RESOURCE LIST (organized/sent to me by karouakiva1714 ) INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE List of Suicide Crisis Lines by Country: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines International Directory of Specialists Diagnosing Autism (ASD) in Adults: neuroclastic.com/diagnosticians/ FTM International: www.ftmi.org/ International Report Cybercrime Online: www.europol.europa.eu/report-a-crime/report-cybercrime-online International Domestic Violence hotlines List: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_domestic_violence_hotlines USA USA GENERAL: 211: Dial 211 direct for the most comprehensive source of information about local resources and services in the country or visit their site: www.211.org/about-us Find Help: Find financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost help: www.findhelp.org/ GLAAD Resource List- LGBTQ: www.glaad.org/resourcelist National Safe Place (Youth)- Organization that helps underage youth in crisis with extensive list of resources: www.nationalsafeplace.org/txt-4-help USA MENTAL HEALTH: Neurodivergent Therapist Directory US: ndtherapists.com/ Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network (AWN): awnnetwork.org/about/ RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)- Resources for survivors of SA (all genders). Chat services available: www.rainn.org/about-rainn ANAD- Leading nonprofit in the U.S. that provides free, peer support services to anyone struggling with an eating disorder, regardless of age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or background: anad.org/get-help/about-our-support-groups/ NAMI (The National Alliance on Mental Illness)- Nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness: www.nami.org/home 988 Lifeline- Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States: 988lifeline.org/ or text CHAT to 741741 to reach Crisis Text Line Trans Lifeline- Hotline for support and crisis, grants for name/ID changes; hotline has only transgender volunteers and has a policy against non-consensual active rescue: www.translifeline.org/ Yellow Ribbon- Suicide prevention program; spreads awareness and has trainings yellowribbon.org/ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: www.samhsa.gov/homelessness-programs-resources/grant-programs-services/path-program/immediate-assistance To Write Love on Her Arms- Non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide.: twloha.com/learn/ The Trevor Project- Suicide hotline for LGBT youth: www.thetrevorproject.org/
Oh sweetie, I just want to give you a big hug. It's terrifying enough from here in Europe. I cannot imagine how scared you must be right now. Stay strong. Xxxx
G'day Thom. I'm a 56yo gay Australian. I can pretty much say that my country is generally stunned at the election result. At the local supermarket I heard a lady say to another at the checkout "how can anyone vote for him...he's a criminal, he's a misogynist, he's homophobic, he's nuts"...and that pretty much sums up how US allies like Australia, around the world, are feeling this morning. We just don't understand how a creep like this can even run for office, let alone win. The heartbreak (and more than a little obvious and understandable fear) is written all over your face but please know this Thom...You have a community of people here that love seeing you live your truth and share so much of your story with us. We're all here for you, even from the other side of the world. I have relatives in the US and visit there often. They are in Milford, Connecticut and they are in utter disbelief at the election result and how this will change their lives. Thanks for being so open and for being a beacon of compassion on RUclips. You have a calm demeanor about you that somehow comes through in your RUclips videos. Channels like yours are now more important than they ever were before, especially for young people struggling with their identity, you will save lives and help so many. Trump and his band of troglodytes will never succeed is stopping people from being themselves, not matter how hard they try. Take Care - Craig - Australia.
Hello Thom. I stumbled upon your channel while looking at Heartstopper reaction/review videos. While not a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I have friends and family who are, and know that some of us are dumbfounded by the results of this election. I am a senior man who cannot believe that in 2024 America fellow citizens are in a position to lose some hard fought liberties and privileges because of a person who clearly has no interest in leading this country outside of what's in it for him. I am dumbfounded that there is nothing in our Constitution that prevents a convicted criminal from running for office and getting elected; realistically Trump could not get hired by Walmart but here he is getting elected to the highest public office in the land. I don't know what's happened here in America. I'm shocked at the hard right turn this country has made and am seriously dreading what the next four years will bring. Thank you for this video and your words of encouragement and take a bit of comfort in the fact that there are those of us who fully embrace you for exactly who you are.
hawaii voted to remove a same sex marriage ban from their constitution, a transwoman won district rep over a career politician, and we voted out another district rep that got all uppity about pride flags at a middle school small wins, but we take em
Dear Thom. I am 64 , I am Portuguese and I live in Ireland . I have followed American elections since I was 8 . I think this one was even harder than 2016. I could not cope watching the coverage so I watched heartstopper all night . And this morning I watched your last heartstopper review to calm myself down and I don’t even live in America . One of the reasons that I love your videos is the calming effect that it emerges with your voice . I think of you as I would of a friend and neighbour. So I wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️
Sending all the love and support from Ireland and say that I am rooting for you in these difficult times. Even though I am not personally affected (and as an immigrant was not allowed to vote), I am still aware of the privilege of living in a country that legalised both marriage equality and abortion rights by a vote of the people. And despite the hatred, bigotry and above all ignorance shown by so many in this election, I still believe the US will eventually catch on and follow suit. It will get better!
I’ll be sharing your video in my support groups. It’s nice to hear the good news. My good news from CT is that we’re keeping both Dem senators and five Dem Representatives to send to DC.
Dear Thom, thank you for this video. I followed the entire election campaign from Europe and this morning I was sad, angry and worried. I am writing to you from Italy and I understand perfectly what you are feeling. For over two years we have had a far-right government that is attacking civil rights, especially those of the LGBTQ+ community. We continue to fight, you will continue to do so. Together we will be stronger and we will resist. A big hug in the style of Nick Nelson ♥
I live in a HEAVILY red state. We already have strict abortion bans and now that he’s going to be back in office, i know for a fact that gay marriage is on the line in my state. as a woman and a member of the lgbtq+ community I’m completely terrified. i thank you so much for giving people, not only in the lgbtq+ community a safe place, but for people who are struggling or have struggled with mental health a safe space. I know your content is gonna be just what i need when times get really really hard so, again, thank you
Thom, thanx for providing a safe place to share. You are precious! I heard someone talk about a way forward this morning: “Protect the vulnerable. Speak the truth.” Good words to live by. I might add another: “Connect, and stay connected.”
