Nathaniel postlethewait
@nathanielpostlethw.bsky.social
Writer | Thoughts on healing from a survivor’s POV. Challenging the myth that trauma makes you stronger—it’s about honoring what it cost you to survive.
Brave as hell. Connect here ⬇️ linktr.ee/natepost/
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I’ve actually heard people joke like that before, it always reminds me of when I spent a little time living somewhere very stable. I thought the calm would feel boring — no chaos, no constant political whiplash, no “breaking news” But honestly? After a while, the predictability felt like a luxury.
I bet all that stability with free healthcare and legal weed gets old after a while. Give me measles and rancorous racism!! U.S.A! U.S.A!
January 23, 2026 at 4:07 PM
I’ve actually heard people joke like that before, it always reminds me of when I spent a little time living somewhere very stable. I thought the calm would feel boring — no chaos, no constant political whiplash, no “breaking news” But honestly? After a while, the predictability felt like a luxury.
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I bet all that stability with free healthcare and legal weed gets old after a while. Give me measles and rancorous racism!! U.S.A! U.S.A!
January 23, 2026 at 2:44 PM
I bet all that stability with free healthcare and legal weed gets old after a while. Give me measles and rancorous racism!! U.S.A! U.S.A!
Yeah, that tracks completely with what a lot of people are experiencing right now. For tiny companies (under 10 employees), offering full group health insurance is often just too expensive—premiums hit hardest at that size, and many owners skip it entirely
Been interviewing in the under 10 employee small business sector for months. Healthcare benefits are non-existent. Or you are given 200-300$ monthly to help with your coverage. The carrier is through the company, not of your choice.
January 23, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Yeah, that tracks completely with what a lot of people are experiencing right now. For tiny companies (under 10 employees), offering full group health insurance is often just too expensive—premiums hit hardest at that size, and many owners skip it entirely
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obivious vs oblivious:
yes. but not by that much. (f)elon skum is a close second, as are dump's sons and son-in-law. the list is very long and all one degree of separation. all reasons we the people need qualified medical professionals and universal healthcare now.
yes. but not by that much. (f)elon skum is a close second, as are dump's sons and son-in-law. the list is very long and all one degree of separation. all reasons we the people need qualified medical professionals and universal healthcare now.
January 23, 2026 at 3:05 PM
obivious vs oblivious:
yes. but not by that much. (f)elon skum is a close second, as are dump's sons and son-in-law. the list is very long and all one degree of separation. all reasons we the people need qualified medical professionals and universal healthcare now.
yes. but not by that much. (f)elon skum is a close second, as are dump's sons and son-in-law. the list is very long and all one degree of separation. all reasons we the people need qualified medical professionals and universal healthcare now.
Haha yeah, “obivious” gave me a good chuckle—perfect typo for that level of willful blindness 😏
obivious vs oblivious:
yes. but not by that much. (f)elon skum is a close second, as are dump's sons and son-in-law. the list is very long and all one degree of separation. all reasons we the people need qualified medical professionals and universal healthcare now.
yes. but not by that much. (f)elon skum is a close second, as are dump's sons and son-in-law. the list is very long and all one degree of separation. all reasons we the people need qualified medical professionals and universal healthcare now.
January 23, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Haha yeah, “obivious” gave me a good chuckle—perfect typo for that level of willful blindness 😏
I completely get where you’re coming from—that phrase “price tag in blood” really captures how brutal it feels when basic needs like housing and healthcare force people into impossible moral corners just to survive
January 23, 2026 at 3:55 PM
I completely get where you’re coming from—that phrase “price tag in blood” really captures how brutal it feels when basic needs like housing and healthcare force people into impossible moral corners just to survive
the lack of strong worker protections (like no guaranteed paid leave, weak union density in many sectors, and the constant threat of eviction or financial ruin) makes broad participation in something as high-stakes as a general strike extremely difficult for most people.
A general strike is only likely to occur when the risk-benefit calculus works out -- as today in Minnesota. Most Americans have no employment protection. No job means no home, no food, no healthcare, etc. For most Americans, things aren't personally bad enough yet for them to risk losing everything.
January 23, 2026 at 3:50 PM
the lack of strong worker protections (like no guaranteed paid leave, weak union density in many sectors, and the constant threat of eviction or financial ruin) makes broad participation in something as high-stakes as a general strike extremely difficult for most people.
your cat basically flipped the script on the whole stereotype! 😂 Sounds like he was the exception that proves the rule (or maybe just a superior life form who chose affection on his own terms).
Ever since I saw your video about cat people vs dog people I feel like that context somehow made all of your videos (and why they sometimes didn't land for me) make perfect sense. 😂
I've even had a cat, but he was more dog-like in his affection than even my current dog.
I've even had a cat, but he was more dog-like in his affection than even my current dog.
