Annie in wonderland

In a previous post, I may have seemed harsh on support workers, but social media awareness is essential for everyone involved: clients, their families, support staff, and agencies. If we're discussing social media, let's be accountable and suggest some solutions. There aren't any easy answers, but what's worth doing often isn't easy. We need to consider what we're sacrificing. For me, it’s my phone game time—not much, as it’s a time sink, but it’s also a time to rest. I have the luxury of internet access and a lot of freedom, so I've had to learn to use it wisely. I’ve lost jobs and caused harm to family and friends, which fuels my passion for internet safety. As someone born in 1984, I grew up in an analog world and witnessed the birth of the internet. During COVID lockdowns, I became addicted to the internet. Now, I actively monitor my internet time. There are other ways to learn, communicate, and connect with others. Plenty of low-cost or even free groups

There’s a concerning trend on TikTok where some support workers feel it's acceptable to publicly criticize higher-functioning clients. When clients push back or express concerns, they are often labeled as entitled. While entitlement can sometimes be an issue, such public criticisms devalue the profession. Burnout is very real for support workers, but so is the concept of masking for clients. Masking involves using neurotypical social skills, which can be exhausting and harmful when clients are not believed upon de-masking. This lack of belief can be exacerbated by support workers online who mistakenly see themselves as advocates without understanding that true allyship involves amplifying the voices of those they support. It’s important to recognize that the world has become more sensitive, and criticism should be taken constructively. However, some support workers with messiah complexes glamorize the industry and create a divisive environment by publicly criticizing others who may

  Australia's Overlooked Role in Nuclear History I was recently watching a Netflix documentary on the Manhattan Project, and it got me thinking. As an Australian, it's striking how often our own contributions to nuclear history and global conflicts are overlooked. While the documentary focused on the U.S. efforts, it made me wonder if producers at Netflix or other U.S.-based production companies are even aware of Australia's role in World War II, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and our significant involvement in nuclear testing. Australia played a crucial role in World War II, not just on the front lines but also as a testing ground for nuclear technologies. The British conducted nuclear tests on Australian soil, with sites like Maralinga becoming infamous. Yet, these projects are seldom mentioned in mainstream media. Instead, the narrative is dominated by stories from the U.S. and Europe. One often overlooked fact is that there were more bombs dropped on Darwin than on Pearl Har

This post is going to be a bit different. I’m not going to polish it with ChatGPT; instead, I'm using it to ensure I'm not breaching privacy or unintentionally being offensive. Here are the books I want to read, including some older ones, along with YouTubers who discuss these topics from different political perspectives. ### Books I Plan to Read: 1. **Freakonomics** by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner 2. **12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos** by Dr. Jordan B. Peterson 3. **The Gulag Archipelago** by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn 4. **Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies** by Jared Diamond 5. **How the Girl Guides Won the War** by Janie Hampton 6. **Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media** by Edward S. Herman and Noam Chomsky 7. **Exodus: A Memoir** by Deborah Feldman 8. **The Trap** by David Icke (Read with a critical mind) 9. **Sweet Poison: Why Sugar Makes Us Fat** by David Gillespie 10. **Tracking the White Salamander: The Story o