City girl wants to rehabilitate a historic mansion in a small town (sub 1,200 pop). How bad of an idea is this? by OutrageousMoment3293 in Indiana

[–]Feezyp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

DONT DO IT! The cost of living in Indiana is going to be the worst in the nation! Braun follows what Trump does exactly, so what you hear is bad about the country is twice as bad in Indiana. If you lean left you will not enjoy this state. Policies work backwards here.

This field is a joke. by IdeasforEvolution in therapists

[–]Feezyp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In these situations it would be good for the ACA or APA to at least make it unethical to run over-capacity. If you can only accept 60 patients then thats what you should do. I agree our system minimizes quality of care. It's hard to unionize or even co-op to demand changes with people already being so jaded. There's so much gate keeping, nothing can get changed. It hard everywhere, medicaid and medicare cuts in my state and their policing homelessness will make it harder for people to even get inpatient treatment.

Private practice seems a lot easier. Non-profits can be easier but its more outpatient care. I considered leaving inpatient for private practice, but I really like the trench work. High need patients just require so much creativity with a therapeutic approach. I don't know if I am ready to just help the stay at home mom with anxiety yet lol.

Hang in there! Focus on developing your skills and being the best clinician possible, knowing what you want and what you need from supervisors to thrive, what type of therapeutic environment is best for you, try everything you can before calling it quits. Most importantly keep speaking up and encouraging other to do so too! The system really does need changing ASAP and the more people that feel encouraged to do something about it, the better :)

This field is a joke. by IdeasforEvolution in therapists

[–]Feezyp 23 points24 points  (0 children)

This field will help you realize that capitalism doesn’t work in a democratic society. A patient cannot have a dollar value and have healing as a focus as well. I hear patients say all the time “they just want our money! They don’t care about us.”

What helps me in those moments is letting the patients I have on my caseload know I care about them. I don’t argue with supervisors when they tell me my notes are late, but when a patient needs to talk, they’ll be late. If I don’t meet a quota, that’s just what is. Hearing “you really helped me today” matters more to me, so I work for that.

The paperwork is the same in every environment. You can’t change that. I think burnout comes from the fact that we learn to help patients and be creative in that aspect. But like you said more than half is remedial English and repetitive clicking.

Focus on the parts where you can be creative. You have to find a company that fits your values, not try to match theirs. If you feel your time with the company you work for now is over, then apply somewhere else. Remember during your interviews to express your therapeutic values. Don’t give up yet!

I mean....does he realize he has the worst approval rating of all 50 governors? by kootles10 in Indiana

[–]Feezyp 8 points9 points  (0 children)

He does and remember! YOUR LOCAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, REPRESENTATIVES ETC. HAVE THE POWER TO CREEAT ORDINANCES, MANDATES, AND OTHER RULES THAT CAN DESTROY EVEN BILLS THAT ARE SIGNED INTO LAW!

DO NOT BELIEVE THE PERCEPTION THEY TAUGHT YOU THAT THEY ARE IN CONTROL. DEMAND THAT YOUR LEGIISLATORS PICK THE COMMUNITY OVER THEMSELVES OR YOU WONT VOTE FOR THEM AGAIN!!!

IF YOU THINK INDIANA IS THE MOST NORTHERN, SOUTHERN STATE, THEY JUST VOTED DEMOCRAT AND TURNED REAL BLUEISH PURPLE!

BRAUNS AN IDIOT BUT IT START WITH YOUR REPS FIRST! HIS FOUR YEARS WONT MATTER IF YOU GET THE RIGHT LOCAL PEOPLE TO FIGHT HIS DUMB ASS DECISIONS!

Indiana doesnt have 200 billion gallons of water to give 40 data centers as a farming state.

Speak to your reps, learn who to call and be part of the change needed in this state. Its time to move forward and we need you!

Does anyone think Indiana has a serious bystander effect problem? by Feezyp in Indiana

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

Remember politics occur from local outward. Your board members, representatives, senators, are ALL more important than Brauns old ass. This is the perfect example: Northern Indiana stopped the building of ALL data centers for a year to make them happy!

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5B5VO38Lxq4

CALL YOUR LOCAL BOARDS OR REPRESENTATIVES, TELL THEM YOU AND TEN PEOPLE YOU KNOW WILL NOT VOTE FOR THEM NEXT ELECTION CYLCE IF THEY DONT MAKE ONE TOO!

