iheartintelligence--2020-09-10--Baby was born with 3 parents?! Here is how it’s possible…

One baby , three parens : Doctors made this possible using an innovative IVF technique preventing mothers from passing genetic diseases on to their babies .
• In 2019 a healthy baby with DNA from three parents was delivered in Greece .
• The procedure that made this possible is called ‘ Maternal spindle transfer ’ .
It was initially developed to help mothers with mitochondrial genetic disorders to have healthy children .
• Experts are concerned about the use of mitochondrial donation for infertility issues .
Last year , a healthy baby boy , weighing 2.9kg ( 6lbs ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was born in Greece , TIME reveals .
As researchers at the Institute of Life in Athens announced , the mother of the wonder-child was a 32-year-old Greek woman with a history of several unsuccessful cycles of in vitro fertilization ( IVF ) .
The child was born on April 9 , 2019 , with an experimental technique called ‘ maternal spindle transfer ’ .
The procedure includes removing the grouped-together DNA from a mother ’ s egg and placing it inside a donor egg from another woman .
This donor egg was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that , it was fertilized and developed into an embryo that was transferred for pregnancy .
Although the child technically has three parents , he will mostly have DNA from the biological mom and dad .
The whole process aims to help mothers with mitochondrial genetic disorders to have healthy babies .
Mitochondrial DNA is responsible for less than 1 % of a person ’ s total genetic makeup , but inherited mutations in this DNA can cause severe and sometimes life-threatening mitochondrial diseases .
According to Dr. Panagiotis Psathas , president of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to women who have struggled to conceive .
Dr. Psathas explained : As per One Zero , at least ten babies with three parents were born by September 2019 .
While this sounds revolutionary , experts are warning the procedure might be dangerous .
The European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology ( ESHRE ) recommends ‘ extreme caution ’ on the use of the technique after failed IVF cases .
They said in a statement : However , the case reported in Greece was of a mother who did not have any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conceive after four IVF cycles and decided to take part in the experimental study .
The Greek institute was working in collaboration with the Spanish company Embryotools , which developed the technology .
Nine more babies have been born after their mothers underwent the procedure for infertility .
Despite the controversial statements of various experts , as of September 2019 , there was a total of ten children delivered to mothers with infertility troubles .
Apparently , and that more three-parent babies are likely on the way .
The nine other cases occurred @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to Dr. Valery Zukin , the center ’ s director .
Having in mind that that faulty or fewer mitochondria could be a cause of poor-quality eggs , some experts claim that the experimental technique may boost the chances of a successful pregnancy after failed IVF .
On the contrary , reproductive specialists say there ’ s not enough evidence to know whether mitochondria are responsible for all cases of age-related fertility .
Moreover , other professionals claim mitochondrial replacement therapy to be a form of genetic modification .
Another concern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a study published in Science suggests that mitochondria are not readily interchangeable and thus could not be replaced with those from a donor with no consequences .
The study reveals that the donor might need to have a similar genetic makeup to the woman undergoing the procedure .
Examining more than 1,500 mother and child pairs , the researchers found subtle connections between their mitochondrial DNA and their nuclear DNA .
Patrick Chinnery , one of the authors of the paper , said : As there are several different perspectives on the subject @ @ @ @ @ @ @ innovative method as well .
For instance , in 2015 , the US has banned the mitochondrial replacement therapy wit a bill passed by Congress .
On the other hand , the same year , the UK made the therapy legal , but only for couples at high risk of having a child with a life-threatening mitochondrial disease .

One baby, three parens: Doctors made this possible using an innovative IVF technique preventing mothers from passing genetic diseases on to their babies.
In 2019 a healthy baby with DNA from three parents was delivered in Greece.
The procedure that made this possible is called ‘Maternal spindle transfer’. It was initially developed to help mothers with mitochondrial genetic disorders to have healthy children.
Experts are concerned about the use of mitochondrial donation for infertility issues.
Last year, a healthy baby boy, weighing 2.9kg (6lbs), with DNA from three parents, was born in Greece, TIME reveals. As researchers at the Institute of Life in Athens announced, the mother of the wonder-child was a 32-year-old Greek woman with a history of several unsuccessful cycles of in vitro fertilization(IVF).
The child was born on April 9, 2019, with an experimental technique called ‘maternal spindle transfer’.
The procedure includes removing the grouped-together DNA from a mother’s egg and placing it inside a donor egg from another woman. This donor egg was previously emptied of its DNA. After that, it was fertilized and developed into an embryo that was transferred for pregnancy. Although the child technically has three parents, he will mostly have DNA from the biological mom and dad.
The whole process aims to help mothers with mitochondrial genetic disorders to have healthy babies.
Mitochondrial DNA is responsible for less than 1% of a person’s total genetic makeup, but inherited mutations in this DNA can cause severe and sometimes life-threatening mitochondrial diseases.
According to Dr. Panagiotis Psathas, president of the Institute, it is also applicable to women who have struggled to conceive. Dr. Psathas explained:
“We are now in a position to make it possible for women with multiple IVF failures or rare mitochondrial genetic diseases to have a healthy child. At the Institute of Life, our commitment is to continue to help even more couples facing fertility issues to have children with their own DNA, without having recourse to egg donors.”
As per One Zero, at least ten babies with three parents were born by September 2019. While this sounds revolutionary, experts are warning the procedure might be dangerous.
The European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) recommends ‘extreme caution’ on the use of the technique after failed IVF cases. They said in a statement:
“ESHRE strongly discourages the use of mitochondrial donation to alleviate an infertility condition.”
However, the case reported in Greece was of a mother who did not have any mitochondrial disorders. She was unable to conceive after four IVF cycles and decided to take part in the experimental study. The Greek institute was working in collaboration with the Spanish company Embryotools, which developed the technology.
Dr. Nuno Costa-Borges, a co-founder of the Spanish company, noted:
“The completely successful and safe implementation of the Maternal Spindle Transfer method – for the first time in medical history – is a revolution in assisted reproduction.”
Nine more babies have been born after their mothers underwent the procedure for infertility.
Despite the controversial statements of various experts, as of September 2019, there was a total of ten children delivered to mothers with infertility troubles. Apparently, and that more three-parent babies are likely on the way. The nine other cases occurred at Nadiya Clinic in Kyiv, Ukraine, according to Dr. Valery Zukin, the center’s director.
Having in mind that that faulty or fewer mitochondria could be a cause of poor-quality eggs, some experts claim that the experimental technique may boost the chances of a successful pregnancy after failed IVF.
On the contrary, reproductive specialists say there’s not enough evidence to know whether mitochondria are responsible for all cases of age-related fertility. Moreover, other professionals claim mitochondrial replacement therapy to be a form of genetic modification.
Another concern experts have about the procedure came as a study published in Science suggests that mitochondria are not readily interchangeable and thus could not be replaced with those from a donor with no consequences.
The study reveals that the donor might need to have a similar genetic makeup to the woman undergoing the procedure.
Examining more than 1,500 mother and child pairs, the researchers found subtle connections between their mitochondrial DNA and their nuclear DNA. Patrick Chinnery, one of the authors of the paper, said:
“Swapping mitochondria might not be as straightforward as just changing the batteries in a device.”
As there are several different perspectives on the subject, there are different reactions to the innovative method as well.
For instance, in 2015, the US has banned the mitochondrial replacement therapy wit a bill passed by Congress. On the other hand, the same year, the UK made the therapy legal, but only for couples at high risk of having a child with a life-threatening mitochondrial disease.
Costa-Borges of Embryotools said:


iheartintelligence--2020-09-10--Woman follows her boyfriend and finds out he has a wife and children

Have you ever sensed that you are being lied to even when the excuses and explanations you are hearing seem reasonable and believable ?
Sometimes , it is better to listen to the voice inside your head and trust your gut instinct .
Ignoring these feelings or alternatively , ignoring red flags and convincing yourself that your partner is being honest can end up causing you tremendous pain .
Evangeline Grace ’ s story is a perfect example of why you should follow your instincts instead of blindly believing the lies your partner feeds you .
Two days in , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Evangeline Grace shared her story on Mamamia , describing how she met her boyfriend Damon .
She wrote that they met on a Friday night outside a nightclub and spent the night together at her place .
The next morning , he had made her breakfast : blueberry pancakes drizzled with maple syrup .
By Sunday , he was calling her his girlfriend and by Monday , he had become evasive .
He had left to go to work early on Monday and avoided answering Angie ’ s questions about seeing each other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of him , Angie continued : “ So where ’ s your workplace ?
Will it take you long to get there ?
” I asked , trying to keep him talking as long as possible .
Damon hesitated .
Stuttering slightly , he named a location , claiming it wasn ’ t too far away .
Then he said he had to use the bathroom .
Why would he hesitate and stutter at something so straightforward ?
An alarm began going off in Angie ’ s head as she thought he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knew it , she was going through his wallet , looking for a business card .
Of course , as expected , the location he had given her did not match the one written on the card .
Nevertheless , she began convincing herself that there was an explanation : ‘ Maybe these are old business cards [ … ] Maybe the information on them is out of date ’ .
Even so , the little voice inside her head told her to take a card and keep it just in case .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ kissed her , and promised to call her soon .
Naturally , Angie turned off the alarm and persuaded herself that everything is fine .
He disappeared for two months then lied about his father ’ s death .
Angie waited and obsessed over the promised call .
Instead of giving up , she continued to wait , reassured by the texts she would receive every week or so : “ I miss you so much !
I ’ m sorry… it ’ s been manic here .
I ’ ll be in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Angie continued to wait and call even though he never answered .
Finally , he showed up at her doorstep with an explanation : his father had died two months ago , the day he had left her place on Monday .
He had been in so much pain , he had isolated himself from everything and everyone he knew so that he could process his grief .
Of course , Angie ’ s heart broke from him and she forgave him .
That is until his phone rang and Angie read ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trying to hide from her .
Deciding to follow him , she found out he had a wife and children .
She had tried calling him over and over again but Damon never answered .
Angie realized he had probably blocked her number and so she decided to confront the truth in another way .
Remembering the business card she had taken , she went to the address and waited for him .
Upon seeing him get into his car and drive off , she followed him home and faced the truth : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behavior was questionable .
The woman wrote that she knows following your partner is a gross violation of their trust and privacy ; however , she notes that in her case , the end justified the means .
She explained that facing the truth and reality allowed her to let everything go and to finally set herself free .
Ultimately , the takeaway here is definitely not to follow your partner if they are acting suspiciously but rather to listen to your instinct .
To ask yourself : ‘ How can he already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days in ?
Why is he avoiding telling me the address of his workplace ?
Why has he strung me along for two months without a single phone call ?
And what kind of person would lie about their father ’ s death ?
’ All in all , learn to step back the minute that you sense something is wrong .
Take control before you suddenly find yourself looking through his wallet or following his car on the freeway .

