aloe & théo

hello!! mabuhay, selamat datang & 어서오세요! this is the landing page for aloe_and_theo on twitch!

in between all the names...

An orange fox leaps from one snow-covered bank to another as it crosses a narrow stream.

Hi there! Most people know me as anika or aloe, though as a VTuber, I borrow the shape of my original character, Théo. My OCs and I are a bunch of shapeshifters and liminal creatures, but here are a few definite(?) things about us...

  • anika/aloe: they/them, genderfluid/non-binary, 1st gen fil-am who speaks english and some Ilonggo. Dabbles in languages like Bahasa Melayu, 한국어, 中文 and 日本語. (not proficient in any of them!!!) Makes art and writes sometimes, but mostly likes to touch plants and hang out~ Also reads a lot, so send over your book recs!

  • Théo: he/they, chaotic fox gardener & forager. Always looking for new leaf piles to roll in! A smart aleck and know-it-all, seemingly wholesome but sneaky, he teethes to show affection and snaps when he's hungry. (A lot like me.) His default expressions are >:3 and uwu.

Streaming is a whole new endeavor for me, so I'm excited to learn new things about myself along the way! I firmly believe that we're always learning even as we're always whole, so let's have fun and explore the bountiful possibilities~

resources

These are only a few resources out of countless local, regional, and global support networks. My focus is on LGBTQIA, Asian/american, and mental health resources, but no matter your identities, there are resources available to you. Take a look into your local organizations — you'd be surprised at what you can find! I hope you can access the support that you need and deserve.

Helplines (united states):

  • Call 211 for essential community services, such as referrals to physical and mental health resources; housing, utility, food, and employment assistance; and suicide and crisis interventions.

  • Call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

  • Text HOME to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line.

  • Call (877)-565-8860 for the Trans Lifeline.

  • Call (866)-488-7386 or text START to 678-678 to reach The Trevor Project.

Organizations (us & canada):

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community agreements

  1. No hate or discrimination, including but not limited to: racism, transphobia, anti-fatness, ableism, etc.

  2. This is a mature space. I can't control your actions, but please exercise judgment and restraint. Remember, you curate your own internet experience!

  3. NSFW is fine, but no sexual advances toward myself or anyone in the chat UNLESS they consent to it.

  4. Chaos is welcome; aggression is not. Please be kind, don't harsh the vibes. 🙏🏼

  5. Serious topics are allowed, but practice the pause and be open to making mistakes!

  6. Ask before sending links.

  7. Ask before discussing potentially sensitive content. See below for guidelines on content warnings.

  8. Take space and make space! Lurking is welcome! Do what you need to take care of yourself!

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A guide for giving content warnings:

While not everyone has triggers, content warnings can still be helpful for how we approach conversations or pieces of media. For some folks, a warning means to steer clear of a topic completely; for others, it means to mentally and emotionally prepare themselves for what's to come. Content warnings are one way we can take care of ourselves and each other, practice saying no, and better understand our limits.Some questions to consider...

  • How detailed, severe, or extensive is the content? i.e. Explicit / Moderate / Brief

  • What is the frequency of the content or topic? Is it part of an overall theme? Are there occasional mentions of it?

  • For a piece of media, can you describe approximately when the content appears? i.e. "There's a jumpscare in the beginning, but that's it."

A note on spoilers: Sometimes it becomes necessary to balance warnings and spoilers. There are times when a general warning might suffice (i.e. "major character death" vs "Tony Stark dies at the end"), but other times, more context or details might be necessary. For most warnings, I stick with a general overview and offer to provide more details in private. If someone needs a more extensive warning, they can always ask!

Here's an example content warning for The Last of Us:

Content warning: major character death, explicit violence and gore, pandemic, post-apocalypse, dystopian police state, themes of grief and loss, fear and survival, mentions of cannibalism

Safe Spaces vs Brave Spaces:

No matter how conscientious we are, it's impossible to predict what will trigger someone and when it might happen. That's why I'm not a big proponent of "safe spaces," because safety looks different for many people, and we all have different boundaries.The best we can do is show up and be brave. We can prepare to be vulnerable, and to take care of ourselves if need be. Though we're all entitled to security, we aren't entitled to comfort, something I learned from the brilliant astrologer Colin Bedell.You can always tap out if something feels unsafe. Likewise, you can always tap back in when you're ready to be brave. 💜