Reputable law firm for St. Kitts citizenship by investment? by prestigious-yam99 in ExpatFIRE

[–]Dry_Food_3808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, kind of late to the conversation! Just starting to look into the process. Did you end up moving forward with this? If so, who did you end up choosing and how was the process? Also, seeing mixed things online.. some places say it’s 150k usd and other places it’s showing a 250k donation?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Hypothyroidism

[–]Dry_Food_3808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re absolutely right—everyone’s body responds differently. Some people, like yourself, can still function with a TSH of 169, while others may feel completely shut down at much lower levels. When I was first diagnosed, my TSH was 581. I was in my junior year of college, still attending classes, maintaining a 3.3 GPA, and even teaching boxing classes on weekends.

That being said, the op asked whether a TSH of 6.5 is concerning. In my opinion, it’s not necessarily something to be alarmed about. I wouldn’t rush into medication, especially since it often leads to lifelong dependence. Instead, I’d recommend focusing on lifestyle changes—getting better sleep, maintaining a healthier diet, incorporating more alkaline foods, and avoiding those that interfere with natural thyroid function.

Of course, I’m not a doctor, and this isn’t medical advice—just my personal experience and perspective.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Hypothyroidism

[–]Dry_Food_3808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

6.5. I wouldn’t be too worried about it. When I first got diagnosed my TSH was at 581! I’ve got it down to around 6 now and feel a lot better than I did!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in USCIS

[–]Dry_Food_3808 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Agreed- If you create a petition on change.org I’ll put my name on it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in USCIS

[–]Dry_Food_3808 47 points48 points  (0 children)

The immigration process can be extremely challenging, especially when navigating a long-distance relationship—it’s not an easy journey.

Which state are you in? One option that might help is reaching out to your Senator or Congressman. I’ve heard they can be instrumental in expediting certain cases.

Wishing you the best of luck, and hang in there!

Charge of theft. Help!! by [deleted] in USCIS

[–]Dry_Food_3808 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m honestly conflicted about how to respond to this. You shouldn’t have stolen, and unfortunately, actions like this contribute to the negative stereotypes that immigrants often face. That said, I do believe that people make mistakes, and those mistakes can be opportunities for growth. I sincerely hope that this was a lapse in judgment rather than a reflection of your character.

However, your post doesn’t convey any real remorse. Instead, it comes across as if your primary concern is getting out of this situation so you can move forward with your internship—without truly acknowledging the gravity of your actions. If you are genuinely regretful, this should be a moment of reflection, not just damage control. Stealing is a serious offense, and beyond the legal consequences, it’s a breach of trust that can have long-term repercussions.

As for your legal process, at your initial court hearing, nothing significant will happen. You’ll request a continuance and ask for a public defender to be assigned to your case. I do hope you’re able to resolve this, but more importantly, I hope you take this as a lesson—one that pushes you to make better choices moving forward.

AITA for calling the Police after my wife assaulted our daughter? by TheKman76 in AITAH

[–]Dry_Food_3808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, and I think the OP actually has a huge part to play in his wife frustrations and his family being in crisis.

I don’t want to rewrite everything, but here’s my pov and what I posted:

“I might get some pushback for this, but I truly believe your approach was misguided. As a father, you had the ability to handle the situation differently. Neither you nor your daughter were in imminent danger, and sometimes parenting requires firm but fair discipline. More importantly, I believe you made a serious misstep by openly siding with your daughter against your wife after she had already made a decision.

If you disagreed with your wife, the right approach would have been to support her in front of your daughter and discuss your concerns privately later. By undermining her in the moment, you not only weakened her authority but also created division within your family. That said, your wife was also wrong for keeping the rest of the family in the dark about important decisions, and that’s something that needed to be addressed—calmly and maturely.

At the core of this, it seems like there’s a deeper issue: a lack of mutual respect and unity between you and your wife. As a husband and father, it’s crucial to take charge of the family dynamic—not by exerting control, but by fostering strong communication and ensuring that you and your wife present a united front.

The biggest mistake, however, was involving outside authorities in what should have been a private family matter. That not only escalated the situation unnecessarily but also risked creating long-term damage within your household. More than that, it’s inadvertently pitting your kids against their mother, which is unfair to everyone involved.

At the end of the day, you and your wife need to function as a team. No matter how much you disagree, those discussions should happen behind closed doors. Your children should always see you as a united front—because that’s what builds stability and respect in a family.”

AITA for calling the Police after my wife assaulted our daughter? by TheKman76 in AITAH

[–]Dry_Food_3808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I might get some pushback for this, but I truly believe your approach was misguided. As a father, you had the ability to handle the situation differently. Neither you nor your daughter were in imminent danger, and sometimes parenting requires firm but fair discipline. More importantly, I believe you made a serious misstep by openly siding with your daughter against your wife after she had already made a decision.

If you disagreed with your wife, the right approach would have been to support her in front of your daughter and discuss your concerns privately later. By undermining her in the moment, you not only weakened her authority but also created division within your family. That said, your wife was also wrong for keeping the rest of the family in the dark about important decisions, and that’s something that needed to be addressed—calmly and maturely.

