How it started... How it's going... This is standard... G-per behavior, a standard recipe: 1) Unfairly take something directed at them as 100x worse than it really was; 2) Use it to justify mass attack as "defensive" retaliation; 3) Swarm with the mamximal misinterpretation of what they falsely allege happened to them first, x1000, making it personal and nasty and usually targeting children; 4) If anyone calls foul, they repeat the lie from (1) and accuse you of defending that behavior and add you to their hit list under their terms of war (e.g., people who defend "doxxers" should be doxxed). In this case, Piers Morgan-Springer asked Burrito Mussolini a question about a statement he had made about his dad and his upbringing publicly, paraphrasing closely: "I've conducted literally 1000s of interviews over 40 years of broadcasting and I believe very strongly that people are the result of their upbringing. On your show you said that your father (said his name which I forget) used to take you and your sister out for dinner but wouldn't visit certain restaurants because they were quote: "black fare." Do you think hearing that impacted how you view black people?" On the "great interview" that Burrito himself declared surprisingly fair, Burrito pushed back on this question as being in bad faith, but Piers got him to concede that Piers only knew the anecdote becuase Burrito himself had said it on his own publicly available show. Just two days later, he's on the attack, viciously, "greenlighting" a mass attack against Piers Morgan-Springer's family and children, which will be unbelievably beyond bounds, on a claim that Piers Morgan-Springer attacked his family first. I hope it's abundantly clear why we cannot unite with such people, who are identical to Transtifa but in Nazi clothing, digitally goose-stepping in perfect emulation of the SA in a certain infamous 1920s Hofbräuhaus while their Dear Leader runs his mouth unimpeded.show more

I have a theory… I’ve previously stated that I... believe Putin knew about the upcoming attack and did nothing to prevent it because he wanted to blame it on Ukraine to unite and mobilize his country. But what if that wasn’t his reason for not stopping the attack? What if he wanted a big terrorist attack to take place so the world (albeit temporarily) stops seeing Russia as the aggressor and thinks of it as a victim? Also, it's curious that just last night Russia conducted the biggest attack on the energy infrastructure of Ukraine since the beginning of the war, and today it's hardly talked about because of what happened in Crocus City… #Crocus #Moscow #Russia #Putinshow more

Asmongold smiles and nods as Nick Fuentes tells Piers... Morgan that Hitler was cool and black people belong in prison. Watch his chat on the right erupt with joy and support. Asmeinkampf routinely praises Fuentes. They plan to collaborate. But he cries when I call him a Nazi.show more

Wondering if you are “quad dominant” in your throw... and if you should change it? Maybe you shouldn’t 🤷‍♂️ A coach’s post coming from Austin Roark 🚀⠀⁠ -⠀⁠ One question I get from a lot of athletes is whether they should change their lower half because their knee is over their toe during their loading phase down the mound. ⠀⁠ -⠀⁠ The biggest thing that I look for when trying to figure out if it is an issue or not is to see how they are able to get out of that position. Some guys are able to leverage and rotate from that position extremely well, which then I would say that it’s not an issue.⠀⁠ -⠀⁠ On the other hand, there are some guys who will get out of this position by driving extension out of their back leg, killing their ability to rotate their pelvis and get it in an open position into landing.⠀⁠ -⠀⁠ This is when I would suggest trying to make a change. I think a lot of people jump into certain ideologies that you shouldn’t do certain things because it’s “inefficient” or it looks “wrong”. ⠀⁠ -⠀⁠ Take a look at these pitchers shown in the video. All 3 of these high level arms have some degree of knee flexion over their toe. Now, granted, they all have insane levers to help them, but the way they are moving is what makes them efficient in how they throw. ⠀⁠ -⠀⁠ I think if you told Dustin May that he had to hold a vertical shin down the mound, it would be a disaster and mess a lot of things up upstream that would impact him in a negative way.⠀⁠ -⠀⁠ The big takeaway here is that there are no absolutes. One thing that may look inefficient to you could be the thing that makes someone else very efficient.⠀⁠ -⠀⁠ When trying to figure out if you should change something about someone's delivery, make sure to look at the entire unit as a whole and don’t jump into any quick changes.show more

