seeing a funny post with under 100 notes and choosing not to reblog only to see it again a few days later with thousands of notes feels bad. feels like I didn't invest in the right shitpost stocks
We had to write a Mini Comic for my Illustration Class so I did mine based on The Frog and The Scorpion. Hopefully you all know the story!
But if you don’t know the story… In the original the scorpion stings the frog in the middle of the river. When the frog asks “why” the scorpion says “it’s in my nature” and they both die. I like my ending more.
I am sad and numb. No amount of escapism works so at the end of every high I begin searching for more. I have no reason to feel this way. I have everything I could dream of but I am in constant despair. Toxic positivity will say I am simply not trying hard enough. Toxic negativity says it will never get better no matter how hard I try. Toxic apathy says there's no point even trying anymore.
I have been on a low since the September full moon and I know that's a weird measurement of time nowadays. But on the night of a full moon I promised myself I would bring in positivity and joy to my life. Instead it has been nothing but pain and fear. I feel guilty for this. I failed my goal. I want to feel happy with out escaping with sex or drugs or alcohol.
Sometimes good posts are made by annoying people so I’ll help out
These are Safe Shorts. They were made by Sandra Seilz after someone attempted to rape her. If the fabric is torn, an alarm will be sounded.
This is the Rape-aXe, invented by a South African doctor by the name of Sonnet Ehlers. After interviewing a rape victim who wished she had teeth down there, she made this. If someone’s penis is inserted and pulled back out, the teeth will sink in, and can only be removed by a doctor.
The Killer Tampon (couldn’t find a site for it), made by retired anaesthetist Jaap Haumann. When penetration takes place, the sharp end will slice the offending appendage.
The Anti-Rape Belt (also couldn’t find a site), made by a group of Swedish teenagers led by Nadja Björk. It requires two hands to undo.
Anti-Rape Underwear/Bra (once again), as made by a group of Indian students. Will deliver an electric shock when met with unwanted advances, as well as sounding an alarm.
Undercover Colours. Made by 4 male undergraduates at North Carolina U, they change colours when in contact with chemicals or drugs that cause unconsciousness. Used in case you’re wary that your drink has been roofied.
These are just tools to help, but in addition to being mindful of your situations and staying safe, they can help when the worst happens.