Have you ever sensed that you are being lied to even when the excuses and explanations you are hearing seem reasonable and believable?
Sometimes, it is better to listen to the voice inside your head and trust your gut instinct. Ignoring these feelings or alternatively, ignoring red flags and convincing yourself that your partner is being honest can end up causing you tremendous pain. Evangeline Grace’s story is a perfect example of why you should follow your instincts instead of blindly believing the lies your partner feeds you.
Two days in, he was calling her his girlfriend.
Evangeline Grace shared her story on Mamamia, describing how she met her boyfriend Damon. She wrote that they met on a Friday night outside a nightclub and spent the night together at her place. The next morning, he had made her breakfast: blueberry pancakes drizzled with maple syrup. By Sunday, he was calling her his girlfriend and by Monday, he had become evasive. He had left to go to work early on Monday and avoided answering Angie’s questions about seeing each other again. Trying to get some information out of him, Angie continued:
“So where’s your workplace? Will it take you long to get there?” I asked, trying to keep him talking as long as possible. Damon hesitated. Stuttering slightly, he named a location, claiming it wasn’t too far away. Then he said he had to use the bathroom.
Why would he hesitate and stutter at something so straightforward?
An alarm began going off in Angie’s head as she thought he must be hiding something and before she knew it, she was going through his wallet, looking for a business card. Of course, as expected, the location he had given her did not match the one written on the card. Nevertheless, she began convincing herself that there was an explanation: ‘Maybe these are old business cards […] Maybe the information on them is out of date’. Even so, the little voice inside her head told her to take a card and keep it just in case. Damon came out of the bathroom, kissed her, and promised to call her soon. Naturally, Angie turned off the alarm and persuaded herself that everything is fine.
He disappeared for two months then lied about his father’s death.
Angie waited and obsessed over the promised call. Instead of giving up, she continued to wait, reassured by the texts she would receive every week or so: “I miss you so much! I’m sorry… it’s been manic here. I’ll be in touch soon. D xxx”. Angie continued to wait and call even though he never answered. Finally, he showed up at her doorstep with an explanation: his father had died two months ago, the day he had left her place on Monday. He had been in so much pain, he had isolated himself from everything and everyone he knew so that he could process his grief. Of course, Angie’s heart broke from him and she forgave him. That is until his phone rang and Angie read ‘Dad’ on the screen he was trying to hide from her.
I froze, my fork halfway to my mouth. “Damon. I thought your dad — ?” “Shit!” he interrupted me, scrambling to his feet. I’d never seen a man’s face redden so fast. I could hear the blood pounding in my ears. “What the heck? Your dad’s alive? Damon, wait!” But despite my questions, cries, and subsequent yells, Damon left with no explanation.
Deciding to follow him, she found out he had a wife and children.
She had tried calling him over and over again but Damon never answered. Angie realized he had probably blocked her number and so she decided to confront the truth in another way. Remembering the business card she had taken, she went to the address and waited for him. Upon seeing him get into his car and drive off, she followed him home and faced the truth:
Damon pulled into a drive outside a well-lit, warm-looking house. He exited his car, and the front door of the house opened. A small girl ran out to greet him, squealing: “Daddy!” Behind her, a tall, slender woman appeared in the doorway, bouncing a baby on her hip. She watched and laughed while Damon swung his daughter round in the air. Carrying his daughter back up the drive, Damon approached the woman in the doorway and kissed her. The family stepped into their cozy, illuminated house. Then the front door swung shut behind them.
Angie explained that she was aware her behavior was questionable.
The woman wrote that she knows following your partner is a gross violation of their trust and privacy; however, she notes that in her case, the end justified the means. She explained that facing the truth and reality allowed her to let everything go and to finally set herself free.
Ultimately, the takeaway here is definitely not to follow your partner if they are acting suspiciously but rather to listen to your instinct.
To ask yourself: ‘How can he already be calling me his girlfriend just two days in? Why is he avoiding telling me the address of his workplace? Why has he strung me along for two months without a single phone call? And what kind of person would lie about their father’s death?’ All in all, learn to step back the minute that you sense something is wrong. Take control before you suddenly find yourself looking through his wallet or following his car on the freeway.


iheartintelligence--2020-09-10--VIDEO: San Francisco skies turn orange and red as wildfires rage

California ’ s Bay Area woke up last Wednesday to what looked like Mars instead of planet Earth .
Orange and in some spots red skies covered Oakland , Berkley , and San Francisco .
Also , at one point , ash rained down while the wildfires raged far in the distance .
Locals switched on lights to stare into the wondrous sky that looked like a rusty night .
Strong winds are carrying the wildfire smoke from far away with the North Complex Fire and the Creek Fire scorching the earth from more than 200 miles away , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Bay Area .
Other spots are also experiencing similar apocalyptic visual shows , such as Salem , Oregon .
The enormous monsters of smoke born by the wildfires ravaging California have led to the longest stretch of bad air quality in the Bay Area , with 25 days of “ Spare the Air ” alerts , according to Bay Area Air Quality Management District spokeswoman , Erin DeMerritt .
The last record stands at 14 consecutive days during the 2018 Camp Fire .
The miniature pieces scatter all around , and we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their short wavelengths of blue and green .
The longer wavelengths of red and yellow get through the bottom , giving us this “ haunting ” effect , according to Jones .
Check out ABC7 ’ s astonishing drone video capturing the majesty of the orange skies below .
The strange skies covering San Francisco , made Sneha Patil feel like she was on another planet .
Oakland resident Michelle McKeown saw houses in her area with lights on at 10 in the morning .
The skies were colored red over a vintage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it looked this way , it did not smell like smoke , according to Maya Messoriano , owner of the Mids Eye Vintage store .
What are your thoughts on this story ?
Let us know by joining the conversation in the comments and please share this article if you ’ ve found it of value .

California’s Bay Area woke up last Wednesday to what looked like Mars instead of planet Earth.
Orange and in some spots red skies covered Oakland, Berkley, and San Francisco. Also, at one point, ash rained down while the wildfires raged far in the distance.
“When the smoke and ash get even thicker close to the wildfires, it can cut the sunlight out completely, making it look like the dead of night,” CNN’s Judson Jones said.
Locals switched on lights to stare into the wondrous sky that looked like a rusty night.
Unprecedented amount of smoke in the atmosphere as a record number of acres burn across California & the West. From space, you can't even see @KarlTheFog & the marine layer as the smoke extends well out over the Pacific. #CAwx #CAFires #Smoke #BayArea @CAL_FIRE @NOAASatellites pic.twitter.com/hP77TlsDCb — NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) September 9, 2020
Strong winds are carrying the wildfire smoke from far away with the North Complex Fire and the Creek Fire scorching the earth from more than 200 miles away, and their presence can even be felt in the Bay Area.
Other spots are also experiencing similar apocalyptic visual shows, such as Salem, Oregon.
To put last night's incredible southwestward run on #BearFire into perspective: a conservative estimate based on current satellite heat detections suggests fire expanded by ~250,000 acres in ~24 hours. Fire now directly threatening Oroville, Hwy 70 corridor. #CAwx #CAfire pic.twitter.com/4J6epC1FyR — Daniel Swain (@Weather_West) September 9, 2020
The enormous monsters of smoke born by the wildfires ravaging California have led to the longest stretch of bad air quality in the Bay Area, with 25 days of “Spare the Air” alerts, according to Bay Area Air Quality Management District spokeswoman, Erin DeMerritt. The last record stands at 14 consecutive days during the 2018 Camp Fire.
“The smoke and ash are acting like nature’s version of an Instagram filter,” Jones said. “The particles in the air are refracting sunlight similar to the way small air particles do when the sun sets or rises.”
The miniature pieces scatter all around, and we are unable to see them due to their short wavelengths of blue and green.
The longer wavelengths of red and yellow get through the bottom, giving us this “haunting” effect, according to Jones.
Check out ABC7’s astonishing drone video capturing the majesty of the orange skies below.
The strange skies covering San Francisco, made Sneha Patil feel like she was on another planet.
“It was surreal,” Patil wrote. “It felt like I had woken up to the skies in Mars!”
Oakland resident Michelle McKeown saw houses in her area with lights on at 10 in the morning.
“It feels eerie, apocalyptic and frightening,” she told CNN. “I’ve lived in the Bay Area since 1988 and never experienced such doom coming from the sky.”
The skies were colored red over a vintage clothing store in Oakland, and although it looked this way, it did not smell like smoke, according to Maya Messoriano, owner of the Mids Eye Vintage store.
“At least it’s finally looking like a proper #apocalypse,” a local music band called Empty Vessel posted on Instagram.
What are your thoughts on this story? Let us know by joining the conversation in the comments and please share this article if you’ve found it of value.