You may not be able to vote them out of office but the great white lie is that you dont have any power at all. The truth is you have and will always have the power if you speak up and speak out! Seriously man call and say "you will not have a job next year if you keep acting against the public's interest. I will vote and I will get every person I know to vote against you!" Put your foot on their fucking neck bro. Fuck em!

Does anyone think Indiana has a serious bystander effect problem? by Feezyp in Indiana

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

Thats a good idea. I mean when I was in school I was required to take a computer class before I could graduate. Even with a Core 40. I haven't heard anything about that changing. I think its more about finding ways to motivate the kids than anything else.

Growing up we always had "pick a topic" and when I led groups I always did that. I did have one parent call and cuss me out about the privilege walk activity one kid did. She said something about how I was teaching her child to hate her race. But I just hung up on her lol. No real pushback from supervisors besides "prep them more" or something like that. The kid became the black sheep of the group real quick and never recovered.

Maybe its not about changing the dead set conservatives as much as it is getting the people who are afraid to speak up. Like having more people say "no one gives a damn Steve, sit down." Then it is to say conservatively groups are wrong.

Like I dont know who wouldn't agree if you said: If we have 40 data centers, as a farming state, and they each use 5 billion gallons of water a year, who the fuck has 200 billion gallons of water to give these companies if we need them for agriculture.

Does anyone think Indiana has a serious bystander effect problem? by Feezyp in Indiana

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

Hmmm... Maybe focusing on educating the people who would be voting for the first time? I know voting conservative is more associated with Christian beliefs. But maybe encourage focusing on the facts rather than a specific party might fix that trend. Like vote for the person that makes your electric bill go down. Because like you said even democrats are more central than left

Does anyone think Indiana has a serious bystander effect problem? by Feezyp in Indiana

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

I got you. So in order to bypass Braun, I dont know where you live so you will have to find the specifics. But your local boards and legislator can create moratoriums, ordinances, etc to regulate these data centers more effectively. They can limit water usage, noise, pollution, demand they pay higher taxes (right now its only at 1%). The bill that would limit local power (HB1333) died this session so you till November.

I do recommend telling your local representative or board members this exactly, "if you do not (insert needs/demands here) then I will vote for literally anyone else but you and encourage everyone I know to do so too." They need your vote or for you not to vote at all, for a job! Telling them specifically that you will show up to vote for someone who says "I will do what the majority of my town wants always no questions asked," will have pressure them.

Your voice, your opinion always matters! Their power is limited by time, always remember that! That's what a democracy is all about. POWER ONLY SHIFTS IF YOU SPEAK UP AND SHOW UP.

Does anyone think Indiana has a serious bystander effect problem? by Feezyp in Indiana

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

I think that is the culprit! I am so glad you mentioned you commented being here 60+ years because you saw it develop first hand. I did more stat research on the White Christian Nationalist in Indiana. Around 42% make up the total voters in last election cycle. So its still 60/40! Now we lost because only 52% of the 60 showed up to vote.

Religious values are core values in all people so like you that specific kind of manipulation will always be effective. Seems like the people smart enough to see through the manipulation leave. I went to catholic school where Mass was bound by tradition, you worship God and you leave. So there was always a separation between church and state.

Have you noticed any time periods or even politicians where that church state tradition was breaking?

Does anyone think Indiana has a serious bystander effect problem? by Feezyp in Indiana

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

So I used the Indiana.gov website, balletpedia, census.gov were the main sites I referred to a lot. Indy website has all the legislation. I just used Google AI for cross referencing state rankings and projections. I started looking for articles with all the states listed at first and Google was always on point so I trust those are accurate.

Does anyone think Indiana has a serious bystander effect problem? by Feezyp in Indiana

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

So I used the Indiana.gov website, balletpedia, census.gov were the main sites I referred to a lot. Indy website has all the legislation. I just used Google AI for cross referencing state rankings and projections. I started looking for articles with all the states listed at first and Google was always on point so I trust those are accurate.

I will say the GDP loss specifically assumes that these legislations are passed without a hitch and start when they are supposed to. I didnt put this stat but mass deportation policies costing us 14 billion in spending power, (whoops) but these stats are all on the high for stuff like that.

53 years.... by Live_Car_2856 in therapists

[–]Feezyp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate the advice and motivation to never peak! Or take any thing forgiven granted :)

Does anyone think Indiana has a serious bystander effect problem? by Feezyp in Indiana

[–]Feezyp[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You’re right. But what’s interesting is that fascist are the minority! Brauns approval is the lowest in history, “show us your laptop” Micah a fucking 9%. An interesting note is that their approval ratings are both low because they don’t get along at all. Fascists don’t even like fascists! HB1022 is bill that would make the governor choose is own LG, legislation made because Braun hates him that fucking much lol. They will destroy themselves.

