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"Most people drop the #ideology pretty quickly once they get the #support they need. They belong to these groups because they’re getting something from them. You have to become the surrogate of that support so they don’t need the group any more."

As a hate-filled kid, I turned to #farrightideology. Now I help others avoid that path | Matthew Quinn | The Guardian
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The Guardian · As a hate-filled kid, I turned to far-right ideology. Now I help others avoid that pathBy Georgia Wilkins

I recently went on a terrible vacation with someone I considered a friend, but had to leave early for my mental health. (I had driven too long, my hip hurt, vacation was too long, I didn't have any close-quarters conflict resolution skills left. We were headed for conflict and I felt unable to handle it at all constructively. Bailing seemed safest.)

Now he's gotten me kicked from my all- #transmasc online support group, and it's left a huge hole in my day-to-day #SuicidePrevention and #HarmReduction strategies. There's two days until the US election, and I'm worried.

Does anyone know of a similar online safe space? Anglophone, trans-only or queer men only, supportive and inclusive, not afraid to discuss deep and intense emotions? Thank you. #SupportGroup

Hi all!

We're a community and support group for otherkin, therian, queer, trans, plural, neurodivergent, and other diverse people!
We have a discord server, and anyone is welcome if they want a community like us to hang out with.

DM me if you're interested in joining us. We're always happy to have new faces!

Come join us in Sanctuary!

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What I have learned through @flexghost's mishap today is that even with no evil billionaire in the background, and even having a rather prominent and solid account, it is essential to have a #SupportGroup that you can depend on.
"Appeal" processes could otherwise be exasperating.
Last, but not least, with the mass arrival of the #metas we should expect (false) #denunciations to rise.
I just...