iheartintelligence--2020-09-11--You should WALK BAREFOOT more often, here is why

You should WALK BAREFOOT more often , here is why An article shared by Science Direct has explored the benefits of walking barefoot .
And let ’ s face it , who doesn ’ t enjoy the freeing experience of taking your shoes off after a grueling day filled with stress ?
There is also a bonus part that details how best to put this into practice .
It is highly important to give your feet the necessary breathing time , free from their shoe prisons .
This will also prevent the storing of moisture and keep bad smells and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can help you recover from negativity Barefoot walking is a great stress-reducer and it also boosts your respiration , pulse , and blood oxygenation .
This natural action takes us back to our first years of life , which gives us an uplifting feeling .
Human beings were designed to survive barefoot by nature .
When you walk barefoot , your body adapts to it and creates a more natural alignment for your joints .
Hence , some sports , such as yoga or pilates , are practiced with no shoes .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nerve endings in our feet .
They are crucial in some types of alternative medicine , such as reflexology and acupuncture .
When you are in direct contact with the ground , you activate terminations , which give you an automatic increase in energy .
Walking barefoot activates blood circulation in your arteries and the veins in your feet .
For even greater circulation you can also try walking in cold water or wet grass .
In addition , this will help reduce leg inflammation .
Walking barefoot helps us be more resistant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ground causes the body to compensate by producing extra heat , this strengthens the immune system .
Furthermore , these hot-to-cold contrast methods are known to treat chronic issues such as asthma and anxiety .
• Walking on sand or dirt will work as an exfoliator and will help you free yourself of impurities .
• Playing sports barefoot will strengthen your muscles and ligaments .
Some manufacturers have especially designed shoes mimicking how our feet move when we are barefoot , with the advantage of providing some protection .
• Walk barefoot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do so on natural surfaces ) , and if possible , on your toes and on your heels .
• Take good care of your feet because walking barefoot outside can cause your feet to get dry and rough in addition to accumulating dirt .
So , good hygiene is key here .
We hope you ’ ve found this article helpful .
Let us know your thoughts on the topic by joining the conversation in the comments and please share if you ’ ve enjoyed the read .

You should WALK BAREFOOT more often, here is why
You should WALK BAREFOOT more often, here is why
An article shared by Science Direct has explored the benefits of walking barefoot.
And let’s face it, who doesn’t enjoy the freeing experience of taking your shoes off after a grueling day filled with stress? There is also a bonus part that details how best to put this into practice.
1. It rejuvenates the skin
It is highly important to give your feet the necessary breathing time, free from their shoe prisons. This will also prevent the storing of moisture and keep bad smells and fungus at bay.
2. It can help you recover from negativity
Barefoot walking is a great stress-reducer and it also boosts your respiration, pulse, and blood oxygenation. This natural action takes us back to our first years of life, which gives us an uplifting feeling.
3. It eases joint pressure
Human beings were designed to survive barefoot by nature. When you walk barefoot, your body adapts to it and creates a more natural alignment for your joints. Hence, some sports, such as yoga or pilates, are practiced with no shoes.
4. It’s an energy booster
It is well known that there are many nerve endings in our feet. They are crucial in some types of alternative medicine, such as reflexology and acupuncture. When you are in direct contact with the ground, you activate terminations, which give you an automatic increase in energy.
5. It stimulates circulation
Walking barefoot activates blood circulation in your arteries and the veins in your feet. For even greater circulation you can also try walking in cold water or wet grass. In addition, this will help reduce leg inflammation.
6. It boosts your defenses
Walking barefoot helps us be more resistant to catching colds. Since a cold ground causes the body to compensate by producing extra heat, this strengthens the immune system. Furthermore, these hot-to-cold contrast methods are known to treat chronic issues such as asthma and anxiety.
BONUS TIPS
Walking on sand or dirt will work as an exfoliator and will help you free yourself of impurities.
Playing sports barefoot will strengthen your muscles and ligaments. Some manufacturers have especially designed shoes mimicking how our feet move when we are barefoot, with the advantage of providing some protection.
Walk barefoot for one hour per day (best to do so on natural surfaces), and if possible, on your toes and on your heels.
Take good care of your feet because walking barefoot outside can cause your feet to get dry and rough in addition to accumulating dirt. So, good hygiene is key here.
We hope you’ve found this article helpful. Let us know your thoughts on the topic by joining the conversation in the comments and please share if you’ve enjoyed the read.


iheartintelligence--2020-09-11--A curious mouse was caught munching on cannabis leaves in Canada

Pothead mouse : A snoopy rodent was caught nibbling on cannabis leaves before getting high and passing out .
• Colin Sullivan from New Brunswick , Canada , found a tiny mouse getting high on cannabis leaves .
• The man developed a ’ 12 step program ’ to help the rodent cope with its addiction .
• The mouse is now fully recovered and ‘ ready to roll out ’ .
In Canada , where cannabis is legal since 2018 , a man said he found the mouse munching on leaves of his plants for two days in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Colin Sullivan , from New Brunswick , took several images of the pothead rodent before and after ‘ getting high ’ .
The ‘ after ’ shots show the mouse lying in the middle of a heap of leaves , clearly unconscious .
To help cure the poor animal ’ s addiction , Colin put it in a cage .
He even developed a ’ 12 step program ’ to keep the curious mouse away from the plants long enough to get it back on its feet .
“ For 2 days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pot head taking leaves off of my plant and eating them untill he passes out .
Hes missing an ear so it may be self med for his PTSD but I stilI think its time for an Intervention .
Ill let him sleep this one off but when he wakes up hes getting a real stern talking to.
” After only six days of intense battle with pot addiction , the nosy mouse was released back into its natural habitat .
In a follow-up post , Colin shared updates on his new friend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said that the recovery process hasn ’ t been easy , but he was hopeful his little buddy is going to be alright .
“ So its been a couple of rough days for our little baked buddy here and despite a belly ache and a wicked bad case of the munchies I think he ’ ll make a full recovery .
He ’ s been weaned to 1 medium leaf per day and seems to be adjusting well .
One day at a time , My Friend , One day at a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continued for several days , Colin apparently saw a significant improvement in the mouse , so he shared it was ready to be released in the wild .
In a witty publication , full of puns , he wrote : “ On The Rodent To Redemption !
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After a long and desperate battle with addiction this little mouse has grinded up his struggle , picked out the seeds and stems and is ready to roll out .
Weed all benefit from jointing together to help the smoke clear in any addicts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and was awarded his first 12 Step chip .
I may have been the one to open his cage but he was the one who set himself free .
So long my friend , till we meet again .
”

Pothead mouse: A snoopy rodent was caught nibbling on cannabis leaves before getting high and passing out.
Colin Sullivan from New Brunswick, Canada, found a tiny mouse getting high on cannabis leaves.
The man developed a ’12 step program’ to help the rodent cope with its addiction.
The mouse is now fully recovered and ‘ready to roll out’.
In Canada, where cannabis is legal since 2018, a man said he found the mouse munching on leaves of his plants for two days in a row, as revealed by Daily Mail.
Colin Sullivan, from New Brunswick, took several images of the pothead rodent before and after ‘getting high’. The ‘after’ shots show the mouse lying in the middle of a heap of leaves, clearly unconscious.
To help cure the poor animal’s addiction, Colin put it in a cage.
He even developed a ’12 step program’ to keep the curious mouse away from the plants long enough to get it back on its feet.
In a Facebook post, Colin wrote:
“For 2 days in a row Ive caught this little pot head taking leaves off of my plant and eating them untill he passes out. Hes missing an ear so it may be self med for his PTSD but I stilI think its time for an Intervention. Ill let him sleep this one off but when he wakes up hes getting a real stern talking to.”
After only six days of intense battle with pot addiction, the nosy mouse was released back into its natural habitat.
In a follow-up post, Colin shared updates on his new friend’s progress and wellbeing. He said that the recovery process hasn’t been easy, but he was hopeful his little buddy is going to be alright.
“So its been a couple of rough days for our little baked buddy here and despite a belly ache and a wicked bad case of the munchies I think he’ll make a full recovery. He’s been weaned to 1 medium leaf per day and seems to be adjusting well. One day at a time, My Friend, One day at a time.”
As the ‘rehab’ continued for several days, Colin apparently saw a significant improvement in the mouse, so he shared it was ready to be released in the wild. In a witty publication, full of puns, he wrote:


iheartintelligence--2020-09-11--Why your older children should not babysit their younger siblings

Babysitting their younger siblings should not be their responsibility .
You probably believe that there is no harm in having your older children look after their siblings .
At the end of the day , you deserve some free time as well and they are old enough to be able to babysit .
While all of this is undoubtedly true , you must remember that although they can babysit , it does not mean that they should .
Making your children babysit can have negative effects on them as well as on the relationship they have with you and their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pressure on the child .
Giving your children responsibilities is not only good but necessary too .
However , there is a difference between making them help around the house and asking them to care for your toddler while you are out for hours .
Taking care of another human being is stressful at all ages – even parents struggle sometimes .
So why do we expect tweens and teens to be able to handle this kind of pressure ?
It is not fair on the children .
Babysitting is unfair to your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all , they see that babysitters get paid to take care of their siblings whereas they are asked to do this stressful task for free just because they are their family .
Of course , this does not mean that you must pay them but you should have a way of compensating them for their time and effort .
In addition to this , they may also feel as though they are being robbed of their childhood as they see their friends going out and having fun while they are forced to stay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children can begin to resent you and their younger siblings .
To reiterate , if they feel as though they are being robbed of their childhood , they may begin to harbor negative feelings towards you .
What is more , they can even begin to blame their younger siblings and see them as being a burden or the cause of their unhappiness .
Ultimately , you should remember that your child is not another parent .
No matter how mature they are , teenagers are not capable of handling certain situations .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ place under their supervision , it would have the potential to leave the child scarred for life as they become consumed by guilt .
Admittedly , parents know their children best and know what they are capable of handling .
The most important thing to remember is that if and when your children do babysit , you should show your appreciation because , at the end of the day , it is not your teenager ’ s job to take care of another human being .

