I didn’t intend posting this on here but it seems to have gotten such a good reception on Facebook, I thought maybe it would benefit other people who aren’t on Facebook to see it too.
I just nudged you into double figures. I’m not over prone to sharing stuff on FB, more of a commentator. But this piece warrants it. It has the quality of a lion’s roar.
Thank you. It’s really inspiring. This stick will go with the flow come what may. I haven’t told anyone this yet but H has just been diagnosed with a quick onset rare bowel cancer (x2💉) nhs have been diabolical. Still waiting to hear what’s in store but I think life is going to change dramatically for both of us over the next few months. I’m not one of life’s natural carers either so the courage you talk about is going to stand me in good stead.
Oh bless you. That must throw things into perspective massively.
Yes I am currently battling with the NHS over my son seeing a paediatrician. Obviously not as heavy as your situation but it’s a shame these so called services no longer meet need.
Keep speaking out, rising up. We may not always achieve all we intend to, but our flames spark the hearts of others and they too feel more able to do the same. X
I wrote the following in an email before I noticed the "Comment" button.
Excellent summary, Julie. I used to be shy about confronting people (as opposed to just arguing about their claims but going along with how they framed the debate) until a life-changing event in 1977 when I was 31.
Even then, it was slow going until, in 1992, I particpated in a forum, talk.abortion, in which the abortion rights propagandists overwhelmingly predominated. I came to realize that most of them were highly dishonest and hypocritical, and they didn't care if anyone knew it. As one moderate pro-choicer who hated them told me, their greatest strength is that "THEY DON'T CARE HOW BAD IT MAKES THEM LOOK."
But being unafraid is not the same thing as being effective, and it has taken me until now to see what a range of replies I can venture and still get a grudging, unspoken respect from the dirty debaters.
Keep up the good work,
Peter Nyikos
PS Don't be afraid to quote me in your blog. I never send any email that I can't stand behind.
Aww thank you . Yeah I got the email. I have no idea how you even send an email via substack but a few people have ended up (mistakenly i think) ended up doing the same thing.
Cheers. On Facebook this has had 26 shares - It’s strange the pieces that really resonate with people. You never can tell … I think it’s nice this one did because it’s hopefully giving people confidence to go forward doing the same, not being afraid to be themselves. That’s a great thing❤️🔥
I didn’t intend posting this on here but it seems to have gotten such a good reception on Facebook, I thought maybe it would benefit other people who aren’t on Facebook to see it too.
Hell yeah.. 👊
It’s had 9 shares and 102 likes already (posted this morning) so it must be chiming with many.
I just nudged you into double figures. I’m not over prone to sharing stuff on FB, more of a commentator. But this piece warrants it. It has the quality of a lion’s roar.
I’ve also lost 5 ‘friends’ since posting but over all a ‘net’ win. I’d say that’s very ‘sustainable’😂😂
Damn right👏👏
Thank you. It’s really inspiring. This stick will go with the flow come what may. I haven’t told anyone this yet but H has just been diagnosed with a quick onset rare bowel cancer (x2💉) nhs have been diabolical. Still waiting to hear what’s in store but I think life is going to change dramatically for both of us over the next few months. I’m not one of life’s natural carers either so the courage you talk about is going to stand me in good stead.
Oh bless you. That must throw things into perspective massively.
Yes I am currently battling with the NHS over my son seeing a paediatrician. Obviously not as heavy as your situation but it’s a shame these so called services no longer meet need.
Keep speaking out, rising up. We may not always achieve all we intend to, but our flames spark the hearts of others and they too feel more able to do the same. X
Sending you ❤️
I wrote the following in an email before I noticed the "Comment" button.
Excellent summary, Julie. I used to be shy about confronting people (as opposed to just arguing about their claims but going along with how they framed the debate) until a life-changing event in 1977 when I was 31.
Even then, it was slow going until, in 1992, I particpated in a forum, talk.abortion, in which the abortion rights propagandists overwhelmingly predominated. I came to realize that most of them were highly dishonest and hypocritical, and they didn't care if anyone knew it. As one moderate pro-choicer who hated them told me, their greatest strength is that "THEY DON'T CARE HOW BAD IT MAKES THEM LOOK."
But being unafraid is not the same thing as being effective, and it has taken me until now to see what a range of replies I can venture and still get a grudging, unspoken respect from the dirty debaters.
Keep up the good work,
Peter Nyikos
PS Don't be afraid to quote me in your blog. I never send any email that I can't stand behind.
Aww thank you . Yeah I got the email. I have no idea how you even send an email via substack but a few people have ended up (mistakenly i think) ended up doing the same thing.
Keep on speaking out 🔥💪🏼
Cheers. On Facebook this has had 26 shares - It’s strange the pieces that really resonate with people. You never can tell … I think it’s nice this one did because it’s hopefully giving people confidence to go forward doing the same, not being afraid to be themselves. That’s a great thing❤️🔥