I live in the UK and honestly it was devastating news to wake up to. I cried thinking about my trans siblings and people who might need access to abortion over there. Knowing so much suffering is going to come from this is horrible and I can only imagine what it’s like. Stay safe and remember it’s radical to stay alive as a trans person. We have to live
A powerful sentiment that I think so many people needed to hear… sitting here crying watching this… I’m not in the US, but my thoughts are with each and every one of you right now! Stay strong and keep up the good fight! They can’t keep us down anymore!
Thank you Thom. This video made me tear up. I feel exactly the same as you. Angry, sad and scared. It really hit me in the feels when you said that despide our struggle with depression we don't want to die, we just don't want this to be happening. I'm not an American and I want you know that there millions of people who love you and support you. Thank you Zooey, Prescious, Sarah, Alexandra and Elizabeth. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍
Thank you for your words. I cried so much today. I am afraid for the future and for my kids. I will keep fighting as long as I have strong people beside me.
Thanks for this video. I woke up briefly at about 1.30am our time (in the UK) and had a quick look at my phone and couldn't believe what I was seeing, with worse news when I woke up. It is terrifying enough from this side of the Atlantic and I can't begin to imagine how you're feeling right now. But thanks for highlighting the positives, that does help. In the meantime, because I can't tolerate that face gloating and the horrific self-satsfied bleating that there will be, I've (probably temporarily) deactivated most of my social media, linked all the news sights I read to UK news only (which is fairly grim in itself) and I'm going to concentrate on the things that bring me joy. But that won't stop me fearing for the people who are now even more vulnerable and who must be so, so scared. I hope everyone finds strength and can unite against the stuggles to come.
Thank you for posting, it’s been so surreal waking up to the news that I swear I mentally clocked out. Your vid helped me realize I’m not alone in sharing that. Lots of love ❤
I don't know how to respond in a way that makes sense to me, but here goes. I watch your reactions and your thoughtful analysis brings value to my life. We have watched for years now the Trans community and Drag community used to divide the Country and to divide the LGBTQ+ community. The broader community is going to come to realize that the attack will be broadened, and I think it is important to say that you always deserved our support and for me personally will have it.
Oh Thom, I’m so disappointed in my fellow humans. I’m also noticing that my readiness to fight is almost at zero at the moment. I’m so tired. My mom is 91 years old and I’m her care giver which is very hard physically and emotionally. I’ve decided that I’ll focus on her for the time being. That’s all the strength that I have left. Of course I’m going to continue to support queer content creators and authors. How could I not.
Thank you for sharing your disappointment and fear with so much integrity. The result is beyond belief and certainly a disaster on so many levels, but those of us somewhere under the queer rainbow carry systematic discrimination around with us as it is. And now this. Insult to injury. I’ve no business commenting on US politics, but I can comment as someone who fears for my community over there. Be brave, try to see through the rhetoric, and never stop being your authentic self. Your channel reaches many, all of us people who love your honesty, humour and perception. You are not alone, not you, not the trans community or anyone else in the LGBTQIA world. We stand together, even from this side of the pond. Sending love.
Thom, thank you for this. I, too, am scared and angry and bewildered and lost. But since you are able to find some positives to come out of yesterday, it does give me some hope. Sending love and support to you and all trans people in our country. I will continue to fight as hard as I can as an ally. Know you are not alone.
I can't tell you how grateful I am for you and this community. I was hoping this was a bad dream but unfortunately it is our reality now. I am very angry and also very sad. In what is supposed to be the land of the free, it couldn't feel less like that. My son's bi girlfriend has already scraped the rainbow sticker off of her car and they've scrubbed all of their social media of anything that might put them on some kind of a list. This is not the country that I want to live in anymore. I appreciate you highlighting the positive things that have happened, and what I can add to that is that in my state of North Carolina we elected Josh Stein as governor, and not Mark Robinson. I am so disappointed and embarrassed for all the people that voted the way that they did. How gullible do you have to be to believe a narcissistic pathological liar is going to do any of the things he has promised to make your lives better? Thank you for giving me a safe space to vent, and please know that I love you and Darla also and am here for you always🫂🏳️🌈
I'm so sorry. I feel pretty useless right now. I'm a straight, cis woman living halfway around the world from the US, but I am an ally and will and am doing anything and everything I can, which isn't enough... I'm sending you and the entire trans community love and hope. You are seen, and your situation is seen. Now to return to figuring out how to face my American, Trump supporter colleague who I know Voted for Trump, as she always does, and not punch her in the face. Any advice most welcome ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I'm sad, tired, scared, and disgusted. And I'm mad. Mad at those who stayed home or voted Stein, they're to blame alongside those that explicitly vited for the orange. Mad at those who wanted to feel self-righteous and not 'reward' the Dema for Israel, completely ignoring that Trump is an even bigger supporter. At best, nothing will change there and it could get worse. And it will get worse for places like Ukraine. So they can feel smug while others suffer. I'm not American, I'm Canadian, so the worst doesn't affect me. But it will affect us here. Especially as we're poised to vote in our own conservatives next year (gag) who have been moving further right. The whole world will feel Trump's wrath. But it will be really bad in the US. Especially for queer people. I'm so sorry you have to deal with it. 😢
Checking in from Colorado where I can at least console myself that we did everything we could. I feel like Illinois and CO/NM and Minnesota (eventually, thank goodness) are little bastions of love in a sea of red hate. Thank you for this video - you made me cry which I really needed! Glad I’m working from home today! When I woke up, all I could think of was a quote from Miranda Bailey on Grey’s Anatomy. Just replace ‘work here’ with ‘live here’ and it sums up my feelings perfectly: “I don't want to work here anymore. It makes me feel small. I have to make myself smaller to work here… I don't recognize this place anymore or the people. I don't want to hang around long enough that I don't recognize myself.” I joke about moving to Canada a lot, but some days (like today)… man, it’s tempting to consider. But, as another of your commenters wisely said, “Tomorrow we keep fighting.” ✊
