From a Venezuelan
“As a Venezuelan, I can say this plainly: much of the left leaning media is going to aggressively twist this story. What needs to be understood is that when the bombs fell, they struck only military bases and an international airport that had already been closed, with all international flights suspended.
Many Venezuelans did not panic, they cheered from their homes when they saw the helicopters. This was not random or uninformed support. Roughly 75% of Venezuelans voted for María Corina Machado, backing her platform and her openly stated plan to pursue cooperation with the United States, including the possibility of U.S. intervention, to remove Nicolás Maduro from power in exchange for reopening Venezuela to free trade.
This was a calculated choice. Venezuela has resources the United States wants, and the United States has the leverage and support Venezuela needs. It was a path we knowingly chose, fully aware of the risks involved.
Love it or hate it, do not accept the narrative at face value. This was not imposed on us. We chose this path.”
Author: Crhia Michel San Martin
"The actual Venezuelan people, the ones who lived under Maduro's boot, a whole lot of them are celebrating."
"But you, sitting on your couch, eating your DoorDash, are pissed off."
"Last week you were mad at Nick Shirley for exposing corruption, this week you are mad about an administration that doesn't even govern you."
"You rotate outrage like it's a subscription service."
"Pick a standard, or admit you don't have one."
BASED!!!
I’ve been hearing people talk about how they’re transitioning to only drinking raw milk and I just want to remind everyone that pasteurization wasn’t created for funsies
It was created to rid milk/wine/etc of harmful bacteria that can cause typhoid, listeria, diphtheria, etc
One of the hardest parts about medicine is the delayed gratification in the journey.
There’s always another milestone, test, graduation, evaluation around the corner. Another mountain in front of the one you just so proudly and defiantly hiked.
For years I was completely detached from life.
I called it: being on my spaceship.
How I Got Out Of Dissociation:
I feel into a pattern of dissociating at a young age. I would look like I was there, but I was lost in my my mind. Numb. And a million miles away.
It wasn't until my partner said to me "are you really here?" when I realized my lack of presence was known.
I'd always wondered why I lacked memories.
I had almost no memories of my childhood and when friends brought up things I just couldn't remember the way they did.
At one point I thought I had a rare brain disorder (no joke.)
Finally, I started studying functional freeze. Most people have heard of fight or flight. Freeze when our body becomes dissociated to stay safe.
We're physically present but mentally gone.
Getting out of my dissociated state meant pattern interruptions. Getting out of autopilot...
I started a morning routine of journaling.
Next, I created a conscious check in. One time of day where I was fully in my body. Nothing all smells, sounds, and sensations around me. I had to teach myself it was safe to be in the moment. I still teach this 7 years later in @selfhealerscirc
Next, I prioritized sleep and nutrition. I put myself to bed really and woke up early. We're more likely dissociate when our body is low on resources. Which is why sleep and nutrition are key in healing this pattern.
If you dissociate, you're not alone. You do not have a disorder. Your body its trying to protect you.
You can come out of the frozen state and start to live again with small steps every day.
Retweet for awareness.
The episode directors Yooto, Atsushi Nakagawa, & Gege both pay homage to GAINAX’s famous works as we immediately get a Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995) reference with Ultimate Mechamaru
Gege is, and has always been a HUGE Eva geek
Becky’s right representation is sooo important. I had moments where I stopped & just smiled & teared up seeing her, Kali Uchis & even Rosalía & Bad Bunny on main stage Coachella. Like they went to white people listen to us look at this culture.
LISTERIA OUTBREAK: CDC is investigating a Listeria outbreak with several recent illnesses. The source of the outbreak has not yet been identified. Investigators are collecting as much information as possible to solve this outbreak.
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