Babysitting their younger siblings should not be their responsibility.
You probably believe that there is no harm in having your older children look after their siblings. At the end of the day, you deserve some free time as well and they are old enough to be able to babysit. While all of this is undoubtedly true, you must remember that although they can babysit, it does not mean that they should. Making your children babysit can have negative effects on them as well as on the relationship they have with you and their younger siblings.
You put too much pressure on the child.
Giving your children responsibilities is not only good but necessary too. However, there is a difference between making them help around the house and asking them to care for your toddler while you are out for hours. Taking care of another human being is stressful at all ages – even parents struggle sometimes. So why do we expect tweens and teens to be able to handle this kind of pressure?
It is not fair on the children.
Babysitting is unfair to your children for two reasons. First of all, they see that babysitters get paid to take care of their siblings whereas they are asked to do this stressful task for free just because they are their family. Of course, this does not mean that you must pay them but you should have a way of compensating them for their time and effort. In addition to this, they may also feel as though they are being robbed of their childhood as they see their friends going out and having fun while they are forced to stay at home and babysit.
Resentment can begin to grow.
Your older children can begin to resent you and their younger siblings. To reiterate, if they feel as though they are being robbed of their childhood, they may begin to harbor negative feelings towards you. What is more, they can even begin to blame their younger siblings and see them as being a burden or the cause of their unhappiness.
Ultimately, you should remember that your child is not another parent.
No matter how mature they are, teenagers are not capable of handling certain situations. If a serious accident were to take place under their supervision, it would have the potential to leave the child scarred for life as they become consumed by guilt. Admittedly, parents know their children best and know what they are capable of handling. The most important thing to remember is that if and when your children do babysit, you should show your appreciation because, at the end of the day, it is not your teenager’s job to take care of another human being.


iheartintelligence--2020-09-11--Boy, 5, dead after a granite tabletop fell onto his head during a wedding

Boy , 5 , dead after a granite tabletop fell onto his head during a wedding A five-year-old boy tragically died at a wedding reception after a granite tabletop fell onto his head .
• Luca Berlignerio , 5 , was fatally hit by a granite tabletop during a wedding ceremony last Friday .
• An obituary for Luca stated that he ‘ passed away suddenly ’ .
• He is survived by his parents and his older brother .
The devastating incident occurred in The Drake Hotel on North York Road in Oak Brook at around 10 pm last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and paramedics were called for a report of an unresponsive child .
DuPage County Coroner ’ s Office identified the boy as Luca Berlingerio , from Glenview .
After receiving CPR from an emergency room doctor who was attending the ceremony , Luca was rushed to Elmhurst Memorial Hospital .
Sadly , not long after , the child was pronounced dead from a traumatic head injury .
According to investigators working on the case , Luca was at the reception with his parents .
He climbed onto a table standing behind a sofa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were sitting .
He then grabbed the edge of the table with his fingers to slow his fall as he slid backward .
After reviewing footage from the venue , police said that when the 5-year-old got down from the table , it toppled over , hitting him in the head and inflicting a fatal injury .
Luca ’ s family found him unresponsive .
His parents , Simone and Anna Berlingerio , immediately summoned the ER doctor on the scene for help and called 911 .
Tragically , according to an obituary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He left behind his loving parents and his older brother Rocco .
In a statement addressing the fatal incident , The Drake Hotel said : A GoFundMe page , set up by Yesenia Cortez on behalf of Simone Berlingerio , is raising donations for the devastated family .

Boy, 5, dead after a granite tabletop fell onto his head during a wedding
Boy, 5, dead after a granite tabletop fell onto his head during a wedding
A five-year-old boy tragically died at a wedding reception after a granite tabletop fell onto his head.
Luca Berlignerio, 5, was fatally hit by a granite tabletop during a wedding ceremony last Friday.
An obituary for Luca stated that he ‘passed away suddenly’.
He is survived by his parents and his older brother.
The devastating incident occurred in The Drake Hotel on North York Road in Oak Brook at around 10 pm last Friday, Daily Mail reveals.
Police and paramedics were called for a report of an unresponsive child. DuPage County Coroner’s Office identified the boy as Luca Berlingerio, from Glenview.
After receiving CPR from an emergency room doctor who was attending the ceremony, Luca was rushed to Elmhurst Memorial Hospital. Sadly, not long after, the child was pronounced dead from a traumatic head injury.
According to investigators working on the case, Luca was at the reception with his parents.
He climbed onto a table standing behind a sofa in an open area where other children were sitting. He then grabbed the edge of the table with his fingers to slow his fall as he slid backward.
After reviewing footage from the venue, police said that when the 5-year-old got down from the table, it toppled over, hitting him in the head and inflicting a fatal injury.
Luca’s family found him unresponsive. His parents, Simone and Anna Berlingerio, immediately summoned the ER doctor on the scene for help and called 911. Tragically, according to an obituary, Luca ‘passed away suddenly’. He left behind his loving parents and his older brother Rocco.
In a statement addressing the fatal incident, The Drake Hotel said:
“Our team is heartbroken about this terrible accident. We wish to share our condolences with the family and friends affected. To respect their privacy, we aren’t able to share the specifics of the incident.”
A GoFundMe page, set up by Yesenia Cortez on behalf of Simone Berlingerio, is raising donations for the devastated family.


iheartintelligence--2020-09-11--We are wiping out wildlife at an “unprecedented” rate with wildlife populations down by 68 percent o

We are wiping out wildlife at an “ unprecedented ” rate with wildlife populations down by 68 percent on average since the 70s , according to WWF The World Wildlife Fund ( WWF ) has released the Living Planet Report 2020 • There has been a 68 % plunge in wildlife population sizes since 1970 .
• Deforestation and unsustainable agriculture have been identified as the main causes .
• People have altered 75 % of the Earth ’ s ice-free land surface .
• Changing our diets , switching to renewable energy sources , and putting pressure on governments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ findings of WWF ’ s Living Planet Report 2020 are terrifying .
Humans are harming the planet and wiping out wildlife populations at a striking , ‘ unprecedented ’ rate .
The report has shown that ‘ the population sizes of mammals , birds , fish , amphibians and reptiles have seen an alarming average drop of 68 % since 1970 ’ .
Keeping in mind that 68 % is an average percentage , some species have seen an even more striking decline in their population sizes .
One such example is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ WWF reports has gone down 84 % .
In addition to this , people have altered three-quarters of the planet ’ s ice-free surface , polluted most of the oceans , and destroyed 85 % of the area of wetlands .
Deforestation and unsustainable agriculture are the main causes .
The report shows that the tropics of Latin America have suffered a 94 % decrease in wildlife population as a result of deforestation and unsustainable agriculture .
According to NBC News , ‘ land clearance and deforestation has hit record levels in Brazil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ convert forest and grasslands for agriculture .
Cattle grazing and soy farming — mostly used as animal feed for the meat industry — are the primary drivers ’ .
WWF notes that biodiversity is declining at different rates throughout the world with tropical areas being affected most : What can we do to help our planet recover ?
The WWF explains that there are several things we can do that will help our planet recover before it is too late .
By making changes to the food we eat and switching to plant-based @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rise in greenhouse gases .
Another thing we can do is switch to 100 % renewable energy sources ( wind , solar , wave ) .
Finally , we can put pressure on our governments to ensure that they implement better and stronger nature laws to help save our planet .