🚨 Ajinkya Rahane revealed the story behind his decision... to send Yashasvi Jaiswal off the field. 🗣️ " I sensed the situation and also I felt it was going out of hand, both the players were going out of hand and it was my responsibility to control my teammates. You respect the umpires, the officials who are on field, who are controlling the game, who are officiating the game and also the situations. Mistakes can happen to anyone, but you, as a player, you be in that limit. So, I sensed the situation, what can happen next, it was my instant reaction to send him off the field. As a player, I also felt that he must have felt bad, I said, okay, if he felt bad about me, it's okay. But I think, that point in time, it was a good thing for him. The thing which I told him about, go in from the back, put ice on your head and come back "show more

I’m late to this, but I see both sides... of the coin here. On one, of course Kyle Fletcher’s gonna be bummed by getting screwed out of his big stadium moment in front of his family while his anxiety levels were at an all-time high. On the other, I wish he included more context as to why that happened and what happened to Adam Cole, as well as the fact that he may never wrestle again and how that was announced on the day of All In, because it makes complete sense as to why that happened when you take everything into account. Also, I can’t believe I’m saying this again but please walk with me on this one: ADAM. COLE. DID. NOT. GET. HURT. ON. THAT. FUCKING. POWERBOMB. YOU. IMBECILES. Watch his arms hit the fucking apron as his head hits nothing. You can say it was a dumb spot all you want, that’s not why Adam Cole is sitting at home right now.show more

This statement by Morgan Wallen at is Chicago show... ruffled the feathers of a lot fans back in Pittsburgh. Wallen was in Chicago playing at Soldier Field where it was raining. He says to the crowd “ I just wanna say that it is raining right now and we gonna’ play through it” and kind of chuckles. Many took that as a slight to Pittsburgh where he canceled his show due to weather concerns but which ended up being a beautiful night there when the concert would have started. A lot of fans in Pittsburgh are wondering why he didn’t “play through” there when it ended up not raining at all. 🤔 Many said they still haven’t received their refund and wondered why he wouldn’t just reschedule. Some said all they got was a promo code for a future concert. 🤯 Some of people in Chicago said they only went to see Brooks N’ Dunn, who were opening for him in Chicago and said they left after they played and didn’t stay to see Morgan. You think his comment was much to do about nothing or was he slighting Pittsburgh? Don’t you think he could make everything a whole lot easier and better if he just rescheduled the Pittsburgh show?show more

CONTEXT MATTERS!!! A lot has been said about Yusuf’s... diary session, particularly his comment that his previous connections were good people, but he felt they lacked “depth.” But before you judge his words, watch the clips. Here is Yusuf having a genuine conversation with the same people he spoke about in his Diary Session. He listened, engaged and shared parts of his own life, just like everyone else in the house does. And then watch the second clip. Yusuf is literally being mimicked and mocked by Bells while sitting right there. Imagine opening up about your life and your experiences, only for those same experiences to become something someone uses to ridicule you. So when Biggie asked Yusuf about his connections in the house, what exactly was he supposed to call that? Was he supposed to pretend everything was perfect? Was he supposed to describe a connection as deep when he personally didn't feel that depth? Yusuf was answering a question about HIS experience. He never said they were bad people. In fact, he specifically acknowledged that they were good people. He simply said he didn't enjoy having certain conversations with them because he felt they didn't connect with him on a deeper level. And somehow, that has been twisted into Yusuf believing he is better than everyone else. It is even more painful because Yusuf has never pretended to come from a life of privilege. When these Housemates sit down and talk about their lives, their families, their relationships, their struggles and their experiences, Yusuf is allowed to talk about his own life too. If your life has been easier, beautiful. If you have had opportunities Yusuf didn't have, beautiful. If you didn't have to struggle for certain things, you are blessed. But please don't assume that because you didn't experience something, somebody else must be lying about experiencing it. Yusuf has spoken about where he comes from because it is part of his story. He has spoken about the struggles, the sacrifices, the auditions, the doors that didn't open and the few that finally did. He even spoke about getting an audition with Ruth Kadiri in March and how that opportunity became significant in his journey. He isn't saying he suffered the most. He is saying, “This is MY story.” And nobody should have to apologise for telling their own story simply because someone else finds it uncomfortable. Yusuf came into Biggie’s House with a dream. A dream to be seen, to showcase his talent and to change his circumstances. He isn't asking for pity. He is asking for a chance. So before you judge his words, watch the context. Before you call him arrogant, watch what happened before that Diary Session. Before you decide that his story is a lie, remember that you were not there for the life he lived before Biggie’s House. Let Yusuf be Yusuf. And Yusfuls, if you believe he deserves the opportunity to keep telling his story and fighting for the future he dreams of, KEEP VOTING. We are not here to compete over who suffered the most. We are here to make sure Yusuf's journey doesn't end here. 🎥: Big Brother Naija #YusufMuhammad #BBNaijashow more

