Emily, thank you for sharing what's going on in your family. Please don't apologize. You haven't let us down. Please enjoy your family as much as you can. In the end, loving well is what really matters. Thank you for being a light in a rather dark time.
My heart is with you, Emily. You have been such an awesomely informative guide for all of us who felt overwhelmed by the climate changes we have already experienced and will continue to experience. You could never let your viewers down as we know you must put what is best for you and your husband above all else. You’re now beginning a journey that may have impossible moments but you will get through them. At this point, medical info is your best friend and there is a lot of it out there. Our hearts are with you so reach out to your audience for reliable information. Take each day as it comes and try to keep whatever serves you and your husband. Let go whatever doesn’t. (There’s likely to be alot of that.). You are one of the best.
@pcrockett5967 I am glad that we are at a place where we'll be getting more information. No matter what's going on, it's likely there will be treatment that will help.
Your work has been an incredible gift to so many people. I will share some good things that I've accomplished because of the information you share. I have a garden, I've harvested leafy greens, carrots, potatoes, cilantro, strawberries, figs, tomatoes, sage, and rosemary. Your videos inspired me to work hard on this, and for my first year I am proud. I got in touch with my local conservation district and had a walk through with them. They have advised me on many things. I have a plan for this fall for sowing numerous native plants and getting closer to my goals on this little patch of land I share. I wouldn't have done so without your suggestion, or at least it would have taken a long time. My patience and grace for myself and others has grown. I take time to reassess what my priorities are at a given time. I can roll with the punches. Despite all the difficult things that pop up seemingly out of no where I know that I have a community here, and in the physical world. I had taken my parents for granted before. I had blamed them for the mental issues I have. Now I feel good giving them a call and getting support. They have grown up too. Your wisdom has helped me understand that I am not alone, and truly never was. Your lifes work is invaluable. You are an amazing person. I look up to you. And telling us that you have issues to deal with too is another amazing gift. The vulnerability and honesty to share that you are having a tough time helps me reach out when I need it. I am sending you good vibes. We are all here for you. Take all the time you need. Your impact is one of the most beautiful things I have ever come across, and doing what we can is all we can do in the end. You have already accomplished so much. I am so proud of you. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
@Reichukey you have had an incredible year- it sounds like you were able to untap something really powerful in yourself. I'm so glad I could help you on your journey, and I'm really grateful to you for sharing. You help me feel better.
So sorry for your personal difficulties, and the struggles of your husband. Your empathy for others under such circumstances is admirable. But what you are sharing is the reality of collapse - we have to support family while dealing with what is coming, but it is primarily about family. You are NOT letting us down, you are living the reality of collapse that we are all living. You are appreciated and this is a community that will continue to grow.
You're very strong to deal with these difficulties in your life, while keeping your audience up to date despite the uncertainty. Mental illness, or any serious illness, can be incredibly challenging and painful. You're doing such good work, and it is very appreciated. You absolutely do not have to apologize for anything. You are honest and intelligent, your advice sound, and your clarity and accuracy are a gift to everyone within reach of your voice.
It's SO important to put our loved ones above the other components of our lives. There will never be regrets for putting the first things first. No apologies needed. Do what you need to do and don't look back. God bless you and yours. I will lift you all up in thought and prayer.
Hi Emily. There is nothing I can say to bring you comfort in such a time of uncertainty for you and your partner. I’ve recently discovered your channel and I’ve been going through the stages of grief for our planet over the past decade but when I found your channel it helped sort the worries and projections that were in my head. I wish I could do the same for you in the way that you have helped me. I hope you cast aside your worries about letting us down as your personal situation has become uncertain, you never could do such a thing by caring for those you love. I am not religious but I will pray for you because you have offered me comfort when I didn’t think there was any left.
@danryan1984 thank you for this meaningful comment. Having information is important as we consider any potentially collapsing scenario- from the biosphere to a loved one. Your words do actually bring me great comfort and help me move towards synthesis as I think about these struggles with my partner and how to proceed.
