#LetsTalk

[firmflexing]

Smack about Crypto.

Smack is a mini-podcast in which I try to tackle topics with common sense and logical reasoning, without bad intentions or ulterior motives. If a take happens to align with any political, religious or other kind of ideology, that is purely coincidental. It will inevitably upset someone, but please hear me out and remain civil.

[gabby-i-guess]

Super disappointed to see the same bullshit discourse around bisexual people still being thrown around. I'm not less queer than you just because I also have straight(ish) experiences. I haven't suffered less than you just because I also have straight(ish) experiences. And by saying I shouldn't be allowed to bring my (cis, opposite gender) partner to pride, you're saying my motherfucking identity isn't welcome at pride.

You know. My QUEER identity. At PRIDE.

Fuck off with that biphobic bullshit, I'm so over feeling not straight enough for straight spaces and not queer enough for queer spaces.

AND BY THE WAY, while I have y'all here anyway: trans, pan, ace, aro, intersex, enby, POC identities, and questioning people are also fucking valid and fucking welcome in queer spaces. Fuck "queer enough", it's toxic gatekeeping bullshit that actively hurts the most vulnerable members of the community.

[in-tenebris-et-in-solitudine]

[alwaysbelieveinmiraclesuk]

nicole loving earth podcast ep 7 - sexuality & spirituality with natasha longman.

Just loved this podcast with Nicole discussing all things Spiritual and Sexuality...  Its good to talk.  When girls talk!

[gabby-i-guess]

Friendly reminder that this can happen to anyone at any age, no matter how much you think you've got your shit together. I didn't fully realise this until I was facing the very real possibility of couchsurfing earlier this year. And I'm very lucky that I had friends who would have been able to house me for short periods of time - if I had just moved here, if I didn't have such strong friendships, if my friends were in different life situations, I would have been looking at living in my car.

This happened because I had plans to move in with a friend who changed her mind last minute, just as my lease was up. I did everything right - I was working a stable job, I had thought ahead, and I had made solid plans for my housing. But it didn't matter.

It CAN happen to anyone.

It CAN happen to your loved ones.

It CAN happen to you.

What to do if you suddenly find yourself homeless

FOOD

Find your nearest food bank or mission, for food

grocery stores with free samples, bakeries + stores with day-old bread

different fast food outlets have cheaper food and will generally let you hang out for a while.

some dollar stores carry food like cans of beans or fruit

SHELTER

Sleeping at beaches during the day is a good way to avoid suspicion and harassment

sleep with your bag strapped to you, so someone can’t steal it

Some churches offer short term residence

Find your nearest homeless shelter

Look for places that are open to the public

A large dumpster near a wall can often be moved so that flipping up the lids creates an angled shelter to stay dry

HYGIENE

A membership to the YMCA is usually only 10$, which has a shower, and sometimes laundry machines and lockers.

Public libraries have bathrooms you can use

Dollar stores carry low-end soaps and deodorant etc.

Wet wipes are all purpose and a life saver

Local beaches, go for a quick swim

Some truck stops have showers you can pay for

Staying clean is the best way to prevent disease, and potentially get a job to get back on your feet

Pack 7 pairs of socks/undies, 2 outfits, and one hooded rain jacket

OTHER

first aid kit

 sunscreen

 a travel alarm clock or watch

 mylar emergency blanket

 a backpack is a must

 downgrade your cellphone to a pay as you go with top-up cards

 sleeping bag

 travel kit of toothbrush, hair brush/comb, mirror

 swiss army knife

 can opener

[firmflexing]

Smack about Ragebait.

Smack is a mini-podcast in which I try to tackle topics with common sense and logical reasoning, without bad intentions or ulterior motives. If a take happens to align with any political, religious or other kind of ideology, that is purely coincidental. It will inevitably upset someone, but please hear me out and remain civil.

[gabby-i-guess]

BPD should be a diagnosis of exclusion.

BPD should be a diagnosis of exclusion.