🚨🚨🚨THIS IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT🚨🚨 Piers Morgan held a debate... between Bassem Youssef and Jonathan Conricus. During the debate, Bassem Youssef said to Jonathan "May God curse your mother's religion"..... Piers Morgan, the useful idiot, attention whore who doesn't speak Arabic or Hebrew, had no idea that his favourite antisemitism and best friend just cursed the religion of a Jew's mother, the most blatant act of antisemitism. Piers blocked me on the day he aired his interview with Natasha Hausdorff. Make sure you let him know what you think and share this post with him!show more

When One looks at the well-adjusted, healthy and confident... 13-year-old, Prince George has grown up to be, One whould never guess the extent of the challenges his parents faced to provide him with such a secure and stable upbringing in privacy, despite being such a high profile prince👌🏽 Indeed, with so much public frenzy surrounding Prince George, the press was insatiable about news and pictures of him. Therefore in 2015, Kensington Palace had to issue a public appeal to the press because the Paparazzi harassment of their toddler was becoming intolerable and increasingly dangerous for George's safety, who was merely 2 years old, when he became the "number one" target of paparazzis. The palace said in their appeal: "Some paparazzi had gone to "extreme lengths" to take pictures of the boy and "a line has been crossed". They said that "in recent months, photographers have: • Used long range lenses to photograph the Duchess of Cambridge playing with her son in private parks • Monitored the movements of Prince George and his nanny around London parks, as well as the movements of other household staff • Photographed the children of private individuals visiting the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's home; • Pursued cars leaving family homes; • Used other children to draw Prince George; into view around playgrounds • Hidden on private property in fields and woodland locations around the duke and duchess's Norfolk home; • Obscured themselves in sand dunes on a rural beach to take photos of Prince George playing with his grandmother; • Placed locations near the home of Catherine's parents in Berkshire under steady surveillance. The latest incident, involved a photographer who was discovered by police lying down in the boot of a rented car attempting to shoot photos outside a children's play area😵‍💫 On top of having to fend off insiduous paparazzis, the death threats on the boy were another concern. In 2018, George was merely 4-years-old when an Isis supporter called for an attack on his life by posting a photograph of the prince at his school, super-imposed with silhouettes of two masked jihad fighters in a Telegram chat group. The terrorist was jailed for life with a minimum of 25 years👌🏽 These are some of the verified and REAL life threats that Prince George has grown up facing. However, watching him so debonair and confident, you would never know it. Why? Because his parents have made sure to shield and protect their son's privacy at all cost and to teach him to protect his own privacy as well, early on. It was in January 2019, that the world learn that Prince George went by a security name that he inadvertently revealed to a dog walker. Indeed, George, 5 and his little sister, Charlotte 3, were playing in a stream near the Middleton Family home in Berkshire, together with their grandmother Carole Middleton, when a dog walker came across them. The woman said: "I was asked by a police minder not to take a photo of the children, which I didn’t, but George started stroking my dog. Just to be friendly I engaged in a bit of small talk and I asked George what his name was, even though obviously I knew it. “To my astonishment he said ‘I’m called Archie’ with a big smile on his face. I don’t know why he calls himself Archie but kids often play with their names and I think it’s lovely.”👌🏽 It was later revealed by an palace insider that "Archie" was actually Prince George's security name. 5 months later in May 2019, the "obsessed stalker" of the Wales family, named her son Archie😏 Well my dears, the point I am making here, is that no royal children face higher threats on their lives than the Wales children, especially Prince George. It is because they face those threats that, despite having full IPP security, William and Catherine keep a low profile and value their privacy, and that of their children. The people who face real threats to their lives ACT like it, by protecting their privacy at all cost and keeping a low profile🔥 Similarly, the people who are NOT facing any real threats and are merely chasing attention, are the ones who need make the most noise, manufacturing fake drama, fake stalkers, fake car chase in NY, fake traffic issues in the Cotswolds, fake phone number security leaks etc..🥴 Well and so, It is not having IPP security that has given Prince George and his siblings, the Privacy and the stability in life that they exude. Their parents have been the ones who have been shielding them with their own actions🔥 Therefore, it does not matter what security H&M are seeking for their "children". The reality is that, with or without taxpayer funded security, H&M are the ones who are a threat to their own children's privacy and are exposing their children on purpose, because they are "Press-titutes"☕️show more

