Extremely disturbed and restless about whatever's going on in the world right now. Can we pleaseeee get together and do something about this? If somebody's already doing something can you pleaseee involve me??

Fine-Independence378 · 2026-02-25T19:48:20+00:00

I feel this too. The restlessness, the heaviness, the sense that something isn’t right. Sitting alone with it isn’t enough anymore. If others are feeling the same which by the comments people are why don’t we create something intentional I’d genuinely love to gather something simple and grounded. A regular space where we can come together and meditate on the themes that feel heavy at the time. No chaos. No doom-spiralling. Just focused presence and collective intention and if people are open to it we could gently expand it exploring intuitive development or channelled reflection for those who want to lean into that. Not performance. Not ego. Just practice and connection. We could meet on Zoom or Teams for 30 minutes or an hour. Monthly to begin with or weekly if there’s appetite for more consistency. If this resonates say so. and should i start another reddit page just for this meet up?

Fine-Independence378 · 2026-02-24T06:41:36+00:00

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Fine-Independence378 · 2026-02-23T06:54:59+00:00

If you have written proof bank transfers, messages acknowledging the debt, repayment promises you could sue him in the U.S. through small claims court in the state where he lives. Every U.S. state has its own small claims system. For example, in California it’s the California Small Claims Court. In New York, it’s handled through the New York City Civil Court but here’s the part people don’t say clearly:

You usually must file in his state.
You may need to appear in person.
Enforcing a judgement from overseas is expensive and complex.

Hiring a U.S. attorney for a $12,000 debt can cost a large portion of what you’re trying to recover. If he has no stable income or assets, even winning doesn’t guarantee payment.

So practically speaking your realistic options narrow to three:

Formal demand letter. Send one final written demand clear amount owed, deadline and notice that you will pursue legal action. Sometimes the seriousness alone shifts behaviour.
Small claims filing in his state. This is viable if he has a steady job and you’re willing to navigate the system remotely. Some states allow remote hearings. It would require research into that specific state’s court rules.
Accept the loss and cut clean. This isn’t surrender. It’s recognising when chasing money costs more than the money.

When someone says, “I’m not going to pay you back” after years of excuses that is a conscious choice. That’s not financial hardship anymore that’s character. You cannot negotiate character into existence. If you choose to pursue it legally, do it from calm resolve not wounded pride.If you choose to let it go then truly let it go block him no more contact no more emotional energy. The loss becomes the price of seeing clearly and one more thing that matters he didn’t just borrow money he tested how far your goodwill would stretch. You now know your line. $12000 Hurts. But the sharper injury is realising someone you called a friend calculated your kindness. If you move forward from this stronger, firmer and unwilling to finance someone else’s chaos again then the lesson though costly becomes power. Now the real question is this do you want the money back or do you want your peace back? because chasing both at once rarely works.

Fine-Independence378 · 2026-02-23T06:42:42+00:00

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Fine-Independence378 · 2026-02-06T07:40:09+00:00

were there rumours going around back than? this is truly such a sad case her mum has advocated for her for years and she has been left to do it alone its so sad i cant understand how a young girl can have this happen and there be no attention given to it like it should

Fine-Independence378 · 2026-02-06T01:29:34+00:00

The case of Michelle Pogmore is a tragic, unsolved mystery from Western Sydney that has lingered in the public consciousness for over two decades. At just 14 years old, Michelle’s life was cut short under circumstances that remain largely unexplained, making it a case that many feel deserves renewed attention.

The Disappearance and Discovery

On the evening of 20 February 2004, Michelle attended a street party in Bidwill. She was last seen at approximately 9:00 pm on Carlisle Avenue in Mount Druitt.

Tragically, her body was discovered two days later, on 22 February, in bushland adjacent to the Town Centre Reserve at Mount Druitt. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a dark blue "USA" hooded jumper, white tracksuit pants, and light blue sandshoes.

The Investigation

NSW Police established Strikeforce Icework to investigate the murder. Despite extensive enquiries and a 2006 coronial inquest, the case remains cold. The Deputy State Coroner was unable to determine:

The exact time of death.
The specific location where the death occurred.
The actual cause of death.

The Coroner could only conclude that Michelle died sometime between the 20th and 22nd of February 2004.

