Your posts have been excellent and I just subscribed. I'm trying to stay informed and in my own small way fight the control, but it's beginning to pile on me psychologically. I've done pretty well through all of this. I've tried to be optimistic. I've turned to God and Bible studies. I set fitness, home, and family goals. Yet recentl…
Your posts have been excellent and I just subscribed. I'm trying to stay informed and in my own small way fight the control, but it's beginning to pile on me psychologically. I've done pretty well through all of this. I've tried to be optimistic. I've turned to God and Bible studies. I set fitness, home, and family goals. Yet recently I'm feeling hopeless. A couple of things that are currently going on don't help. For one, trying to figure out how to fight my employer to NOT get the booster when I just had covid 3 weeks ago. Just postponed my dream trip for a third time (originally scheduled for April 2020). Things could be much worse. I'm just sharing these few things not to get sympathy, but I"m wondering if there's a substack that talks about how people are coping going into a third year of this.
You must stay strong. The momentum is starting to swing our way. If you aren't sure check out all the college football games where the stands erupt in F* Joe Biden. I tried to buy a coffee mug with this slogan on it. ( I didn't want the diluted "Let's Go Brandon)." They were sold out and I had to order one, as was the LGB version. Good sign. The 60,000 people who came out to see President Trump in Arizona on a cold day is a good sign. It was an all day process to get to the event and even as he began speaking the line of cars to get there was 25 miles long. That is some statement.
Look at the recent polls. This administration is sinking like a rock. And it will get a whole lot worse for them this year. Inflation hasn't really started to kick in. I lived through the Jimmy Carter inflation and malaise. This is going to be as bad or worse. So hang in there. This is not the time to throw in the towel.
The Supreme Court just ruled against mandates unless you are a health care worker. However, new international data is coming out all the time. Print off some of those articles and use them with your employer.
For months I continue to try and educate my boss regarding the dangers of masks. I'm retired and only work p/t 2 days/week as he knows I spend my life reading. There are about 50 employee's in our office all of whom are tripled injected - wear masks religiously (as though it is a badge of honor) and were ALL out sick recently! Once again I tried to share information I've read and this was his latest response:
I don’t care about being right or wrong. I also don’t care about being inconvenienced if it does have a chance of helping. I personally don’t lose anything and have, like I have mentioned to you before. Not gotten sick, the two years. Other than COVID, which I traced down to my wife not wearing a mask and being exposed by her family.
I like wearing my mask, makes me feel I’m more mysterious. I’m gonna miss em when they aren’t popular and I won’t feel cool anymore.
Your emotions are quite normal I believe in these time. What a deception when the public journey was “stay home” two weeks to flatten the curve. I am so very grateful through all shocking social changes in the norms, that I first found Dr. Mobeen Syed, to assist
With real data outside the outrageous messaging here in USA. Yes, sons out of college, employed and none of us desire experimental irreversible vaccine.
My lowest point, my very own Dr.
Rheumatologist and Cardiologist
..recently identified with Acending aortic aneurysm. …. Still persisted
Vaccine. ! I just needed more time,
More data. They grew impatient,
I had a bad case of Covid. No, despite low BP and low pulse ox.. my husband went for Pedialite and bone broth and aspirin. I’m a Sjogrens patient anyway. My faith was far stronger than this crazy vaccine that was good for ALL patients. (These doctors Even vaccinated their children!).
Now we have so much data on that topic. Yes, much sacrifices. Delay retirement. No trips to Spain, Israel and Conference in Scottsdale.
Yet, Dr. Zelenko, Dr Markik on YouTube Mobeen show. I had Hope! After 3 years I see, mandates are just the beginning of what we saw after WWI.
I Do believe truth is getting out.
Don’t lose hope. A change in Cardiologist to Mayo, no pressure at all. Now, as our generation KNOWS the potential of American pride. We must not submit and hand it over to our current key holders. Corrupt Elections
Are Key to avoid. We must stay aware, and be involved each day.
The younger conservatives surprised me but really are not interested in this America.
So grateful for all the Hero’s on frontlines as the battle continue.
I also have moments and sometimes days of hopelessness about where we are as a country and how to raise my children to continue to fight the tyranny. And then I get focused, take small actions to buck the narrative in my circle of crazy, and choose to hope that this will end soon. I know you didn’t ask for sympathy, but I offer some empathy so you know you aren’t alone. Hang in there! We need you in this fight!