You are a very strong person and your family is lucky to have you. Hugs to your spouse, and sadly its tough to deal with tough medical issues without an advocate.
Thank you for the work you have done. I have been aware of our predicament for many years, though just found your channel a few months ago. I appreciate all the tools and info you have shared to assist us all in our work toward resilience. Recently my partner was diagnosed with a serious health problem, which feels devastating as we are older and just us two maintaining our homestead. The fear zone has been the worst, but that has lessened a bit. We just experienced a 3” rain event in our dry season and due to an unknown block in our drainage ditch , had washouts occur thru our long driveway. We were able to shovel the piles gravel up into our 4wheeler trailer and move them back up the hill to cover the exposed road base. Two mornings work and no major aches, so we still got it! And that feels good. I know as my partner’s issue goes on, we will have less energy to maintain our way of living. But we still will plug away at it. I am so sorry you have all these struggles on your plate. I am so happy for your Turkey Foot. Wishing your family strength and good luck in these ever more challenging times. ❤❤❤
Good luck to you and your partner as well. We will all get to a point where we need help somewhere in our lives. It's important to get the good we can out of life and I hope you two will enjoy many years in your homestead together.
@hhollyd66 it helps to hear from other people who have gone through something like this. Not that it makes it feel easier, but it's better to feel less alone
My heart goes out to you and your family. I feel like AR has become my family by choice in these uncertain times, and I wish you knew how much your words of hope and resilience DO matter to us ❤ Please know you are in my prayers and I look forward to better tomorrows.
@lolab1808 thank you for this support and for your kind words. The AR community helps me know that there are many good people in this world. I have had MDs get in touch to offer to give a second read on tests, I have had people with connections at Mayo reach out to help get him in there if we need. The outpouring of support of every kind is incredible, and I had felt so alone and frightened for months as all this got worse. I did not know how to talk about any of it. I am so moved and so grateful to be in community here.
@@AmericanResiliency Internet hugs to you 💞💕💞 Last year, I lost my mom, my friend, and my sweet old dog (hence the profile photo). People are going through so much and it's important to give ourselves some grace and know we are all here for each other. I hope you find out more for your husband and good on the Mayo Clinic for their outreach.
Thanks for all your contributions, Emily. You do more than you realize. Prayers for your husband and for you. Here's hoping extra blessings pour forth for your family. Positive energies sent your way! Take care.
The turkey foot is such a good reminder that there is joy as well as sorrow. Something you said previously about helping critters migrating to more suitable locations got me started thinking of my little space as a potential refuge for birds. I started using an app to identify the birds in my yard and have been amazed both by the diversity and by how many have stopped by that are rare for this region. It's something that has given me a lot of joy and I wanted to thank you for your thoughtful videos.
Emily: there are groups who could use your knowledge and amazing videos. Look around - I don’t work directly in the type of work you do, i.e. what is going to happen re: climate change and that we need to start taking this into account. EPA has community change grants, and there is a type of grant that includes academics. Thank you for your work, for taking on explaining these critical reports. Bless you and your family.
@nancylaplaca there are some emerging climate education grants where AR could be a good fit. I'm keeping an eye out for stuff worth applying to - and I am hopeful that as things calm down at home, I will be able to start reaching towards bigger projects.
Thank you for sharing your family's medical crisis. I feel that the medical system, itself, causes the 'user' mental anxiety and anguish. You are right it does help to know that though we can't negate the struggles, we can struggle together. My heart goes out to you and your family. What ever you offer here is seen as a gift and I am very grateful for all that you do and for the person you are, a wonderful, caring, smart chick who speaks truth for all of us. I hope you can find a health advocate (if they exist anymore) that can help you navigate the system. ❤
@RieCherie although our health system is SERIOUSLY stressed, I'm grateful that this is a hospital where I know the system fairly well and I actually have great confidence in the caregivers. I think we'd all like to get the diagnostics sped up, but the diagnostic and treatment plan is very solid. The medical system can be very traumatizing to people. We're lucky. I speak the language okay and we've got the flexibility to take anything available they can give us.
