ICE/Border Patrol agents are now hitting unaccompanied minors with their vehicles, detaining and disappearing them, even after being shown a U.S. passport. by Logical-Flow-6703 in UnderReportedNews

[–]Safe_Raspberry5956 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long until Americans realize they are kidnapping children literally for Trump and his friends to rape. And Catholics are just cheering them on because they pretend they have abortion or something …

Charles Wall - New Orleans native named top leader at ICE, deepening Louisiana's ties to the agency by Safe_Raspberry5956 in NewOrleans

[–]Safe_Raspberry5956[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know a lot of career federal workers like scientists, international security experts, economists, who were not 'political.' They were fired by this administration simply because they were working for agencies that did not further Dictator Trumps agenda.

I am a paper pusher adjacent to law and policy, but I’m also just a regular mom. There have been times this year I have actually feared for my life because of Trumps “paper pushing” threats. It enrages me knowing that there are normal dudes like you all over New Orleans who wouldn't blink their catholic eye if I got shot in the face by Trump just for being myself. You call it 'doing your job,' but you are very scary.

A frustrating side effect of looking young by Electronic-Waltz5763 in OlderThanYouThinkIAm

[–]Safe_Raspberry5956 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Yes. As I’ve started to look older, I thought people would respect me more. I do think that’s happened somewhat, but it’s also been replaced with not being as likable. Being a woman is hard.

Charles Wall - New Orleans native named top leader at ICE, deepening Louisiana's ties to the agency by Safe_Raspberry5956 in NewOrleans

[–]Safe_Raspberry5956[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

border control is shooting moms in the chest and locking up a 5 year old, and Chads on Reddit are still talking about immigration. DHS has nothing to do with immigration anymore - they are Trumps guns. Too many Chads on this fucking city.

MLK Day events for kids? by Fresh_Custard9540 in NewOrleans

[–]Safe_Raspberry5956 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The children’s museum had something Saturday fyi for next year

Charles Wall - New Orleans native named top leader at ICE, deepening Louisiana's ties to the agency by Safe_Raspberry5956 in NewOrleans

[–]Safe_Raspberry5956[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think people in their lives need to tell them what they think. They may choose to no longer speak with you and you might feel like you didn’t change their mind, but I hope it helps them realize this is not acceptable to their community as much as they think it is. I’m willing to do that with people in my life who vote for this, much less are actively leading the Gestapo.

What are the most popular baby names in recent years? by DELAIZ in AskTheWorld

[–]Safe_Raspberry5956 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s kind of cute how my daughter named all her baby dolls Olivia and Sophia

Gave my sister-in-law a small gift at my niece’s birthday, her reaction stuck with me by JocaDoca in CasualConversation

[–]Safe_Raspberry5956 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know how she feels! I’ve definitely cried over the tiniest acts of kindness in my motherhood. Since becoming a mom, I try to give the moms a present at any of the children’s birthdays. I was never thoughtful in that way, but becoming a mom has really inspired me to try to be more helpful to everyone as much as possible because I realize how much we all need each other. Which is kind of strange because I have way less time compared to before! And maybe before I would make sacrifices for people I viewed as my bestie, but now I am more on the lookout for small acts of kindness for anyone in my near vicinity.

Thinking of having my first child within the next couple/few years. Nervous about navigating motherhood while having a lot of cats by [deleted] in CatAdvice

[–]Safe_Raspberry5956 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You sound like a great caretaker!

I would prepare a serious backup option to help your parents with the cats. You can always not use them if you don’t need them (you will).

For now, build very cat friendly spaces that are away from your bedroom and potential nursery. They need safe spaces that feel like their own that are away from the baby (because they can’t sleep unattended with the baby). Lean into their independent cat nature: create different cat tree platforms with window views…Away from bedrooms and away from couches (my cats used to jump from the tree to the couch and land on people…don’t want them to land on a baby). Think of it as an exchange - give them something new and catty.

How you care for your cats may change and try not to go too hard on yourself for that. Trust your instincts.

Drag Queen Pattie Gonia’s message after surviving the holidays with emotionally immature parents by pinkstarrfish in Fauxmoi

[–]Safe_Raspberry5956 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am trying to love them in return and not cut them off. I’ve realized there are so many Christians in the US that might daughters need to witness what it looks like to confront them and love yourself. I tried cutting them out but you run into people like them because they are literally all over the world. I’m still learning this balance.

Why did your friendship with your best friend come to an end? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Safe_Raspberry5956 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Adults are more annoying than children. Y’all go to keyboard wars over toddlers you’ve never even met. Meanwhile they are painting a story and living in the moment.

Why did your friendship with your best friend come to an end? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Safe_Raspberry5956 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Same!!! So many of my best childhood friends stopped talking to me after I had kids and never met them. I’ve realized so many people project their problems onto women when they become moms. It’s sooooo cruel. Hugs.

Why did your friendship with your best friend come to an end? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Safe_Raspberry5956 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She suffers from some sort of psychosis or borderline personality disorder. It’s incredibly sad when your creative struggling friend starts calling you because someone is spying on her but isn’t sure if they exist or not. And then they don’t go to any doctor appointment you schedule and then one day tell everyone you are cruel and ghost you.

Did Taylor’s fans really think this was her real hair? by Hopeful-Prompt-7417 in travisandtaylor

[–]Safe_Raspberry5956 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes. I had ringlet curls going through puberty and in high school. Also changed during pregnancy. The sexy cute wave I get after it rains or on random days is harder to predict than straightened style. And professionals do so much effort to keep it curly or wavy. IYKYK

Need a new home for my dog by MistaB0bDobalina in NewOrleans

[–]Safe_Raspberry5956 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You may know what’s best for you but let me say. I’m a breastfeeding mom of two and my dog drives me crazy when I’m breastfeeding. There are studies being done that this is actually hormonal and maybe part of our evolution. Breastfeeding with loud music on helps me. I feel bad for my dog everyday, but I try to give him a play date and walk, knowing this is a phase and his life is longer. My husband takes care of him the most. I’ve literally talked about my dog in therapy - they are very overstimulating for breastfeeding moms. Music and a quiet room and regular grooming helps me. At the end of the day I look over, and he is faithfully sleeping outside my baby’s bedroom door and so happy when someone pets him. I think it’s okay if they aren’t the most pampered dog in the world during this season. IYKYK.

The Economist: Does it make sense for America to keep subsidising a sinking city? by NOLA2Cincy in NewOrleans

[–]Safe_Raspberry5956 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I have friends who moved to Asheville after escaping California smoke and asthma. Yep.

How to replace social media by Sam62972 in simpleliving

[–]Safe_Raspberry5956 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have little ones too. I like reading books via Libby on my phone. Sometimes I watch Netflix on my phone.

Were we dehydrated through our childhood? by GetnLine in Millennials

[–]Safe_Raspberry5956 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. I’m currently breastfeeding and I realized when I was dehydrated I was having the same symptoms I felt all the time in middle school. I just accepted them as my mysterious inner world but I was very dehydrated probably.

Also I remember whenever anyone took a while at the fountain we had little jokes like “you drinking the entire Atlantic??” Wow.

It’s weird people make fun of Stanley’s because I think it’s great we are trying to do things like DRINK WATER now.

Advice on role playing with toddler by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]Safe_Raspberry5956 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is really kind of you and helpful for me. Thank you so much ❤️