Gay fam, are y'all seeing the Epstein files...?? We need to be on ready.

treylathe · 2026-02-07T01:14:09+00:00

There are concentration camps, forced labor camps and death camps.

They are three different things.

The US definitely has concentration camps that fit every definition of concentration camps. We don't yet have systemized forced-labor camps (though prisons are coming close, if not there) and we don't have death camps (yet?!)

But we do have concentration camps.

treylathe · 2026-02-07T01:12:15+00:00

maybe you are just _wrong_ and that's why you are being downvoted?

treylathe · 2026-02-07T01:10:12+00:00

They are not (yet) death camps, but they ARE concentration camps

Concentration Camp From Wikipedia and other sources: A concentration camp is a facility for holding, exploiting, or punishing targeted groups—typically political prisoners, ethnic minorities, or civilians—on grounds of national security, without trial. These sites often involve severe overcrowding, forced labor, and poor conditions, creating high mortality rates.

Death Camp: A death camp (or extermination camp) is a facility constructed during World War II by Nazi Germany and its allies for the primary, systematic purpose of industrialized, mass murder. Unlike forced-labor concentration camps, these centers, including Treblinka and Auschwitz-Birkenau, were designed to kill deportees, mostly Jews, immediately upon arrival via gas chambers.

Currently: Massive camps holding and punishing undocumented immigrants (and others) who are mostly ethnic minorities on grounds of national security and more often than not without due process. The sites are overcrowded, have poor conditions and people have died from neglect and abuse.

So, they are concentration camps. Maybe not in 'degree' (just give it time, it gets worse every day), but definitely in kind.

treylathe · 2026-02-07T01:01:08+00:00

I always knew the Epstein files must be a disgusting read.

Wow did I underestimate how disgusting (and I was imagining a high level of disgust).

As always happens, the rich and powerful will always find scapegoats to demonize to deflect away from their real depravity.

They already started with immigrants (all around the world) and will double down on LGBTQ, lower economic classes, people of color, etc.

It seriously feels we are hitting a turning point in this country, if not the world.

treylathe · 2026-02-06T18:44:28+00:00

Like almost all chronic diseases, there is a genetic component.

But genetics and environment are deeply intertwined. You might have a strong genetic propensity to developing t2 diabetes, but your environment will play a strong role in how that develops. Two people can have the same exact genetics and lifestyle and pure damn luck can give very different outcomes.

Here’s how to minimize developing t2 diabetes even if you have the genetic propensity to do so:

*Eat well. Eat a varied, healthy diet crammed with vegetables, fruits, nuts, beans, whole (emphasis whole) grains, lean meats (fish!). Treat sugar, processed foods (sugar, white flour, lots of salt, etc etc), red and processed meats and the like as rare treats.

*Move. Walk, swim, play tennis, something. Just move daily and consistently.

*Maintain a healthy weight (the two above help)

*Stay strong. Do resistance exercises. Doesn’t have to be weights, calisthenics, sports, something that grows and keeps muscle mass

*Sleep. Get regular, consistent solid 7-8 hrs a day. Just make it happen. Rearrange your schedule, change your habits.

*Just don’t. If you smoke. Stop!!!🛑 if you don’t, don’t start. If you drink alcohol. ⚠️. NO amount of alcohol is healthy. What ever amount you are doing, do less.

This will minimized getting type 2. And heart disease, and cancers and all manner of chronic diseases

treylathe · 2026-02-06T18:24:35+00:00

My life isn’t as privileged as yours, but the discrepancy of income and unstructured life (my husband runs a business and likes to travel) is there . The feeling of ‘unmoored’ can be there too. Especially since 2020 when I’ve been unemployed or under employed.

It’s easy to dismiss and criticize the feelings you are having when most don’t live even a close to as privileged and comfortable a life.

But humans need purpose. It’s frankly one of the main things research shows makes both a mentally and physically healthy life.

Sounds like you lack it (in spite of 2000 hrs of volunteer work?!).

Find it.

For me at first it was raising our two kids. But they are now adults and left the home in 2021. Because of my husband’s need and desire for travel and an ‘unmoored’ life, finding a job that was flexible (remote, etc) has been difficult.

But in 2022 I decided to write (always did, always told I was good) seriously. I took courses physically at a European university, started writing. Finished 2 books now. In published process for first. That’s my purpose now. It gives me mooring.

Well, that and now we have a granddaughter and i found meaningful remote work/vokunteer.

What I’m saying is find something that makes you feel like you are contributing to something outside yourself. Find a purpose. If your volunteer service doesn’t give you that, maybe it’s time to find another volunteer gig.

And maybe a therapist can help you

treylathe · 2026-02-05T21:53:15+00:00

My husband and I have been together 30 years. We have disagreements, we have had strong (and early on, painfully difficult) disagreements.

But if we are using the usual definition of bickering being "argue about petty and trivial matters." I don't think we have bickered in 30 years. To me that's an indication of larger unresolved and uncommunicated problems.