BPD SHOULD BE A DIAGNOSIS OF EXCLUSION.

BPD SHOULD BE A DIAGNOSIS OF EXCLUSION.

Please, if you work in mental health or know anyone who does, please don't stop talking about this. BPD is still disgustingly stigmatised and largely (totally incorrectly) considered untreatable by medical professionals. I won't say BPD shouldn't be a diagnosis, because I honestly don't know. But I do know that if the person being considered for a BPD diagnosis fits the criteria for autism, ADHD, PTSD, and/or CPTSD, those should be treated before giving a BPD diagnosis.

We should also be calling out people who stigmatise BPD, especially in the mental health space. It's disgusting, arcane, and just fucking incorrect that we still consider people with BPD to be people to avoid or people that can't be treated.

If you have BPD or think you have BPD, I see you, I hear you, I love you. There is hope. You will get better.

[am-journey]

Opportunity Cost: The Hidden Price of Every Choice You Make

Have you ever had to choose between two things you wanted? Maybe it was deciding whether to spend your Saturday night binge-watching your favorite show or going out with friends. Or perhaps it was deciding between buying that limited-edition hoodie or saving the money for a future trip.

Every time you make a decision, you’re saying yes to one thing and no to another. But here’s the kicker: the thing you say "no" to isn’t just gone—it comes with a cost. That cost is called opportunity cost.

So, What Is Opportunity Cost?

Opportunity cost is the value of the next best thing you give up when choosing. It’s not just about money—it’s about time, energy, experiences, and even happiness.

For example:

If you spend $20 on a meal, the opportunity cost might be a book you could’ve bought instead.

If you spend three hours scrolling on TikTok, the opportunity cost could be the workout you skipped or the skill you didn’t learn then.

In short, every choice has a trade-off.

Why Should You Care About Opportunity Cost?

Recognizing opportunity costs helps you make smarter decisions. It forces you to consider the real value of what you’re giving up.

Here’s a relatable example: Let’s say you’re working on a side hustle, and you have 4 free hours on a Sunday. You could either:

Chill on the couch and relax.

Invest that time into designing products, building your brand, or learning a new skill.

The opportunity cost of option 1 is the progress you could have made on your business dreams. But the opportunity cost of option 2 is the mental rest and recharge you might need.

The key is to balance your choices. Some days, relaxation is worth the cost. On other days, hustling is. It’s about being intentional.

Opportunity Cost in Everyday Life

Let’s look at some everyday scenarios:

Shopping: Buying a $60 T-shirt might mean saying no to a concert ticket. What’s more valuable to you—new clothes or the experience?

Time: Spending time on things you don’t care about (like doom-scrolling or endless texting) comes at the cost of doing things that light your fire.

Relationships: Investing energy into toxic friendships may come at the cost of building meaningful connections.

How to Make Better Decisions

Here are three simple steps to start factoring opportunity costs into your life:

Pause Before You Decide

Ask yourself: “What am I giving up if I do this?”

Weigh Your Options

Compare the value of each option. Which aligns better with your goals or priorities?

Learn From Regrets

We’ve all made choices we wish we could undo. Instead of dwelling on it, think of those moments as lessons for the future.

A Fun Challenge for You

This week, try tracking your opportunity costs. Every time you make a decision, jot down what you gave up and how you feel about it. By the end of the week, you’ll have a clearer idea of what matters to you.

At its core, opportunity cost reminds us of one important truth: life is about choices. When we’re mindful of what we give up, we can focus on what we truly gain.

So, next time you’re deciding between hitting “add to cart” or saving your cash, or between staying in or stepping out, remember: the power is in your hands.

Explore More

If you enjoyed this post and want to learn more about balancing life, goals, and decisions, check out our website: www.am-journey.com

Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram for daily inspiration, tips, and a peek behind the scenes of our journey: @the_a.m_journey

Let’s make the most out of every choice—together! 💡

[idontknowanythingaboutthis]

Do Any of Us Really Know Anything?