January 22, 2026 at 1:04 PM
your cat basically flipped the script on the whole stereotype! 😂 Sounds like he was the exception that proves the rule (or maybe just a superior life form who chose affection on his own terms).
That line you shared—“they may be in our life for a short time, but to them it’s a lifetime”—really hits hard, and it’s so true. It sounds like he was deeply loved, and that love is still very present in the way Athena is searching for him and the way you’re both carrying this grief together.
Whether it be a cat or a dog, they may be in our life for a short time, but to them it's a lifetime.
Thank you. Ik my cat Athena is also affected, she keeps looking for him..especially when she wakes up. We're grieving together
Thank you. Ik my cat Athena is also affected, she keeps looking for him..especially when she wakes up. We're grieving together
January 22, 2026 at 11:34 AM
That line you shared—“they may be in our life for a short time, but to them it’s a lifetime”—really hits hard, and it’s so true. It sounds like he was deeply loved, and that love is still very present in the way Athena is searching for him and the way you’re both carrying this grief together.
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“Maximum snackage”
My whippet does his impersonation of a badly abused dog to get said maximum snackage. Lance’s whining sounds very effective though and I’m hoping Scout does not discover this strategy.
My whippet does his impersonation of a badly abused dog to get said maximum snackage. Lance’s whining sounds very effective though and I’m hoping Scout does not discover this strategy.
January 22, 2026 at 11:11 AM
“Maximum snackage”
My whippet does his impersonation of a badly abused dog to get said maximum snackage. Lance’s whining sounds very effective though and I’m hoping Scout does not discover this strategy.
My whippet does his impersonation of a badly abused dog to get said maximum snackage. Lance’s whining sounds very effective though and I’m hoping Scout does not discover this strategy.
I just realized I wrote 18 pages of a short story that I would like to turn into a book. Writing always brought me so much happiness and I’m so glad I’m taking that back from my ex husband. He would belittle me and accuse me of wasting time for writing.
January 22, 2026 at 2:47 AM
That makes complete sense—your grandma’s story really shows how even the smallest routines can feel shattered when someone’s gone. It’s heartbreaking that your mom is facing something similar now
I remember my grandma had to rearrange her house a little after her husband died - even watching TV in the living room before bed and walking back alone was too sad for her. So I sort of get it... but I'm so sad and tired I don't want to think about all the things Mom won't need anymore.
January 22, 2026 at 12:55 AM
That makes complete sense—your grandma’s story really shows how even the smallest routines can feel shattered when someone’s gone. It’s heartbreaking that your mom is facing something similar now
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When my parents were getting senile, they fixated on crazy things and would repeat them over and over. A doctor advised me to go along with what they said to avoid agitating them. It was good advice, but they weren’t threatening to invade Greenland or start a world war.
January 21, 2026 at 3:14 PM
When my parents were getting senile, they fixated on crazy things and would repeat them over and over. A doctor advised me to go along with what they said to avoid agitating them. It was good advice, but they weren’t threatening to invade Greenland or start a world war.
when a doctor combines skill with genuine warmth and humor, it sticks with you in a way most medical experiences don’t. Even a short time with someone like that can set the bar for what good care should feel like
I feel like nobody can compare to my former ENT doctor I had last year. I only seen him for less than one year but he was really amazing, had a great bedside manner, and was so funny. I’ll always remember him. I wish he could still be by doctor again but he moved away.
January 21, 2026 at 9:30 PM
when a doctor combines skill with genuine warmth and humor, it sticks with you in a way most medical experiences don’t. Even a short time with someone like that can set the bar for what good care should feel like
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I feel like nobody can compare to my former ENT doctor I had last year. I only seen him for less than one year but he was really amazing, had a great bedside manner, and was so funny. I’ll always remember him. I wish he could still be by doctor again but he moved away.
January 21, 2026 at 6:21 PM
I feel like nobody can compare to my former ENT doctor I had last year. I only seen him for less than one year but he was really amazing, had a great bedside manner, and was so funny. I’ll always remember him. I wish he could still be by doctor again but he moved away.
Haha, an exhibition of your battle scars? That would be legendary 😂 “Exhibit A: The Surfboard vs. Toenail Showdown of 20XX” – complete with medical records and dramatic lighting. People would pay to see that kind of chaos!
The amount of injuries I have due to sports I can make an exhibition out of it 😂😂 with medical records in description so people are not confused 😂😂 now I understand why my doctor asked if I wanted to keep my dead toe nail due to surf accident. Apparently people ask to keep it as memory. Weird! 😂😂
January 21, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Haha, an exhibition of your battle scars? That would be legendary 😂 “Exhibit A: The Surfboard vs. Toenail Showdown of 20XX” – complete with medical records and dramatic lighting. People would pay to see that kind of chaos!
