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Breaking the Cycles that Tried to Break Us


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  • June 1, 2026

    63) It All Fell Apart

    63) It All Fell Apart

    The author recounts tense family dynamics that lead to them leaving home. Here home, school, and work converge to compel the authors risky behaviors. Continue reading

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    Episkevology – PROBLEM CHILDJune 24, 2026
    The content discusses “Episkevology,” highlighting the systemic and individual factors contributing to the notion of “problem children.” It examines parenting styles, children’s behaviors as signals of underlying issues, and the importance of co-regulation. Ultimately, it advocates for a new paradigm that reframes children as co-researchers rather than problems.
  • 84) MatthewJune 22, 2026
    The post reflects on the impact of Matthew Shepard’s murder on the author, who feels deeply connected to their identity as a bisexual witch in Wyoming. It highlights the pervasive bigotry encountered, despite some community members claiming to support “live and let live.” The author expresses determination to fight for equality and honor Matthew’s legacy, feeling an obligation to remain visible and vocal against hatred.
  • AIQ- Human PetsJune 22, 2026
    Human Pets Do oligarchs keep human pets? That’s a provocative question, Protyus—and it taps into a deeper critique of power,… Read more: AIQ- Human Pets
  • Human figure with nervous system showing natural forest on one side and digital cityscape on the other
    THE SAD INTERSECTIONJune 21, 2026
    Two different “SADs” share the same biological crossroads: • SAD = Seasonal Affective Disorder• SAD = Standard American Diet They… Read more: THE SAD INTERSECTION
  • Handwritten land sale indenture agreement dated October 2nd, 1693, stitched and aged
    THE SILENT TETHER OF ILLEGITIMACYJune 21, 2026
    We begin with reverence. Before we speak of illegitimacy, we honor the histories that were already under assault: We do… Read more: THE SILENT TETHER OF ILLEGITIMACY
  • Glowing humanoid figure composed of blue and orange light, emitting sparks and particles.
    BASTARDS: BORNE OF A BROKEN CONTRACTJune 21, 2026
    We begin with reverence. Before we speak of bastards, we honor the histories that were already under assault: We do… Read more: BASTARDS: BORNE OF A BROKEN CONTRACT
  • Cracked concrete road with plants growing through the fissures in a green open field
    The Survivor Literacy Disconnect: Seeing What Others Are Trained Not To SeeJune 20, 2026
    Survivor Literacy begins with a simple, destabilizing truth: Some people are trained to ignore reality.Survivors are trained by life to… Read more: The Survivor Literacy Disconnect: Seeing What Others Are Trained Not To See
  • Four interconnected gears labeled Food, Households, Hospitals, and Money with related icons
    The Profit Logic – When a System Rewards Illness More Than HealthJune 19, 2026
    When a System Rewards Illness More Than Health Modern American health outcomes cannot be understood without examining the incentive structures… Read more: The Profit Logic – When a System Rewards Illness More Than Health
  • Grocery store aisle with people selecting snacks and fresh vegetables
    How Government Priorities Lock the Blender Into PlaceJune 19, 2026
    How Government Priorities Lock the Blender Into Place When the loss of intergenerational transmission, the rise of ultra‑processed foods, and… Read more: How Government Priorities Lock the Blender Into Place
  • Kitchen counter with fresh vegetables, packaged food, cooking appliances, and recipe on tablet
    When Loss of Transmission, Ultra‑Processed Foods, and the Modern Economy ConvergeJune 19, 2026
    The Three‑Part Blender That Reshaped the American Body and Household The forces reshaping American life are often discussed separately: the… Read more: When Loss of Transmission, Ultra‑Processed Foods, and the Modern Economy Converge
  • Wooden table with labeled glass jars of dried herbs, a mortar and pestle, and handwritten recipe cards
    The Collapse of Household KnowledgeJune 19, 2026
    Food Skills Were Only the First to Fall The loss of food literacy is not an isolated phenomenon. It is… Read more: The Collapse of Household Knowledge
  • Wooden table with laptop, bills, clock, coffee cup, glasses, plant, and phone
    Collapse of the Extraction Stack – How Policy, Economics, and Labor Restructured the Household and Erased Generational SkillsJune 19, 2026
    How Policy, Economics, and Labor Restructured the Household and Erased Generational Skills The Extraction Stack is the layered system that… Read more: Collapse of the Extraction Stack – How Policy, Economics, and Labor Restructured the Household and Erased Generational Skills
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    Collapse of the Extraction Stack – Labor, Policy, Economics, Skill Transmission, and HealthJune 19, 2026
    Labor, Policy, Economics, Skill Transmission, and Health The Extraction Stack is the layered system that demanded more than any one… Read more: Collapse of the Extraction Stack – Labor, Policy, Economics, Skill Transmission, and Health
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    Collapse of the Extraction Stack – Health, Food, and BiologyJune 19, 2026
    (Integrated with Health, Cooking, and the Biological Impact) The Extraction Stack is the layered system that demanded more than any… Read more: Collapse of the Extraction Stack – Health, Food, and Biology
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    Juneteenth, the Hostage‑Pledge System, and the Dismantling of Black ExcellenceJune 19, 2026
    A national reckoning: nobody is free until everybody is free. Juneteenth is not just a celebration of emancipation.It is a… Read more: Juneteenth, the Hostage‑Pledge System, and the Dismantling of Black Excellence

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