For me reconnecting with faith has been important to help me retain psychological balance. I do not belong to a Church or a particular religion. I have a spiritual practice. It sounds like I spent the Fall in a similar place to you. Taking care of myself -- daily vit. D3, Quercetin and Zinc, exercise, getting a massage and small outings (we are on our 4th lockdown here in Toronto)helped greatly.
I am a self employed medical practitioner and found the struggles of my patients affected me much greater than usual, to a point of sending an email to them telling them how I was struggling but that I am there for them in whatever capacity they needed. The beautiful responses I received in return showed me the love and connection we all need. Reaching out helps. I am very grateful.
Interesting. I too have done a lot of deep thinking on faith. I am in Florida and it is quite open and back to normal here. I could have gone to services but my church has gone a bit WOKE and I won't support that. It has helped to reconnect with a higher power and realize we are part of a whole.
This virus has had its good side. With all this time on my hands, although, not in lockdown here in Florida, I have been reading and listening to videos. I too am on an immune boosting regime of D3, Quercetin, zinc, Vit K2, VitC and black seed oil. I feel good. I need to boost my exercise though because I have become far too sedentary.
What is dismaying is to witness the mass formation psychosis that seems to be the norm in too many places. It is certainly prevalent on a knitting forum I belong too. In particular those members from Australia seem lost to all reason and perspective. Some of them have become vicious in their response to the unvaccinated even when those people have had and recovered from COVID, and to those who refuse to get boosters. Fear can be a terrible thing.
Australians are being monitored. Their not free to speak. They have to say those things. Don’t take it to heart to much.
I too am in a free red state in the south. Beautiful and normal. Trace amounts of fear mongering but not in our church. I take my Vitamins as well and need to exercise more. 😊
When Australians have had enough the people will go on a national strike. Gandhi showed the world how to do nonviolent protests. Australians need to vote in another John Howard. The current political leadership they have are craven, power mad cowards. I can't believe the police are allowing themselves to be turned into tyrannical prison guards over an entire nation. Sheesh, if this isn't shades of 1933 Nazi Germany.
Regarding your job: for you - that is the tipping point and probably most unbearable. It probably feels like your on the train to Auschwitz’s. You need the job= money= living indoors and eating. I get it.
Sorry for your trouble heart!
I am going to try and say this as clear as I can… the Universe is telling you to fix it or leave that job. Don’t look at this like it’s forever, we are changing and rearranging. Things are going to get better. I can promise you that. We all are going down this rocky road together. Your employer will suffer if you or many of you leave - see yourself as valuable and make your body, your choice. You got this! Don’t give up. And commit to watching the news only 1 time a week. Watch only comedy’s. Trust me laughter is the best medicine for the mind and soul.
Lately I have been watching the Holocaust survivor testimonial videos on YouTube. While we are no where close to what these poor people were subjected to, many of the events that have gone on in the past 2 years are similar to the way it started in Europe in the early 1930's. It is important not to exaggerate. Truth matters, particularly now.
I sympathize with someone put in a position of being forced to take a medical procedure they do not want or having to quit their job. Not everyone is in a financial position to do that, especially if there is a family to support.
Things are starting to change. Israel has given up on the 4th booster. Other countries have chimed in. There are articles about this from reputable sources that can serve as a way to rebut the company's policy. There is also the recent 6-3 Supreme Court decision about vaccine mandates.
I don't think this mandate stupidity can last all that much longer. Critical services and occupations are affected: nurses and hospital staff, fireman, police, truck drivers. The mandates are threatening to collapse and paralyze our most basic services. How long can that stupidity last, even in blue cities and states? I say not long.
Dan Bongino said it would begin to change when the 2nd person got up and danced. It's happening now. The trickle started by brave experts such as Dr. Malone will become a flood.
It is also important that we maintain a community here. The free sharing of experiences and the encouragement of knowing there are many, MANY, intelligent people who feel the same way makes us all stronger.
Shut your TV and cell phone off. Instead, spend your time educating yourself by reading newsletters such as this. Once you are able to differentiate fact from egregious fiction - your days will be filled with optimism and joy. I promise you there are more of us who remain steadfast. Just read the comment section of these newsletters to prove you are not alone. They are discarding the booster shots by the millions - which solidifies we are slowly but surely gaining traction in our crusade. Inflicting despondency is all part of this. Don't let them win.