I’m terrified, I’m a closeted queer minor who was going to come out in a few years. But I guess that might change. I live in a very trump leaning and it feeling like almost everyone is against me. I’m so scared
Hey, I hear you 💜 Please stay safe and only come out when it's safe for you do to so. I'm here for you and it's lovely to share this community with you 🤗
what u said i agree with u 100% we are in this together iam not tran iam bi but i will always support our comunty and friends we always stand to gether and be there for each other so iam with u all the way just keep your head up and be strong and take care of your self first and love your self we can get though this mater what because we have each other for life
You are one of the most genuine, gentle, kind, and amazing people that I know. I hate (and that is not a word I use lightly), that this has happened again! That so many Americans are so frightened of change that they would put themselves in this position where hate seems to be agenda is scary, even to non- Americans. Please be safe, and know that love is sent to you and the whole community over there ❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹
All my love and empathy is going to people in the U.S who will be negatively affected by this, it's so awful but unfortunately this is how it is. To see so many people fighting for their rights and their freedom online only to see him win was definitely shocking, but yeah, love from New Zealand
Dear Thom I'm sorry about the news and I understand, at least in part, all the concerns it brings. Here in Brazil we are not very different. In the elections for mayors we held last month, in most large cities the conservatives won. Really worrying and sad. I hope you stay well and strong, despite the sadness. Sending love to you and the community, even though I'm not part of it, I have friends and relatives who are, and I worry about everyone's future. Hugs from Brazil
hey thom...I'm from Spain and we have been observing with horror the election result. As a queer person, it is terrifying to witness the rise of the far right in every corner of the world, but, as you said, we will get through this together. We have to keep fighting. Sending you much suport and love
Over here in the UK, my husband and I are sad, angry, horrified and heartbroken. Try not to forget you're loved by so many people. Look after yourself ❤
i'm not american and i cannot possibly comprehend the fear and rage you must be feeling, but my heart bleeds for my queer and trans sisters and brothers and siblings in the us. i know i'm just a stranger on the internet from a whole different continent, i am begging to you stay alive. you can survive this. you can make it through the night and the sun will rise. you living is an act of resistance and one step into a better future. i love you. i dont know you, you dont know me, but i love you so very very much. and even if it seems as though there arent, so so many people love you as well. take the time you need to take care of yourself. build community. distract yourself with your favoruite thing, or create, draw, write, make something. cry into your cats fur. stay safe, and stay alive.
Thank you so much for creating a safe space it is really needed right now.💖 The moment I saw the news I thought of you, my friends living in America, my lgbtqia+ family across the country and everyone around the world affected by this news. Make sure you take care of yourself and have plenty of cat cuddles💖 You're not alone. I'm sending hugs to you and everyone else.
I know a lot of people have been screaming in rage or crying in despair which are both completely valid responses, and I'm glad they are able to get some emotional release, but has anyone else just been numb since seeing the results? It's like my mind shut down and won't let me process what happened
I’m sorry Thom. I am in Canada but I couldn’t sleep well at all bc I was thinking about the results so much. This is grim but we will get through this.
I'm sorry that this country disappointed us all. It is nice to at least look at the positives that did come out in the middle of this. I heard about Sarah McBride but not the others so it is very very good to hear that we are still letting Trans voices be heard amongst all this turmoil. I just send all my love to everyone for the future and that we stay strong and together cause the worst thing that can happen is to let them tear us apart. We got this!!
You are not alone. We are in this together, and we will continue to hold each other up. There are many points of light, even in the darkness. We can hold each other and keep all of us together feeling warmth, love, and hope. Much love to you and to all.
I’d just love to bury myself in some books that would give me some hope of a better world, even though it would be fictional, and away from news and social media. I’ll probably get one of your books for my birthday. 🥰 We are stronger than him and these hateful people, and we will all make it through. ❤
I have to admit my anxiety is way up. I’m sad mostly. We all know what this man did with his last four years. But I do have hope for good and love and peace. I live in a red state but in a blue city. We also have an amazing Governor. I hope that no matter what people remember power changes quickly and we are only really giving them two years then we can change the house and senate back Democrat and take back some power at least. It may be a long four years but we have other like minded people to help us through! 🌞💙
I am sad about the whole situation. send you love and hugs. I am thinking of doing master degree in US but now I'm not sure the whole situation is really scary
We can get through it, we’ve been through it before, and we survived, not without severe damage to everything and everyone around us, but we survived. we as minorities as for marginalized, need to stick together, need to help each other, especially in the face of a Trump president, and a Republican run government that will be working to try and drive all of us away, looking to try and make our lives hell.
I'm not American, but I'm so, so sorry this happened, because you'll be the ones most affected even though it will take a toll on all of us. I thought of you when the results dropped and I was really hoping that the voters will have more brains and you guys will have more luck than our country which is also facing situation that makes me want to evacuate to Antarctica every time I read the news and it's getting progressively worse. Please, take care and try to ignore the news for a while and watch or read something ridiculously cute. ❤️
I watched Luke Beasley after the election, and he said we can take some comfort in knowing that this an incompetant man and he probably won't accomplish even half of what he wants. I would also like to add he will surround himself with incompetant people. We saw how little they accomplished when they controlled the house. Plus, Americans have never been good at being obediant. The tide will turn, but I wouldn't blame anyone if they booked it to Canada for awhile.