We are wiping out wildlife at an “unprecedented” rate with wildlife populations down by 68 percent on average since the 70s, according to WWF
We are wiping out wildlife at an “unprecedented” rate with wildlife populations down by 68 percent on average since the 70s, according to WWF
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has released the Living Planet Report 2020
There has been a 68% plunge in wildlife population sizes since 1970.
Deforestation and unsustainable agriculture have been identified as the main causes.
People have altered 75% of the Earth’s ice-free land surface.
Changing our diets, switching to renewable energy sources, and putting pressure on governments can help save our planet.
The findings of WWF’s Living Planet Report 2020 are terrifying.
Humans are harming the planet and wiping out wildlife populations at a striking, ‘unprecedented’ rate. The report has shown that ‘the population sizes of mammals, birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles have seen an alarming average drop of 68% since 1970’. Keeping in mind that 68% is an average percentage, some species have seen an even more striking decline in their population sizes. One such example is the population size of freshwater creatures which the WWF reports has gone down 84%. In addition to this, people have altered three-quarters of the planet’s ice-free surface, polluted most of the oceans, and destroyed 85% of the area of wetlands.
The Living Planet Report 2020 underlines how humanity’s increasing destruction of nature is having catastrophic impacts not only on wildlife populations but also on human health and all aspects of our lives. Marco Lambertini, Director General, WWF International
Deforestation and unsustainable agriculture are the main causes.
The report shows that the tropics of Latin America have suffered a 94% decrease in wildlife population as a result of deforestation and unsustainable agriculture. According to NBC News, ‘land clearance and deforestation has hit record levels in Brazil in recent years as farmers seek to convert forest and grasslands for agriculture. Cattle grazing and soy farming — mostly used as animal feed for the meat industry — are the primary drivers’. WWF notes that biodiversity is declining at different rates throughout the world with tropical areas being affected most:
What can we do to help our planet recover?
The WWF explains that there are several things we can do that will help our planet recover before it is too late. By making changes to the food we eat and switching to plant-based diets, we can help prevent the rise in greenhouse gases. Another thing we can do is switch to 100% renewable energy sources (wind, solar, wave). Finally, we can put pressure on our governments to ensure that they implement better and stronger nature laws to help save our planet.


iheartintelligence--2020-09-11--Aussies donate more than $200,000 for children to be able to see their dying dad

Aussies donate more than $ 200,000 for children to be able to see their dying dad A dying father will be able to say goodbye to his four children after kind-hearted Australians donated to fund their enormous mandatory quarantine bill .
The family , which is based in New South Wales , was given the green light to cross the border to their Queensland-based father Mark Keans but on Thursday were told they must pay $ 16,000 for transportation and quarantine .
The 39-year-old truck driver has succumbed to cancer and doctors say he might not live to see Christmas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his kids to travel and see him after the story caused an outrage nationally .
However , they were only allowed to do so if they agreed to spend two weeks in hotel quarantine at their own expense .
In addition , they would only be able to see their father in full COVID-19-protective gear .
A donations page was launched with the aim of raising $ 30,000 , but in no time it went past the target and paused after it hit $ 200,000 .
“ Honestly can not thank everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” the GoFundMe fundraiser wrote .
“ Mark ’ s family are so very appreciative and this will take the financial burden off of their shoulders so now they focus solely on Mark .
Queensland Health is standing behind its controversial decision .
“ We are in the midst of a global pandemic and we need to protect our communities , especially the most vulnerable members , ” it said in a statement .
“ We understand the health directions in place are strict , but they are designed to protect Queenslanders.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , told Sunrise that the family was incredibly grateful for everyone ’ s support and kindness .
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Aussies donate more than $200,000 for children to be able to see their dying dad
Aussies donate more than $200,000 for children to be able to see their dying dad
A dying father will be able to say goodbye to his four children after kind-hearted Australians donated to fund their enormous mandatory quarantine bill.
The family, which is based in New South Wales, was given the green light to cross the border to their Queensland-based father Mark Keans but on Thursday were told they must pay $16,000 for transportation and quarantine.
The 39-year-old truck driver has succumbed to cancer and doctors say he might not live to see Christmas.
The government agreed to permit all of his kids to travel and see him after the story caused an outrage nationally.
However, they were only allowed to do so if they agreed to spend two weeks in hotel quarantine at their own expense.
In addition, they would only be able to see their father in full COVID-19-protective gear.
A father dying in a Brisbane hospital will be granted his "final wish" to say goodbye to his four children after a huge outpouring of support to fund the tragic farewell and a backflip by the Queensland government. #9Newshttps://t.co/U0A0JSKFHj — Nine News Australia (@9NewsAUS) September 11, 2020
A donations page was launched with the aim of raising $30,000, but in no time it went past the target and paused after it hit $200,000.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison made a donation of $1000.
“Honestly cannot thank everyone enough for all the generous donations,” the GoFundMe fundraiser wrote. “Mark’s family are so very appreciative and this will take the financial burden off of their shoulders so now they focus solely on Mark. “Thank you again everyone.”
Queensland Health is standing behind its controversial decision.
“We are in the midst of a global pandemic and we need to protect our communities, especially the most vulnerable members,” it said in a statement. “We understand the health directions in place are strict, but they are designed to protect Queenslanders.”
#UPDATE #TARGET AMOUNT REACHED OVERWHELMING AMOUNT OVER $200,000Thank you 🙏❤Help #MarkKeans get to see his family… Posted by Lexi Smith on Thursday, September 10, 2020
Bruce Langborne, Mr. Keans’ father, told Sunrise that the family was incredibly grateful for everyone’s support and kindness.
“I can’t believe what’s happened, it’s unbelievable,” he said.
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iheartintelligence--2020-09-11--Female USPS worker, 24, in critical condition after being shot 4 times in Chicago while on the job

Female USPS worker , 24 , in critical condition after being shot 4 times in Chicago while on the job • A female USPS worker was critically wounded by stray gunfire in Chicago on Thursday .
• Officers believe she was not the intended target .
The female USPS worker , 24 , was hit by shots fired in apparent stray gunfire on Thursday morning , around 11:38 am , Daily Mail reports .
At the time , the woman was delivering mail along her route in the Burnside neighborhood on the city ’ s South Side .
The shots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legs , the stomach , and the back of her head .
She is currently in a critical condition at the University of Chicago Medical Center .
Witnesses , backed up by the Chicago Fire Department , confirmed to CBS that the woman was indeed a mail carrier .
They said she started going on that specific route about a month ago .
At the time of the shooting , the postal employee was wearing her full uniform .
As other mail workers visited the shooting place and burst into tears for their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worked at Grand Crossing Branch .
Footage from the scene reveals she was also carrying her mailbag which was dropped on the ground outside the gate of a home .
According to police , the victim does not appear to be the intended target .
Currently , the US Postal Inspection Service – Chicago Division is conducting an ongoing investigation .
A spokesperson verified : As per the Chicago Tribune , this is the second case of a USPS worker shot in Chicago this year .
The first one was in March when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the cheek as he delivered mail on the Southwest Side , and a 21-year-old man was shot in the right thigh .
Both were taken to Mount Sinai Hospital and were later released in good condition .

Female USPS worker, 24, in critical condition after being shot 4 times in Chicago while on the job
Female USPS worker, 24, in critical condition after being shot 4 times in Chicago while on the job
Chicago postal service employee shot four times in a drive-by shooting.
A female USPS worker was critically wounded by stray gunfire in Chicago on Thursday.
Officers believe she was not the intended target.
Chicago Division Postal Inspectors are investigating the case.
The female USPS worker, 24, was hit by shots fired in apparent stray gunfire on Thursday morning, around 11:38 am, Daily Mail reports. At the time, the woman was delivering mail along her route in the Burnside neighborhood on the city’s South Side. The shots wounded her in the back of both legs, the stomach, and the back of her head. She is currently in a critical condition at the University of Chicago Medical Center.
Witnesses, backed up by the Chicago Fire Department, confirmed to CBS that the woman was indeed a mail carrier. They said she started going on that specific route about a month ago.
At 92nd & S Ellis Ave where @Chicago_Police tell me a female mail carrier was shot multiple times. Officer on scene says she was on the job, in full uniform when shot. Bag appears to be on ground in front of home. @cbschicago pic.twitter.com/YxjZ4hiuyo — Steven Graves (@StevenGravesTV) September 10, 2020
At the time of the shooting, the postal employee was wearing her full uniform. As other mail workers visited the shooting place and burst into tears for their fellow colleague, her manager claimed she worked at Grand Crossing Branch.
Footage from the scene reveals she was also carrying her mailbag which was dropped on the ground outside the gate of a home.
According to police, the victim does not appear to be the intended target.
Currently, the US Postal Inspection Service – Chicago Division is conducting an ongoing investigation. A spokesperson verified:
“Chicago Division Postal Inspectors have responded to a reported shooting in the 9100 block of South Ellis Avenue in Chicago, IL. We are in the initial stages of the investigation, and we are unable to comment further at this time.”
As per the Chicago Tribune, this is the second case of a USPS worker shot in Chicago this year. The first one was in March when a 47-year-old postal employee was shot in the cheek as he delivered mail on the Southwest Side, and a 21-year-old man was shot in the right thigh. Both were taken to Mount Sinai Hospital and were later released in good condition.


iheartintelligence--2020-09-11--Be Grateful Even When It Is Too Hard To Find Something To Be Grateful For

