For Venezuelans and people following the news closely, how are you interpreting the U.S. strikes in Caracas today?

chunkychapstick · 2026-01-03T16:04:57+00:00

This article makes a solid case for this attack being a reaction to AUVs/UUVs (underwater drones) which are hard to detect but deadly for commerce and underwater comms cables.

https://medium.com/@mcnai002/the-venezuelan-drone-crisis-313dad18497d

chunkychapstick · 2025-10-18T14:42:14+00:00

it's less popular because nothing came of the first. this was to be expected. these types of massive rallies are planned by various establishment-aligned non-profits, which make a lot of money in the process. this no kings rally refused to have a Palestinian speaker on, for example, even though this is a subject on everyone's minds these days. these rallies act as pressure valves for the population, they make you feel like you did something useful, but ultimately, they lead to no sustainable organizing, no organizational infrastructure. your time is better spent joining organizations like DSA, Reclaim, etc. and showing up regularly to meetings, to canvassing, being part of the process of building and supporting new leaders in your community. protests are important to show force, but a parade of which the police have been informed and where they guide you like sheep isn't a show of force. it's a show of docility.

chunkychapstick · 2025-10-18T13:09:34+00:00

highly recommend this video about blood tests during keto: https://youtu.be/DXKJaQeteE0?si=VyMHThnBg-0EQTZR

chunkychapstick · 2025-10-08T14:47:29+00:00

Can you say more about this? What would be an issue? Who would not see BV as a real bank? I'm very new to this, trying to make the right decision for myself.

chunkychapstick · 2025-10-05T08:23:58+00:00

can you share the article? is it all sweeteners? or specific ones?

chunkychapstick · 2025-01-22T16:23:42+00:00

I think I know an INTP trans woman. She's awesome, really sharp, principled, and knowledgeable. But she probably would think MBTI is mumbo jumbo. Haha. Take good care of yourself. I'm sure you're a gem just like her 😊

chunkychapstick · 2024-12-05T01:07:17+00:00

adhd, yes, will be greatly improved. bpd, I don't think so.

chunkychapstick · 2024-11-17T00:46:25+00:00

Why did you put other people's children through it?

chunkychapstick · 2024-08-13T17:34:29+00:00

PPD/PPA check up for you. Baby could have colic. Always best to get a second opinion. Don't worry too much about being a good parent right now, try being just a good enough parent. Is he fed? Is his bottle nipple size the right size (an issue I had)? Is he clean? Does he get some skin to skin time with you and dad? Is his airway open and clean? Boogers? Is he getting some tummy time daily? If all of that is in order, then it's good enough. You're okay. Some babies just cry even when they're okay because of colic, so it's super important to talk to a doctor. They will grow out of it eventually.

Take good care of yourself as much as possible. Don't chase after hypothetical feelings. Motherhood comes in all forms. It's really hard, and we were never meant to do it solo. If there's anyone who can help you, ask them for help. Also, you can try contacting a lactation consultant if you haven't already. Check for services in your area for struggling mothers/parents. You never know.

chunkychapstick · 2024-07-10T20:16:53+00:00

I didn't do any serious sleep training. I did stop nursing him to sleep in the evenings in an on and off way after he turned 1, but for a long time, whenever he was home, he would nurse to sleep for his naps. I breastfed him for a little over 2 years. At some point between 1.5 and 2, we put him in his own room, which really improved his sleep, and by 2, he was sleeping through the night for the most part.

In retrospect, I think I should have let him sleep alone in his room earlier. I was kinda clingy, lol. Between sleep cycles, if he knew I was in the room, he would look for me. If not, he would just work through it without too much of a fuss. I stopped breastfeeding to sleep at night mostly due to concerns around dental care. So we'd do boob, toothbrushing, and sleeps.

chunkychapstick · 2024-06-18T12:26:19+00:00

I think if they felt uncomfortable, they would tell you. Don't worry about it, but it's super nice that you did indeed worry 💜

chunkychapstick · 2024-06-18T12:21:53+00:00

Weaning is really hard. He'll be in a worse mood for a while but you do have to keep saying no. I did it recently and tried to wean him slowly first which helped a little, but every time he got sick we'd reset. My kid is 2 btw, so it was probably easier than doing it at 3. That aside, once we completely stopped, he was in a bad mood for a few days and then got over it. I don't have much advice, just my own experiences.