Hi there! Welcome to my little corner of the internet where I embrace the unknown and celebrate curiosity. Life is full of questions we can’t answer and mysteries we’ll never solve—and I think that’s beautiful.

Here’s where I’ll share random thoughts, interesting finds, and snippets of inspiration, all while admitting… I don’t know anything about this. But hey, that’s what makes it fun, right?

🌟 Let’s turn “I don’t know” into a conversation. Tell me:

What’s something you’ve always wondered but never understood?

What’s a fun fact that blew your mind recently? Drop your thoughts in the comments or send me an ask. Let’s discover the unknown together! 🌌✨

[gabby-i-guess]

Just reblogging myself on the correct account

a while ago i attended this lecture on autism. guy in the audience said he had many of the symptoms that were presented and asked what should he do to get treatment and possibly a diagnosis. instead of answering his question the psychologist went on a tangent about how “the clinic reigns all powerful over guesswork”, and how actually it has become a trend amongst little children on the internet to claim that they are autistic for cool points, and that this hurts real autistic people. no she didn’t tell him how to get his symptoms looked into, she just made it very clear that to her, aknowledging your own symptoms is bad and evil and hurts the poor real mentally ill people.

an ex-friend of mine, then a psychology major and by now probably a full psychologist, once lectured me on how horrible and bad it was that i told her “i probably have some sort of neurodivergency”, and that if i were her patient she would never give me a diagnosis because “you aren’t like this now, but i know that if you get a diagnosis you’ll use it as an excuse to start treating people badly. that’s just how mentally ill people are.”

same ex-friend was extremely disgusted when she found out that fans sometimes make neurodivergency headcanons for characters that have the same symptoms as they do, and that authors sometimes write books with neurodivergent protagonists in stories that don’t focus on that (ex: she seemed horrified that percy jackson has adhd?)

multiple psychologists i’ve seen on facebook agree that they should refuse to treat patients that say “i’m here because i have symptoms of a disorder and wonder if i have it”, and that a patient should arrive to a psychologist as a blank slate.

school psychologist asked me how i was feeling about my trauma situation and i told him i thought my friends would leave me. instead of addressing the issue he said that that no i didn’t, that i was lying, that i had searched “bpd symptoms” online and now i was faking symptoms because i wanted to have bpd, that he shouldn’t have told me he suspected i had a personality disorder because now look what was happening. no, i didn’t search bpd symptoms online. yes, my friends left me, it was a completely founded belief and not a symptom, let alone a faked symptom.

so the next time you hear someone saying they’re “anti self-diagnosis” i want you to understand what they’re saying. what they’re saying is:

- i don’t want people to be aware of their own symptoms

- i don’t think my patients should have access to any information that doesn’t come from me

- i don’t think neurodivergent people should learn how to cope with their symptoms and live “normal” lives

- i think neurodivergent people should be denied a diagnosis because the moment they get one they will become evil and dangerous

- i don’t think people who don’t look like a stereotype could possibly be neurodivergent, even if they have all the symptoms, so i think they are faking it for attention and should be denied treatment

[getupradiomedia]

Welcome to Let's Talk Podcast with Alan Cousin. Today's topic is about self-destruction.

[toni-onone]

Motivational Affirmations

Let’s go ! Here are some affirmations that can help challenge and motivate you to be better, along with their meanings and benefits: “I am capable of achieving anything I set my mind to.”Meaning: I have the ability and strength within me to overcome challenges and reach my goals.Benefits: This affirmation can boost your self-confidence, increase motivation, and remind you of your potential to…

[judgedesireforknowledge]

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[firmflexing]

Smack about Anger.

Smack is a mini-podcast in which I try to tackle topics with common sense and logical reasoning, without bad intentions or ulterior motives. If a take happens to align with any political, religious or other kind of ideology, that is purely coincidental. It will inevitably upset someone, but please hear me out and remain civil.