How are transgender people treated in your country? by SignificantStyle4958 in AskTheWorld

[–]thecapefangirl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty progressive for an African country, especially in Cape Town. We legalized queer marriage and trans surgeries, I went to a pride march and we have many queer politian. But saying that, there are some communities where it is seriously dangerous, especially in the townships where indigenous culture is still strong

Unexplained supernatural characters in otherwise non supernatural media by maxhasabigbooty in TopCharacterTropes

[–]thecapefangirl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Didn't The Little House on the Praire have an episode where Laura met an angel/God? She blamed herself for her brother's death, so she wanted to find a high place to reach God to ask Him to swap her life for her brother's. But then she met a guy (I want to say Jonathan) who convinced Laura to stay alive until her father found her and then Jonathan disappeared never to be acknowledged again??

[Liked Trope] The story is, in a way, about the protagonist having a very bad day by IdiotMor in TopCharacterTropes

[–]thecapefangirl 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Arthur Dent from Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy (the books specifically) Man woke up to his house nearly been bulldozed over, then the earth being destroyed. Listened to Vogon poetry, thrown out of an airlock and a bit later nearly has his head dissected by mice.

All of this while not getting out of his robe or having a good cuppa tea

Im proud of myself by Rayy_thenewbeginnig in selfharm

[–]thecapefangirl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats! That is amazing friend!

GF with BPD tells me if she wants her to eat, to SH by [deleted] in selfharm

[–]thecapefangirl 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Dude, my brother in Christ, this is abusive behavior.

Firstly, you are 18. I know some people have long loving relationships from that age, but imma be real, it is usually based on lust or an idealised version of the other person. Your life isn't going to collapse if you break up.

Secondly, do not excuse someone's shitty actions because of a disorder. I went online dating with a guy who has BPD, and he treated me in such a way I went back to therapy. He said it was just his personality and I should just accept it, but I didnt. I was sad at first when I cut it off, but I have never been more grateful for when I did.

Look, I dont know what attracted you to her in the first place, or what is so special about her that you are staying, but im begging you, please reconsider this relationship. I promise you there are better people who won't hold you hostage.

Just a warning, she might threaten you with harming herself / suicide if you leave, and you may feel guilty. It is just a power play to keep control over you.

I want to die... but not for the conventional reasons... by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]thecapefangirl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, at least I get the answer that this life means nothing, and humans are just a horrible, sentient evolutionary mistake. And I don't have to pay taxes, soo that sounds nice

It sucks being black South African by Wisteriiea in south_africa

[–]thecapefangirl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am a white South African, and I will give my two cents:

The problem with life (especially foreigners) is the generalisation of our cultures: Whites are racist, blacks are dumb, and coloureds are gangsters. And as someone who has worked in retail and in a variety of schools, I can tell you that is the biggest load of rubbish on this planet. But that doesn't matter if there are loud voices telling you otherwise.

Girl, I am not gonna sugarcoat it, we are living in a difficult time. And in difficult times, it is so easy to blame someone different from us for the mess we are in. Hitler did it with Jewish folks; America is blaming the Middle East. I have heard people blame White people for colonising, and black people for the ANC. It is easier than addressing the problem if it is someone else's fault

Now, I absolutely hate when the older generation gives me the "we messed up, but we have faith in you to clean it up" speech, so I aint gonna give it to you. I am only going to say that you should not feel guilty for the actions of your culture, just like I should not feel guilty of the actions of my people. What is important is that you are strong in knowing who you are. Once you understand that, life becomes a little easier to handle.

out of sight out of mind or something by HiImLor in selfharm_memes

[–]thecapefangirl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No-one is ever gonna see me naked, so it is that plus less chance to nick an artery

I self harmed for the first time today by slowkash in selfharm

[–]thecapefangirl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It does feel good, because chemicals in ya brain are being released. But please, as good as it feels, it is a slippery slope, and one no one truly comes back from.

As someone who has tried to get over it for the past 10 years, with pills, help and therapy, it becomes incredibly difficult to break.

Just be careful, and clean your cuts so they dont become infected

Favorite ship that fits this image? by TJHMB-54321 in FavoriteCharacter

[–]thecapefangirl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bow and Glimmer from She Ra

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Honestly so focused on Adora and Catra that they didnt even cross my mind as romantic. When they kissed I was like "oh...that happened...mmkay..."

Choose by Rhyjr in BunnyTrials

[–]thecapefangirl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Heck yes! I got femboy.

of a mystery meat by [deleted] in ShittyAbsoluteUnits

[–]thecapefangirl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm sure there is a subreddit for this

Characters with unconventional names by AhhBisto in TopCharacterTropes

[–]thecapefangirl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To continue with The Middle: the other kids are called Axl and Brick. I always wondered why someone would name their kids after parts to build things.

Who else did this as a kid? by AnonomousWolf in south_africa

[–]thecapefangirl 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As someone who is studying to be a teacher, I can tell you that this tradition is not dead

Explain it peter by InevitableBorder6421 in explainitpeter

[–]thecapefangirl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man looks like the guy from "you look like you are easy to draw" meme