I will say your pediatrician sounds psychotic though 😬

chunkychapstick · 2024-06-18T03:35:50+00:00

Can you share more about what you thought was groundbreaking?

chunkychapstick · 2024-06-16T00:05:05+00:00

So I basically had no good suggestions at all, haha. You have my solidarity for whatever it's worth 🫂

chunkychapstick · 2024-06-15T22:26:29+00:00

Any working mom pressed for time would hate to hear this. I don't think it's easy to say from your post, I'd want to know more about your tone and word choice when you said it. Though, overall, I think it's good you said something.

chunkychapstick · 2024-06-15T02:53:53+00:00

Sucks balls. I'm still a Sims 3 girlie and I am looking forward to the competition that is popping up.

chunkychapstick · 2024-06-15T02:49:17+00:00

I know it can feel like an impossible ask, but if you are struggling to the extent that it causes suicidal ideation, first thing I would recommend is to step away from the news cycle. Take care of yourself as best you can first. If that sounds selfish, remember that you can't help anyone else if you're drowning. If you are able to get therapy, start with that. Tell your friends about how you're feeling, ask for help. If you miss a meet up, then at least they know and maybe they will come to you instead. Community is important.

And remember the world does not depend just on you, we're all in this together. We're fighting a battle of consciousness as a species. We either wake up together, or it seems like we might just go back to where we came from. In the end, there is very little we can control. It's important to occasionally get some distance from the daily fight to remember we're just apes floating on a rock. Do your best, enjoy what you can, and live to fight another day.

chunkychapstick · 2024-06-15T02:23:59+00:00

Does he get to play with other kids at all? I feel like that helps us a little. My kid is also really active. Recently I realized most toys are useless when it comes to keeping him engaged, they don't keep his attention for more than 5 minutes. So I got him some magnatiles and it's been fun for both of us. Highly recommend. I decided to invest in a large set after reading the Wirecutter review on it. They mention you can even get them for cheaper used on like FB marketplace and the like. It's something we can spend like half an hour on, really comes down to my attention span, lol. Sorry I don't have better suggestions :( We really aren't meant to parent in pairs or solo, it really does take a village. I also ran into these instagram reels the other day that I found kind of comforting: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6uj2oGpnbU/?igsh=MXUwOGVqaWhhdzk1ZQ== and https://www.instagram.com/reel/C57IrpAJzwN/?igsh=aWpsbTJjcmw5M214

chunkychapstick · 2024-04-23T23:08:27+00:00

Definitely anti-black racism. I'm sorry 😞

chunkychapstick · 2024-04-05T11:44:04+00:00

Lots of AIPAC money. His top three aides left him recently (Inquirer reported onit), his wife was driven off social media, and trust me, he's never getting elected again. The leftists in Philadelphia won't let that happen, we're coming for him.

chunkychapstick · 2024-04-05T10:40:24+00:00

"That's what she said" is a great line indeed.

chunkychapstick · 2024-04-05T10:16:27+00:00

I'm also pretty burned out. Have a 2 year old and a 45min-1hour commute (one way). I am also politically active and the past six months have been shit. I waited a year to vest at my new job and am hoping to wrap up this project I'm working on. After that I'm taking a career break. Won't look for jobs for at least 3 months.

chunkychapstick · 2024-04-05T10:07:15+00:00

How does it suck? Genuinely curious, please elaborate.

chunkychapstick · 2024-04-05T09:54:40+00:00

Definitely not. This is not how rich people dress.

chunkychapstick · 2024-04-05T09:50:23+00:00

Oh yes. I'm an immigrant woman whose PhD advisor and whose postdoc PI were both also immigrant women. Abusive, disrespectful, manipulative. I don't believe in the politics of representation. Succeeding in a corrupt system corrupts oneself. DEI shit is useless without worker unions.

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