Be Grateful Even When It Is Too Hard To Find Something To Be Grateful For It may not be so easy to find a reason to keep on fighting when times get difficult .
It may feel pointless to look for hope in a sea of darkness .
You may start believing that you will never find a way out of this mess and feel like there ’ s no reason to keep on praying for a better future .
But the truth is , you have to keep fighting .
You can not let fear consume you and take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allow yourself to go mad .
Now is it the time to remind yourself of all the good things you ’ ve been blessed with in life .
Now , more than ever , you must learn to practice gratitude .
Now , you must push on to find the light in the darkness that will lead you to a better future , filled with new hope and opportunity .
I remember this like it was yesterday .
I remember going mad in the confines of my home , with tears in my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happen to me .
Why did it cause me to fall so deep… Why was I starting to feel as if the earth is crumbling below my feet… I can also recall how hard it was for me to come to terms with my new reality .
How I struggled to keep my sanity throughout the day .
The reality is , me and my loved ones were lucky enough to make it out of this experience without losing our minds .
But I know that many people were going through much worse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a loved one in the process .
And my heart cries out for them .
However , it is hard to explain that to a person whose whole being has been consumed by fear .
It ’ s hard to tell them that what they ’ ve gone through is less important than what you had to suffer just because they ’ ve struggled more than you .
People ’ s pains should not be compared .
Because you can not know how they truly feel .
And this brings me back to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hard for me to find new hope .
But even though I struggled immensely , I managed to come out stronger .
I was able to remind myself that what I was going through would become a lesson for me… A lesson that would make me stronger , wiser , and braver .
Each time I practiced gratitude , for some reason , my fears were going away and I was able to find new strength to move on with my life .
I would once again bathe in the healing rays of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still is plenty to live for and look forward to .
I was able to once again see the light and a new hope raised me above the clouds .
I felt like myself again .
And that ’ s how I was able to pick myself up and move on .
That ’ s how I realized that I was much stronger than I thought .
By practicing gratitude even when there was seemingly nothing worth living for anymore .
By holding onto the little glimmer of hope I had left in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ felt like the whole universe was falling apart .
And that is why I ’ m sure it will work for you too .
It ’ s not all darkness , even if it feels that way .
There is always a way out… Just don ’ t give up .
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Be Grateful Even When It Is Too Hard To Find Something To Be Grateful For
Be Grateful Even When It Is Too Hard To Find Something To Be Grateful For
It may not be so easy to find a reason to keep on fighting when times get difficult. It may feel pointless to look for hope in a sea of darkness.
You may start believing that you will never find a way out of this mess and feel like there’s no reason to keep on praying for a better future.
But the truth is, you have to keep fighting.
You cannot let fear consume you and take over your life. You cannot allow yourself to go mad. Now is it the time to remind yourself of all the good things you’ve been blessed with in life. Now, more than ever, you must learn to practice gratitude. Now, you must push on to find the light in the darkness that will lead you to a better future, filled with new hope and opportunity.
I remember this like it was yesterday. I remember going mad in the confines of my home, with tears in my eyes, wondering why it had to happen to me. Why did it cause me to fall so deep… Why was I starting to feel as if the earth is crumbling below my feet…
I can also recall how hard it was for me to come to terms with my new reality.
How I struggled to keep my sanity throughout the day. The reality is, me and my loved ones were lucky enough to make it out of this experience without losing our minds.
But I know that many people were going through much worse and that some of them even lost a loved one in the process. And my heart cries out for them.
However, it is hard to explain that to a person whose whole being has been consumed by fear. It’s hard to tell them that what they’ve gone through is less important than what you had to suffer just because they’ve struggled more than you. People’s pains should not be compared. Because you cannot know how they truly feel.
And this brings me back to my own experience.
It was incredibly hard for me to find new hope. But even though I struggled immensely, I managed to come out stronger. I was able to remind myself that what I was going through would become a lesson for me… A lesson that would make me stronger, wiser, and braver.
Each time I practiced gratitude, for some reason, my fears were going away and I was able to find new strength to move on with my life. I would once again bathe in the healing rays of the sun and remind myself that there still is plenty to live for and look forward to. I was able to once again see the light and a new hope raised me above the clouds. I felt like myself again.
And that’s how I was able to pick myself up and move on.
That’s how I realized that I was much stronger than I thought. By practicing gratitude even when there was seemingly nothing worth living for anymore. By holding onto the little glimmer of hope I had left in me. By fighting on when it felt like the whole universe was falling apart.
And that is why I’m sure it will work for you too. It’s not all darkness, even if it feels that way. There is always a way out… Just don’t give up.
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iheartintelligence--2020-09-11--10 stages of a relationship and how to deal with them

Are you wondering what might be the next step of your relationship or are you and your partner on the same page ?
Well , there is a way to answer that question by simply understanding the different stages of any relationship .
Being aware of what phase your relationship is at helps you understand what you need to do to fix it when problems occur .
As per Dr. Carol Morgan , a dating & relationship coach , there are 10 main stages that wrap up most relationships from beginning to an end .
The stages are divided into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a relationship , the new beginning for both partners , it all needs to start somewhere .
Here are the 5 stages of the Coming together phase : The initiation stage occurs when you first glance at someone and the two of you engage in a conversation .
In other words , it ’ s the ‘ getting to know you ’ time when you present yourself in the best way possible to make a good first impression .
The second stage of any relationship is the time when you dig deeper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passions , and dreams .
It ’ s similar to the ‘ get to know you ’ period , but things here happen on another , more serious level .
Although the experimentation stage is just the second one , many people don ’ t make it this far .
That ’ s because they usually find something about the other one that they don ’ t fancy .
That ’ s when things are beginning to develop as a more serious and intense relationship .
The intensifying stage marks the period when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deep into each other ’ s lives and be vulnerable with one another .
It ’ s also the time when your feelings become more powerful .
Maybe that ’ s why some call this the ‘ bliss ’ stage .
Congratulations , you ’ re officially a couple !
You have strong feelings for each other and your lives are now going in the same direction .
You develop a ‘ couple habits ’ you never had before .
The integration stage is the period when you go from ‘ me and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The bonding stage is when you become fully committed to one another .
That ’ s because you are now certain of the strong feelings you have for each other and the deep bond you share .
It ’ s usually followed by some form of a formal commitment in the eyes of society .
Happily ever after is in everyone ’ s dreams .
Unfortunately , it doesn ’ t happen to many couples , as sooner or later , they go from ‘ us ’ to ‘ me and you ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 5 stages of the Coming apart phase : Reaching the differentiating stage is the first sign of a possible breakup in the future .
Things you used to love about your partner turn into bad habits you can ’ t stand .
You start to see all the incompatibilities and issues in your relationship , and this bugs you to the core .
This stage is often the natural continuation of the differentiating .
You and your partner start pulling away from each other , and you start feeling uncomfortable sharing intimate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with them .
Defensiveness , blaming , and resentment are typical for this stage of a relationship .
You ’ re now at a standstill .
Apathy has replaced all of the emotions you once had for one another .
In this stage , you are no longer going anywhere in the relationship .
Avoidance can be both physically and mentally .
One of you may decide to move out or simply stop engaging in conversations with the other one .
Even though you once had thousands of things in common , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ All that ’ s left is pure indifference .
That ’ s the end of a relationship .
You both go your separate ways .
Your bond has no longer the strength to survive through the challenges before you .
So you decide to call it a day and move on away from each other .

Are you wondering what might be the next step of your relationship or are you and your partner on the same page?
Well, there is a way to answer that question by simply understanding the different stages of any relationship.
Being aware of what phase your relationship is at helps you understand what you need to do to fix it when problems occur. As per Dr. Carol Morgan, a dating & relationship coach, there are 10 main stages that wrap up most relationships from beginning to an end.
The stages are divided into two different phases:
Coming together
The first steps of a relationship, the new beginning for both partners, it all needs to start somewhere. Here are the 5 stages of the Coming together phase:
1. Initiation
The initiation stage occurs when you first glance at someone and the two of you engage in a conversation. In other words, it’s the ‘getting to know you’ time when you present yourself in the best way possible to make a good first impression.
2. Experimentation
The second stage of any relationship is the time when you dig deeper into each other’s interests, passions, and dreams. It’s similar to the ‘get to know you’ period, but things here happen on another, more serious level. Although the experimentation stage is just the second one, many people don’t make it this far. That’s because they usually find something about the other one that they don’t fancy.
3. Intensifying
That’s when things are beginning to develop as a more serious and intense relationship. The intensifying stage marks the period when the partners are finally ready to dive deep into each other’s lives and be vulnerable with one another. It’s also the time when your feelings become more powerful. Maybe that’s why some call this the ‘bliss’ stage.
4. Integration
Congratulations, you’re officially a couple! You have strong feelings for each other and your lives are now going in the same direction. You develop a ‘couple habits’ you never had before. The integration stage is the period when you go from ‘me and you’ to ‘us’.
5. Bonding
The bonding stage is when you become fully committed to one another. That’s because you are now certain of the strong feelings you have for each other and the deep bond you share. It’s usually followed by some form of a formal commitment in the eyes of society.
Coming apart
Happily ever after is in everyone’s dreams. Unfortunately, it doesn’t happen to many couples, as sooner or later, they go from ‘us’ to ‘me and you’ and then to strangers. Here are the 5 stages of the Coming apart phase:
6. Differentiating
Reaching the differentiating stage is the first sign of a possible breakup in the future. Things you used to love about your partner turn into bad habits you can’t stand. You start to see all the incompatibilities and issues in your relationship, and this bugs you to the core.
7. Circumscribing
This stage is often the natural continuation of the differentiating. You and your partner start pulling away from each other, and you start feeling uncomfortable sharing intimate facts you once were happy to discuss with them. Defensiveness, blaming, and resentment are typical for this stage of a relationship.
8. Stagnation
You’re now at a standstill. Apathy has replaced all of the emotions you once had for one another. In this stage, you are no longer going anywhere in the relationship.
9. Avoidance
Avoidance can be both physically and mentally. One of you may decide to move out or simply stop engaging in conversations with the other one. Even though you once had thousands of things in common, they are all now a faded memory. All that’s left is pure indifference.
10. Termination
That’s the end of a relationship. You both go your separate ways. Your bond has no longer the strength to survive through the challenges before you. So you decide to call it a day and move on away from each other.


iheartintelligence--2020-09-11--7 common signs of manipulation in relationships and how to deal with it

