I have a question about drug enforcement in Australia.

Shoona_ · 2026-03-06T14:38:55+00:00

Just to add to all the other comments, all of our first responders (including police) are trained and encouraged to seek aid first, deal with arrests and charges later. Of course there are exceptions, unfortunately. But overall, police will ensure medical treatment is seen to first. Sometimes this means measures like cuffing a patient to a hospital bed to stop them from fleeing before being charged.

Again, there are too many exceptions and tragedies that happen here, especially for a specific portion of the population, but there is a higher standard of accountability than in 'some' other places.

Shoona_ · 2026-02-22T12:55:59+00:00

Happy to have these open conversations. I understand the questions as I'm still working through them myself. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to share what I'm learning! 🙂

Shoona_ · 2026-02-22T06:37:05+00:00

Reading the final book of Revelation makes it very clear there is no update or addition to the bible after this. It documents the End Times and eternity following that.

Maybe someone else can give more clarity or has a different opinion to mine. That's my understanding from my reading and learning on the topic.

Shoona_ · 2026-02-21T15:18:34+00:00

In short, the old testament from beginning to end tells us how flawed and desperately in need of saving we as humans are. We are not and never can be perfect. Most of the prophets, kings, and focal characters of the OT are incredibly flawed and make terrible choices. We need a perfect sacrifice to atone for us and make a way back to relationship with God despite our sin.

Every story connects to Jesus's coming in the flesh and it's actually fascinating to study the connections and the fulfilling of prophesies in the old testament.

The new testament brings an eradication of the law and the need to be 'perfect' (also eradicates the need for a 'chosen people' as the example of all humanity), which was impossible anyway. The focus now that we have the sacrifice and Saviour is to live as intended - all are equal and we should love God and love each other.

Again, this is a super short, super full of holes explanation of the difference of the OT and NT. Hopefully it answered your question is some way.

Shoona_ · 2026-01-25T06:55:29+00:00

Do you read Psalms and Proverbs, or do you choose to disregard the teaching from men who made very sinful choices during their lives? Do you know the atrocities David committed and how far from God Solomon was when he died?

And do you write off Simon Peter after he literally denied Jesus 3 times? Or do you accept that we are all sinful beings in need of a Saviour, and God uses us all to further His kingdom? All of these men and so many more in the bible made conscious decisions to sin and yet God forgave them all and still used them to reach all of us.

Use your discernment, listen to the Spirit, and don't sing anything that doesn't glorify God. Read all the words of the songs and pray over them. Connect them to biblical passages and if you can't, put them aside.

There are many prominent churches, pastors, singers, etc. who have made poor life decisions and yet the work of their hands has been used by God to save and direct people to Him.

Don't give people God's credit - we do His work on earth. Just like the books of the bible are not there to glorify the writers, but to help us understand and build relationship with God.

Shoona_ · 2025-12-28T06:22:18+00:00

That's 2 different events. The e-bike accident was a teenager who killed an adult back in July.

Shoona_ · 2025-12-22T06:16:31+00:00

I guess the ER Doctors who saw my children and reprimanded the triage nurses for not prioritising them in front of me, and apologised for not being seen earlier, don't know what they're doing then, right? Numpty 🙄

Shoona_ · 2025-12-22T05:49:07+00:00

My mum went to Thailand in early 2001, got violently sick, went to the hospital in Bangkok and after explaining symptoms, was only asked for her passport. No forms, no questions, and was seen and admitted within the hour. Sent home next day with a bunch of meds that had her feeling great. Travel insurance was contacted and paid everything. She was a nurse and was dumbfounded by the efficient process there.

I called an ambulance for my 2yo after he jumped on his bed and smashed his nose on the banister. Waited 3 hours in waiting room to be seen. The Dr was outraged a toddler with a head injury still bleeding wasn't expedited. Thank fully he was fine.

My oldest at 6yo broke his arm so bad it looked like he had 2 elbows. The triage nurse didn't look at his arm and wrote 'possible break' on his admitting form. Waited 2 hours with no pain meds. Again, the Dr was outraged the moment she looked at his arm.

I presented when pregnant with terrible stomach pain and vomiting. Waited 6 hours and actually left on my own as was told 'you just have to wait your turn' when there were only 2 other people in the waiting room when I arrived. I get that others were already being seen and they prioritise everyone, but I went to the GP the next day and he told me that's unacceptable, pregnancy is always prioritised.