To your support query, many of us are looking for coping help. Dr. Mattias Desmet, Dr. Mark McDonald (interviewed on TheHighwire's #249 weekly video), both speak and write about Mass Psychosis phenomena. They suggest we Create like-minded community. I akin it to something we'd do for our socially awkward child, go out of our way to create playdates knowing that positive interactions will help him. This is US now. We are the awkward ones needing positive social interactions. I've found a small group in my neighborhood, we all feel this same way. We are busy, but we Know we Need to meet on occasion. Finding like-minds, that is the very awkward part, after you find them, it's really wonderful. Dr. McDonald in his TheH interview tells how he pushed himself to do this but found friendships that are better than he's ever had previously. God bless you. If you are in my town, join us :). We're going to the DC march. Downingtown, PA.
this IS WW3 ... just no kinetic weapons (yet). -- re: fighting the employer -- get a kind Dr. to say for "your specific medical history that a booster is more risk than potential benefit"
Peggy Hall is the best resource I've found for medical exemption guidance. She has 80+ free videos (5-40mins on specific issues), also a zoom service. I used the free videos to help my nephew successfully get a Rel Exemp for a Fed job. No church affiliation needed, only a "srongly held religious belief", no specifics. She's fun to watch too.
Her videos help, but some employers like mine are so wedded to federal contract money that they refuse to accept religious exemption requests. If you can work from home, it’s approved. If you have to come on site, it’s denied. I’m standing up and refusing to comply, so job hunting.
TH22, we all have down days but never give up hope. Keep praying, trust God. His hand is in this. Bobby Kennedy Jr. said that the first thing he says when he gets up in the morning is "Reporting for duty, Sir!" I love that.
Your posts have been excellent and I just subscribed. I'm trying to stay informed and in my own small way fight the control, but it's beginning to pile on me psychologically. I've done pretty well through all of this. I've tried to be optimistic. I've turned to God and Bible studies. I set fitness, home, and family goals. Yet recently I'm feeling hopeless. A couple of things that are currently going on don't help. For one, trying to figure out how to fight my employer to NOT get the booster when I just had covid 3 weeks ago. Just postponed my dream trip for a third time (originally scheduled for April 2020). Things could be much worse. I'm just sharing these few things not to get sympathy, but I"m wondering if there's a substack that talks about how people are coping going into a third year of this.
You must stay strong. The momentum is starting to swing our way. If you aren't sure check out all the college football games where the stands erupt in F* Joe Biden. I tried to buy a coffee mug with this slogan on it. ( I didn't want the diluted "Let's Go Brandon)." They were sold out and I had to order one, as was the LGB version. Good sign. The 60,000 people who came out to see President Trump in Arizona on a cold day is a good sign. It was an all day process to get to the event and even as he began speaking the line of cars to get there was 25 miles long. That is some statement.
Look at the recent polls. This administration is sinking like a rock. And it will get a whole lot worse for them this year. Inflation hasn't really started to kick in. I lived through the Jimmy Carter inflation and malaise. This is going to be as bad or worse. So hang in there. This is not the time to throw in the towel.
The Supreme Court just ruled against mandates unless you are a health care worker. However, new international data is coming out all the time. Print off some of those articles and use them with your employer.
Laugh of the day . . . .
For months I continue to try and educate my boss regarding the dangers of masks. I'm retired and only work p/t 2 days/week as he knows I spend my life reading. There are about 50 employee's in our office all of whom are tripled injected - wear masks religiously (as though it is a badge of honor) and were ALL out sick recently! Once again I tried to share information I've read and this was his latest response:
I don’t care about being right or wrong. I also don’t care about being inconvenienced if it does have a chance of helping. I personally don’t lose anything and have, like I have mentioned to you before. Not gotten sick, the two years. Other than COVID, which I traced down to my wife not wearing a mask and being exposed by her family.
I like wearing my mask, makes me feel I’m more mysterious. I’m gonna miss em when they aren’t popular and I won’t feel cool anymore.
Holy hell, your boss is a retard. I have a feeling he will be able to wear his obedience mask for many more years so he can feel cool.
