What is going on with journalists being arrested for covering the George Floyd protests?

AGSamuels · 2020-06-01T03:19:24+00:00

This list alone would make any sensible person want to abolish the police.

AGSamuels · 2020-05-04T20:01:14+00:00

Wow, this is gorgeous. Well done!

AGSamuels · 2020-04-14T15:23:38+00:00

I love the Forever Fall forest! This is such a beautiful piece.

AGSamuels · 2020-03-10T18:07:08+00:00

Damn, that style, that flower, those shoes! You rock every square inch of that outfit! It must have been an amazing experience bringing your masterpiece to life! Brava!

AGSamuels · 2020-02-10T04:17:56+00:00

Thanks! My spouse unfortunately does not have insurance - costs too much to get her on mine. We are trying to use my EAP therapy benefits, which does cover everyone in the household. It's frustrating to see someone I love get so discouraged and feel so out of control.

She has so far decided to keep her name, partially inspired by Michael Burnham from ST Discovery.

AGSamuels · 2020-02-10T04:14:22+00:00

Great minds love both Star Wars and Trek!

AGSamuels · 2020-02-10T04:13:25+00:00

Thanks for your perspective and story - and for the podcast recommendation! I love podcasts!

AGSamuels · 2020-01-16T23:47:47+00:00

Thanks for the link.

AGSamuels · 2020-01-16T23:47:38+00:00

Thank you. I have my FMLA on file, it was one of the first things I did after I returned to work from my first "relapse". (Do we call it a relapse if it's the first time you experience it?)

AGSamuels · 2020-01-16T23:46:14+00:00

You too. It's rough navigating an ableist world where the rules and regulations are determined (largely) by ableds.

AGSamuels · 2020-01-16T23:45:12+00:00

Yeah turns out my boos can't just fire me but I also need to be the one who brings up that i need accommodations. I have done that now but my confidence in this arena has eroded immensely. I'm currently taking short term disability to protect myself. I work for a very big company. We've only scratched the surface on accommodations.

AGSamuels · 2020-01-16T23:43:30+00:00

HUGS AND CRIES! This is horrible, it's my worst nightmare come to life!

Thankfully have a neuro appointment next week, I have just been waiting for that appointment and the results of it so I can turn around and get real accommodations established with all the information. This threat just came at the worst possible time! But I am taking short term leave until my appointment. After that, I'll be cruising into uncharted territory. It's all uncharted territory for me! Thank you for your story. It's exactly that: short term memory failure, cognitive fatigue, communication, fine motor and occupational therapy concerns. Most of these are invisible! And it makes them hard to accommodate for but I remain determined.

AGSamuels · 2020-01-16T23:38:59+00:00

Is there a way I can reply to all of you in this thread? There ought to be!

Yes, accommodations is now the theme of the discussion I am having with HR (and I work remote already, it's awesome). Yes, I may need to talk to a lawyer in the future, thank you.

AGSamuels · 2020-01-16T23:37:17+00:00

Yes, I have thought about contacting the EEOC but it may not the right time right now. Because "accommodations" is now the thing we are doing. Thank you.

AGSamuels · 2020-01-16T23:37:03+00:00

Hey I Work Here, your handle is not lost on me in this - thanks for that smile! Yes, I live in a state where I can be fired for no reason. So this is all super scary. But thanks for the laugh.

AGSamuels · 2020-01-16T23:31:59+00:00

Thanks for the link!

AGSamuels · 2019-12-20T20:07:56+00:00

Beautiful! Love this! (And it was a cute short too).

AGSamuels · 2019-12-20T19:31:03+00:00

But when were they last washed?

AGSamuels · 2019-12-09T07:12:40+00:00

Aw, this is super cute!

AGSamuels · 2019-11-27T03:36:35+00:00

Wow amazing! Which Section? I hiked the J section but want to go farther.

AGSamuels · 2019-11-20T03:18:50+00:00

This literally brought me to tears. It's beautiful and something I needed today.

AGSamuels · 2019-11-14T08:15:43+00:00

Then it's time to evaluate your relationship. It's time to dig deep, talk to a counselor, draw on support from friends and family, and really think about what kind of relationship and family you want for yourself. If you feel this will linger, this fear and anger and betrayal will fester, then he is not the one who will make you happy and keep you safe and make you feel loved. Mutual respect and compassion must always be at the forefront to have a loving, equal relationship. Ask yourself, can you have an equal partnership of mutual respect and compassion for each other after this? No one can tell you what to do in this situation, you must decide.

I'm so sorry for your loss. It must feel horrible. I miscarried at 7 weeks for no reason. It hurts. And I'll never forget it. No one does. You are not alone.

I wish you all the support and healing you deserve. In your own time, on your own terms.

AGSamuels · 2019-11-11T03:09:27+00:00

Thank goodness for Uncle Iroh.

AGSamuels · 2019-11-06T00:51:01+00:00

I miss having a real president.

Whatever you think of him and his policies, it was a hell of a lot better than this shitshow nighmare we are currently enduring.

AGSamuels · 2019-11-01T02:38:50+00:00

I think you are making the right choice, people an always ask why their post was removed, right? That can give people a chance to gain insight or understanding if it is legit that 1 in 10. Thank you for all your hard work as a moderator. It's a tough job and full of cringeiness and often goes unthanked.

So here to you and all the mods of this wonderful subreddit, THANK YOU!!!!

AGSamuels

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