I was diagnosed with AS a couple of years ago - it took a while because it isn't in my SI joints - and was prescribed Enbrel. I couldn't afford it, and now I have more damage to my thoracic spine. I am awaiting experimental surgery.

Can AS also cause damage (nodules) to your lungs?

I did mine - from overseas. I worry this is a fleeting privilege and hope I make it back to King County before they try to strip this right away.

Congrats! You are doing it right!!

That is what I suggested to a couple of friends from Germany who were going to be traveling there last month. They decided not to go. But I will be going and will prepare accordingly. 👍

So, packing too much is a red flag that someone might want to overstay their visit? I hate to kowtow to fear, but I think ppl need to be safe and not support the US right now.

What will happen when US citizens who moved abroad, visit the US, if they have spoken out against this regime?

Thinking of Jamal Khashoggi today.

dawnmena.org

I listened to Sunflower almost every day the summer of 2001 when I was going through a difficult time. I listen to it now and think not of the difficult times, but of what kept me going. Their voices together, and individually.... Mimi is missed, but lives on in my heart.

I am so glad to have come across this post. Thank you.

Nils Petter Molvær is actually from where I am living now: Langevaag, Norway. (I am from Seattle.)

This is such a beautiful song and will be forever implanted in my heart. ❤️