I’m not going to lie. I’m not very into politics, and I am only 15 which I still have three more years until I can vote, but I was very saddened by the election results today not because she would’ve been the first female president, but it’s more than that. In my opinion she would actually listen to what people need and fight for their rights but we can’t always get what we want. I know that, but I just wish that there was something better that we could do for our country and she was the better thing. I am grateful that we got amendment three to pass❤
I am so glad I live in Australia, we don't have presidential elections our prime minister is appointed by and is answerable to the parliament. No one person has the power of your president we can never find ourselves in your situation I hope you are not too depressed to continue y😮and Heartstopper reactions 😊😊
🫶🏻💙🫶🏻💙🫶🏻💙🫶🏻💙 And we love Darla too. 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢 I'm depressed... I'm not trans but I hated seeing all the anti trans political ads. The one ad they just keep playing over and over and over again 🙄🙄🙄😒😒😒 " Forcing schools to let Biological males play sports with girls"!!!!! They didn't say women they said girls 😠😡😠😡😠 Then they show footage of a 50-year-old 6'6 COLLEGE basketball player near her 5' tall teammate (footage i my add that is from 10 years ago) trying to put fear into people's heads. She had other teammates taller but the footage had to only show the shortest player on the team. They showed this ad so many times I had to look her up. It pisses me off that they keep showing this ad of this college basketball player who just so happens to be older, who just so happens to have a 5' tall teammate hammering fear home in people's heads. She just wanted to have fun playing college ball again, her teammates were happy to have her, they didn't have an unfair advantage because they didn't win every single game they played in (a team of misfits they called themselves). BUT the politicians had to make an example out of her.
Also, it didn't occur to me before, but if you want to email me the list with the links included (tjbaerwrites at gmail dot com), I can try putting them in a pinned comment here myself. I'm not sure if there are any limitations for me as the video creator, but we can certainly find out!
I’m :55 in and I can feel for you but I’m telling you you’re wrong. It’s too much for me to attempt to explain here. But let’s set a calendar date every year from now for the next 4 years and see where things really are. I’m willing to bet, not as bad as you fear. Mind you, I’m saying this after a friend of mine was just murdered as a hate crime for being a very free spirit gay man. Some just hate too much and unfortunately will always be part of an open society. But we have to hold our heads high and not live in fear. We just can’t. We’ve got to persevere. I believe most people even like 99% of the right are decent humans and just want all of us to be left alone to live our lives. There is no way vast racism has or will suddenly overcome our nation. I want you to live your best life. That means your whole life not just your gender identity. I’m a big fan and hope you don’t hate me. Hang in there, it will be ok.
You're definitely not alone there, Thom, and I am greatly relieved to see your face today: A friend had several people he knows .. end. I don't know who of the extended anyones in my circles I might not see again when I go to an event somewhere, and that is sobering. We did what we could. Now we survive this by banding together for support and fighting the brownshirts. We know this, because we've done it before, and our young need our experience more than before [*]. They need someone steady to hang on to while we all try to defeat the disease afflicting our country and the rest of our world. With great admiration and hope for you -- [*] I never really felt like much of a father figure until the past 24 hours, but this is not how I wanted it...
As the campaign went on and people were interviewed on the street for news broadcasts, one thing struck me: the number of young men and women (many voting for the first time) who confidently said they’d vote Trump. They cited the economy, their values, how they felt Trump is the man to fix everything, etc. None appeared troubled by his over the top pronouncements, insane diatribes and blatant falsehoods. Have they been hypnotized or drugged or voodooed into believing him ? I’m scared of what this heralds for world democracies, with budding dictators and populist pols shouting for attention in so many countries (including here in Canada)…😨
RESOURCE LIST
(organized/sent to me by karouakiva1714 )
INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE
List of Suicide Crisis Lines by Country: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines
International Directory of Specialists Diagnosing Autism (ASD) in Adults: neuroclastic.com/diagnosticians/
FTM International: www.ftmi.org/
International Report Cybercrime Online: www.europol.europa.eu/report-a-crime/report-cybercrime-online
International Domestic Violence hotlines List: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_domestic_violence_hotlines
USA
USA GENERAL:
211: Dial 211 direct for the most comprehensive source of information about local resources and services in the country or visit their site: www.211.org/about-us
Find Help: Find financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost help: www.findhelp.org/
GLAAD Resource List- LGBTQ: www.glaad.org/resourcelist
National Safe Place (Youth)- Organization that helps underage youth in crisis with extensive list of resources: www.nationalsafeplace.org/txt-4-help
USA MENTAL HEALTH:
Neurodivergent Therapist Directory US: ndtherapists.com/
Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network (AWN): awnnetwork.org/about/
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)- Resources for survivors of SA (all genders). Chat services available: www.rainn.org/about-rainn
ANAD- Leading nonprofit in the U.S. that provides free, peer support services to anyone struggling with an eating disorder, regardless of age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or background: anad.org/get-help/about-our-support-groups/
NAMI (The National Alliance on Mental Illness)- Nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness: www.nami.org/home
988 Lifeline- Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States: 988lifeline.org/ or text CHAT to 741741 to reach Crisis Text Line
Trans Lifeline- Hotline for support and crisis, grants for name/ID changes; hotline has only transgender volunteers and has a policy against non-consensual active rescue: www.translifeline.org/
Yellow Ribbon- Suicide prevention program; spreads awareness and has trainings yellowribbon.org/
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: www.samhsa.gov/homelessness-programs-resources/grant-programs-services/path-program/immediate-assistance
To Write Love on Her Arms- Non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide.: twloha.com/learn/
The Trevor Project- Suicide hotline for LGBT youth: www.thetrevorproject.org/
Oh sweetie, I just want to give you a big hug. It's terrifying enough from here in Europe. I cannot imagine how scared you must be right now. Stay strong. Xxxx
I'm absolutely heartbroken. 🥺😭 ✨️Sending love and hugs to all!!✨️
G'day Thom. I'm a 56yo gay Australian. I can pretty much say that my country is generally stunned at the election result. At the local supermarket I heard a lady say to another at the checkout "how can anyone vote for him...he's a criminal, he's a misogynist, he's homophobic, he's nuts"...and that pretty much sums up how US allies like Australia, around the world, are feeling this morning. We just don't understand how a creep like this can even run for office, let alone win. The heartbreak (and more than a little obvious and understandable fear) is written all over your face but please know this Thom...You have a community of people here that love seeing you live your truth and share so much of your story with us. We're all here for you, even from the other side of the world. I have relatives in the US and visit there often. They are in Milford, Connecticut and they are in utter disbelief at the election result and how this will change their lives. Thanks for being so open and for being a beacon of compassion on RUclips. You have a calm demeanor about you that somehow comes through in your RUclips videos. Channels like yours are now more important than they ever were before, especially for young people struggling with their identity, you will save lives and help so many. Trump and his band of troglodytes will never succeed is stopping people from being themselves, not matter how hard they try. Take Care - Craig - Australia.
