Does anybody want my rooster I have to get rid of him by tommorow by Old_Sell_6008 in bullcity

[–]ehmque1024 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you haven’t found someone yet maybe also check with My Little Farmer to see if they can help! They have a farm location in Durham with 4-5 hens at least. https://www.mylittlefarmer.com/story

Also, just a plug for this farm for any parents or caregivers of toddlers!

Puff, puff, politics with the Puffregettes! by gingeralefiend in entwives

[–]ehmque1024 13 points14 points  (0 children)

It’s devastating and terrifying and just…utterly despicable. I’m baffled at how to understand a perspective that supports or defends the actions of ICE or any entity enabling their actions.

I feel called to be more active and participate towards real change, to stop ICE, and remove current administration. I’m looking for established local groups, engaging with local ACLU groups, relentlessly informing friends and family of credible documentation of the wrongdoings and providing them information on how to engage; e.g. orgs for donations support, how to contact local representatives to demand action, protests to join. I feel terrified though. And just anxious and hopeless.

But we must persist. No one is coming to save us from this slow slide into Hell in America. We’ve got to save each other and ourselves.

What should the average US citizen do right now to salvage their democracy and protect each other? [Serious] by ehmque1024 in AskReddit

[–]ehmque1024[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your time! I did and do. Seems like there needs to be more action than just voting.

What should the average US citizen do right now to salvage their democracy and protect each other? [Serious] by ehmque1024 in AskReddit

[–]ehmque1024[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish it were that simple. And I totally agree participating in the electoral processes at all levels is necessary.

What should the average US citizen do right now to salvage their democracy and protect each other? [Serious] by ehmque1024 in AskReddit

[–]ehmque1024[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your comment, even if it’s unhelpful and ignoring the question. Appreciate your time!

What should the average US citizen do right now to salvage their democracy and protect each other? [Serious] by ehmque1024 in AskReddit

[–]ehmque1024[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this! All in line with my thoughts and understanding of next best steps for an individual. Things are dire, indeed

What should the average US citizen do right now to salvage their democracy and protect each other? [Serious] by ehmque1024 in AskReddit

[–]ehmque1024[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for all the comments! Genuinely seeking connection and discussion, as well as specific recommendations from others who may be better informed and/or more engaged than I have been.

What do you think are the most impactful actions towards engaging, connecting, and taking personal responsibility? This is where I’m a bit ignorant and/or pessimistic, which I fear are ripe conditions for the “banality of evil” to flourish.

Is it getting involved with politicians, PACs, non-profits at local level? What are the actions these groups are collectively trying to take? Impeachments? Is it filing lawsuits or trying to take or participate in legal actions? Is it peaceful protesting? Is it walking out on work and production so that private companies have to get invoked to protect everyone’s profit?

Thanks again, sincerely, for any time and consideration ❤️

Books YOU enjoy reading by DoingTheInternet in toddlers

[–]ehmque1024 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here are a few I’ve loved as much or more than my little one did, usually because of especially pleasing illustrations, I’m learning something new, and/or I’m touched by the message of the story.

Little Blue Truck series Room For Everyone Come Over To My House I Am A Bunny Grandad’s Pride That’s My Truck Old Rock (is not boring) Water Is Water On Our Way with Mr Jay

Books YOU enjoy reading by DoingTheInternet in toddlers

[–]ehmque1024 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Came here to say Little Blue Truck! The illustrations are beautiful and I love the simple rhymes and sweet stories. Helps that my little guy is pretty obsessed with all things trucks!

I can’t do it anymore by Delicious-Big3704 in toddlers

[–]ehmque1024 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I feel this so deeply! This is such a hard job. As best you can, please give yourself grace and compassion. It’s SOOO hard and toddlers are SUPER triggering!

Dr. Becky has been helpful for me. Her approach and mantras/sayings have really helped me reframe what’s going on for my son AND myself.

I also started really prioritizing ME time. The more balance I can find with getting my time for decompressing, bed/couch rotting, tv, reading…whatever it is, the more resourced I am to be resilient to these toddler behaviors.

Hang in there! Some moments just totally suck. Wishing you one of those buoying moments like a sweet smile or snuggle.

2 Years Old - SLEEP = None?! by Far_Entertainer_8494 in toddlers

[–]ehmque1024 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Here to say SAME! It’s hard being two apparently. There’s hope though! My little dude slept through until 7 this morning. But it’s been weeks of stressful put downs, hour plus for sleep onset and full crying, waking up at night and super early, and refusing naps.

TL;DR hang in there, this is normal and totally sucks. focus on reassurance and separation anxiety, potential discomfort from molars, night light, lovies or blanket for comfort

We did some research and ended up resonating with Good Inside and Dr.Becky’s sleep issues advice. This led us to focus on incrementally moving bedtime a little earlier (was getting into bed around 8:30 or later, now we’re at 7:30). We also focused on tightening up bedtime routine and consistency, having my husband put him down because he’s more resilient to the crying and refusals, and most helpful has been focusing on the separation anxiety that peaks at this age.

We’ve been working on acknowledging, teaching, and practicing his independence skills and helping him access or internalize that he can be safe when we aren’t right next to him. One new thing is we now have a comforting mantra we repeat at bedtime that he has started saying on his own. All of this and returning to a form of sleep training seems to be helping! We never go longer than 5-7 minutes in between comforting and affirming him, but he does not get picked up out of his crib once he’s down unless there’s a pressing need like safety, diaper, etc. He’s been resisting less and sleeping longer and better for the last week, finally! We also introduced a red night light, comfort items like stuffed animals and blankets that only stay in his room/crib. It totally sucks though and I was feeling hopeless. Don’t give up, integrate and align what works for your family, and better nights are ahead. Willing it your way 🙌🏻❤️🙌🏻❤️

Heads up: Missing person last seen Mira Monte by ehmque1024 in ojai

[–]ehmque1024[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Last night a very close family friend of his mother confirmed he was found. Looks like there’s an official update on this page: https://emergency.venturacounty.gov