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tresmaladroit:

Tumblr Emergency Center: PLEASE READ! VERY MUCH IMPORTANT!

kitten-rage:

fivepips:

Hey everyone, Gemma here (fivepips), and I’m an admin here at theEmergency Blog. I’m going to explain what this is all about.

So basically, this is a blog for emergency information on tumblr. Now when I say emergency I don’t mean if you’re desperate for a livestream link. I mean that if you know someone on tumblr is going to attempt suicide, or has been kicked out of home, or is lost in a foreign place, needs somewhere to stay, has gone missing, or any other various emergencies, you message us here, and we’ll get the message out to people in the right areas to see if they can help.

To do this, we’ll need contacts in various areas around the world. Cecilia and I are only two people, and we can only do so much. So. WE NEED PEOPLE.People willing to help. Message us at either our own tumblr inboxes or at the emergency blog, either way, and tell us your location and availability (ie; whether you are willing to house someone or not [and if so, for how long], if you are online a lot or not, alternative contacts, etc.). Hopefully we will be able to build up a network of people from across the world. THIS IS IMPORTANT.

So, if you are able to help, please contact us, and soon.

Thank you.

Guys even if you aren’t interested in being a contact, can we please signal boost the crap out of this? That would be wonderful thank you. The fact that Gemma is working hard to start this up is super important and necessary.

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Links and Resources

wtfays:

wtfays:

A list of helpful and positive sites and blogs, divided into Hotlines, Advice/Self-help, Body Positive, Anti-Thinspo, Equal Rights/Feminism and LGBT.
If you have anything to say - something you don’t like about the list, or if you have a blog or link you’d like to add - please send a message to http://wtfays.tumblr.com/ask

HOTLINES

• What To Do Instead Of Self Harming
• Suicide Hotlines (US)
• Suicide Hotlines (International)
• Suicide Prevention
• Depression Hotline: 1-630-482-9696
• Suicide Hotline: 1-800-784-8433 
• LifeLine: 1-800-273-8255 
• Trevor Project (LGBT Youth Suicide prevention): 1-866-488-7386 
• Sexuality Support: 1-800-246-7743 
• Eating Disorders Hotline: 1-847-831-3438 
• Rape and Sexual Assault: 1-800-656-4673 
• Grief Support: 1-650-321-5272 
• Runaway: 1-800-843-5200, 1-800-843-5678, 1-800-621-4000 
• After Abortion Hotline/Pro-Voice: 1-866-4394253 

ADVICE/SELF HELP BLOGS

• neurodiverse: “Neurodiverse is a group of neuroatypical people aiming to educate and to help other -atypicals. Whether it’s just to talk, vent, educate or even if you’re having a crisis moment, we’re here for you. Trust us; we’ve been there.”

BODY POSITIVE BLOGS

• gtfothinspo: “This is a body-positive blog. It is anti-thinspo, but instead of targeting pro-ana, I’m promoting self love. This blog is completely all body loving, and I am open to questions /advice /whatever in my ask box.”
• therealbeautyrevolution: “In a society where most people are unhappy with their physical appearance, this blog promotes rebellion. We endorse the un-learning of modern beauty standards. We believe all bodies are beautiful, and all people are capable of doing amazing things. We believe beauty is more than what you see in the mirror.”
• supermodelrevealed: “I‘m just an ordinary chick. Oh and I have lupus. I started out finding people with lupus when i learned that there is a whole community of people out there that need support when they can’t find it. You are not alone.”
• thisunbearablelightness: “This blog promotes recovery and offers help and advice on Eating Disorders of every form. Take care, you are all beautiful.”
• siaware: Self injury awareness, with inspirational quotes, powerful messages and beautiful posts. 
• theloveyourselfchallenge: “We are a team of young people who are determined to spread the message of self-love like wildfire and revolutionize the way our generation sees ourselves and each other. This self-love revolution starts with you and I and then it is bound to spread like wildfire igniting hope, love, respect and acceptance for all.”
• fuckyeahbodyimage: “This blog is dedicated to help and encourage everyone who has ever been insecure about their bodies to accept themselves for who they are. Accept, respect, make peace.”
• beautifulandstrongwomen: “This is a page dedicated to any female who has dealt with body image issues. This site is for every body type. This is YOUR blog. Every woman has dealt with issues related to self-image.”
• fuckyeahchubbyfashion/lookatmycurves/curvyisthenewblack/chubbyguyswag: Fashion blogs for chubby guys and girls, for the plus sized people who don’t fit into the media’s image of the ideal body type.
• fuckyeahchubbygirls/fuckyeahchubbyguys/curvy-women/curveappeal/fuckyeahchubbybutches/lovelyfatties: Blogs dedicated to posting self loving people who don’t need to fit into the ‘ideal standard’ to be happy with who they are.

