I hope this short video means as much to others as it meant to me. Growing up gay meant I was different. Coming from an abusive family meant I had no support and it hurt my sexual identity even more as those abusing me used homophobic slurs against me, but they were the ones forcing me to submit to them. I have watched several videos of reverse gender stereotypes and sadly the ones that need to see it won’t and I doubt they would absorb the message if they were forced to view them. but it is important to understand the stereotypes are created to give the majority a feeling of security and normalcy as they try to force every child into the mold preset by their thinking that the child should be. Making mini me copies of the parents. That is not normal or how it should be. Each child is a new being and should be allowed to have the feelings and express themselves are they really know themselves to be. Openly and freely without repercussions and targeted harm. Please watch the short video, it is eye opening at the end. Hugs. Scottie
Stereo – a film about reversed gender stereotypes
Scottie's Playtime 
Excellent video. Thanks for sharing. 🫂
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Hi Janet. I know all these responses are late. Sorry.
I have never understood the need to force others to be copies of ourselves or force people into molds / straight jackets of only one kind of what to live. How boring and unnecessary. Why does that make the world any better for everyone to be the same? How much the joy in a diverse world. How much joy in mixing of cultures and foods.
But the real problem is far too many people feel they are the best of the best, the only way everyone should be. They way they see the world is the way everyone should see it. We all know those people. The kind of person who if they own such a thing then everyone should have one and only that kind of one. If they cook or eat something a certain way they think that is how everyone should do it. These people never think to look at it from the view of the other person. They never think to walk in the other person’s shoes. This movie did that. It shows how the normal could be for those who can’t fathom things different from how they were once. Hugs. Scottie
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Stop apologizing. You’ve had a lot going on. And yet you still manage to advocate for kindness and decency. Hugs.
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It is very good. It also makes me want to go on an anti-misogyny rant, rather badly. But respecting weather and surrounding happenings, plus getting out the vote, it can wait. It is a good video, thank you!
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Hi Ali. Sorry for the late response. Before I address your comment I have great news. I heard from Kamyk. He is in a lot of pain. He had major surgery and he is not used to that like I am. He is struggling with the pain. But he is still with us, still on the floor, and ready to communicate. I am so happy and relieved. Sadly it was more than they figured and he lost more than anyone wanted. Plus he will have a colostomy bag for a few weeks at least.
I would love to hear your rant. The subject is worth ranting about. Hugs. Scottie.
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Well, I posted a better one from Jess Piper not long after that.
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Hi Ali. I wish I could give you a screenshot. After Kamyk was in distress, I have spent almost all my time with him trying to stop the same melt down I would be having in his place. Remember in the morning when I wake up I have to put my ear buds in and start a podcast to even begin my day. That is because I am waking from bad dreams or thoughts so I need / must have the distraction. My worst nightmare would be to be trapped in a hospital bed without my devices like my computers, my old limited iPad, or my phone like he was, I would have melted down and been put in the psychotic ward under restraint highly drugged. So I very much understood where my friend was coming from. The times I have had to be in the hospital, I had full access to my pad and phone along with having Ron as a visitor to get me what ever I needed. One time I insisted that my stay in the heart attack observation ward was a meat lover’s pizza. When the doctor walked in and I offered him a slice, he put his hand over his face and said quietly … why do I even try with you. He did accept a slice but scolded me for having it while being observed for a heart attack. To make clear we had known each other professionally for three years and were comfortable with each other. Good news is after many tests it turned out my heart was fine. I collapsed due to anemia which mimics a heart attack if it gets really severe, which mine was. Another bad bone gift.
Thank you for posting what you do. I always hope you are happy doing it and don’t feel forced. I love that you enjoy it, I would be mortified that you might be stressing about it. Hugs and love.
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Nope. I just try to pay attention to how much you and Randy are posting so I don’t flood Playtime, and make something really good get lost. Other than that, I treat the job exactly as you ask me to. 🌞⭐💖
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Hi Ali. I thought about your reply. At first I thought you were expressing joy in watching the blog, something I wish I could do more of so I could respond to more of your posts. Again Right now most of my waking hours are spent talking to my friend. He is healing but the surgery was more extensive than thought and the fears of what may be along with his abuse issues are terrifying him. I am trying to be a good friend while being upbeat but the time drain has me frustrated also.
The more I looked at your comment this morning the more worried I got. I am not in a good place this morning so it maybe is my own misinterpretation or general upset. I shouldn’t have but I watched two videos on child abuse, one on a child beaten daily so welcome to my world, and the other on a child raped at home and school, again welcome to my world. I stopped myself before going on the rest that kept coming up. Bad cycle for me to get into when feeling this upset.
Other than that, I treat the job exactly as you ask me to. This made me feel you think I am dictating what you post or that you feel it is a job. You are my friend. I care about you. I won’t tell you what to post or not post, you have complete autonomy as the author. And it seems people like what you post and you have introduced me to a new online friend Janet.
When I saw you start posting it seemed you blossomed with joy. You seem to like sharing what you read. That is why I was so happy to have you keep doing it, and still hope you will. You seem to enjoy it. So does Randy and he likes it more as he is getting used to the format. I have even suggested you talk about your own feelings on subjects if you feel comfortable.
Sorry this got long. I am just worried I am imposing on you. I don’t want to do that. My view of the blog is it is a community with three authors providing content of their choice and followers / viewers who enjoy / agree with / learn new stuff spending their time on the blog reading what the authors post and commenting on it. I love that idea. I hope that is the way you see it. If you ever need a break or want something to change please just let me know. Again I feel this is a community of friends.
Thank you again for being a fellow author and supporting the blog. Hugs.
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Please Stop Worrying About Me! I am happy to be posting here, as long as it helps you. I watch to make sure that, on days when you post more than one, and especially when Randy gets a few done, I don’t post also, and everything gets buried. That is all that is about.
I try to always remember that this is your blog, and that readers come here for your blog, and so I try to post things pertinent to issues that are topmost here. It is election season, and about everybody’s rights are on the ballot in some fashion, so I do branch out more during these weeks. But I don’t forget-out of respect for you-what your blog is about. I hope that is clearer. 💜
Finally, if I had trouble, I would email you, or make a post about whatever might be keeping me from posting, and maybe open a thread so people could just comment off the tops of their heads until one of us posts something.
So, Please Stop Worrying About Me! I Like Posting Here!
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