Also a LOT of the grain we produce goes to feeding cattle. The meat industry is beyond bad for the environment and is helping to cause world starvation. I don’t know why people don’t like talking about this!!!

This is the lamest comment I’ve ever made but could you explain the joke to me? I want to get it and need something funny to laugh at today.

Hi. I have very big boobs, too. On a somewhat small frame. I can’t tell you how many people think it’s ok to comment on and touch them. It started when I was 13, newly developed, and going to bar mitzvahs on school busses boys would throw things down my shirt and try to touch my chest. Then in high school, teachers…

Yeah. Same. I will never forget that line, until the day I die. Definitely affected my body image and relationship with food. All stuff I’m still unpacking...as I’m sure the majority of women are, too. My “story” is so common it’s heartbreaking. I’m afraid for my daughter.

That’s so kind of you. Yes I’ve come to terms with it as much as I and think is possible. He also told me I was “too young to be so fat” immediately after he “finished.” I was 19 and a size 8. I could write a book of short stories involving terrible men I’ve experienced.

I was raped by someone I went on a date with. It was a “sugar daddy” situation and I was very young and naive. The guy told me if I went to the cops I’d be arrested for solicitation. So I never reported it. Now, a decade later, I wish I had.

I just tossed mine after 6 months. Didn’t like it. I don’t have advice.

I knew someone who was killed by an abusive partner. I knew some of what was happening at home and will never forgive myself for not making it into a bigger deal than I did. There’s a baby involved-I’d tell her in a heartbeat.

Try some bitter nail polish. My brother sucked his thumb until he was 7 and has had teeth and mouth problems his entire life because of it. He just finished his 2nd round of Invisalign after having braces for YEARS as a kid. Thumb sucking is usually an anxiety soothing activity. Teach her meditative breathing or face…

My parents told me an elf would cut off my thumb if I sucked it.

I totally agree. But it is natural to care more about things that impact you than not. I don’t remember what it’s called, but it’s how we care about the displaced people in Texas but not the Muslim children being slaughtered in Myanmar. I like what you’re saying and I too care about issues that don’t affect me in the…

Yes but to be fair, that’s the case for most everyone. They don’t quite care until it affects them.

Huh?? Way to judge a marriage we know nothing about. Maybe she works from home. Maybe she’s disabled. Maybe they save more with her staying home than paying for childcare. I’m shocked by your comment. It’s completely pointless.

There is a protest on Saturday @1pm. We have given the museum enough time...now we protest. Join us if you can.

And there we go, ladies and gentlemen. An angry man. Boo

I can’t stand commenters like you. Don’t attack another person and call them a cyber stalker for replying to your comment. That’s what this is-an open thread. I also only respond to people that I strongly agree or disagree with.

Hold on. You’re saying it’s ok to kill people in church for what reason...? To make which point? I guess that’s what sets us apart-I never think it’s ok to kill innocent people, no matter the reasoning or message behind it.

I and 6 others agree with you. The lack of compassion I’m seeing on here lately is outstanding. I get people are angry at politics but when did we stop being human?

I had my first kid @20. Best decision I’ve ever not made. (First kid was a happy accident.) I’m a great mom and enjoy my kids thoroughly. I had a tougher 20's than my friends in different ways. I was changing diapers when they were getting their hearts broken. Everyone works at a different pace, different path. Don’t…

This is so tragic. Church is a place to feel safe...one of the few sanctuaries people have to be peaceful. (Felt the same way about the Ariana grande concert as concerts are safe havens for so many people>