Sounds like a chick, not a dude.
Male - early 30's
God help us all
Oh, a soy boy.
Thank you Naomi. It's good to share with like minded folks!
Your emotions are quite normal I believe in these time. What a deception when the public journey was “stay home” two weeks to flatten the curve. I am so very grateful through all shocking social changes in the norms, that I first found Dr. Mobeen Syed, to assist
With real data outside the outrageous messaging here in USA. Yes, sons out of college, employed and none of us desire experimental irreversible vaccine.
My lowest point, my very own Dr.
Rheumatologist and Cardiologist
..recently identified with Acending aortic aneurysm. …. Still persisted
Vaccine. ! I just needed more time,
More data. They grew impatient,
I had a bad case of Covid. No, despite low BP and low pulse ox.. my husband went for Pedialite and bone broth and aspirin. I’m a Sjogrens patient anyway. My faith was far stronger than this crazy vaccine that was good for ALL patients. (These doctors Even vaccinated their children!).
Now we have so much data on that topic. Yes, much sacrifices. Delay retirement. No trips to Spain, Israel and Conference in Scottsdale.
Yet, Dr. Zelenko, Dr Markik on YouTube Mobeen show. I had Hope! After 3 years I see, mandates are just the beginning of what we saw after WWI.
I Do believe truth is getting out.
Don’t lose hope. A change in Cardiologist to Mayo, no pressure at all. Now, as our generation KNOWS the potential of American pride. We must not submit and hand it over to our current key holders. Corrupt Elections
Are Key to avoid. We must stay aware, and be involved each day.
The younger conservatives surprised me but really are not interested in this America.
So grateful for all the Hero’s on frontlines as the battle continue.
Thank you Tory.
I also have moments and sometimes days of hopelessness about where we are as a country and how to raise my children to continue to fight the tyranny. And then I get focused, take small actions to buck the narrative in my circle of crazy, and choose to hope that this will end soon. I know you didn’t ask for sympathy, but I offer some empathy so you know you aren’t alone. Hang in there! We need you in this fight!
Thank you. I needed this boost!
You cannot let the bastards win!
For me reconnecting with faith has been important to help me retain psychological balance. I do not belong to a Church or a particular religion. I have a spiritual practice. It sounds like I spent the Fall in a similar place to you. Taking care of myself -- daily vit. D3, Quercetin and Zinc, exercise, getting a massage and small outings (we are on our 4th lockdown here in Toronto)helped greatly.
I am a self employed medical practitioner and found the struggles of my patients affected me much greater than usual, to a point of sending an email to them telling them how I was struggling but that I am there for them in whatever capacity they needed. The beautiful responses I received in return showed me the love and connection we all need. Reaching out helps. I am very grateful.
Interesting. I too have done a lot of deep thinking on faith. I am in Florida and it is quite open and back to normal here. I could have gone to services but my church has gone a bit WOKE and I won't support that. It has helped to reconnect with a higher power and realize we are part of a whole.
This virus has had its good side. With all this time on my hands, although, not in lockdown here in Florida, I have been reading and listening to videos. I too am on an immune boosting regime of D3, Quercetin, zinc, Vit K2, VitC and black seed oil. I feel good. I need to boost my exercise though because I have become far too sedentary.
What is dismaying is to witness the mass formation psychosis that seems to be the norm in too many places. It is certainly prevalent on a knitting forum I belong too. In particular those members from Australia seem lost to all reason and perspective. Some of them have become vicious in their response to the unvaccinated even when those people have had and recovered from COVID, and to those who refuse to get boosters. Fear can be a terrible thing.
Australians are being monitored. Their not free to speak. They have to say those things. Don’t take it to heart to much.
I too am in a free red state in the south. Beautiful and normal. Trace amounts of fear mongering but not in our church. I take my Vitamins as well and need to exercise more. 😊
When Australians have had enough the people will go on a national strike. Gandhi showed the world how to do nonviolent protests. Australians need to vote in another John Howard. The current political leadership they have are craven, power mad cowards. I can't believe the police are allowing themselves to be turned into tyrannical prison guards over an entire nation. Sheesh, if this isn't shades of 1933 Nazi Germany.
Thank you. Your post and others are so good to read!
