What if the real problem isn’t homelessness, but the way we “fix” it? Indiana’s approach is a masterclass in wasted money and needless suffering. There’s a better way—we just have to choose it. Read more here:
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Dancing isn’t just movement—it’s connection, healing, and maybe even a little magic.Whether alone or with someone special, it lifts the soul, strengthens the mind, and even improves intimacy.This valentine’s let’s dance—for love, for joy, for the sheer beauty of it.
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Therapy won’t give me housing. Shelters keep people stuck in survival mode. The systems meant to help are making things worse. It’s time to talk about real solutions.
Read my latest: Surviving Isn’t Enough.
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The cruelest torture is not sudden pain, but the slow erosion of humanity and autonomy—watching yourself become invisible, unheard, undone.
But for tonight, I surrender to dreams—visions of distant lands where humanity still thrives, where laughter still rings through the streets. Perhaps tomorrow, I shall find my way to such a place. Perhaps tomorrow, the world will feel a little less out of reach. open.substack.com/pub/isohuman...
“Instead, I am handed the ever-spinning wheel of bureaucracy, where common sense goes to perish. I chase my own tail in circles, dizzy with the absurdity of it all, as though I am some bewildered hound who has just discovered its own shadow.” open.substack.com/pub/isohuman...
“Ah, the cruel jest of the fates—to restore my vigor, only to see my meager rations plundered by the merciless hand of my Corporate Overlord, a faceless specter in the screen from a distant borough whose appetite for coin knows no bounds.”
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The image features a quote in white text over a blurred background depicting an old wooden desk. On the desk, there is a quill and ink, along with an old photograph of a woman, evoking a nostalgic and contemplative atmosphere. The quote reads: “I crave words—conversation, thought, something to grasp onto in this void of silence. And so, I cling to these scattered letters and musings, a desperate attempt to remind myself that humanity, though distant, still exists.” Below the quote, the author’s name, Jen Marie, is displayed, followed by the title: Letters from a Burned-Out Millennial: The Carriage Catastrophe. At the bottom, a website URL, isohumanity.substack.com, is faintly visible. The combination of the desk, quill, ink, and vintage photograph enhances the theme of longing for connection through written words.
But I still believe humanity exists in the quiet moments, in the small acts of kindness that don’t make headlines. It’s in the way we care for each other, even when the world feels like it’s falling apart. Hold on to that. 🫶
I hear you. It’s hard not to feel the weight of it all, especially when you’ve seen it unfold before. The uncertainty, the fear—it’s exhausting.
Substack going down with tech issues feels like I’m reliving the Tiktok trauma from Saturday night again. It’s too soon for this. 😭
My cat approves this message. There is no better way to spend a Tuesday.
And honestly… how do you even begin to process it for yourself?
How do you explain what’s happening to your kids?
How do you tell them that Nazi salutes are not okay—when they see public figures doing it?
How do you help them understand that the behavior of many of the world leaders is unacceptable—when so much of the media brushes it off like it’s nothing?
"Nothing beats in-person interaction". Yeah, with someone I know and love, not Denise from finance.
A three-panel meme featuring characters from the TV show Doctor Who. In the first panel, the Eleventh Doctor (played by Matt Smith) is shown wearing a light-colored shirt and dark suspenders, with a serious expression. The text reads, “You know when grown-ups tell you everything’s gonna be fine.” In the second panel, a young girl with long brown hair listens intently and responds with a skeptical look. The text reads, “And you think they’re probably lying to make you feel better.” The girl’s response, “Yes,” is emphasized in bold white letters. In the third panel, the Eleventh Doctor looks at her reassuringly and repeats, “Everything’s gonna be fine,” with a gentle smile. The text in all panels is in yellow uppercase letters, except for “Yes,” which is in white.
Withholding something to create fear, then giving it back, is a classic abuse pattern. When they see it works, they'll do it again. If they see where you go and what you do when hurt, it'll be used to cut you off from those options next time. Just remember that, and create safety plans now.
As a DV educator I've been trying to explain how our relationship to the gov is so similar to abusive relationships with each other. This is by design. We don't learn abuse on our own, it funnels down from the systems we live and is another way we hurt each other in the name of the system we ignore
Going to Reels from TikTok feels like going back to your high school ex 20 years later—after realizing you’re not even straight.
Someday, I hope to meet people like that in the wild.
An image featuring a colorful array of candy-coated chocolates in various shades of red, yellow, blue, green, orange, and pink. Overlaid text reads: ‘Seeing Red: How Cutting Red 40 Transformed My Health. A personal journey into the hidden dangers of artificial food dyes and their surprising impact on mind and body.’ At the bottom, the website link ISOHUMANITY.SUBSTACK.COM is displayed.
Ever wondered how artificial dyes like Red 40 impact your mind and body? In my latest post, I share my personal journey of cutting out synthetic food dyes and the surprising changes it brought to my health. From brain fog to behavioral shifts, it’s time we take a closer look at what we’re consuming.
That would be a good first step. The second step, would be actually listening and passing legislation based on what we want.
An orange-toned image depicts a silhouette of a person holding an umbrella and joyfully leaping or dancing in a field at sunset. The sky is filled with soft clouds and a warm glow. The text overlaid on the image reads, “Dance before the music is over. Live before your life is over.”
The image features a quote overlaid on a blurred, colorful background with a circular design resembling the TikTok logo. The text reads: “In what feels like an ironic twist, many have flocked to an actual Chinese-owned app, Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book or Red Note), as a form of protest—a symbolic ‘stick it to the man’ aimed at the U.S. government.” At the bottom, the attribution reads: “ISO:Humanity From TikTok to Transformation: How a Global Shift Could Reshape Community and Governance.” The source website “isohumanity.substack.com” is also displayed faintly at the bottom.
I can’t stop laughing every time I think about it, especially considering it was never about China anyway. Shout out to all those going as far as to learn Mandarin too!
The image contains a quote on a blurred background. The quote reads: “When people are overwhelmed and unsure where to even begin fixing their situation while struggling to survive, their anguish often turns into angry outbursts. Over time, the line between anguish and anger can blur, making it difficult to separate the two.” Below the quote, the source is cited as: ISO:Humanity Exploited and Exhausted: Why America’s Workers Are Reaching Their Limits At the bottom, a faint watermark displays the website URL: isohumanity.substack.com. The background is indistinct, showing muted colors, possibly of a person seated with blurred objects around them.
The image contains a quote on a blurred background. The text reads: “It’s not easy to look at the bigger picture when you’re fighting to get through the day. But it’s worth asking: What would life look like if we stopped measuring worth in hours worked and started valuing the relationships that make us human?” Below the quote, the source is listed as: ISO:Humanity The Cost of Isolation: How Work, Poverty, and Social Media Are Breaking Us The URL “ISOHUMANITY.SUBSTACK.COM” appears faintly at the bottom. The background is muted and indistinct, emphasizing the text.
A quote set against a blurred background featuring green and pink hues. The quote reads: “Questioning our beliefs is not easy, but it’s necessary to avoid being swept away by ideas that harm ourselves and others.” Below the quote, it is attributed to “ISO:Humanity” with the title “What If I’m Wrong? Rebuilding from a Foundation of Compassion” and the website “isohumanity.substack.com.”
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