.Piers Morgan: "Can Israel do any deal with Hamas?... Is there any point that you could actually trust Hamas?" It's a reversed question of the truth. It's a straightforward lie, as Morgan brazenly erases Israel's current +4000 violations of the ceasefire and simultaneous killing of over 1000 people in Gaza and throws the full blame on Hamas. This is manufactured consent for genocide. He must be tried for enabling war crimes. Shame on him and everyone like him.show more

This will likely be one of the last times... I post a clip from Piers Morgan. But before we deprive him of his most precious resource (attention), I want to make one final point. Piers is clearly rattled by the backlash he’s facing after his disgraceful interview with Natasha Hausdorff. He’s pretending to laugh it off on X, but it’s obvious he’s feeling the heat. How do I know? Because today, in classic Piers fashion, he invited on a pro-Hamas propagandist so he could say he’s being “balanced” and “challenging both sides.” The problem is Piers is nowhere near informed enough to challenge anyone on the Palestinian side. And yet when it comes to Israel, he suddenly becomes the most aggressive cross-examiner in media. Today he let his guest spew lie after lie, including calling the First Intifada “non-violent,” despite the murder of over 270 Israeli civilians, thousands wounded, and countless attacks on buses, homes, and streets. Piers said nothing. No fact-check. No correction. Just nodding and moving on. I could give you 20 more examples just from this episode. This is the pattern. And it’s exactly why I’m urging pro-Israel voices to stop going on his show and for everyone else to stop sharing clips. The only thing that matters to him is views. Strip that away, and maybe he’ll start learning something. Or at least stay quiet.show more

