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Hope for a Durable Remission

Parents with Inconvenient Truths about Trans (PITT) • 3832 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Family Cancer Mental health Support Healing
  1. The importance of finding hope and strength in situations of enduring challenges, such as coping with a cancer diagnosis or supporting a child through difficult times.
  2. The ongoing journey of healing involves balancing the knowledge gained from experiences with actively working towards personal healing and self-care.
  3. The significance of continuing to support others going through similar challenges while also focusing on one's own well-being by engaging in activities that bring comfort and peace.

Utah Bathroom Ban Goes To Senate For A Final Vote, Could Force Genital Exams If Accused

Erin In The Morning • 4147 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legislation Opposition Implications Support Influence
  1. Utah bill may charge transgender individuals for using bathroom of their gender identity.
  2. Opposition to the bill includes concerns about invasive genital exams for transgender people.
  3. The bill would ban legal recognition and have implications for cisgender individuals as well.

It finally broke me

Parents with Inconvenient Truths about Trans (PITT) • 3105 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Parenting Support
  1. The parent shared the challenges of raising a child with special needs, including struggles with school, relationships, and support from others.
  2. Despite exhausting efforts to seek help through various professionals and services, the parent faced setbacks and found limited solutions.
  3. The parent's world was further shaken when their child decided to transition, causing deep emotional turmoil and financial strain.
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The Fine Art of Losing: Redux

The Contender • 1277 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Hope Support
  1. The writer discusses the experience of being a fan of a tragic sports team like the Lions.
  2. Fans were warned about possible heartbreak if the Lions achieved success, which later proved true.
  3. Despite the pain, fans are advised to endure and continue supporting their team.

Making writers’ lives easier

Substack • 745 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Support Chatbot Tools Education Community
  1. Substack is making efforts to ease the lives of writers by introducing a Writer Success team, chatbot, and tools to support them.
  2. The new Writer Success team is focused on technical support, educational resources, and supporting the writer community for a better experience.
  3. Substack's chatbot taps into years of knowledge to provide writers instant help, addressing common issues and connecting them with support.

The Living Wage for Musicians Act

Dada Drummer Almanach • 178 implied HN points • 12 Mar 24
🎶 Music Legislation Advocacy Community Streaming Support
  1. The Living Wage for Musicians Act was introduced by Rep. Rashida Tlaib and Rep. Jamaal Bowman to address fair pay in the music industry.
  2. The bill was a collaborative effort involving UMAW, the Cyberlaw Clinic at Harvard Law School, and various legal experts and industry stakeholders.
  3. Musicians and supporters can participate by learning about the bill's goals and advocating for it to their representatives.

Help! Should I Date Another Ex-Jehovah's Witness?

Xavi Benjamin • 39 implied HN points • 05 Apr 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Advice Experiences Relationships Support Community
  1. Consider dating both ex-JWs and those with no experience in high control religions to find what feels right for you.
  2. Dating someone with a similar religious background can bring healing through understanding shared trauma.
  3. When choosing a partner, consider factors like how you feel around them, shared values, and whether they respect your boundaries and support you.

Good News on Safe Skies

Thinking about... • 164 implied HN points • 01 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Ukraine Support Documentary
  1. A fundraiser successfully raised $1.9 million to install a passive drone-detection system in Ukraine to protect critical infrastructure and save lives.
  2. The fundraiser reached its goal to fund 5,000 sensors for protection in eight Ukrainian regions, with installation planned in the coming weeks.
  3. Support is still needed to reach the goal of installing 12,000 total sensors to protect the entire country, and there are other fundraisers available for additional support.

Midlife women feel like screaming

The Shift With Sam Baker • 2556 implied HN points • 02 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Women's Health Self-care Emotions Support
  1. Midlife women may feel overwhelmed and frustrated, leading to a need to let out pent-up emotions, like anger and exhaustion.
  2. Suppressed rage and unexpressed feelings can build up over time and negatively impact mental well-being.
  3. Making friends can be challenging for some individuals, causing feelings of desperation and inadequacy in social situations.

Movers and Shakers - a Parkinson’s podcast

Rory’s Always On Newsletter • 1356 implied HN points • 18 Mar 23
🎙 Podcasts Health Entertainment Medicine Support Information
  1. A group with Parkinson's launched the podcast Movers and Shakers after meeting at a London pub.
  2. The podcast features individuals with media backgrounds, including a High Court judge, discussing Parkinson's.
  3. The aim of the podcast is to educate, inform, and entertain, reaching out to people with Parkinson's, their caregivers, and the general public.

I'm sick / Hot water bottles / Universe breakers

The Egg And The Rock • 707 implied HN points • 10 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Health Recovery Support Wellness Illness
  1. The author has been ill with Covid, leading to slow recovery and brain fog affecting work.
  2. Paid subscribers are being appreciated and subscriptions are suspended for a month to reduce pressure.
  3. Excitement over a recent discovery of mature galaxies in the early universe and plans to write about it when energy levels recover.

American Grand Strategy, Realism, and the Russo-Ukraine War

Comment is Freed • 167 implied HN points • 03 Sep 23
🌍 World Politics International Conflict Strategy Alliance Support
  1. Putin aims to keep the Russo-Ukraine War going until 2025, hoping for a change in US leadership.
  2. There is a debate in the US about the support for Ukraine and the focus on Pacific versus Atlantic strategic priorities.
  3. Realism in foreign policy involves assessing the situation practically, considering interests, and making grounded decisions.

The Future of this Newsletter

Are You Okay? • 559 implied HN points • 15 Dec 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Physical health Wellness Community Support
  1. This newsletter, started during the COVID pandemic, has grown into a community of 20,000+ readers with a focus on various health topics like weight loss, aging, and mental health.
  2. Paid subscribers get access to exclusive features like private discussions, Q&A sessions, and a community bulletin board for health tips and insights.
  3. The focus of the newsletter is on providing evidence-based medical information to help people navigate physical and mental health, emphasizing the importance of living better, not just longer.