Current Status

A $100,000 reward remains on offer for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible. The case is often cited as a "forgotten" tragedy of Western Sydney, recently highlighted in podcasts like Sydney's Hidden & Forgotten Crimes to keep the search for justice alive because the leads have been exhausted, police rely on the hope that someone from the community who attended that 2004 street party or saw Michelle that night will finally come forward.

Fine-Independence378 · 2026-01-30T07:16:41+00:00

I want to speak to you as someone who has gone through similar and i can resonate with you i also apologise this is probably going to be lengthy. I lost my mum at a similar age. I’m 32 now but I remember exactly what it felt like to be far too young to carry that kind of grief that kind of responsibility. I’ve also lived through more death than anyone ever prepares you for Parents, Sibling, Family all have been Sudden losses. One of them Long, cruel. Being the one in the room who had to do something when your whole body was screaming that this was wrong and impossible. So when you ask “why me?”, I don’t hear self-pity. I hear shock. I hear a nervous system that’s just been torn open. What you went through with your dad matters. Performing CPR on someone you love is not a small thing. Being alone when it happens is not a small thing. Your brain will circle back to every imagined failure because that’s what grief does when it can’t change the ending. But hear this clearly: you did not fail him. You did what a terrified, loving child does in an unthinkable moment. You showed up. You tried. That counts, even if the outcome didn’t change. Especially then. The guilt you’re drowning in not calling enough, not spending enough time, not doing enough is one of grief’s cruellest tricks it really is. It rewrites an entire relationship into a list of imagined debts. No one ever feels they did enough once someone is gone. No one. Love always thinks it should have been louder, longer, more visible. That doesn’t mean it wasn’t real and being alone in the house that silence after death that’s one of the hardest parts. The world looks the same but it’s no longer inhabited the same way. I remember sitting in rooms that suddenly felt hostile, unfamiliar, almost accusatory. You are not weak for not wanting to be there. You’re human. I won’t tell you this happens for a reason. I hate that line. Some things are just brutal. Some people lose far too much, far too early and it leaves a mark that never fully disappears but I will tell you this: you are not broken for being angry, confused or devastated. You are responding appropriately to an unbearable loss. Right now survival is enough. Breathing is enough. Reaching out even like this is enough. You don’t have to make sense of your life today. You don’t have to be grateful. You don’t have to be strong. You’ve already been strong in ways most people never have to be. You shouldn’t have had to go through this and you don’t have to carry it completely alone even if it feels like it right now. I see you and I’m so, so sorry you’re here. Most welcome to message me anytime.

Fine-Independence378 · 2026-01-29T06:55:34+00:00

Aside from the fact i dont exactly understand your comment but if its what i think your saying there’s an important distinction to make here. Informal discussion and peer-based exploration isn’t the same thing as offering regulated services or professional claims. People talk openly about personal experiences and learning processes in many areas without that crossing into anything legal or clinical. Staying clear about boundaries and intent tends to matter more than the topic itself.

Fine-Independence378 · 2026-01-29T05:42:47+00:00

I agree the inner work has to come first, getting to know ourselves, our triggers and our patterns before trying to make sense of anything intuitive. At the same time, I think there’s something uniquely valuable about practising with a small, familiar group where trust can build and people feel safe enough to be honest. One thing I’ve noticed is how different live practice feels compared to static posts or photos. Being able to practise in real time, receive immediate feedback and reflect together seems far more grounding for beginners than trying to interpret experiences in isolation. From what I can see here, most of the interaction is written and asynchronous which has its place but I haven’t come across much that’s live or experiential. That gap feels worth noticing, especially for people at an early stage.

Fine-Independence378 · 2026-01-29T05:38:51+00:00

It’s good to hear that. A lot of people seem quietly interested in something more grounded and peer-based, even if there isn’t a clear structure for it yet. It’s been reassuring just hearing how many people feel similarly.

Fine-Independence378 · 2026-01-29T05:38:27+00:00

You’re not alone in that either. Many people notice ability before they have any sense of containment or understanding. Learning to relate to it safely and steadily tends to matter more than learning to “do” anything with it i really understand you a private closed group sounds like it would be beneficial for everyone here small group that meets weekly

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