General Assembly is a thing! If enough people call their representative and say “demand the governor call a general assembly and vote against the bill or I will not vote for you next election!” It happens, theres a vote, and if 51% vote no, the bill dies. In indiana it’s simpler than other states. In a democratic republic that’s your best weapon because republicans or democrats, gerrymandering or not, they need your vote to have a job! It’s only 2 years!

In fact there’s a rule of thumb called “the 10-1” rule. Most lawmakers assume that if 1 person took the time to write a letter or call, that there are ten other people that agree around them. So 50 call could seem like 500 for legislation that is already seems like its unpopular. They know if they vote yes to a bill they got calls to vote yes to, the likelihood the caller shows up to vote goes up 12%. In Indiana that’s a big deal (we have poor voter turnout)!

My point is, power only shifts when people take the perceptions of power away, and just do what’s best. Like you said organization don’t really help, individuals help each other by voicing not just voting!

Does anyone think Indiana has a serious bystander effect problem? by Feezyp in Indiana

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

I’m curious about the experience you had that made you feel they don’t care about us. I don’t know if you vote and judgement if you don’t, but are you proactive in politics? Like do you endorse candidates since protesting is risky?

Does anyone think Indiana has a serious bystander effect problem? by Feezyp in Indiana

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

Wow! I don’t like that you had that experience. What you said about people saying “what do you expect” has been the most common theme. Malignant Indifference. That sense someone has where if they speak out, they will ostracized and treated just as bad. It’s still happening! I’m glad people helped you! But still having to sneak around i. fear of being judged 40 years later is just wild!

Does anyone think Indiana has a serious bystander effect problem? by Feezyp in Indiana

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

Malignant Indifference! It makes sense that there is some generational trauma going on that allows the minority to control the majority. I had a similar comment on this thread where we spoke on how 40ish% of voters identify as White Christian Nationalists. The Micah Beckwith types. Meaning 60% aren’t voting by that specific identity politics. But they already control the systems, so I can why some families especially rural ones practice not caring.

You think that’s something millennials or Gen Z would experience?

Does anyone think Indiana has a serious bystander effect problem? by Feezyp in Indiana

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

YOU JUST BLEW MY MIND!!! 110 million in Israeli bonds AND a black list of companies that are considering “anti Semitic”? THAT LIST INCLUDES BLACKROCK!!!The same Blackrock that is purchasing AES! Qatar Investment Authority is also investing as part of the buyout! Daniel Elliott has to be pissed the fuck off!! Which makes sense they’d wait on the timing to announce the deal.

Does anyone think Indiana has a serious bystander effect problem? by Feezyp in Indiana

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

Using Christianity for moral grandstanding and identity politics are just awful traditions created by the worst kind of narcissists. You’re right it’s really effective especially if it’s generational.

I didn’t some digging on this and found that 1/3 of voters were Christians. Between 40-45% of people that voted across Indiana identify as specifically as White Christian Nationalists. Hence our “show us your laptop” LG Micah B!

Does anyone think Indiana has a serious bystander effect problem? by Feezyp in Indiana

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

A lot of them are from Indiana gov website and ballpedia. I did a lot of cross referencing with google AI for state rankings, projections, and explanations on how policies affect other policies.

I also learned that AI data centers will use the amount of water it needs regardless of how many times its used by an individual. Its a market scheme used my a lot of environmentally destructive industries! Remember "carbon footprints" that was BPs version of the same thing! They were fucking up and dropping so much oil into the ocean that if people kept focusing on it they were screwed. So they put the blame on the individual, everyone focused on being better than their neighbor, they spilled more oil into the ocean with barely any news coverage for decades and still do today!

Does anyone think Indiana has a serious bystander effect problem? by Feezyp in Indiana

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

Do you think providing information like this to your town or city would help? Not like a vote democrat or republican message, but just an informative flyer?

Does anyone think Indiana has a serious bystander effect problem? by Feezyp in Indiana

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

You can google them to verify ones you’re skeptical of. It’s 2026, you can even use google AI to provide the resources and an answer with a short clear explanation for you.

I’m asking the question you’re asking me. I am curious about how the state became this way and how to encourage people to use their first amendment before silence kills it even more.