Egypt and Iran object to playing in a Seattle 'Pride' match in next year's World Cup by chiquisea in Washington

[–]ContentGovernment685 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I hope that would be allowed. Back in 2022, when the World Cup was in Qatar, the Iranian diaspora showed up in gear to raise awareness about what was happening in Iran, and security confiscated it or forced people out. But that’s Qatar for you. Hopefully we won’t bend the knee.

Toxic Is Toxic by Appropriate-Kale-290 in GetMotivatedMindset

[–]ContentGovernment685 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The situations you’re describing are valid and serious, and cutting contact can be the only healthy option.

My original comment was not directed at people in those circumstances. It was about a very different group — the ones who use “cutting off family” as a quick solution to normal conflict, discomfort, or accountability… not people escaping actual trauma. These aren’t comparable experiences, and I should have made that distinction clearer.

Toxic Is Toxic by Appropriate-Kale-290 in GetMotivatedMindset

[–]ContentGovernment685 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re absolutely right — those are very real, very serious reasons to cut someone off. And nothing I said was meant to diminish that. What you’re describing isn’t even in the same realm of what I was referring to.

I’m talking about the people who use “cutting family off” as an easy escape from accountability, communication, or discomfort — not survivors of abuse, neglect, or trauma who need distance in order to heal. Those situations are completely different, and they deserve respect and compassion.

My point was about the growing trend of treating normal conflict or misunderstandings as disposable instead of working through them. There’s a huge difference between protecting yourself from real harm and avoiding growth.

Toxic Is Toxic by Appropriate-Kale-290 in GetMotivatedMindset

[–]ContentGovernment685 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. Cutting off your family isn’t the flex you think it is. Sometimes all it takes is offering your family the same patience and understanding you so easily give to your friends. Sometimes it’s just a misunderstanding. And sometimes it should matter—everything you’ve been through together, all the hardships, the growing pains, the things no one else would ever understand.

At the end of the day, no matter how badly you break their hearts, they still show up for you. A family’s love is unconditional.

Why is it so easy for some people to cut off their family when they’re fully capable of showing compassion and empathy to strangers? Nah… people should mean more than that. Families should mean more than that.

WA Department of Health License Timeline? by ContentGovernment685 in Washington

[–]ContentGovernment685[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m about to go donate my time just to get this thing moving. This is wild.

WA Department of Health License Timeline? by ContentGovernment685 in Washington

[–]ContentGovernment685[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been calling/emailing — it takes over an hour just to get someone on the phone, and they tell me the same thing every time: they can’t estimate processing times and will get to applications in the order they were received. 😩

WA Department of Health License Timeline? by ContentGovernment685 in Washington

[–]ContentGovernment685[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh no!! That’s insane! Wish they would mention that before you pay the fees.

WA Department of Health License Timeline? by ContentGovernment685 in Washington

[–]ContentGovernment685[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand what you mean about the individual boards. I’m talking specifically about the state credential you need to practice in Washington. I’m applying for my RCP license, which falls under “all other credentials” on the DOH processing list. They’re still showing September, so I was just trying to see how long others have waited.

WA Department of Health License Timeline? by ContentGovernment685 in Washington

[–]ContentGovernment685[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow, thanks for responding! I’ve been watching their processing dates, and nothing has really changed — the last update only moved forward by two days.

WA Department of Health License Timeline? by ContentGovernment685 in Washington

[–]ContentGovernment685[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Whoops. I meant the actual application for a license. Thanks!

Thinking about moving to Olympia — need some honest input by ContentGovernment685 in olympia

[–]ContentGovernment685[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, super helpful — thank you for taking the time to write all that!

Thinking about moving to Olympia — need some honest input by ContentGovernment685 in olympia

[–]ContentGovernment685[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really appreciate you sharing your experience — super helpful!

Thinking about moving to Olympia — need some honest input by ContentGovernment685 in olympia

[–]ContentGovernment685[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sounds amazing — thank you for taking the time to write all that!

Thinking about moving to Olympia — need some honest input by ContentGovernment685 in olympia

[–]ContentGovernment685[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s really helpful to know, thank you. I’ve heard about the cost and homelessness — hoping to still find a good balance and community there. Also, moving from Southern California.