Nowadays , many couples struggle with toxicity in their relationships .
A lot of people become victims of their manipulative partners while being completely ignorant of the red flags on the way .
Unfortunately , recognizing whether your partner is being manipulative on purpose or not is never an easy task .
That ’ s because oftentimes , the one initiating the manipulation is not even aware of the dark side of their actions .
In most cases , they believe they are doing it all for love .
However , some people are perfectly aware of what they ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of their behavioral pattern towards their partner .
That ’ s exactly why you should learn the types of manipulation in relationships .
Being wary of the signs telling if your significant other is trying to control your feelings and emotions is going to help you address the issue and eventually overcome it as a couple .
In the worst-case scenario , you will be able to free yourself from their toxic influence by moving on without them in your life .
Here are 7 common types of manipulation in relationships you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have read this term in the book “ No More Mr. Nice Guy ” by Dr. Robert Glover .
Dr. Glover describes it as a common type of manipulation where men or women are being insecure in their relationship .
It usually happens when one of the partners is being too hesitant to address their concerns and discuss them with the other one .
Instead of trying to talk things through , these people will do something nice for their significant other and expect something in return .
Understandably , when things don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would start picking fights triggered by the anger they have been bottling up all that time .
Insecurity often leads to unwanted results .
When some people are being insecure about their partners ’ feelings , they would often set traps to test them .
They would ask misleading questions or even go to extremes such as getting a friend to hit on their other half .
These little mind games are too dangerous to play with , as they may lead to issues that can tear the whole relationship apart .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ silent treatment to our partners .
It is probably the most common type of manipulation in romantic relationships .
Instead of making our worries vocal , we chose to stay silent and wait until the other person somehow magically understands what we ’ re trying to tell them .
While sometimes remaining silent to give yourself time to think things through may be healthy , doing it only to tease your partner or test their feelings for you will never lead to anything good .
These days , most of the communication happens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ simply chat and connect with people .
Some of the most jealous individuals would often go through their partners ’ phones to check if they had been texting with someone else .
While they may think they are doing it to protect their relationship , it is nothing but an act of invasion of privacy .
Unfortunately , when their significant others try to explain this issue , they would often say things like , “ If you don ’ t have anything to hide , why do you care ?
” Oftentimes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issues triggered by something that happened earlier in the relationship .
If not you of your partner , you sure know someone who has used their Instagram stories to make their boyfriend or girlfriend jealous .
Frankly speaking , social media has made these mind games quite easy to play .
Things like posting a selfie with someone of the opposite sex , writing quotes with a hidden meaning , or intentionally commenting on someone else ’ s posts just to trigger some sort of jealousy in your partner can definitely be considered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Using sex as a tool for manipulation Undoubtedly , sex is an essential part of every romantic relationship .
However , this doesn ’ t automatically allow you to use it to get what you want from your partner .
Still , many people believe they can threaten their other halves with withholding sex whenever they ’ re not pleased with something in their relationship .
Sure , the act of holding up sex may be considered playful in a healthy relationship .
But if it ’ s used only as a punishment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In this case , talking about the issue that provoked this behavior may help both of the partners to regain their mutual trust and create a healthier couple environment .
At first , the partners that use this type of manipulation seem to have nothing but good intentions .
They support your decisions and help you make healthier choices .
Or at least that ’ s what they want you to believe .
As you may believe they are simply helping you , they are actually trying to control as many aspects of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they are shaping your life the way they want it , so they can easily manipulate you and get you to do whatever they please .
This is perhaps the most toxic type of manipulation in relationships .
How to handle manipulation in your relationship after you spot it ?
There are three crucial things you need to do when you sense your partner is trying to manipulate you , whether they are aware of their toxic actions or not .
• Figure out whether the problem is in you .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s manipulative behavior .
First , you need to look inside yourself and honestly ask yourself whether you have been doing something that triggers your significant other ’ s insecurities and doubts .
After you genuinely answer that question , you should try to put yourself in your partner ’ s shoes .
You need to understand what is the true reason for their actions .
And when you finally have your answer , you need to at least try to talk things through as a couple .
Proper communication is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manipulation in relationships is extremely dangerous and may turn into a toxic behavioral pattern if not addressed in time .
Not only it can result in ending the relationship , but it may lead to permanent emotional trauma in both of the partners .
The longer it remains ignored , the harder it gets to be quelled .
Being aware of the types of manipulation in relationships will definitely help you locate the problem and overcome it .
Even if it means ending the relationship for the good of both you and your @ @

Nowadays, many couples struggle with toxicity in their relationships.
A lot of people become victims of their manipulative partners while being completely ignorant of the red flags on the way.
Unfortunately, recognizing whether your partner is being manipulative on purpose or not is never an easy task. That’s because oftentimes, the one initiating the manipulation is not even aware of the dark side of their actions. In most cases, they believe they are doing it all for love.
However, some people are perfectly aware of what they’re doing while turning manipulation as a part of their behavioral pattern towards their partner. That’s exactly why you should learn the types of manipulation in relationships. Being wary of the signs telling if your significant other is trying to control your feelings and emotions is going to help you address the issue and eventually overcome it as a couple. In the worst-case scenario, you will be able to free yourself from their toxic influence by moving on without them in your life.
Here are 7 common types of manipulation in relationships you should be aware of:
1. Covert contracts
You may have read this term in the book “No More Mr. Nice Guy” by Dr. Robert Glover. Dr. Glover describes it as a common type of manipulation where men or women are being insecure in their relationship. It usually happens when one of the partners is being too hesitant to address their concerns and discuss them with the other one. Instead of trying to talk things through, these people will do something nice for their significant other and expect something in return. Understandably, when things don’t go as planned, they would start picking fights triggered by the anger they have been bottling up all that time.
2. The trap
Insecurity often leads to unwanted results. When some people are being insecure about their partners’ feelings, they would often set traps to test them. They would ask misleading questions or even go to extremes such as getting a friend to hit on their other half. These little mind games are too dangerous to play with, as they may lead to issues that can tear the whole relationship apart.
3. The silent treatment
We have all either received or gave the silent treatment to our partners. It is probably the most common type of manipulation in romantic relationships. Instead of making our worries vocal, we chose to stay silent and wait until the other person somehow magically understands what we’re trying to tell them. While sometimes remaining silent to give yourself time to think things through may be healthy, doing it only to tease your partner or test their feelings for you will never lead to anything good.
4. Checking each others’ phones
These days, most of the communication happens through social media apps where you can simply chat and connect with people. Some of the most jealous individuals would often go through their partners’ phones to check if they had been texting with someone else. While they may think they are doing it to protect their relationship, it is nothing but an act of invasion of privacy. Unfortunately, when their significant others try to explain this issue, they would often say things like, “If you don’t have anything to hide, why do you care?” Oftentimes, this behavior is provoked by trust issues triggered by something that happened earlier in the relationship.
5. Manipulation through social media
If not you of your partner, you sure know someone who has used their Instagram stories to make their boyfriend or girlfriend jealous. Frankly speaking, social media has made these mind games quite easy to play. Things like posting a selfie with someone of the opposite sex, writing quotes with a hidden meaning, or intentionally commenting on someone else’s posts just to trigger some sort of jealousy in your partner can definitely be considered as acts of manipulation.
6. Using sex as a tool for manipulation
Undoubtedly, sex is an essential part of every romantic relationship. However, this doesn’t automatically allow you to use it to get what you want from your partner. Still, many people believe they can threaten their other halves with withholding sex whenever they’re not pleased with something in their relationship. Sure, the act of holding up sex may be considered playful in a healthy relationship. But if it’s used only as a punishment, it becomes a serious problem. In this case, talking about the issue that provoked this behavior may help both of the partners to regain their mutual trust and create a healthier couple environment.
7. The life controller
At first, the partners that use this type of manipulation seem to have nothing but good intentions. They support your decisions and help you make healthier choices. Or at least that’s what they want you to believe. As you may believe they are simply helping you, they are actually trying to control as many aspects of your life as possible. This way, they are shaping your life the way they want it, so they can easily manipulate you and get you to do whatever they please. This is perhaps the most toxic type of manipulation in relationships.
How to handle manipulation in your relationship after you spot it?
There are three crucial things you need to do when you sense your partner is trying to manipulate you, whether they are aware of their toxic actions or not.
Figure out whether the problem is in you. Try to understand what provokes your partner’s manipulative behavior. Talk things through.
First, you need to look inside yourself and honestly ask yourself whether you have been doing something that triggers your significant other’s insecurities and doubts. After you genuinely answer that question, you should try to put yourself in your partner’s shoes. You need to understand what is the true reason for their actions. And when you finally have your answer, you need to at least try to talk things through as a couple. Proper communication is a must for a healthy relationship environment.
Manipulation in relationships is extremely dangerous and may turn into a toxic behavioral pattern if not addressed in time. Not only it can result in ending the relationship, but it may lead to permanent emotional trauma in both of the partners. The longer it remains ignored, the harder it gets to be quelled.
Being aware of the types of manipulation in relationships will definitely help you locate the problem and overcome it.
Even if it means ending the relationship for the good of both you and your partner.


iheartintelligence--2020-09-14--20 wholesome pictures of the bond between a giant dog and a tiny owl

20 wholesome pictures of the bond between a giant dog and a tiny owl Poldi the owlet and Ingo the Belgian Malinois shared a special bond .
Five years ago , a unique and incredible bond began to flourish .
At the time , Napoleon ( Poldi ) was the smallest hatchling of 7 and he almost did not make it out of his shell .
Ingo , the giant Belgian Malinois shepherd , came to his rescue , adopted the little owl , and became his protector .
Over the years , the professional photographer Tanja Brandt has captured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two unlikely friends .
Unfortunately , Poldi tragically passed away during an accident in 2019 .
Tanja Brandt opened up about Poldi ’ s death as she spoke to Petapixel and said : We made an emergency operation , but couldn ’ t rescue him .
It was a shock for Ingo and me .
Afterwards we got Ronja , a young female little owl and she is so cheeky and so similar to Poldi .
Poldi ‘ s wife Finchen got a new man ( Martin ) … she didn ‘ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Finchen are a bit happy again .
We will never forget our little Poldi .
But I think Poldi sent Ronja to us .
Ronja loved Ingo from the very first moment .
All of Brandt ’ s photographs can be seen on her website , 500px , and Instagram .

