn't have to do anything to deserve that other than my love.
November 24, 2025 at 1:10 PM
If I give a gift to someone I love, there's no strings attached. I don't expect anything in return. I just do something nice for them. Hell, I'd be willing to literally lay down my life for someone, and they wouldn't have to do anything to deserve that other than my love.
"I will give you this free gift only if you die to yourself, devote your life to me, think only of me, love me more than you love your own family, and follow my commands." Babe... that's not a free gift at all.
November 24, 2025 at 1:10 PM
"I will give you this free gift only if you die to yourself, devote your life to me, think only of me, love me more than you love your own family, and follow my commands." Babe... that's not a free gift at all.
Something I appreciate Alex for is he genuinely seems to be seeking truth. Which I think is partly why so many Christians are willing to talk with him. I think they realize he's genuinely seeking. But then they can take advantage and do stuff like what he talks about here. It's good to call it out.
November 24, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Something I appreciate Alex for is he genuinely seems to be seeking truth. Which I think is partly why so many Christians are willing to talk with him. I think they realize he's genuinely seeking. But then they can take advantage and do stuff like what he talks about here. It's good to call it out.
Same! It was a weird feeling, too. And it's never happened since. It definitely makes it easier to be on the asexual spectrum, though. I don't have to worry if a sexual partner wants something more because I don't have any.
November 24, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Same! It was a weird feeling, too. And it's never happened since. It definitely makes it easier to be on the asexual spectrum, though. I don't have to worry if a sexual partner wants something more because I don't have any.
If romance does ever happen in my life, I'm open to it. But it's not something I'm seeking out and am perfectly content where I am in life. It would be nice to at least have a close friend right now, but romance doesn't have to be part of it. I wish more people understood not everyone craves romance
November 24, 2025 at 2:53 AM
If romance does ever happen in my life, I'm open to it. But it's not something I'm seeking out and am perfectly content where I am in life. It would be nice to at least have a close friend right now, but romance doesn't have to be part of it. I wish more people understood not everyone craves romance
Thank you for sharing! I'm pretty sure I'm grey-romantic or demi-romantic. I'm asexual which makes it a bit easier. But I've only ever really had one romantic interest in my life and they weren't interested, and it hasn't come up again since then. 🤷 It is what it is. I'm content being single.
November 24, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Thank you for sharing! I'm pretty sure I'm grey-romantic or demi-romantic. I'm asexual which makes it a bit easier. But I've only ever really had one romantic interest in my life and they weren't interested, and it hasn't come up again since then. 🤷 It is what it is. I'm content being single.
But it sucks that I and other trans and non-binary people, even gender non-conforming people, have to worry about that. Everyone has to use the facilities. Everyone has to relieve themselves at some point. Why does it have to be so dangerous to do so?
November 23, 2025 at 9:43 PM
But it sucks that I and other trans and non-binary people, even gender non-conforming people, have to worry about that. Everyone has to use the facilities. Everyone has to relieve themselves at some point. Why does it have to be so dangerous to do so?
I've had dirty looks, but nothing as bad as what others have experienced. But with all the transphobic nonsense going on and living in the Bible belt, I want to be cautious. I genuinely don't know which bathroom is safest, so I just avoid them unless it's an emergency.
November 23, 2025 at 9:43 PM
I've had dirty looks, but nothing as bad as what others have experienced. But with all the transphobic nonsense going on and living in the Bible belt, I want to be cautious. I genuinely don't know which bathroom is safest, so I just avoid them unless it's an emergency.
Oh, the joys of cat parenthood... they're worth it, though. But yeah, one of the worst things we can hear in our house is that retching sound. lol
I'm not sure if they've ever woken us up by throwing up in our bed. But some of ours have peed in our beds... so, that's fun.
I'm not sure if they've ever woken us up by throwing up in our bed. But some of ours have peed in our beds... so, that's fun.
November 23, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Oh, the joys of cat parenthood... they're worth it, though. But yeah, one of the worst things we can hear in our house is that retching sound. lol
I'm not sure if they've ever woken us up by throwing up in our bed. But some of ours have peed in our beds... so, that's fun.
I'm not sure if they've ever woken us up by throwing up in our bed. But some of ours have peed in our beds... so, that's fun.
One of the funniest happened to me when a kid accidently bumped into me and said "I'm sorry ma'am... uh, sir... are you a ma'am or a sir?" Goal achieved. Lol
Another was a barista telling me I have both masculine and feminine energy after asking my pronouns, and I rode that high for a few months.
Another was a barista telling me I have both masculine and feminine energy after asking my pronouns, and I rode that high for a few months.
November 22, 2025 at 10:51 AM
One of the funniest happened to me when a kid accidently bumped into me and said "I'm sorry ma'am... uh, sir... are you a ma'am or a sir?" Goal achieved. Lol
Another was a barista telling me I have both masculine and feminine energy after asking my pronouns, and I rode that high for a few months.
Another was a barista telling me I have both masculine and feminine energy after asking my pronouns, and I rode that high for a few months.
I just can't get into the mindset of someone who thinks "oh, I'm going to watch this video, but I don't care what the person actually has to say until I know what's in their pants!" Good grief, people! Why does it even matter???
November 22, 2025 at 10:47 AM
I just can't get into the mindset of someone who thinks "oh, I'm going to watch this video, but I don't care what the person actually has to say until I know what's in their pants!" Good grief, people! Why does it even matter???