Hello Thom. I stumbled upon your channel while looking at Heartstopper reaction/review videos. While not a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I have friends and family who are, and know that some of us are dumbfounded by the results of this election. I am a senior man who cannot believe that in 2024 America fellow citizens are in a position to lose some hard fought liberties and privileges because of a person who clearly has no interest in leading this country outside of what's in it for him. I am dumbfounded that there is nothing in our Constitution that prevents a convicted criminal from running for office and getting elected; realistically Trump could not get hired by Walmart but here he is getting elected to the highest public office in the land. I don't know what's happened here in America. I'm shocked at the hard right turn this country has made and am seriously dreading what the next four years will bring. Thank you for this video and your words of encouragement and take a bit of comfort in the fact that there are those of us who fully embrace you for exactly who you are.
hawaii voted to remove a same sex marriage ban from their constitution, a transwoman won district rep over a career politician, and we voted out another district rep that got all uppity about pride flags at a middle school
small wins, but we take em
@NeedName-x6d yup, we live pono
Thanks for making this video. Today we’re shocked. Tomorrow we keep fighting.
HELL YEAH
@@TotalXPvideos no by being peaceful and doing the right thing, fighting for what is basic human rights and not a big man baby
Thank you for creating this, Thom! I think we all needed to hear about the good things that have happened in spite of the big scary one
Sending lots of love from Mass. Today, we rest. Tomorrow, we fight! 💪🏼
Dear Thom. I am 64 , I am Portuguese and I live in Ireland . I have followed American elections since I was 8 . I think this one was even harder than 2016. I could not cope watching the coverage so I watched heartstopper all night . And this morning I watched your last heartstopper review to calm myself down and I don’t even live in America . One of the reasons that I love your videos is the calming effect that it emerges with your voice . I think of you as I would of a friend and neighbour. So I wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️
My mantra today has been Yesterday we lost. Today we mourn. Tomorrow we fight. Sending love.
Heartbroken & scared of the future. I keep reminding myself I live in Massachusetts so I feel a little bit better but it's not much right now.
Sending all the love and support from Ireland and say that I am rooting for you in these difficult times.
Even though I am not personally affected (and as an immigrant was not allowed to vote), I am still aware of the privilege of living in a country that legalised both marriage equality and abortion rights by a vote of the people. And despite the hatred, bigotry and above all ignorance shown by so many in this election, I still believe the US will eventually catch on and follow suit.
It will get better!
There is nothing complicated about wanting people to live their best lives. Sending good energy and strength to everyone there.
I’ll be sharing your video in my support groups. It’s nice to hear the good news. My good news from CT is that we’re keeping both Dem senators and five Dem Representatives to send to DC.
Dear Thom, thank you for this video. I followed the entire election campaign from Europe and this morning I was sad, angry and worried. I am writing to you from Italy and I understand perfectly what you are feeling. For over two years we have had a far-right government that is attacking civil rights, especially those of the LGBTQ+ community. We continue to fight, you will continue to do so. Together we will be stronger and we will resist.
A big hug in the style of Nick Nelson ♥
Thank you, Thom. I really really needed this video this morning. Please take care of yourself too.♥️ Sending lots of love to everyone right now
I live in a HEAVILY red state. We already have strict abortion bans and now that he’s going to be back in office, i know for a fact that gay marriage is on the line in my state. as a woman and a member of the lgbtq+ community I’m completely terrified.
i thank you so much for giving people, not only in the lgbtq+ community a safe place, but for people who are struggling or have struggled with mental health a safe space. I know your content is gonna be just what i need when times get really really hard so, again, thank you
Can I send you a virtual hug?????🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂
Thom, thanx for providing a safe place to share. You are precious! I heard someone talk about a way forward this morning: “Protect the vulnerable. Speak the truth.” Good words to live by. I might add another: “Connect, and stay connected.”
I live in the UK and honestly it was devastating news to wake up to. I cried thinking about my trans siblings and people who might need access to abortion over there. Knowing so much suffering is going to come from this is horrible and I can only imagine what it’s like. Stay safe and remember it’s radical to stay alive as a trans person. We have to live
A powerful sentiment that I think so many people needed to hear… sitting here crying watching this… I’m not in the US, but my thoughts are with each and every one of you right now! Stay strong and keep up the good fight! They can’t keep us down anymore!