I looked it up and health advocate services are covered by Medicaid, but you have to know to find an advocate. I am so glad to have found you, Emily, our climate resilience advocate! @@AmericanResiliency
Thanks for the heartfelt video. It can be so hard to navigate life's agony and ecstasy, but you are doing it! I admire that you are aiming for a dynamic balance of family and your calling to help those beyond your family, while still paying the bills. You can do it! And remember to prioritize your personal practice. Strength for the journey.
Luv yur channel and thoughtfulness. ❤ I am near 60 and alone, was recently ill and lament no one cares if i live or die 😮 Then i look down at the eyes of my girls and all my yard full of plants benefiting wildlife and remember what is truly important. Stay strong , i know u will🎉
So sorry to learn of your husband's health woes. It's such a difficult role thrust upon you. Thank you for all the altruism you've poured out over the last three years. While the climate may be changing all too quickly, take care of yourself and family first!
Thank you for being so brave and sharing honestly about your journey. As someone who has helped support several loved ones as they navigated serious mental and physical health issues, I know how challenging it can be. Holding you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Greetings Emily this is Maryam from PNW, Prayers for blessings, positive energy and wellness for you and your family. Thank you for this powerful and timely message that is so much needed . We appreciate all that you do,
Thank you for all the work you have done. Please take care of you and your family ❤ and don’t carry guilt for having to put something down so you can better manage you and yours. Your work on AR has been so important and so helpful and what you’ve already done has helped so many. Wishing you, your husband and kids the very best. Extra prayers for your husband’s recovery.
@koicaine1230 thanks lady. They got him in with one of the docs he needs to see this Friday. It's good to be moving towards a time where we at least understand what's going on.
@4angayoga I appreciate that. This whole situation is awful. But we're not alone, and his care is at a good university hospital. I think things may get easier in some ways as we move towards understanding, out of this confusing time.
Praying healing finds your husband. I feel the hope you're fighting to give ppl with your content. There once was a man named Hiroo Onada. He was a 2nd Lt. Japanese soldier holdout in WWII who continued fighting decades after the war ended while on Lubang Island. Nobody told him the war ended so he continued guerilla fighting for 30 years uninterrupted. Alone. It's like he didnt even allow himself the thought of abandoning his post. 30 years is enough time to tell me this man made a CHOICE to die in duty. He had no idea if he was winning or losing the war. He had no contact with any person until the day he was told the war was over. “Soldiers, when committed to a task, can't compromise. It's unrelenting devotion to the standards of duty and courage, absolute loyalty to others, not letting the task go until it's been done.” You remind me of that man. It is my privilege to follow a good soldier. You're not alone. While we may be on our own perverbial islands, we are together in heart and spirit. I am ready to die at my post with you all. Until then.. Fighting!!! God bless and stay positive!! "The way of the warrior is resolute acceptance of death." Miyamoto Musashi
@LoopholeLarry your comment caused me to reflect with great poignancy. Thank you for this moment of remembering the America I serve- which certainly gives no evidence of being alive. The America of meritocracy, which was dying when it gave over a million dollars to my education. Even then, students from non-academic, working-class backgrounds (but not so marginalized as to be easy to isolate from their communities) were rare. Most other American students had trust funds, and most non-American students were either geniuses or the children of the rich. Unless we can be tokenized and/or civilized, people from working class backgrounds tend to be pushed out of graduate study and academic employment. I do not want to say the things one is supposed to say. My America should have at least one scientist working for them, here in these days.
