@sammie-lane.bsky.social
Midwestern 💙 Dot. Early Childhood Educator. Disability Advocate. Breast Cancer Survivor. Cats. Books. Masterpiece Theater.
Perfect description! I'm going to use this example to try to explain to my 20 y/o why I hate watching videos...this is exactly how videos feel to my brain. My brain runs so fast and it craves constant input, so reading fast is my preferred info gathering method.
December 16, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Perfect description! I'm going to use this example to try to explain to my 20 y/o why I hate watching videos...this is exactly how videos feel to my brain. My brain runs so fast and it craves constant input, so reading fast is my preferred info gathering method.
A good therapist can make such a difference. I find impartial perspective helpful. I've been meaning to find a new therapist myself, your post serves as a reminder to reprioritize this. Wishing you well on your journey in these trying times.
November 22, 2025 at 4:28 AM
A good therapist can make such a difference. I find impartial perspective helpful. I've been meaning to find a new therapist myself, your post serves as a reminder to reprioritize this. Wishing you well on your journey in these trying times.
If I can't find a job soon, I will have to apply for Medicaid... I am 52 and still have teenage children to provide for. My life means nothing to these people, people like me are disposable 😭
May 30, 2025 at 6:17 PM
If I can't find a job soon, I will have to apply for Medicaid... I am 52 and still have teenage children to provide for. My life means nothing to these people, people like me are disposable 😭
I'm just 2 yrs out from intensive cancer treatment (surgery, chemo, radiation). I take a chemo preventative medication daily and have infusions every 6 mos. I'm due for a bone scan soon as well. I had my 6 mo checkup with my oncologist today.
May 30, 2025 at 6:16 PM
I'm just 2 yrs out from intensive cancer treatment (surgery, chemo, radiation). I take a chemo preventative medication daily and have infusions every 6 mos. I'm due for a bone scan soon as well. I had my 6 mo checkup with my oncologist today.
I'm in southern MO as well, and I agree 100%. Most of the worst offenders here are other women. The patriarchy rules here. My own mother defended my dad's bigotry to me bc "he's in chronic pain". So grateful I got myself "a woke education" (according to them 😂) and learned that shit is not normal.
April 28, 2025 at 8:37 PM
I'm in southern MO as well, and I agree 100%. Most of the worst offenders here are other women. The patriarchy rules here. My own mother defended my dad's bigotry to me bc "he's in chronic pain". So grateful I got myself "a woke education" (according to them 😂) and learned that shit is not normal.
My grandmother is 102 and my family has the same concerns.
April 25, 2025 at 2:09 AM
My grandmother is 102 and my family has the same concerns.
Yes! I wept with relief.
April 18, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Yes! I wept with relief.
Thank you for saying this. I am puzzled daily that my entire circle just acts like nothing ever happened. I'm really struggling with resenting their indifference. It's really tested my faith in people. I completely understand and live the same experience.
April 17, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Thank you for saying this. I am puzzled daily that my entire circle just acts like nothing ever happened. I'm really struggling with resenting their indifference. It's really tested my faith in people. I completely understand and live the same experience.
I came here to say the same thing 🤣. I scrolled until I saw someone else say it, I knew I couldn't be the only one. I do use the carcass to make broth so I suppose that counts as a proper recipe.
April 15, 2025 at 1:27 AM
I came here to say the same thing 🤣. I scrolled until I saw someone else say it, I knew I couldn't be the only one. I do use the carcass to make broth so I suppose that counts as a proper recipe.
I'm a MO resident. Happy to hear that people might be waking up. My daughter considered Missouri S&T but decided against it due to the local politics. Our area is FAR from perfect but has purple spots where you can at least find some non-MAGAS
April 9, 2025 at 3:50 AM
I'm a MO resident. Happy to hear that people might be waking up. My daughter considered Missouri S&T but decided against it due to the local politics. Our area is FAR from perfect but has purple spots where you can at least find some non-MAGAS
Yes, insanity is a perfect word for this. Absolutely everything is awful, but this shit makes my blood boil. This is a human being's life for fucks sake. I am truly in despair over just how abhorrently evil this is.
April 6, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Yes, insanity is a perfect word for this. Absolutely everything is awful, but this shit makes my blood boil. This is a human being's life for fucks sake. I am truly in despair over just how abhorrently evil this is.
Thank you 🩷. In these circumstances, it just feels surreal. Nonprofits are getting hit hard too. I'm grateful I at least received 60 days notice.
April 4, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Thank you 🩷. In these circumstances, it just feels surreal. Nonprofits are getting hit hard too. I'm grateful I at least received 60 days notice.
My layoff is effective May 30th 😭
April 4, 2025 at 1:07 AM
My layoff is effective May 30th 😭
2/2 I grew up rural poor, but my mom was a military brat who had seen the world. She instilled curiosity & a love of reading/learning. It opened my mind & made me want more. I was an oddity in my rural town. Most of my peers just followed in their parents footsteps & never learned to form an opioion
March 28, 2025 at 6:50 PM
2/2 I grew up rural poor, but my mom was a military brat who had seen the world. She instilled curiosity & a love of reading/learning. It opened my mind & made me want more. I was an oddity in my rural town. Most of my peers just followed in their parents footsteps & never learned to form an opioion
I am an educator SWMO. The most insightful book I've ever read to describe the 🔴culture is A Framework for Understanding Poverty by Ruby K. Payne. It's fueled by apathy, suspicion of anyone different & lack of curiosity or encouragement to be the slightest bit different than your peers/family 1/2
March 28, 2025 at 6:46 PM
I am an educator SWMO. The most insightful book I've ever read to describe the 🔴culture is A Framework for Understanding Poverty by Ruby K. Payne. It's fueled by apathy, suspicion of anyone different & lack of curiosity or encouragement to be the slightest bit different than your peers/family 1/2
Cringe. For once, I won't curse my menopause night sweats tonight. Thank God I can no longer be fertilized.
March 26, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Cringe. For once, I won't curse my menopause night sweats tonight. Thank God I can no longer be fertilized.
Thank you for your service. Your video made me cry. Both of my now deceased Veteran grandfathers (one WWII & one Korea) would be so ashamed of what our country has become. 💔
March 22, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Thank you for your service. Your video made me cry. Both of my now deceased Veteran grandfathers (one WWII & one Korea) would be so ashamed of what our country has become. 💔
Perfectly said. Her Olympic performance never fails to move me to tears. It truly touches my soul. I hadn't thought about it in a long time, so thankful for this reminder. I've been so numb, I actually needed a good cry/release. 💜
March 21, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Perfectly said. Her Olympic performance never fails to move me to tears. It truly touches my soul. I hadn't thought about it in a long time, so thankful for this reminder. I've been so numb, I actually needed a good cry/release. 💜
I spent years teaching in a rural Title 1 school. The community has absolutely no idea that they voted to decimate their school. Schools are the hub of these small communities. Not to mention the number of students I had with IEPS & 504 plans. Truly heartbroken at the devastation this will cause.
March 12, 2025 at 12:20 AM
I spent years teaching in a rural Title 1 school. The community has absolutely no idea that they voted to decimate their school. Schools are the hub of these small communities. Not to mention the number of students I had with IEPS & 504 plans. Truly heartbroken at the devastation this will cause.