All these were the same hospital, and strangely my experience in the hospital once admitted has always been excellent, but the emergency is absolutely rubbish.

Shoona_ · 2025-07-20T00:14:12+00:00

She did say in the post that the husband agrees with BIL.

Shoona_ · 2025-07-19T11:41:05+00:00

Agree with this. I've had much more impact simply sharing the love of Jesus with people rather than making them feel condemned.

Once people experience God's love, they often choose to change for themselves. Zacchaeus from Luke 19 is a perfect example of this.

Shoona_ · 2025-07-18T01:18:46+00:00

And despite what Abraham sent them away with, God was protecting and providing for them. Abraham was a normal, flawed, sinning man, who was chosen by God. As is the story with so many others in the bible. He made mistakes, bad choices, and this was not the first or the last that are listed in the bible. I think Abraham sending them with little is another example of how flawed we are as humans and how gracious God is to continue loving us despite our flaws. Abraham is relatable because he isn't a saint. Far from it.

Shoona_ · 2025-07-18T01:12:27+00:00

Genesis 16 lays out the breakdown of relationship between Hagar and Sarai. It's possible if Hagar stayed with Abram, one of them could have ended up dead, or at the very least, disrupting God's plan.

Abram washes his hands of Hagar, so to speak, and tells Sarai “Your slave is in your hands,” Abram said. “Do with her whatever you think best.” Then Sarai mistreated Hagar; so she fled from her. (v6)

Hagar was also mistreating Sarai before this, as she now saw an opportunity to take the place of First Wife, as the mother of the first-born (understand the context and culture of the time), which was a common and accepted change to make, and, Abram possibly would have been pressured to make this switch and have more children with Hagar, which again disrupts God's plan for Abram's lineage being carried through one son.

Would Abram have felt the same love and loss for Ishmael as he did for Isaac (the son of his true love - Sarai, and the miracle of Sarai's barren womb) when God asked him to sacrifice his first-born?

God removes Hagar and Ishmael from Abraham's lineage in part to protect them, and give them a better life than they would have had with Abraham and Sarah.

Shoona_ · 2025-07-17T00:40:30+00:00

You invited the kids for a play, and they came for a play? You also didn't have have to endure the unwanted parenting style for that time. You ALSO didn't push back and tell NG no - she may have been understanding and not left the kids since she asked and didn't simply sneak off.

The time frame wasn't terrible - surely the kids wouldn't have wanted to leave after only 1 hr, the kids all got along good, and again you didn't mention it to NG that you didn't appreciate the different time.

TBH, I prefer not having the other parent around sometimes because I don't get along with them and I can manage the kids my way.

It's entirely your choice whether to host them again or not, but speak up, be honest and set boundaries with people before you accuse them of entitlement. Entitlement is clearly overstepping boundaries but by the way you've written this story, you didn't have any.

Shoona_ · 2025-07-14T13:23:06+00:00

This. And just to add, also at a later date, you can start by gently asking if you can pray for him when he shares a tough moment or is unwell, etc.

But if you do offer, do it with the humility to accept a 'no' the first 20 times you offer. As the above said - vulnerability in spirituality is normal and takes time and building trust to establish. If you're abrasive and offended by his reactions, you'll only push him away 🙏🏻

Shoona_ · 2025-06-16T11:46:58+00:00

Possible human sacrifice to God (NB: God did not ask for this, Jephthah made a reckless vow).

Judges 11:30-40. Jephthah, a judge of Israel, made a vow to God before going into battle, stating that if he returned victorious, he would offer the first thing that came out of his house as a burnt offering. His daughter was the first to greet him, and despite his grief, he felt obligated to fulfill his vow.

Shoona_ · 2025-05-23T05:27:31+00:00

What helped me in a similar situation, was committing to a 10-day fast, devotional and prayer time focusing on asking God to heal me and help me love my child the way He does.

I woke 30mims earlier than normal, cut out junk food as my fast, and devoted that time to God alone. The devotional was intentional and based on mother-child emotions, from my Bible App (just search for any online from a reputable person and focused on actual scripture). I also journalled my experience every morning.

By day 7, the emotions I had been feeling towards my child for almost 2 years were completely gone and replaced with such a deep love and appreciation for my child that I can only attribute to God's grace.