Thanks Thom, feels awful right now but I appreciate everything you said. We all have to stick together ❤
I’m from the UK , I’m devastated for you all . Stay strong, we love you ❤
Thank you Thom. This video made me tear up. I feel exactly the same as you. Angry, sad and scared. It really hit me in the feels when you said that despide our struggle with depression we don't want to die, we just don't want this to be happening.
I'm not an American and I want you know that there millions of people who love you and support you.
Thank you Zooey, Prescious, Sarah, Alexandra and Elizabeth.
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Thank you for your words. I cried so much today. I am afraid for the future and for my kids. I will keep fighting as long as I have strong people beside me.
Canadian here - to say I'm shocked is an understatement. I barely slept last night thinking about my friends in the US.
Same here
Thanks for this video. I woke up briefly at about 1.30am our time (in the UK) and had a quick look at my phone and couldn't believe what I was seeing, with worse news when I woke up. It is terrifying enough from this side of the Atlantic and I can't begin to imagine how you're feeling right now. But thanks for highlighting the positives, that does help. In the meantime, because I can't tolerate that face gloating and the horrific self-satsfied bleating that there will be, I've (probably temporarily) deactivated most of my social media, linked all the news sights I read to UK news only (which is fairly grim in itself) and I'm going to concentrate on the things that bring me joy. But that won't stop me fearing for the people who are now even more vulnerable and who must be so, so scared. I hope everyone finds strength and can unite against the stuggles to come.
Thank you for your words, it actually gave me some comfort and strength to keep living.
I’m not American but I’m horrified at what’s happening. All I can say is I’m sending my thoughts and sending lots of love ♥️
Thank you for posting, it’s been so surreal waking up to the news that I swear I mentally clocked out. Your vid helped me realize I’m not alone in sharing that. Lots of love ❤
I don't know how to respond in a way that makes sense to me, but here goes. I watch your reactions and your thoughtful analysis brings value to my life. We have watched for years now the Trans community and Drag community used to divide the Country and to divide the LGBTQ+ community. The broader community is going to come to realize that the attack will be broadened, and I think it is important to say that you always deserved our support and for me personally will have it.
Oh Thom, I’m so disappointed in my fellow humans. I’m also noticing that my readiness to fight is almost at zero at the moment. I’m so tired. My mom is 91 years old and I’m her care giver which is very hard physically and emotionally. I’ve decided that I’ll focus on her for the time being. That’s all the strength that I have left.
Of course I’m going to continue to support queer content creators and authors. How could I not.
Thank you for sharing your disappointment and fear with so much integrity. The result is beyond belief and certainly a disaster on so many levels, but those of us somewhere under the queer rainbow carry systematic discrimination around with us as it is. And now this. Insult to injury. I’ve no business commenting on US politics, but I can comment as someone who fears for my community over there. Be brave, try to see through the rhetoric, and never stop being your authentic self. Your channel reaches many, all of us people who love your honesty, humour and perception. You are not alone, not you, not the trans community or anyone else in the LGBTQIA world. We stand together, even from this side of the pond. Sending love.
Thom, thank you for this. I, too, am scared and angry and bewildered and lost. But since you are able to find some positives to come out of yesterday, it does give me some hope. Sending love and support to you and all trans people in our country. I will continue to fight as hard as I can as an ally. Know you are not alone.
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I'm absolutely freaking terrified. And I specialize in public policy. I have read Project 2025. It's so freaking terrifying.
I can't tell you how grateful I am for you and this community. I was hoping this was a bad dream but unfortunately it is our reality now. I am very angry and also very sad. In what is supposed to be the land of the free, it couldn't feel less like that. My son's bi girlfriend has already scraped the rainbow sticker off of her car and they've scrubbed all of their social media of anything that might put them on some kind of a list. This is not the country that I want to live in anymore. I appreciate you highlighting the positive things that have happened, and what I can add to that is that in my state of North Carolina we elected Josh Stein as governor, and not Mark Robinson. I am so disappointed and embarrassed for all the people that voted the way that they did. How gullible do you have to be to believe a narcissistic pathological liar is going to do any of the things he has promised to make your lives better?
Thank you for giving me a safe space to vent, and please know that I love you and Darla also and am here for you always🫂🏳️🌈
I'm so sorry.
I feel pretty useless right now. I'm a straight, cis woman living halfway around the world from the US, but I am an ally and will and am doing anything and everything I can, which isn't enough...
I'm sending you and the entire trans community love and hope.
You are seen, and your situation is seen.
Now to return to figuring out how to face my American, Trump supporter colleague who I know Voted for Trump, as she always does, and not punch her in the face.
Any advice most welcome
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I'm sad, tired, scared, and disgusted.
And I'm mad. Mad at those who stayed home or voted Stein, they're to blame alongside those that explicitly vited for the orange. Mad at those who wanted to feel self-righteous and not 'reward' the Dema for Israel, completely ignoring that Trump is an even bigger supporter. At best, nothing will change there and it could get worse. And it will get worse for places like Ukraine. So they can feel smug while others suffer.
I'm not American, I'm Canadian, so the worst doesn't affect me. But it will affect us here. Especially as we're poised to vote in our own conservatives next year (gag) who have been moving further right. The whole world will feel Trump's wrath.
But it will be really bad in the US. Especially for queer people. I'm so sorry you have to deal with it. 😢
I don't live in the USA but I'm sad and confused about all of this. I send you love and hugs from Spain! ❤❤
Checking in from Colorado where I can at least console myself that we did everything we could. I feel like Illinois and CO/NM and Minnesota (eventually, thank goodness) are little bastions of love in a sea of red hate. Thank you for this video - you made me cry which I really needed! Glad I’m working from home today!