My social media friends and family, I want to... share a pop culture story with you that is deeply personal to me about my daughter, Jewel, and the rise of the sensational K-Pop grout BTS. As BTS prepares for their comeback performance tomorrow from their military service, some stories deserve to be told the right way. (If it’s available to you, I encourage you to watch the live stream performance Saturday morning at 1 AM EST.) Years ago, my daughter, Jewel, met a group of young men from South Korea who were in Los Angeles working, learning, and pursuing something they believed in. The world didn’t know them yet. They weren’t global icons. They were just young artists trying to find their way. That group was BTS. Jewel’s meeting them happened in a way that still feels serendipitous—and very much like her. While out to dinner in Los Angeles, exuding that natural warmth and vivaciousness she carried everywhere, she was approached by a band member and asked if she would be part of their reality TV show. She said yes, the way she always did to new experiences and new people. That moment led to her participation in their reality series "American Hustle Life," and from there, she was also invited to be part of their “Boy in Luv” LA music video. What began as a simple, genuine interaction—just Jewel being Jewel—quietly became something much bigger. When Jewel first arrived on set she saw something in them immediately. Not just talent—she saw who they were. Their kindness. Their humility. Their work ethic. Their respect for others. She told them they were going to go far. And she came home and told me the same thing… “Dad, they’re going to be stars.” She didn’t say it casually. She meant it. And she was right. Today, the world knows BTS for what they have accomplished—historic musical firsts in the United States, breaking barriers, filling stadiums, speaking at the United Nations, addressing anti-Asian hate crimes at the White House, and bringing people together across cultures and languages. But what makes me proud isn’t just their success. It’s that Jewel recognized their character before the world recognized their fame. After Jewel passed, something profound happened that I will never forget. The group reached out to me and then their fanbase—ARMY—showed up. Not in a small way. Not for a moment. But in a global, unified, compassionate movement. They helped tell Jewel’s story. They helped raise awareness about the defective Takata airbag that took her life. Together, we reached people across every continent. millions of engagements. Conversations that mattered. Lives saved. They didn’t have to do that. But they did. And that told me everything about who they are. Thank you. To the members of BTS—congratulations on completing your military service. That commitment to your country and your fellow citizens speaks volumes about your character. It reflects the same values Jewel saw in you from the very beginning. I am proud of everything you have accomplished. I am proud that your paths crossed with my daughter. And I am grateful that she had the chance to know you—not as the world sees you now, but as the young men you were, and still are at your core. Her belief in you came true. And I know that she is smiling down on you from heaven. —Alexandershow more

History has taught you have to choose between 1st... World colonization or 3rd World immigration Your Will is either carved into reality or another’s Will is enacted upon you Life itself is a grand struggle between the conquered and the conquerer O but how forgetful is the mind of man in the days of his comfort Only until his land is overrun and his Race is all but gone does he realize this peace was a myth That surely there was war in his midst and he knew it not A bad steward always loses his inheritance and if he does not claim it… it is taken by another The question every man must as himself: Should I rule or be a subject? God will not judge your choice to be one or the other … but rather how you ruled or how you rendered to Caesar what rightfully belonged to him Humility isn’t defined as giving what is yours but in recognizing the power is yours to wield That the cost of doing nothing is greater than the cost of perhaps doing the wrong thing What will history say about you? About us? About our People? That of all men… The Europeans were the most virtuous of Rulers.show more

Usually I don’t speak on political issues often however... Charlie Kirk’s death (RIP) hits a little too close to home. Perhaps it is because anyone who has some resemblance of a following who is outspoken against any narrative online has probably received some sort of threat in their inbox. (I know I have) It is baffling to me that one could harbour such a large amount of hate inside of them to want to have another silenced for having differing opinions than their own. I think about all my outspoken friends who are in positions faced to the public and of course myself and what this potentially means for all of us. This of course, would never stop me from speaking out to what’s right, so perhaps that is also why I wanted to make a comment. To me it is disgusting behaviour to mock/be happy about the death of people you disagree with that have done nothing wrong. I think about all my friends, family who could be wrongfully persecuted based off the delusions of perceived “sides”. The amount of hate manufactured and projected onto you for just living your life and not complying to a certain ideal is insane. I don’t like fear mongering but I also think it’s important to stay vigilant to what’s going on around you. It is a very real reality that there are people out there that hate you just for simply being you and what you represent to them. We’ve seen evidence of this twice this week and I suspect more to come unfortunately. I am always hopeful so I will leave this message on a positive note, that just as much hate has also been met with just as much love. There are many amazing kind hearted people out there standing up for what’s right and building community, coming together. Even if they are moving in silence behind the scenes or in front stage, I see you and I honour your work.show more

