Andréa A. Michel, PhD
drandreamichel.bsky.social
Andréa A. Michel, PhD
@drandreamichel.bsky.social
High Achiever, Developmental Psychologist, Political Nerd, Independent Thinker

Childhood trauma survivor/thriver

Making the complex simple
The worst part of the Oval Office meeting was how calculated it all was. They knew English was not Zelensky’s first language, and they exploited it.

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The Oval Office and Linguistic Manipulation
Even highly proficient multilingual speakers can experience lags in processing, especially when dealing with a stressful situation. This isn’t about intelligence; it’s about cognitive load.
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March 2, 2025 at 1:09 PM
I'm buying an American flag because I refuse to allow the 31% to run it into the ground. Please read my latest article and consider subscribing.

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This is MY Country, Too!
Taking ownership of my country can lead to meaningful change—not just for me, but for those who lack a voice and for the nation as a whole. This philosophy echoes the work of our ancestors.
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January 31, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I'd love for y'all to read my latest article and let me know your thoughts. You can find it here: open.substack.com/pub/andraami...
Trump is More Like Saul Than Jesus
In many ways, Trump’s rise to power mirrors Saul’s ascent. Both were chosen in part because the people wanted something different.
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January 23, 2025 at 2:57 AM
The Spanish version.
You do NOT have to speak to ICE without a JUDICIAL warrant. If they attempt to enter your home or your workplace, ask for a warrant. Sometimes they will try to use other, non qualifying paperwork. They need a warrant.

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January 22, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Keep this in mind.
SHARE WIDELY.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.

With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights.

You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one.

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January 22, 2025 at 12:15 PM
How about this @emilyaarons.bsky.social? Can you see this?
In case anyone was wondering whether Trump would serve the working class or the billionaire class, here's a picture that spells it out pretty clearly.
January 21, 2025 at 9:34 PM
TikTok is one big shit show, distracting us from the fact that the incoming president launched a crypto-meme and made over $25 BILLION a couple of days before his inauguration. Are we ok with this?
January 19, 2025 at 6:38 PM
When devastation strikes—be it a natural disaster, school shooting, or any other act of extreme loss—I can't help but think about the profound and lasting impact trauma will have on those affected. Let’s unpack the long-term effects of trauma.

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Can We Talk About Trauma Now?
Trauma can alter how a person relates to themselves, others, and the world.
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January 16, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Are people telling Joni Ernst that she should confirm Pete Hegseth because she confirmed Lloyd Austin? Comparing a qualified Black man to an unqualified Whyte man...these are the same people who are against DEI because they claim hiring isn't based on merit. Really?

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‘Enough already’: Austin slams Hegseth’s opposition to women in the military
In a speech rife with references to his own combat experience in Iraq, outgoing Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin fired back at discussions of excluding women from combat service.
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December 6, 2024 at 2:20 PM
I've been saying this all along!
December 2, 2024 at 1:01 AM