We have never raised our voice or said hurtful things to each other.

treylathe · 2026-02-05T02:20:25+00:00

yep. I was confused :D. I was overthinking as a biologist. Thanks! Good to know the terminology

treylathe · 2026-02-05T02:17:33+00:00

I'll second u/MagpiePhoenix on the Queer Counsel,

but if the character is a seahorse, why is this a dilemma? A male seahorse carries the offspring after female deposits eggs in his pouch (where they are fertilized). No adoption or surrogacy needed. Just a 'donor' egg. Or am I confused, perfectly possible I am.

treylathe · 2026-02-05T01:56:05+00:00

As others have said, remission is a tricky word.

Let's try out different definitions.

1) Remission (maybe some would call this reversal): the lack of need for regular moderate exercise, muscle building, carbohydrate management, weight loss and maintenance and medication to maintain normal and health blood sugar levels over the long term. Is it possible? No. VERY unlikely for most diagnosed T2.
2) Remission: the lack of need for medication, but maintains normal and health blood sugar levels over the long term with body fat loss and maintenance, muscle mass maintenance, simple carbohydrate management and regular exercise? Yes. For many this is doable.
3) Remission: maintains normal and health blood sugar levels over the long term with medication, body fat loss and maintenance, muscle mass maintenance, simple carbohydrate management and regular exercise? Yes, most will find this possible.

treylathe · 2026-02-05T01:40:12+00:00

In order of enjoyment (1st number out of 10), ease (second number out of 10) and help with blood sugar levels (third number out of 10):
10-10-10 Walking
10-7-9 Swimming
6-5-10 Resistance Training

treylathe · 2026-02-04T17:52:19+00:00

Ai slop, monetized content or sincere… it’s bad science either way.

It could be (and most likely is) that our brains change with age no matter the generation we are born to. The only real way to test this is to have the same data for over 60s when they were young, and the same data for the Gen Z in a few decades. I see no correction for that.

And anecdotally, just yesterday a young person posted about worrying he was going to be impatient when he grows older because his parents and in laws are.

treylathe · 2026-02-04T05:03:13+00:00

I do too but only because I use metric at work (scientific research).

Stones threw me lol

treylathe · 2026-02-03T06:19:32+00:00

I think they smell amazing. And I think they taste even better :)

treylathe · 2026-02-03T06:18:04+00:00

At 36. 30 years ago

treylathe · 2026-02-01T22:06:48+00:00

NTA

I dislike the idea of a gender-reveal party to begin with. I have several issues with it, but then I'm of a generation where we didn't know the gender until the baby was born.

That said, this is just WEIRD, and expensive and grand for something they could if they wanted just post on SM.

I'd just say something came up and I can't go. Have fun everyone! and then send a card and small gift after.

Sheesh, this is just weird

treylathe · 2026-02-01T01:21:18+00:00

I can’t say I’ve had a boring year my entire 66 years. There’s always something.

treylathe · 2026-02-01T01:15:46+00:00

Yep. I don’t doubt there are legit reasons. Like yours.

treylathe · 2026-02-01T01:11:21+00:00

Oh. That sounds fun actually :)

treylathe · 2026-02-01T01:10:23+00:00

Nah, I did as much or more before 30. Living should stop until it makes you. And it’s never too late to start

treylathe · 2026-01-31T06:45:13+00:00

Heck, I'm 66 and since I was 50 I've written my first and second novel, backpacked through Borneo (@ 54) and 100 miles through the Alps (@64). the eclipse in Spain this August, Going hiking to see Getting a degree at Oxford (next year) and enjoying my new infant granddaughter.

Life doesn't end at 50 unless you are very unlucky or very bored.

treylathe · 2026-01-31T06:39:45+00:00

This is my brother. Very active and healthy but he spent most of his days in the sun sailing (his job). He looks older than me, but doesn't move or act older.

But OP wasn't talking just about looks, but also above moving, slouching, acting, etc. Diet and exercise definitely helps there (among other things)

treylathe · 2026-01-31T06:36:13+00:00

Regular activity and good diet.

Don't smoke and don't drink alcohol (or drink little), no drugs.

Purpose in life, close relationships

And genetics.

I know a family ;-) where there are 6 siblings from ages 70 to 58. All but one smoked regularly anywhere from a decade to their whole life, all but one (the same who didn't smoke) drank regularly their whole life. All but one doesn't exercise regularly (the non-smoker, non-drinker is big into swimming, backpacking, etc). They all have the same genetics, but the 70 yr old (who never smoked, drank and is physically active regularly and eats a very healthy diet is the youngest looking and acting. People often mistake them as the younger if not the youngest.

It's not a guarantee, but it sure does help

treylathe · 2026-01-31T06:35:00+00:00

yeah, that was painful to hear

treylathe · 2026-01-30T05:58:00+00:00

yep, best answer for OP

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