When I woke up, all I could think of was a quote from Miranda Bailey on Grey’s Anatomy. Just replace ‘work here’ with ‘live here’ and it sums up my feelings perfectly: “I don't want to work here anymore. It makes me feel small. I have to make myself smaller to work here… I don't recognize this place anymore or the people. I don't want to hang around long enough that I don't recognize myself.” I joke about moving to Canada a lot, but some days (like today)… man, it’s tempting to consider. But, as another of your commenters wisely said, “Tomorrow we keep fighting.” ✊
Thank you for this quote. I’ve started looking up places to move to and CO and MN are definitely on my list. 💜💜 take care of yourself.
The algo threw this into my feed. Hang in there. You can get through this. Hugs to Darla too.
Sending you much love and support from the UK
I’m not American, but I am sick with fear for marginalized people in the US right now. Trans kids especially are so incredibly vulnerable right now
I’m terrified, I’m a closeted queer minor who was going to come out in a few years. But I guess that might change. I live in a very trump leaning and it feeling like almost everyone is against me. I’m so scared
Hey, I hear you 💜 Please stay safe and only come out when it's safe for you do to so. I'm here for you and it's lovely to share this community with you 🤗
@@PinkFrecklWavez thank you so much, this put a smile on my face for the first time today.
what u said i agree with u 100% we are in this together iam not tran iam bi but i will always support our comunty and friends we always stand to gether and be there for each other so iam with u all the way just keep your head up and be strong and take care of your self first and love your self we can get though this mater what because we have each other for life
You are one of the most genuine, gentle, kind, and amazing people that I know. I hate (and that is not a word I use lightly), that this has happened again! That so many Americans are so frightened of change that they would put themselves in this position where hate seems to be agenda is scary, even to non- Americans.
Please be safe, and know that love is sent to you and the whole community over there ❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹
Love from Sweden ❤ You're such an inspiration Thom ❤
Wishing us all well. In total shock.
On the other side of the world, we watch in horror, but with love ❤️ 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
I’ve been crying all morning
Same here. Please try to take care of yourself, and know you’re not alone.♥️ Sending hugs and lots of love🫂♥️
All my love and empathy is going to people in the U.S who will be negatively affected by this, it's so awful but unfortunately this is how it is. To see so many people fighting for their rights and their freedom online only to see him win was definitely shocking, but yeah, love from New Zealand
Sending love from the UK❤😢
Dear Thom
I'm sorry about the news and I understand, at least in part, all the concerns it brings. Here in Brazil we are not very different. In the elections for mayors we held last month, in most large cities the conservatives won. Really worrying and sad. I hope you stay well and strong, despite the sadness. Sending love to you and the community, even though I'm not part of it, I have friends and relatives who are, and I worry about everyone's future.
Hugs from Brazil
Thank you Thom! You are amazing!
Sending love and support, hugs and solidarity from the UK. An awful situation. x
Peace and love my friend.
Thom. You are always welcome in Scotland xx
hey thom...I'm from Spain and we have been observing with horror the election result. As a queer person, it is terrifying to witness the rise of the far right in every corner of the world, but, as you said, we will get through this together. We have to keep fighting. Sending you much suport and love
Over here in the UK, my husband and I are sad, angry, horrified and heartbroken. Try not to forget you're loved by so many people. Look after yourself ❤
I'm devastated and so disappointed in my fellow Americans. We will rise again to fight, but today we grieve.
i'm not american and i cannot possibly comprehend the fear and rage you must be feeling, but my heart bleeds for my queer and trans sisters and brothers and siblings in the us. i know i'm just a stranger on the internet from a whole different continent, i am begging to you stay alive. you can survive this. you can make it through the night and the sun will rise. you living is an act of resistance and one step into a better future. i love you. i dont know you, you dont know me, but i love you so very very much. and even if it seems as though there arent, so so many people love you as well.
take the time you need to take care of yourself. build community. distract yourself with your favoruite thing, or create, draw, write, make something. cry into your cats fur. stay safe, and stay alive.
Thank you for this.💙
Sending love and strength to you from South America. ❤
We love Darla and you!
This is absolutely disgusting! I wish I could undo all of it. 😭😭😭
Thank you so much for creating a safe space it is really needed right now.💖 The moment I saw the news I thought of you, my friends living in America, my lgbtqia+ family across the country and everyone around the world affected by this news. Make sure you take care of yourself and have plenty of cat cuddles💖 You're not alone. I'm sending hugs to you and everyone else.
Thank you for this post.
Liked and shared.
I know a lot of people have been screaming in rage or crying in despair which are both completely valid responses, and I'm glad they are able to get some emotional release, but has anyone else just been numb since seeing the results? It's like my mind shut down and won't let me process what happened
I’m sorry Thom. I am in Canada but I couldn’t sleep well at all bc I was thinking about the results so much.
This is grim but we will get through this.
I'm sorry that this country disappointed us all. It is nice to at least look at the positives that did come out in the middle of this. I heard about Sarah McBride but not the others so it is very very good to hear that we are still letting Trans voices be heard amongst all this turmoil. I just send all my love to everyone for the future and that we stay strong and together cause the worst thing that can happen is to let them tear us apart. We got this!!
You are not alone. We are in this together, and we will continue to hold each other up. There are many points of light, even in the darkness. We can hold each other and keep all of us together feeling warmth, love, and hope. Much love to you and to all.
Thank you for the video and the video description. We love you, too ❤
I’d just love to bury myself in some books that would give me some hope of a better world, even though it would be fictional, and away from news and social media. I’ll probably get one of your books for my birthday. 🥰
We are stronger than him and these hateful people, and we will all make it through. ❤
I have to admit my anxiety is way up. I’m sad mostly. We all know what this man did with his last four years. But I do have hope for good and love and peace. I live in a red state but in a blue city. We also have an amazing Governor. I hope that no matter what people remember power changes quickly and we are only really giving them two years then we can change the house and senate back Democrat and take back some power at least. It may be a long four years but we have other like minded people to help us through! 🌞💙
I am sad about the whole situation. send you love and hugs. I am thinking of doing master degree in US but now I'm not sure the whole situation is really scary
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We can get through it, we’ve been through it before, and we survived, not without severe damage to everything and everyone around us, but we survived. we as minorities as for marginalized, need to stick together, need to help each other, especially in the face of a Trump president, and a Republican run government that will be working to try and drive all of us away, looking to try and make our lives hell.
