GooseGang [she/her]

As the article mentions, Jeri is worse. And the youth are both motivated and discouraged (at least from online posts I’ve read) by the Gen Z protests in other countries.

The controversially popular right-wing mayor of Lima is most likely going to win the next election which would most likely only benefit businesses and their management vs the ever increasing wealth gap between the informal sector. ___

Especially when these foods are the only option in a food desert. The companies try to make the recipe more “cost efficient” every year.

I bought one earlier this week but it was so unripe it was inedible.

Right? And all the UTIs etc which are a classic sign something is wrong and she wasn’t taken to the doctor, just to the group home…

I’ve read the sample and have yet to buy the book for that same reason. She’s the only one who does anything about the things that happen to her, while the other people in her life don’t care or actively harm her.

It’s a board game so I don’t know if it counts, but Mousetrap. If it’s a video game then Lemmings or Monster Bash :)

Right, plus if mental health treatment had such a huge stigma in the past (and probably still does to some extent) breaking the cycle of child abuse becomes vehemently harder.

Lacking social and emotional connection as a very individualistic society?? An increasingly worse quality education system and income inequality gap?? Insurance hurdles for those seeking mental health treatment?? Probably a lot of variables at play.

Is it intelligence or couch potato activism? There were TikTok dances to protest the tariffs!!

In theory the youth are, but in practice organizing seems to be more difficult and there is a lack of clear direction on how to improve things (ie: if everything is bad)

If it’s real it’s a marketing technique to boost sales https://fastercapital.com/content/Price-refund--Price-Refunds-in-E-commerce--Strategies-for-Boosting-Sales.html

It boils down to American exceptionalism: we’re always right.

There’s a nursing podcast/comedy I Beg Your Pardon where this is mentioned in a few ways. Easier said than done, but prioritizing your own well-being/health as much as possible. Awareness of the issue is the first step in change for the better!!

1. I’d want a list of all the medicine he is taking to see if drug interactions are causing him to feel dizzy or have balance issues for example. 2. If money were no object I’d assemble an in-home care team. 3. Each care facility is different and doing research into their own staffing minimums would be a great start. Many often cater to the adult children’s idea of a good place to live, not what the older adult has in mind (ie: sustained independence and person-centered care). 4. Regardless it’s difficult and caregiver burnout is a real thing. Take care of yourself.

Check out passive vs active suicidal ideation. The frequency of jokes sounds alarming, although I’m not sure if the intent is there.

The only thing I’m looking forward to is the possibility of OLED in a MacBook next year.