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iheartintelligence--2020-09-14--Woman, 22, who cut off hand for insurance payout sentenced to prison

Woman , 22 , who cut off hand for insurance payout sentenced to prison A 22-year-old Slovenian woman from the city of Ljubljana was sentenced to two years behind bars after she cut off her own hand to claim insurance money .
The woman ’ s 30-year-old boyfriend , who reportedly convinced her to do it , was given three years in jail by the Ljubljana District Court on September 11 , as per local news station STA .
It isn ’ t clear if the couple , who had pleaded not guilty , would appeal the court ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , was arrested for reportedly cutting off her own hand at the wrist with a saw to get around €400,000 ( US $ 470,000 ) of insurance money .
The woman reportedly staged the incident , along with three other people , a short while after they signed life and injury insurance contracts with five different companies .
Adlesic believed she could get around €380,000 of compensation and a life-long monthly payout of about €3000 authorities reported .
The group left the severed hand behind on purpose when they went to the hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the compensation amount for permanent disability after what the woman claimed was an accident , police said .
Thankfully , authorities were able to pick up the hand in time , and doctors were able to reattach it .
The average salary in Slovenia is about €1,000 ( $ 1185 ) .
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Woman, 22, who cut off hand for insurance payout sentenced to prison
Woman, 22, who cut off hand for insurance payout sentenced to prison
A 22-year-old Slovenian woman from the city of Ljubljana was sentenced to two years behind bars after she cut off her own hand to claim insurance money.
The woman’s 30-year-old boyfriend, who reportedly convinced her to do it, was given three years in jail by the Ljubljana District Court on September 11, as per local news station STA.
It isn’t clear if the couple, who had pleaded not guilty, would appeal the court’s decision.
The woman, Julia Adlesic, was arrested for reportedly cutting off her own hand at the wrist with a saw to get around €400,000 (US$470,000) of insurance money.
The woman reportedly staged the incident, along with three other people, a short while after they signed life and injury insurance contracts with five different companies.
Adlesic believed she could get around €380,000 of compensation and a life-long monthly payout of about €3000 authorities reported.
The group left the severed hand behind on purpose when they went to the hospital, in hopes to receive three times the compensation amount for permanent disability after what the woman claimed was an accident, police said.
Thankfully, authorities were able to pick up the hand in time, and doctors were able to reattach it.
The average salary in Slovenia is about €1,000 ($1185).
Court footage from Julia Adlesic’s case
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iheartintelligence--2020-09-14--19 black families buy 97 acres of land in Georgia to build a safe town for people of color

Rural Georgia is about to become home of a ‘ safe space ’ for black families .
Several African-American families have bought a 97-acre tract of land which they plan to use to create a safe city , Daily Mail reports .
The town , which will be named Freedom , is expected to be built on land purchases in August that is situated east of Macon , Georgia , in Wilkinson County .
Ashley Scott , a real estate agent , and her friend Renee Walters , an investor , share this initiative is their attempt to ‘ fix @ @ @ @ @ @ @ themselves as ‘ a black-owned , woman-owned , family-owned , veteran-managed , limited liability company ’ .
In an interview with CNN , Scott claimed that white ‘ pro-black ’ people would also have the opportunity to apply to live in the town of Freedom .
She said : “ I ’ m hoping that it will be a thriving safe haven for people of color , for black families in particular .
It ’ s impossible to have anything exclusively black because our families are integrated .
We are an integrated , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people , so we don ’ t intend for it to be exclusively Black , but we do intend for it to be pro Black in every way.
” Both women were moved by the massive wave of unrest triggered by the police killings of black people , including George Floyd , Ahmaud Arbery , and Breonna Taylor .
They felt the need to establish a community of their own where people would feel protected and free .
Scott added : “ Watching our people protesting in the streets , while it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stay out in the streets , bringing attention to the injustices of black people .
We needed to create a space and a place where we could be a village , again , a tribe , again .
We wanted to create this safe space where we can address our own issues and concerns.
” The founders want to create a place where black people can openly ‘ address their own issues and concerns ’ .
The town is planned to be developed in stages .
First , they will clear the land @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man-made lake for sustainable fishing .
Then , they will be ready to submit a request for a city charter .
Scott and Walters organized the Freedom Georgia Initiative after Renee saw an announcement offering the sale of the entire town of Toomsboro .
However , soon after , it became apparent that the town was not for sale .
But with the skills of a real estate agent , Ashley found the perfect land in the area .
Friends and relatives of both women were highly motivated to become part of their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 19 families are working on the project .
Walters said : “ We both have black husbands .
We both have black sons .
And I was starting to get overwhelmed and have a sense of anxiety when my husband will leave the house to go to work .
So , it was like , OK , what can we do ?
And once I saw the post of Toomsboro going viral , about a town being on sale , I was like , ‘ Oh , this is perfect ’ .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ scratch can take decades , the families involved are hoping to accomplish their dream of a safe space as soon as possible .
The town of Freedom will be located just outside Toomsboro in unincorporated Wilkinson County .
According to Scott , 19 families are just not enough , so she hopes the community will expand to at least 200 .
She told WGXA-TV : “ We want especially our Black families to come to be pioneers with us .
At the end of the day , we aren ’ t about doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just want to have a space , a place where black people and pro-black people can live and breathe without the injustices we are facing in our current cities and societies.
” By the end of their development plan , they hope to have a fully operational , self-sufficient city .
They are hoping that Putting Freedom , Georgia on the map will create ‘ a piece of legacy ’ for generations ahead .

Rural Georgia is about to become home of a ‘safe space’ for black families.
Several African-American families have bought a 97-acre tract of land which they plan to use to create a safe city, Daily Mail reports. The town, which will be named Freedom, is expected to be built on land purchases in August that is situated east of Macon, Georgia, in Wilkinson County.
Ashley Scott, a real estate agent, and her friend Renee Walters, an investor, share this initiative is their attempt to ‘fix a broken system’. They describe themselves as ‘a black-owned, woman-owned, family-owned, veteran-managed, limited liability company’.
Scott explained:
“We figured we could try to fix a broken system or we could start fresh. This is how we build our new Black Wall Streets. We can do this. We can have Wakanda. We just have to build it for ourselves.”
“Welcome to Freedom!”
In an interview with CNN, Scott claimed that white ‘pro-black’ people would also have the opportunity to apply to live in the town of Freedom. She said:
“I’m hoping that it will be a thriving safe haven for people of color, for black families in particular. It’s impossible to have anything exclusively black because our families are integrated. We are an integrated, tolerant and diverse community even as Black people, so we don’t intend for it to be exclusively Black, but we do intend for it to be pro Black in every way.”
Both women were moved by the massive wave of unrest triggered by the police killings of black people, including George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor. They felt the need to establish a community of their own where people would feel protected and free. Scott added:
“Watching our people protesting in the streets, while it is important, and I want people to stay out in the streets, bringing attention to the injustices of black people. We needed to create a space and a place where we could be a village, again, a tribe, again. We wanted to create this safe space where we can address our own issues and concerns.”
The founders want to create a place where black people can openly ‘address their own issues and concerns’.
The town is planned to be developed in stages. First, they will clear the land, farm it, and create a man-made lake for sustainable fishing. Then, they will be ready to submit a request for a city charter.
Scott and Walters organized the Freedom Georgia Initiative after Renee saw an announcement offering the sale of the entire town of Toomsboro. However, soon after, it became apparent that the town was not for sale. But with the skills of a real estate agent, Ashley found the perfect land in the area.
Friends and relatives of both women were highly motivated to become part of their new community. Presently, a total of 19 families are working on the project. Walters said:
“We both have black husbands. We both have black sons. And I was starting to get overwhelmed and have a sense of anxiety when my husband will leave the house to go to work. So, it was like, OK, what can we do? And once I saw the post of Toomsboro going viral, about a town being on sale, I was like, ‘Oh, this is perfect’.”
Although building an entire city from scratch can take decades, the families involved are hoping to accomplish their dream of a safe space as soon as possible.
The town of Freedom will be located just outside Toomsboro in unincorporated Wilkinson County.
According to Scott, 19 families are just not enough, so she hopes the community will expand to at least 200. She told WGXA-TV:
“We want especially our Black families to come to be pioneers with us. At the end of the day, we aren’t about doing reverse racism or reverse redlining. We just want to have a space, a place where black people and pro-black people can live and breathe without the injustices we are facing in our current cities and societies.”
By the end of their development plan, they hope to have a fully operational, self-sufficient city. They are hoping that Putting Freedom, Georgia on the map will create ‘a piece of legacy’ for generations ahead.