So sad for us. I don't understand how we have fallen so far.
As hard as it sounds today, we must not lose hope. People without hope ares more easily subjugated.
I'm not American, but I'm so, so sorry this happened, because you'll be the ones most affected even though it will take a toll on all of us. I thought of you when the results dropped and I was really hoping that the voters will have more brains and you guys will have more luck than our country which is also facing situation that makes me want to evacuate to Antarctica every time I read the news and it's getting progressively worse.
Please, take care and try to ignore the news for a while and watch or read something ridiculously cute. ❤️
I watched Luke Beasley after the election, and he said we can take some comfort in knowing that this an incompetant man and he probably won't accomplish even half of what he wants. I would also like to add he will surround himself with incompetant people. We saw how little they accomplished when they controlled the house. Plus, Americans have never been good at being obediant. The tide will turn, but I wouldn't blame anyone if they booked it to Canada for awhile.
I'm sorry this has happened all of us have to stay strong
This is so effing miserable, so effing scary, and so, so sad.
Love from the UK ❤
I’m not going to lie. I’m not very into politics, and I am only 15 which I still have three more years until I can vote, but I was very saddened by the election results today not because she would’ve been the first female president, but it’s more than that. In my opinion she would actually listen to what people need and fight for their rights but we can’t always get what we want. I know that, but I just wish that there was something better that we could do for our country and she was the better thing. I am grateful that we got amendment three to pass❤
I am so glad I live in Australia, we don't have presidential elections our prime minister is appointed by and is answerable to the parliament. No one person has the power of your president we can never find ourselves in your situation
I hope you are not too depressed to continue y😮and Heartstopper reactions 😊😊
I am partial blind and have trouble texting, there are some random emojis in the above message that should not have been there, sorry
Also, Mabel loves you 🐶
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And we love Darla too.
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I'm depressed...
I'm not trans but I hated seeing all the anti trans political ads. The one ad they just keep playing over and over and over again 🙄🙄🙄😒😒😒
" Forcing schools to let Biological males play sports with girls"!!!!! They didn't say women they said girls
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Then they show footage of a 50-year-old 6'6 COLLEGE basketball player near her 5' tall teammate (footage i my add that is from 10 years ago) trying to put fear into people's heads. She had other teammates taller but the footage had to only show the shortest player on the team. They showed this ad so many times I had to look her up.
It pisses me off that they keep showing this ad of this college basketball player who just so happens to be older, who just so happens to have a 5' tall teammate hammering fear home in people's heads. She just wanted to have fun playing college ball again, her teammates were happy to have her, they didn't have an unfair advantage because they didn't win every single game they played in (a team of misfits they called themselves). BUT the politicians had to make an example out of her.
I'm gutted
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I am sorry, in my eyes, and hopefully many others, see you and the all trans people as the gender you truly in your soul.
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Hey, Thom. I don't think the list of resources worked, right? Sorry. 😓
No, it's okay! Just having the list here is helpful, and people can copy/paste and google the search terms for more. I appreciate you sharing it! ❤
@thom_is_trans Is it showing for you, then? It disappeared for me.
@@karouakiva1714 It is showing for me!
Also, it didn't occur to me before, but if you want to email me the list with the links included (tjbaerwrites at gmail dot com), I can try putting them in a pinned comment here myself. I'm not sure if there are any limitations for me as the video creator, but we can certainly find out!
@thom_is_trans That's a great idea. I've got an updated list which is more extensive, I'll email it to you as soon as I can.
I’m :55 in and I can feel for you but I’m telling you you’re wrong. It’s too much for me to attempt to explain here. But let’s set a calendar date every year from now for the next 4 years and see where things really are. I’m willing to bet, not as bad as you fear. Mind you, I’m saying this after a friend of mine was just murdered as a hate crime for being a very free spirit gay man. Some just hate too much and unfortunately will always be part of an open society. But we have to hold our heads high and not live in fear. We just can’t. We’ve got to persevere. I believe most people even like 99% of the right are decent humans and just want all of us to be left alone to live our lives. There is no way vast racism has or will suddenly overcome our nation. I want you to live your best life. That means your whole life not just your gender identity. I’m a big fan and hope you don’t hate me. Hang in there, it will be ok.
Believe me, I would love to be wrong.
You're definitely not alone there, Thom, and I am greatly relieved to see your face today: A friend had several people he knows .. end. I don't know who of the extended anyones in my circles I might not see again when I go to an event somewhere, and that is sobering.
We did what we could. Now we survive this by banding together for support and fighting the brownshirts. We know this, because we've done it before, and our young need our experience more than before [*]. They need someone steady to hang on to while we all try to defeat the disease afflicting our country and the rest of our world.
With great admiration and hope for you --
[*] I never really felt like much of a father figure until the past 24 hours, but this is not how I wanted it...
As the campaign went on and people were interviewed on the street for news broadcasts, one thing struck me: the number of young men and women (many voting for the first time) who confidently said they’d vote Trump. They cited the economy, their values, how they felt Trump is the man to fix everything, etc. None appeared troubled by his over the top pronouncements, insane diatribes and blatant falsehoods. Have they been hypnotized or drugged or voodooed into believing him ?
I’m scared of what this heralds for world democracies, with budding dictators and populist pols shouting for attention in so many countries (including here in Canada)…😨
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