Regarding your job: for you - that is the tipping point and probably most unbearable. It probably feels like your on the train to Auschwitz’s. You need the job= money= living indoors and eating. I get it.
Sorry for your trouble heart!
I am going to try and say this as clear as I can… the Universe is telling you to fix it or leave that job. Don’t look at this like it’s forever, we are changing and rearranging. Things are going to get better. I can promise you that. We all are going down this rocky road together. Your employer will suffer if you or many of you leave - see yourself as valuable and make your body, your choice. You got this! Don’t give up. And commit to watching the news only 1 time a week. Watch only comedy’s. Trust me laughter is the best medicine for the mind and soul.
Lately I have been watching the Holocaust survivor testimonial videos on YouTube. While we are no where close to what these poor people were subjected to, many of the events that have gone on in the past 2 years are similar to the way it started in Europe in the early 1930's. It is important not to exaggerate. Truth matters, particularly now.
I sympathize with someone put in a position of being forced to take a medical procedure they do not want or having to quit their job. Not everyone is in a financial position to do that, especially if there is a family to support.
Things are starting to change. Israel has given up on the 4th booster. Other countries have chimed in. There are articles about this from reputable sources that can serve as a way to rebut the company's policy. There is also the recent 6-3 Supreme Court decision about vaccine mandates.
I don't think this mandate stupidity can last all that much longer. Critical services and occupations are affected: nurses and hospital staff, fireman, police, truck drivers. The mandates are threatening to collapse and paralyze our most basic services. How long can that stupidity last, even in blue cities and states? I say not long.
Dan Bongino said it would begin to change when the 2nd person got up and danced. It's happening now. The trickle started by brave experts such as Dr. Malone will become a flood.
It is also important that we maintain a community here. The free sharing of experiences and the encouragement of knowing there are many, MANY, intelligent people who feel the same way makes us all stronger.
Great advice. Thank you!
Hearts to you, Truth = Defense!
Shut your TV and cell phone off. Instead, spend your time educating yourself by reading newsletters such as this. Once you are able to differentiate fact from egregious fiction - your days will be filled with optimism and joy. I promise you there are more of us who remain steadfast. Just read the comment section of these newsletters to prove you are not alone. They are discarding the booster shots by the millions - which solidifies we are slowly but surely gaining traction in our crusade. Inflicting despondency is all part of this. Don't let them win.
To your support query, many of us are looking for coping help. Dr. Mattias Desmet, Dr. Mark McDonald (interviewed on TheHighwire's #249 weekly video), both speak and write about Mass Psychosis phenomena. They suggest we Create like-minded community. I akin it to something we'd do for our socially awkward child, go out of our way to create playdates knowing that positive interactions will help him. This is US now. We are the awkward ones needing positive social interactions. I've found a small group in my neighborhood, we all feel this same way. We are busy, but we Know we Need to meet on occasion. Finding like-minds, that is the very awkward part, after you find them, it's really wonderful. Dr. McDonald in his TheH interview tells how he pushed himself to do this but found friendships that are better than he's ever had previously. God bless you. If you are in my town, join us :). We're going to the DC march. Downingtown, PA.
Yes, and we are meeting face to face. Gathering for meals and conversation like we used to. It's been a great gift. New, wonderful friends. Community.
Thank you!
this IS WW3 ... just no kinetic weapons (yet). -- re: fighting the employer -- get a kind Dr. to say for "your specific medical history that a booster is more risk than potential benefit"
Peggy Hall is the best resource I've found for medical exemption guidance. She has 80+ free videos (5-40mins on specific issues), also a zoom service. I used the free videos to help my nephew successfully get a Rel Exemp for a Fed job. No church affiliation needed, only a "srongly held religious belief", no specifics. She's fun to watch too.
Her videos help, but some employers like mine are so wedded to federal contract money that they refuse to accept religious exemption requests. If you can work from home, it’s approved. If you have to come on site, it’s denied. I’m standing up and refusing to comply, so job hunting.
You're a patriotic badass.
Agree, The Healthy American, Peggy Hall. Great success with SW airline’s employees and many more and now going after Kaiser.
TH22, we all have down days but never give up hope. Keep praying, trust God. His hand is in this. Bobby Kennedy Jr. said that the first thing he says when he gets up in the morning is "Reporting for duty, Sir!" I love that.