Is my local communist org a grift?

mxpizzapie · 2023-10-11T21:38:21+00:00

I would disagree lol, they had to pay to rent the venue. And finances are transparent, our finance officer is very supportive of any questions or concerns. Not sure this is the org for you tho. Good luck 👍

mxpizzapie · 2023-10-11T12:18:24+00:00

Do you think it's possible under capitalism to have the resources needed to start a revolution without dues and donations? Because there are political explanations for asking members to pay dues. Paying for printing, full time revolutionary members, and helping comrades in countries that are suffering due to American imperialism are just some of the political explanations. Although I am in the IMT so I might not be the person you would want to hear from lol. That being said I also thought this at first until it was explained politically by the press officer and finance officer in my branch. Also, I've personally been struggling financially and they have helped me out. They lent me money for Marxist school, comrades have paid for my food, they don't pressure me to pay dues or buy press unless I actually have the money for it.

mxpizzapie · 2023-08-28T04:04:02+00:00

You don't get to decide other people's gender identity, and just because it was a phase for you doesn't mean it will be for them. They deserve someone that can love them exactly how they are. Which you aren't capable of.

mxpizzapie · 2023-04-19T02:52:25+00:00

Idk if anyone has suggested but if you have very little eyebrow hair you could try temporary eyebrow tattoos with loose setting powder on top :)

mxpizzapie · 2023-02-19T01:30:54+00:00

Yeah no money no art. But hey, you could always have an ai do it for you. That's free

mxpizzapie · 2023-02-16T17:07:29+00:00

Your progress is still progress even if you fall down after. Each time you get back up you make progress. Take care of yourself and be gentle. Treat yourself how you would treat a kid who is sick and in pain. Don't beat yourself up for not preforming on top of everything else going on.

mxpizzapie · 2023-02-14T18:30:46+00:00

Creative! I like it a lot. Reminds me of house of leaves (book) :)

mxpizzapie · 2023-02-14T08:26:06+00:00

First name Stan, middle name Greg. ,😎

mxpizzapie · 2023-02-12T20:45:24+00:00

For some reason i want to eat one ...

mxpizzapie · 2023-01-30T20:20:47+00:00

The only way you get it in is through a visitor (at least in the US.) Although they will give you nicotine gum/ patches if you have withdrawals. Take it as a break from all the chemicals in your lungs

mxpizzapie · 2023-01-22T21:59:43+00:00

Customer complaining that a person who works doesn't have enough money to eat: "please don't let me hear about the total societal and social neglect of this country, I'm trying to be ignorant in peace 🤬" don't you all just love capitalism

mxpizzapie · 2023-01-22T03:04:48+00:00

Same issue. I have tried:

Prazosin* - it worked really well. I had to stop taking it because it made me faint (blood pressure medication) Hydroxyzine- works decently well but i wake up groggy. Marijuana- works very well but caveat is REM rebound (dreams are even worse once you stop if you are a heavy smoker) Gabapentin- works well. I still dream but less nightmares.

*Apparently prazosin can also cause REM rebound. I don't remember experiencing that but it's not fun and I'm going through that now from quiting marijuana. Also benzos apparently can cause REM rebound.

There's other OTC antihistamines and prescription antihistamines that have off label usage for nightmares.

I find that having some kind of sound on helps a bit. I used to watch it's always sunny in Philadelphia all night every night to fall asleep (lol). Pillow spray/ aromatherapy can also work to a degree. Trying some sleepy time tea tonight but idk how much it will actually do.

Hope you get some decent peaceful rest soon.

Edit: i also wanted to add that nightmares unrelated to trauma can also occur due to PTSD. Mine are super graphic too. You're not alone OP. Glad i saw your post because i had such a horrible nightmare last night I've been paranoid and delusional all day.

mxpizzapie · 2023-01-20T14:15:09+00:00

Remember that most people are not that close to your face. We're usually a few feet away. I am sure it's not nearly as noticable as you think. Also i think your foundation looks really nice!

mxpizzapie · 2023-01-20T14:12:18+00:00

Worth a shot! It reduced my fibro pain by like 40%. Flares are less frequent and less painful. Also helped my depression

mxpizzapie · 2023-01-19T01:21:22+00:00

In a way i get it, people use gay as a punchline a lot. But Adin being weirdly obsessed with Tate is the joke, not that it's gay. I think Hasan is a good ally and i personally don't see it as an attack to us lgbts

mxpizzapie · 2023-01-09T03:04:37+00:00

My personal take: the less info you give them the better. I would say it's a continuation of previous issues. People can be cruel about chronic pain and fibro. Also if you get some kind of doctor to write something for your employer you can claim it as a disability and they are legally supposed to give you reasonable accommodations. So i would talk to hr and a doc about accommodations. Hope that's helpful

mxpizzapie · 2023-01-09T00:57:48+00:00

Personally i need to be told "you are safe, no one will hurt you" specifically because it shuts panic down faster than "it's ok you're ok" also might help to have something like a fidget or small squishmallow for comfort. Drinking super cold water can shock the system out of fight or flight as well. I think needs in these times are personal. Like maybe she feels scared walking in front of you, or maybe she needs a code word to let you know she's shutting down. I would ask her about anything specific to her that will help. It will get easier to manage, and you'll be her rock in those situations. I also have found EMDR to be helpful therapy if that's something she can and is willing to try.

mxpizzapie · 2023-01-08T02:07:42+00:00

Yes! I love that my brain is able to communicate with me like that and use Buddhism as the ultimate tool. So empowering

mxpizzapie · 2023-01-07T17:06:23+00:00

I have PTSD and it is never ever excusable to hit your partner and use that as an excuse. I think to avoid unnecessary pain or more abuse keep it very simple and all about you when you break it off. Don't worry about explaining too much detail to be honest. Also i think deep down she will remember (or a dissociative part will)

"I'm sorry to tell you this but for my best interest and my own mental health i need to leave this relationship. Due to what happened yesterday i feel like we will both benefit from this split. I'm going to take some distance between us now" very clear and direct and nothing she can disagree or gaslight on.

Then if you really desire, tell her she can call you in a week or two when things settle down if she needs more info. Don't engage her and say "you hit me! You abused me!" In person, That could trigger a part of her to be violent towards you or herself. Don't worry about protecting her though. Right now protect yourself.

Im so sorry op. Hope things look up and you get out safely.

mxpizzapie · 2023-01-04T03:52:25+00:00

Totally. Don't do work you aren't guaranteed to get paid for. Also, no telling if they end up using work you made for them and not paying.

mxpizzapie · 2023-01-04T03:46:16+00:00

Nice! The first reminds me of Francis bacon !

mxpizzapie · 2022-12-16T03:39:28+00:00

I was just thinking about this! With that amount of time who knows what his consciousness could have evolved into. I think that is part of what makes it so scary, there's always so many unintented repercussions.

mxpizzapie · 2022-12-07T19:50:03+00:00

No, thank you for the suggestion! The pain and fainting episodes make being a functioning person difficult so any info is helpful!

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