I grew out of “I never text first” phase, since I realized nothing was wrong with showing someone, you care about them more than your pride
Everyone needs to grow out of the “I never text first phase” sooner rather than later.
In friend groups there is always someone who is always initiating the conversation with everyone they know. It is utterly exhausting, and it leaves them feeling like the friendship would not continue if they weren’t putting in the effort. Do them a favor and start the conversation first for once. It means something.
A bit late but here’s my piece for @storywatchzine! I did Symmetra as a Wendigo from Algonquian folklore. My contributor copy arrived and it is gorgeous – I am so honoured to have been a part of this project!!
Yes it’s a real service. I do volunteer work for a rape crisis support service in my city and texting is one of the features we provide as well. But just to boost its credibility, I tried it myself:
reblog to save lives!
You can also text “Steve” to 741741 if you’re a young person of color. The website for more info is stevefund.org
My understanding is that it’s more multicultural and some folks feel more comfy with that in mind!
^^^^^THIS
get help guys, please. if you’re hurting, don’t let that hurt consume you. seek help.
I never knew this. It’s spectacular.
THIS is what I was looking for a few weeks ago when I was in crisis; reblog to save a life!