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@Mike_Pence @WhiteHouse @realDonaldTrump Dude, I think that fly on your head during the debate sucked the brain out of you. You know as well, probably more so, that Diaper Don is an immature, classless, spiteful Mango Mussolini intent on destroying as much as he can before stomping out of the White House in January.

@LeahRemini Congratulations !!! Hard battle won. 💜

I graduated!!! I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a concentration in Psychology, summa cum laude! Five years ago, I started this journey with an eighth-grade education, and even that was from a Scientology school, where critical thinking was discouraged and the quality of instruction was subpar, to say the least. I did not get here alone. Thank you to @NYUSPS and @DeanKamath. Thank you to everyone who supported me, encouraged me, and believed in me, especially on the days I was not sure I could do this. And there were plenty of those days. To my therapist, who told me not to give up when I was told I likely would not be accepted into a prestigious program. To my tutor, without whom I likely would have given up at the harder points along the way. To all those here who have sent me loving messages on social media. And to everyone else who has cheered me on in person through the ups and the downs of it, it means more than I can put into words. It got me over this finish line of being a student again and graduating. That goal once seemed impossible. To those who have asked me, “Why this? Why now?” I pursued higher education to reclaim a piece of myself. When you come out of a high-control group like Scientology, or even a high-control family, there are parts of you that were never allowed to fully develop. Those parts include your curiosity and your ability and right to question. Education was discouraged because knowledge creates confidence in your ability to trust your own mind and navigate the world. That leads to true independence, and that would never be allowed. I wanted that back. But more than that, I needed to understand. I needed to understand how my mother could have us join Scientology when I was just eight years old, and how my family and I could be part of something like this and stay in it for so long. I needed to understand how these systems work, how they influence people, and how they take hold. Without education, access to real information, and support, people can fall into systems that work against their best interests. Some assume that because they are educated, even highly educated, they would never fall for something like this. But it turns out that is not necessarily true. What many of us are impacted by, but never quite understand, is how high-control groups operate. Many still do not understand how misinformation spreads, and how tribalism and radicalization shape what we think, what we believe, and who and what we trust. Without that awareness, none of us are immune. Today, we are seeing how these forces can influence good people and distort reality. History has shown us that this is not new; it just comes in a different form now. Social media connects us in ways we never imagined, but it also creates echo chambers that reinforce beliefs and justify behavior without question. Real critical thinking is hard when we are fed so much by algorithms designed to appeal to us. In learning and achieving this milestone in my own life, it has helped me take a good, hard look at my own beliefs and ideologies. This journey was about healing for me, but also about figuring out how to help others in whatever way I can in the future. So what is in my future? I am considering continuing my education and possibly pursuing a master’s degree, with the goal of contributing to advocacy and policies that protect people, not systems. For now, I am taking this moment in. I am proud of myself. And I am grateful. Thank you for being on this journey with me.

@hwinkler4real I do it all the time.

YES I have

@NancySinatra Happy Birthday to Mandy!!

My late husband, Hugh Lambert, and I received one of our greatest blessings on St. Patrick’s Day, our beautiful daughter, Amanda Katherine. My heart was filled to overflowing then, and it still is today. Happy, HAPPY birthday, Mandy Kat! I love you so very much. Watching you grow into the person you are today has been one of the greatest joys of my life. You’ve created a wonderful life and a beautiful family, and you have so much to be proud of. I hope your special day is filled with all the happiness you bring to others every day. May this new chapter be full of love, laughter, and countless unforgettable moments. It’s going to be a beautiful year! Celebrate and enjoy! 🍀💚

@hwinkler4real Me, too! ✅

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@hwinkler4real 100%

YES

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@DataRepublican Praying now 🙏🙏🙏

A silly prayer request. We have only one pet, a cat. He loves our children and has been a wonderful family pet, very gentle and tolerant. He’s only 3 years old and is in the animal hospital for a blocked bladder. It’s been 48 hours and he’s still having a fever and not out of the woods.

@LairdOfTheManor Amen!!

My life got better when I realised I didn't have to be nice. Nice got me, used, stressed out and disrespected. I'm not nice. I'm a good person. There's a difference. 💙@LairdOfTheManor 🎩

@ViQueenie Dave the vein has become quite the celebrity! 😂

What is going on with the forehead? #PrinceHarry #MeghanMarkIe #instagramlovingbitchwife #SussexTrophyHunters

@MeghansMole She’s pathetic

STOP IT 😳

@wolfofx This is adorable ❤️

Wonderful friends 1. The owners couldn’t understand why the cat wasn’t in its bed… until they saw this.

@LairdOfTheManor Sweet Jesus, I can why you may have had a stroke 😂

I think I had a mild stroke reading this sign!😳

@hwinkler4real That would be nice. I used to sit with my grandfather and talk for hours. I was fortunate and had my grandparents until I was 43. I’m eternally grateful for that.

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@hwinkler4real I couldn’t agree more. It never goes away. Are you thinking of your friend, John? I know he was one of your besties. September is a very emotional time for me. My Dad passed 9/12/2000 which was my brother’s bday & John passed 9/11/03 on his daughter’s bday 🙏

Grief

@LairdOfTheManor I love it! I’ve been called a Grammar Nazi 😂

10 words and phrases most often said incorrectly….

@MeghansMole Hi, Moley. I’ve missed you! Megsy never fails to amaze me - not in a good way 😂

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@DudespostingWs @EVargasTV I loved that man. He treated everyone with compassion and respect. Thank you, Judge Caprio. 🙏💙🙏

Judge Frank Caprio, beloved for his kindness on Caught in Providence, has passed away at 88. Known as the “nicest judge in the world” Rest in piece King 🙏

@KatesPowerSuit @TribesBritannia Sophie rocked that stare down. I think she’s very protective of the people she loves.

@TribesBritannia Don’t forget the stare down from Sophie!

@LairdOfTheManor You are always funny but I think this is the funniest of all. 😂

My daughter is taking part in a social experiment. She has to wear a "I SUPPORT THE SUSSEX’S" t-shirt for 2 weeks and see how people react. So far she's been spit on, slapped and had a bottle thrown at her! I'm curious to see what happens when she goes outside.

@goldeneye1967 @MeTV I watch Toonces on YouTube a lot. Too funny! 🐾😂🐾

@MeTV Toonces.

Today is Black Cat Appreciation Day! 🐈‍⬛🖤 Live long and prospurr. 🖖 Name your favorite TV cat! #MeTV