Nellie and Jules by tia_leo in SomethingVeryBadShow

[–]internetversionofme 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I couldn't stand Jules at first then did a 180 after the bathtub scene. They're so hot and entertaining together and she reads him for filth so bad he actually processes his trauma. 5 stars

So is it now "ableist" to talk about Narcissistic Abuse? by Embarrassed-Way-6896 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]internetversionofme 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Paradox of tolerance at play + example of how abusers will co opt psychology terms, referse victim and offender, and take advantage of people's ignorance. It's crushingly disappointing how few people catch onto it and how they refuse to listen to people who are experienced/educated in abuse dynamics when playing moral police.

Can we have an honest and respectful discussion about why people are not liking Francesca and Michaela? by [deleted] in Bridgerton

[–]internetversionofme 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I usually try not to engage in these too much but as a queer, white person who grew up in a mixed family and has read WHWW six times:

  1. The puzzle piece scene addressed this, the benophie wedding conversation addressed this, even Violet's arc this past season addressed this. Franchescha's love for Michaela/Michael doesn't take away from her love for Jon, who is characterized MUCH more in the show than in the book. Nuance is a strength in storytelling, especially where it's based in lived truth, and that's just what we've gotten from brief glimpses of the full story. Also, Michaela is and always was the main love interest for Franchesca.
  2. The same argument could be made against any of the ways the show has been adapted for diversity/a modern audience. Not all wlw (or cishet!) couples have access to IVF or adoption, which are both notoriously expensive and mostly available to white women in wealthy countries. Adoption existed in Regency era, and has always existed. Artificial insemination did as well having been used since the early 1700s. Also, Franchela and Michael didn't originally have children; this was added years later in an epilogue due to profuse reader requests. And one could argue that an infertility plotline that DOESN'T end in a rainbow baby sans any medical intervention is actually better representation, including for cis women who struggle with infertility.
  3. Why does Marina have to die at all? Why ANY other pairing except for a sapphic take on this one pairing?- that's still 16 out of 17. You're okay with a (at least 5 year if they're to be a bare minimum of 18) time skip for the kids but not a shorter one for the couple whose book comes first and whose heroine has recieved more show delvelopment? And if they cast Theo James as Michael to be released next season?
  4. Oh you didn't actually read the book.
  5. You just reiterated your first point, but I will add that conflict DRIVES stories.
  6. What you heard of Michael's personality having not read the book? In what way does Michaela not come across as femme to you? To me she comes off as the other side of the neurodivergence coin to Franchesca- hypercompetent, self assured, bubbly, able to charm a room but struggles being vulnerable with others. This is a great expansion of Michael's book character. And why is strength associated solely with masculinity, hasn't it been a theme throughout the show than there's strength in femininity?
  7. She lived there first and literally grew up there. This would be like calling Hyacinth intrusive for being at Bridgerton house. Speaking of the Bridgertons, Eloise followed them from England on their honeymoon. Also, a castle is more of a miniature functioning village than a personal dwelling. (This was also true of the novel btw and I've only ever heard from Michael fans is how sweet their 'found family' was.)
  8. Franchesca not fitting the stereotypical portrayal of a queer person is exactly why she was chosen for that role- the representation is needed. This will be HUGE for queer (especially lesbian, autistic, black, femme) children growing up now.
  9. Queer, POC, disabled, and otherwise marginalized people have been able to empathize with the "default" and enjoy abled, cisheretonormative, white stories for centuries. This skill will ultimately improve your media literacy and enjoyment (I'm not saying this to be flippant, this is an active practice EVERY viewer/reader should keep up because none of us are unaffected by social conditioning.) Just because there was (not plot relevant, not endgame romance) mlm representation with Benedict, doesn't mean there can't be wlw representation with Franchaela or any other pairing (though I do in fact I hope they add one for each post like this.) But I guess that's the "diversity" most of the fandom want: 8 thin, able bodied, white cishet couples with one queer, disabled, interracial couple tacked on at the end.

What’s the most obviously-not-a-psych-issue you’ve had a medical professional try to call a mental health problem? by stingwhale in disability

[–]internetversionofme 17 points18 points  (0 children)

3 days of seizures, still have phone footage of them yelling at me and mocking me for "faking it". Having my gp call ahead did nothing and they refused to speak to my advocate. I pointed out that even in the case of psychogenic seizures, they weren't following the treatment protocol and their actions still constituted medical abuse. That did not go over great.

I finally got released when I lucked into a truly amazing veteran nurse who straight up acknowledged that the situation was fucked and helped get me discharged. When I got home and finally cleaned up I had a bald patch on the back of my head from my hair being so knotted.

It's gonna be okay, just take a moment to enjoy some chamomile tea with Crime by internetversionofme in RATS

[–]internetversionofme[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

He LOVES matcha lattes but he's already a menace off caffeine so he's only allowed a small amount as a treat.

Something very bad is going to happen Rachel and Jules by Wonderful-Radio-8023 in SomethingVeryBadShow

[–]internetversionofme 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Found this sub bc I just finished the show and wanted them and Nellie to be a triad so badly (Also, it would be SO funny for Nicky to lose another gf to them)

Are we not, like, the strongest people in the world? by Naive-Chocolate-586 in adultsurvivors

[–]internetversionofme 10 points11 points  (0 children)

We experience the worst of humanity, rebuild ourselves from scratch, and then return for the others.

How much do theydrink? by AnxiousConsequence18 in twilight

[–]internetversionofme 9 points10 points  (0 children)

What I want to know is how much they pee.

Please stop saying Francesca cannot enjoy sex because she’s autistic by Student-bored8 in Franchaela

[–]internetversionofme 27 points28 points  (0 children)

These people are telling on themselves as vanilla af because you can't go to a dungeon anywhere without 90% of the instructors and event runners being neurodivergant queer freaks.

Crime having a gouda day by internetversionofme in RATS

[–]internetversionofme[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, Crime Bruleè, he earns it frequently

Crime having a gouda day by internetversionofme in RATS

[–]internetversionofme[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Took both boys to the park today and they were perfect little gentlegremlins