Hey Candace… Are you talking about the SAME garage/basement... that you said you made them enter through because they’re basically filthy dogs that aren’t worthy of entering through the front door? If so, sounds like it was perfect fine for them to enter through it but if they wanted to do a quick live while you’re running ads in addition to making $400+ dollars every 16 seconds this is now an egregious act and a violation of your children? Which is it? Is it the doggie door or your children’s sanctuary?? Just asking questions because “I’m allowed to think” and, unlike you, I actually exercise that right. You are so full of crap. Gerald Morgan Jrshow more

Some of you really like to lie to deny... San's impact. Some of you didn't even want to post or totally ignore it when the news or important people talk about San. You will never changed the history when the facts and proof is everywhere. Saying "KQ pushed that part to be viral since beginning and San just happened to be at the center" is the biggest bullshit. If KQ planned that part to be this viral, they wouldn't only attend 3 MUSIC SHOWS. No fuckin promo, no varshows, no radio, nothing. Where is the "push" part? When they didn't even allow him to attend DG Alta moda and fulfill his duty as GBA while they were in Italy. "They put the dance break part as a promotion video". Mind you, they always out the last outro and dance break part in official account where all members appear & bcz that's what ATEEZ is famous for "The master of last 30 seconds". Even the choreographers said they never expected San's 3 seconds outro part to be this viral. They said it's all because of San's gaze & facial expressions that saved that part. San's live 2 days after MV released, before BST London & SBS Inkigayo aired: "So I'm really thinking about how to make the chest pump part to be a fun challenge. It's pretty simple but looks cool, I think it'd be great if a lot of people could join in." He said there are so many killing points & mention the chorus part. But he himself didn't even know how to make his part noticed 💔 But you can't force people to like something. They will naturally and organically attracted to something they like. And boom his part going viral ORGANICALLY. So many people reacted to his 3 seconds outro part, they said they couldn't take off his eyes out of him. Then his fancam on BST London and SBS Inkigayo became the peak point of the virality. Where so many people parodied his viral choreo, outfit, makeup and hairstyles. So many people posted edit about him. And that's how he's being called "The algorithm master" where he took over ALL PEOPLE in ALL SOCIAL MEDIA algorithms. Not only because of Bad, but EVERYTHING about him. His old fancams and old videos about him getting so many views again. That the big broadcast stations started to upload all his old contents. Even on 9트쫑 channel he said he never expected to be this viral. Also saying he only getting h4te really sounds like an antis behavior. When he's getting praised left and right, so many big famous names still mentioned him & said they're becoming his fans till today. Even FORBES called him as "THE GATEWAY OF K-POP" because how huge his impact and virality is even reaching the non kpop fans. Thanks to San, ateez finally charting in Melon top 10 and all Korean charts, after 8 years. But this is all he got from his own fandom? Not even any appreciation but only lie and false narrative. I already saw how some of you so called "atiny" sided with those homophobic racist incels in throwing h4te trains for him.show more

So many times in anime and movies, someone jumped... in the air for an attack and the guy dodged the attack while he was in the air, so he redirected the hit of the attack, he definetly would have not landed like a braindead bot without trying to turn and hit the enemy, so it totally makes sense. The AI looks more dynamic, it's looks alive and that's cool. So that attack is totally so natural in my book. As I said, we could discuss about other attacks and the tracking of them in Ninja Gaiden 4, but that one ? I would die on a hill to say that attack is totally legit and I'm so glad that it is exactly like this. Like I absolutely defend NG2 Alexei, Volf, Liz and other bosses attacks. I could mention also NG2, NG3RE, Nioh , Wo Long and Stranger of Paradise, because in so many years, I NEVER saw anybody complaining about the SAME KIND of thing and attack like in those games, but when it comes into NG4, people will find any EXCUSES to hate it and find issues, even when there are not. But some people that are just happy to find something to bring on their NG4 hater agenda. Here some quick examples and most of those people that are complaining about that attack in NG4, are the same that praise those games, only because there no Ninja Gaiden name on it, so there is no hate agenda to bring on vs them 😅show more