ANTI-THINSPIRATION

• say-no-to-thinspo: “We’re just two girls who are sick of “Thinspiration” and sick of people who look at being bones as being beautiful. This is a blog that will promote people who are not afraid to be beautiful the way they were built; whether it’s naturally thin, or curvy, or anywhere in between. [: DOWN with thinspo, UP with beauty!”
• fightingthinspo: “What you will find on Fighting Thinspo is information about ED’s , links to resources such as help lines and ED Information Websites and links to some excellent recovery blogs. There are also lots of inspirational quotes and messages and respect for all body types.”
• we-are-anti-thinspo: “Whether you are suffering, recovering or simply just know someone with an eating disorder I hope this page offers some positivity. Eating disorders can be beaten! And it’s okay to be imperfect.” 
• fuckoffana: “This is a tumblr for people, girls AND boys, who are recovering or trying to recover from an eating disorder. I am almost fully recovered from severe anorexia, and if I can do it, I know you can.”

LGBT-POSITIVE BLOGS

• lgbtlaughs: “Not every gay joke comes from disgust and panic on the recent comedy scene; it often comes from highlighting stereotypes, good-natured playing on these, but also - and probably most powerfully - taking the complete and utter piss out of people’s prejudices and intolerances.”
• genderqueer: “Images of gender-bending, trans and queer people of all sorts, meant to empower and celebrate the beauty within all gender expressions.”
• transquotes: “transquotes is a blog dedicated to finding and publishing all and any quotes relating to being trans, transgender, ftm, mtf, genderqueer, gender non-binary, gender fluid, transsexual, non-gendered and all those in and out of the gender spectrum. I try to find uplifting, thoughtful, funny and motivational.”
• lgbtqgmh: “This Tumblr is simply a replica of givesmehope.com (with some added extras!) that is LGBTQ orientated. LGBTQ posts from GMH are added to this website almost immediately for you guys to enjoy :)”
• fuckyeahcutetranschicks: “Too often trans women are berated on our appearance or told that we’re ugly. Those of us that blend in are often told “but you’re so pretty, how can you be trans?” and “you’re really cute… for a trans girl.” Well, it’s time to show the world the cuteness that trans women can achieve.”

EQUAL RIGHTS/FEMINISM

• feminist-tips: “The word “feminism” isn’t something to be afraid of. At its heart, feminism is a movement advocating equality of the genders. Whether you’re new to the movement or a regular activist, a few reminders of how to live life without sexism can’t hurt.”
• anotherfeminist: “I‘m another attempt of feminist. I’m a girl. I’m a woman. I’m a daughter. I am myself. I’m another feminist trying to find her voice and place in the world. In this blog, you’ll find posts about feminism, equality, LGBTQ issues, and more. Whatever I think is suitable for it.”
• workingsex: “I have recently graduated with a B.A. in Anthropology and a minor in Sociology. I spend much of my time trying to be an ally to the sex work community. Being an ally means educating yourself and others on the issues. This blog is to do just that.”

Four blogs and ten hotlines have been added, much thanks to ethne for the latter!

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