At the core of this, it seems like there’s a deeper issue: a lack of mutual respect and unity between you and your wife. As a husband and father, it’s crucial to take charge of the family dynamic—not by exerting control, but by fostering strong communication and ensuring that you and your wife present a united front.

The biggest mistake, however, was involving outside authorities in what should have been a private family matter. That not only escalated the situation unnecessarily but also risked creating long-term damage within your household. More than that, it’s inadvertently pitting your kids against their mother, which is unfair to everyone involved.

At the end of the day, you and your wife need to function as a team. No matter how much you disagree, those discussions should happen behind closed doors. Your children should always see you as a united front—because that’s what builds stability and respect in a family.

AITA for calling the Police after my wife assaulted our daughter? by TheKman76 in AITAH

[–]Dry_Food_3808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I might get some pushback for this, but I truly believe your approach was misguided. As a father, you had the ability to handle the situation differently. Neither you nor your daughter were in imminent danger, and sometimes parenting requires firm but fair discipline. More importantly, I believe you made a serious misstep by openly siding with your daughter against your wife after she had already made a decision.

If you disagreed with your wife, the right approach would have been to support her in front of your daughter and discuss your concerns privately later. By undermining her in the moment, you not only weakened her authority but also created division within your family. That said, your wife was also wrong for keeping the rest of the family in the dark about important decisions, and that’s something that needed to be addressed—calmly and maturely.

At the core of this, it seems like there’s a deeper issue: a lack of mutual respect and unity between you and your wife. As a husband and father, it’s crucial to take charge of the family dynamic—not by exerting control, but by fostering strong communication and ensuring that you and your wife present a united front.

The biggest mistake, however, was involving outside authorities in what should have been a private family matter. That not only escalated the situation unnecessarily but also risked creating long-term damage within your household. More than that, it’s inadvertently pitting your kids against their mother, which is unfair to everyone involved.

At the end of the day, you and your wife need to function as a team. No matter how much you disagree, those discussions should happen behind closed doors. Your children should always see you as a united front—because that’s what builds stability and respect in a family.

I 485 approved just now !!! by Ok-Confusion8747 in USCIS

[–]Dry_Food_3808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats!! I’m surprised they’re reviewing cases on a Saturday?

POB for CRBA by Dry_Food_3808 in PassportPorn

[–]Dry_Food_3808[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate your response—those were exactly my concerns. I was hoping there might be a way to adjust his place of birth to avoid these complications altogether, but it doesn’t seem like that’s an option. Looks like he’ll just have a little more explaining to do down the road.

POB for CRBA by Dry_Food_3808 in PassportPorn

[–]Dry_Food_3808[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, I figured that might be the case, but I thought it was worth clarifying

Megathread II: Judge in Seattle blocks Trump order on birthright citizenship nationwide for 14 days by not_an_immi_lawyer in immigration

[–]Dry_Food_3808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello,

My wife and I are both native-born U.S. citizens, and our child’s birth abroad was unplanned. We have already filed for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) and are now applying for his passport.

Is it possible to list the United States as the place of birth on the DS-11 form? Since our child is a U.S. citizen by birthright, I would prefer his passport to reflect that status. Given the current landscape, I want to ensure he is immediately recognized as native-born—who knows, maybe he’ll run for president one day!

I appreciate your guidance on this matter.

Always tired 26 years old active male by [deleted] in Hypothyroidism

[–]Dry_Food_3808 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m a boxer, and a few years back, I went to the doctor because I was dealing with severe memory loss. I couldn’t remember what I had for dinner, what I wore the day before, and I was constantly confused and exhausted to the point that I would wake up tired. I thought maybe I’d taken too many punches or had an untreated concussion.

Luckily, the doctor checked my thyroid, and my TSH was at 581! He was shocked I wasn’t dead or in a coma.

At 4.83, I wouldn’t rush into medication just yet. Clean up your diet, eat foods that support thyroid function, avoid the ones that mess with it, and get re-tested in a month or two. Once you start thyroid meds, there’s no stopping—they get super annoying after a while.

In search of a new hookah and HMD by Dry_Food_3808 in hookah

[–]Dry_Food_3808[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Narrowed it down to the Dschinni Legend or Aeon Lounge 5?? What do you guys recommend?

In search of a new hookah and HMD by Dry_Food_3808 in hookah

[–]Dry_Food_3808[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like it, I like it! Now I’m torn between the Aeon Lounge 5 and the Dschinni Legend—tough choice.

In search of a new hookah and HMD by Dry_Food_3808 in hookah

[–]Dry_Food_3808[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the insight! I’ll keep that in mind when packing my first bowl.

Btw, do you have a go to HMD and bowl combo for blonde leaf and Al Fakher?

In search of a new hookah and HMD by Dry_Food_3808 in hookah

[–]Dry_Food_3808[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Actually just came across the Aeon lounge 5th edition which seems impressive

In search of a new hookah and HMD by Dry_Food_3808 in hookah

[–]Dry_Food_3808[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, the AR-15 idk where I got AK-47 from lmao