I graduated!!! I earned a Bachelor of Arts in... Sociology with a concentration in Psychology, summa cum laude! Five years ago, I started this journey with an eighth-grade education, and even that was from a Scientology school, where critical thinking was discouraged and the quality of instruction was subpar, to say the least. I did not get here alone. Thank you to NYU School of Professional Studies and Angie Kamath. Thank you to everyone who supported me, encouraged me, and believed in me, especially on the days I was not sure I could do this. And there were plenty of those days. To my therapist, who told me not to give up when I was told I likely would not be accepted into a prestigious program. To my tutor, without whom I likely would have given up at the harder points along the way. To all those here who have sent me loving messages on social media. And to everyone else who has cheered me on in person through the ups and the downs of it, it means more than I can put into words. It got me over this finish line of being a student again and graduating. That goal once seemed impossible. To those who have asked me, “Why this? Why now?” I pursued higher education to reclaim a piece of myself. When you come out of a high-control group like Scientology, or even a high-control family, there are parts of you that were never allowed to fully develop. Those parts include your curiosity and your ability and right to question. Education was discouraged because knowledge creates confidence in your ability to trust your own mind and navigate the world. That leads to true independence, and that would never be allowed. I wanted that back. But more than that, I needed to understand. I needed to understand how my mother could have us join Scientology when I was just eight years old, and how my family and I could be part of something like this and stay in it for so long. I needed to understand how these systems work, how they influence people, and how they take hold. Without education, access to real information, and support, people can fall into systems that work against their best interests. Some assume that because they are educated, even highly educated, they would never fall for something like this. But it turns out that is not necessarily true. What many of us are impacted by, but never quite understand, is how high-control groups operate. Many still do not understand how misinformation spreads, and how tribalism and radicalization shape what we think, what we believe, and who and what we trust. Without that awareness, none of us are immune. Today, we are seeing how these forces can influence good people and distort reality. History has shown us that this is not new; it just comes in a different form now. Social media connects us in ways we never imagined, but it also creates echo chambers that reinforce beliefs and justify behavior without question. Real critical thinking is hard when we are fed so much by algorithms designed to appeal to us. In learning and achieving this milestone in my own life, it has helped me take a good, hard look at my own beliefs and ideologies. This journey was about healing for me, but also about figuring out how to help others in whatever way I can in the future. So what is in my future? I am considering continuing my education and possibly pursuing a master’s degree, with the goal of contributing to advocacy and policies that protect people, not systems. For now, I am taking this moment in. I am proud of myself. And I am grateful. Thank you for being on this journey with me.show more

Learning is something you and your baby do together.... You can think of the process as happening in three distinct stages, during which skills are transferred gradually from you to your little one: During the first stage, your baby is observing the behavior and skills of others. During the second, they begin to emulate these behaviors - and can find success with the support of a helpful adult (you) or more expert peer (often a sibling). And gradually they internalize these skills and perform them all by themselves. This video is a great example of the shared second phase. Infants explore the world with their mouths. But an important lesson of toddlerhood is that some things are for putting in our mouths, while others are not. This little one knows that we don’t eat the Play-Doh. But it sure is tempting! Watch as he breaks off a piece and brings it to his mouth. As he does his eyes lift and he realizes that Mom is watching - which alone prompts some introspection. He grins broadly, shakes his head and exclaims “No, no, no” - using Mom’s past words to affirm his decision to place the Play-Doh back on the table. Left to his own devices, who knows? But together, without exchanging a word, he managed to make the right choice. As a parent it’s important to remember the key role you play in the learning process. And that extends to your child’s behavior. Self-regulation begins as co-regulation. So be there. This sweet little guy was shared to IG by parentosa.show more