BOILED IN BRIGHT COPPER KETTLES, HELD WITH WARM WOOLEN MITTENS, AND TIED IN BROWN PAPER PACKAGES FOR EASY LUNCH DELIVERY
My ex suffers seizures. After years of bad doctors, he managed to see a neurological specialist who helped him manage his issues. His doctor informed his insurance that treatment was working and his symptoms had regressed - he even managed to earn his driver license back. His insurance took that as "he's better now" and kicked him off. They sent him a bill for thousands of dollars that he had to pay before he could try to get back on his plan. He wasn't able to afford his medication, nor his therapy, and his symptoms came back swinging. I still have a photo of his rejection letter somewhere that I keep as a reminder of how backwards and awful the insurance system is.
I don't hate this.
Doctors used to perform "pelvic exams" on unconscious women all the time without their knowledge or consent. Totally legit practice back in the day.
Friend of mine became extremely sick. Doctors couldn't figure out what was wrong, but his life became pain and insomnia. After many torturous years, he was tired of being bedridden and miserable. He couldn't end it; his wife would lose her health insurance through his employer. So he walked off into the woods.
He's been legally missing for a few years now. He made sure to bring his ID with him, in case he is found one day.
That's the American healthcare system.
Why do we still live here: if we could leave, we would. We've been trying.
I'm a fan of Simon Whistler's various channels and my imagination went on a run the other day #SimonWhisker #DeclawingTheUnknown #Megapawjects
Inspired by Abe Simpson's newspaper clip: Old Man Yells at Cloud
I agree wholeheartedly.
actual addition to conversation
The only instinct a child has to get attention is to be disruptive. Eventually they learn patience, better verbiage, and how to time their interactions with others. Time isn't really a concept yet and things are almost an "on/off" switch.
Hunger doesn't exist during playtime until Hunger is activated, in which case, Hunger is all that exists. Hunger can only be eliminated with help as the cookies remain furiously out of reach. HELP!
"Attention-seeking behavior" is "hey I need help with something" in their first language. It's up to the adults to figure out what's going on. Finding out why they are being disruptive helps, a lot. If they feel they're being ignored, work out spending time with them as reassurance... when convenient. If they're hungry, take a moment to procure a proper snack, and then they'll be satisfied. They might not even know what they need - do any of us really - and that's where listening can be helpful.
Again, time not being easily explained such an on/off age.
I am not a child therapist. I've just worked with too many "difficult" kids.
Feed an image, and everything goes sideways. This is a new chat channel, starting with the first image shown... so why do they keep going sideways?
A vibrant and cheerful scene of a Waffle House restaurant painted completely in blue, set on a sunny day. The restaurant should be a single-story structure with a typical Waffle House design, but with its exterior walls, roof, and signage all in shades of blue. The scene should be lively and welcoming, with people walking around, some entering and exiting the restaurant, conveying a happy and busy atmosphere. The sky should be clear and bright, adding to the overall joyful vibe of the scene.
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Gesundheit
very plump axolotl lying on its back with huge fat belly while snacking in beanbag chair, surrounded by chips, cookies, soda cans, bottles, crumpled paper, burger wrappers, food trash, digital art, cartoon, bold colors white background
Dread Queen Persephone greets Medusa in Elysium with a glass of crimson wine.
Santa's big belly was actually just bonus hidden loot this whole time.
The last one didn't come through for some reason. Round two!
I don't know which I enjoyed more: making these guys or my teenager's face upon viewing my creations 😆
Bing on the other hand decided to channel Howard the Duck 🤣 😂
Hot spiced drink of preference in front of warm fire, one of my favorites in the cold season [Midjourney]
steaming hot spiced lemon tea on wood table in front of lit fireplace, in the style of luminous reflections, uhd image, rtx on, lively tavern scenes. warm, cheerful, comfortable, serene, toasty --s 750
Partner: Was your prompt "Mrs Incredible" ???
...you try birthing unearthly abominations with your narrow-ass hips, boy.
If it's legal to be in a swimming suit, it's legal to be in underwear because you can argue it's your swim suit.
Counterpoint: Antibiotics yayyy