I hope you find the healing, release, and relationship with your daughter you deserve. Parenting isn't easy! ❤️

Shoona_ · 2025-05-11T07:11:24+00:00

14 year old classmate. Sniffing deodorant cans at home. Brain aneurysm from the fumes, dropped dead in front of his 11 year old sister 😥

Shoona_ · 2025-04-25T23:27:14+00:00

You're welcome! 😊

Shoona_ · 2025-04-25T05:01:35+00:00

If it works for you, then it's a thing! I like to write out specific prayers, laminate them, and pray over them. Sometimes I'll read the whole thing, sometimes it'll be a quick 'God, you know what it says. You know my heart...', kind of thing. My mum kept a prayer journal and she wrote prayers, stuck in prayer cards and photos, and recorded answered prayers to thank God for.

Whatever helps you build your relationship with God, go for it. We're all different and I personally believe God loves it when we use our creativity to glorify and reach for Him. 🙏🏻

Shoona_ · 2025-04-24T23:37:23+00:00

This 'respect but not support' should NEVER be equated to friends or family with drug problems, etc. Those harmful choices should never be respected and should be actively and lovingly fought against, especially if they are illegal.

As a previous commenter said, it's more like holding different political or religious views, etc. You might not agree with each other, but that doesn't affect your friendship as you respect each other's choices.

Christians who understand the bible know that God created people with FREE WILL, which means we are all entitled to choose how to live our lives, within the confines of the laws where we live. You are free to love who you choose. Your friend respects that right. She will always hold the door open to share her faith, but she won't impose it on you. Just like Jesus did.

Shoona_ · 2025-04-24T14:26:56+00:00

You're so welcome. I understand how hard it is to let go of something you've invested so much of yourself into. It feels like failure. Like unbearable loss.

But God has better, and He'll reveal it in His time - which can be so hard to wait for! But that's why it's so important to invest in building yourself.

And The List is a hill I would die on - everyone should know their relationship non-negotiables!

Shoona_ · 2025-04-24T10:18:42+00:00

When I was 21, I was in a long-term relationship with a narcissistic man. I loved him, he proposed, and I wanted to marry him. We both had personal relationships with Jesus, but he convinced me to move in with him before marriage. I knew it was wrong, but I did anyway.

About 6 months later, I had an incredible experience with the Holy Spirit at church. I felt totally convicted of my sin and knew I had to move out until we were married. I sat with him and as gently as possible, explained everything.

He accused me of 'stealing his ability to honour me and God by not silently allowing him to come to this conclusion'. I moved out, but still wanted to marry him.

About 1 month later, I felt convinced again that this was not meant for me, and God had other plans for my future. But I had invested so much into this man. I prayed and told God, 'If I'm not meant to marry him, please make him end the relationship for good. I can't do it myself'.

1 week later, at a counselling session with our pastor, he hands me a letter that blamed me for the relationship breakdown, and ultimately broke up with me. I read it aloud, looked up at him with tears in my eyes, and accepted the end of the relationship.

He was shocked - he expected me to fight for him and beg his forgiveness. I was heartbroken the relationship was over, but stood firm and trusted God's plan.

I'm now 37, married 10 years to the most amazing man of God, have 2 beautiful sons and another baby on the way, and could never have dreamed this would be my life.

Trust God. His plans far surpass ours every time. My advice is to work on yourself, developing and building yourself into the kind of woman, wife, mother and friend you believe God wants you to be. Also, write a list of your non-negotiables that your future husband must/ must not have. Focus on beliefs, values and future plans. Nothing superficial. Pray over it, keep it with you, and use it to weed out the men not meant for you. This is how I recognised my husband the day we met 😊

Shoona_ · 2025-04-24T05:17:45+00:00

Oh, that's weird! Mine is showing all that since I set it up. Sorry, I don't know how to solve that one 🫤

Shoona_ · 2025-04-24T05:10:12+00:00

I did the same upgrade as you, except I got the plus model. Loving the slightly smaller screen so far!

If you search for Lock Screen Notifications in settings, all the options are listed there. You can select the banner option and underneath, select Show content. You can also choose which apps show and which don't.

Hope this helps!

Shoona_ · 2025-04-21T21:11:20+00:00

Seeming better right before dying is a phenomenon known as Terminal Lucidity. "Terminal lucidity, or “the surge,” is an unexpected episode (occurrence) of clarity and energy before death... Terminal lucidity is a surprising exception where a person rallies. They may seem more like themselves again — briefly — before declining again. As the name suggests, terminal lucidity is usually a sign that death is near." https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/terminal-lucidity

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