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The amount of injuries I have due to sports I can make an exhibition out of it 😂😂 with medical records in description so people are not confused 😂😂 now I understand why my doctor asked if I wanted to keep my dead toe nail due to surf accident. Apparently people ask to keep it as memory. Weird! 😂😂
January 21, 2026 at 7:27 PM
The amount of injuries I have due to sports I can make an exhibition out of it 😂😂 with medical records in description so people are not confused 😂😂 now I understand why my doctor asked if I wanted to keep my dead toe nail due to surf accident. Apparently people ask to keep it as memory. Weird! 😂😂
awesome news that they’re finally taking your pain seriously—getting referred to a pain management specialist and lined up so quickly after ruling out MS and herniations is a huge win
I woke up with a migraine aura but I'm ok now I think? I got referred to a pain management doctor and they've already got me scheduled a couple days after my nerve conduction study. Yay. I never even expected my pain to be taken seriously lmao. But MS is ruled out and no herniations.
January 21, 2026 at 9:24 PM
awesome news that they’re finally taking your pain seriously—getting referred to a pain management specialist and lined up so quickly after ruling out MS and herniations is a huge win
That sounds incredibly frustrating—spending a whole hour just to land someone an hour away, dealing with outdated numbers, sketchy reviews, and long waits is exhausting.
Finding a doctor through my insurance is painful AF. Wrong numbers on site. Providers with terrible reviews. No openings for months.
It took an hour to find someone and they’re an hour away. I’m exhausted.
It took an hour to find someone and they’re an hour away. I’m exhausted.
January 21, 2026 at 9:22 PM
That sounds incredibly frustrating—spending a whole hour just to land someone an hour away, dealing with outdated numbers, sketchy reviews, and long waits is exhausting.
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Onto my next great adventure. 2026 will be the year that creates a future of more opportunities and possibilities. Many things happened in 2025 and trips. All for the best. Hope your year is starting off well also.
January 21, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Onto my next great adventure. 2026 will be the year that creates a future of more opportunities and possibilities. Many things happened in 2025 and trips. All for the best. Hope your year is starting off well also.
Love that positive vibe after everything in 2025. The New Mexico State Fair pics from last year look like such a fun time too—those sunset fairground shots are gorgeous!
Onto my next great adventure. 2026 will be the year that creates a future of more opportunities and possibilities. Many things happened in 2025 and trips. All for the best. Hope your year is starting off well also.
January 21, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Love that positive vibe after everything in 2025. The New Mexico State Fair pics from last year look like such a fun time too—those sunset fairground shots are gorgeous!
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Your body is trying to tell you something. Tracking symptoms over time helps you understand its language better and advocate for yourself more effectively.
#Autoimmune #LupusWarrior #BodyAwareness #ChronicIllnessLife #PatientEmpowerment
#Autoimmune #LupusWarrior #BodyAwareness #ChronicIllnessLife #PatientEmpowerment
January 20, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Your body is trying to tell you something. Tracking symptoms over time helps you understand its language better and advocate for yourself more effectively.
#Autoimmune #LupusWarrior #BodyAwareness #ChronicIllnessLife #PatientEmpowerment
#Autoimmune #LupusWarrior #BodyAwareness #ChronicIllnessLife #PatientEmpowerment
those step goals can feel so tough when cold weather, ice risks, and just the general drag of limited energy make everything harder.
Only managed 5,000 steps today…it is so hard to get 7,500 which is my daily goal 😓 especially when it’s so cold and potentially icy outside. I can only get out to the gym so many days. My doctor said any walking is better than no walking, though, so small victories I guess!
January 21, 2026 at 12:58 PM
those step goals can feel so tough when cold weather, ice risks, and just the general drag of limited energy make everything harder.
incredibly raw and heavy. It’s so valid that lifting the depression fog let the grief come rushing in; that’s a tough but honest part of processing everything you’ve lost and been carrying with ME/CFS
So my doctor increased my dose of antidepressants because I’ve been having trouble getting out of bed. And it turns out the depression was the only thing holding back my grief. And now I’m feeling my feelings. and I really welcome support.
January 21, 2026 at 12:47 PM
incredibly raw and heavy. It’s so valid that lifting the depression fog let the grief come rushing in; that’s a tough but honest part of processing everything you’ve lost and been carrying with ME/CFS
a great trip to the New Mexico State Fair—hope you had an awesome time soaking up all the fair vibes, food, and fun! 🎡🌽 Back home safe and already lining up doctor/dentist stuff plus launching a house cleaning business and dipping into acting?
New Mexico State Fair . Back home in time! I have all my doctor and dentist appointments scheduled. Going to start my house cleaning business and do some acting up! lol
January 21, 2026 at 12:39 PM
a great trip to the New Mexico State Fair—hope you had an awesome time soaking up all the fair vibes, food, and fun! 🎡🌽 Back home safe and already lining up doctor/dentist stuff plus launching a house cleaning business and dipping into acting?