@@AmericanResiliency Thank you for your service and for keeping it real. Apologies if my existentialism got a little too real myself. Lions led by donkeys, it's a competency crisis bubble. I was one of those younger gens who got snuffed out early. My $250,000 college scholarship was revoked because I caught and reported the president of my school in fraud. He was found guilty by the school board and fired, no criminal charges. He was 1-Star General, former Green Beret. He retaliated by lying and spreading misinformation about me to my next unit C.O. before I ever got there. I was so ignorant, it didn't hit me that I never stood a chance. Back then I still believed ethics could survive a climb to the top. There are still good people like you, this community, and others. It's difficult because the "highest authority" used to be an institution whereas now it seems like a more subjective combination of individual reputation, expertise, data literacy, and giving a damn. Searching for the right leaders to listen to has me feeling like Nick Furry tracking down the Avengers. They're hidden and hard to find, I need them for protection, and my government can't decide if they love or hate them.
@@LoopholeLarry these are strange days. I'm angered but not surprised to read your story, and that such a story is no longer surprising brings up another shade of anger. These are the stories I am used to reading out of decaying empires in far away places, but now they are here. When I was younger I had great faith in institutions- like the CDC, I once dreamed of working there. Now, which institutions are led by evidence? That is pretty much what I look for now- transparency around sources of evidence, and ability to respond to change. A hard pair to find.
@pigsplayingpoker I appreciate the reminder. This does seem extremely important, especially as it's likely I am looking at a long road here. We're fortunate his folks are in the area and supportive. Putting together a plan that involves some caregiver respite.
@couerleroi1, it's an amazing group of people here. This is a scary time, but I am comforted & feel strengthened. We are definitely collecting documentation for social security as we move through this process. It's a good thing to be keeping in mind.
@couerleroi1 I wanted to write you a followup message. Because of your suggestion I looked into SSDI for him and it turned out I had a lot of misconceptions. Like that we would need to totally deplete our assets or we might need to get divorced for him to get on it. But those things weren't true. He's paid enough into the system that he would qualify for benefits and many of the diagnoses we're looking at are on that compassionate list where the application process is not so hard. I really appreciate you giving me a poke in this direction, it's given us important information.
@Hadenought65 I better not go full rant-a-roo on this topic. I feel like the graphic at the top of the article linked below summarizes a lot of my thoughts pretty well. Healthcare providers of all kinds are being quite grimly boned by every aspect of our administration & "optimization" focused for-profit healthcare system. Hospitals won't pay for adequate staffing and they don't let healthcare providers make care-driven decisions. Healthcare providers- doctors, nurses, PAs, assistants, technicians, the whole team- to my eye appear to be doing their absolute best under steadily more oppressive and stressful conditions. www.motherjones.com/kevin-drum/2019/06/join-me-on-a-dive-down-the-rabbit-hole-of-health-care-admin-costs/
@@AmericanResiliencywell said. Neither me nor my husband have had health insurance since COVID and even when we finally got it last fall, it was Tylenol, Mucinex, and sleep as prescribed by Dr. Ima Tacaremysef. 😂
At what point do we address the big elephants in the room from our Ecological Giants? The landscape and data are changing *rapidly*. In fact, it's my opinion Ecology/Collapse is facing a Kuhnesque paradigm shift that will bring awful changes and events. We are only now becoming able to face the realities of aerosols and acceleration! We are in epistemological bad space... TY for what you do.
@jimicunningable agree this is a paradigm shift moment. We certainly appear to be leaving the holocene. Hope to be speaking more on this soon, as I regain the headspace I need to do synthesis work.
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Thank you for sharing this personal and very needed message. Such a timely message.
@CityPrepping thanks man
Hey City Prepping! Would love to see you give a shout out to American Resiliency on your channel. It's such a great resource, as is your channel!
Emily, thank you for sharing what's going on in your family. Please don't apologize. You haven't let us down. Please enjoy your family as much as you can. In the end, loving well is what really matters. Thank you for being a light in a rather dark time.
@kimberlystone9882 thank you. This was a moving comment- that is what matters in the end.
My heart is with you, Emily. You have been such an awesomely informative guide for all of us who felt overwhelmed by the climate changes we have already experienced and will continue to experience. You could never let your viewers down as we know you must put what is best for you and your husband above all else. You’re now beginning a journey that may have impossible moments but you will get through them. At this point, medical info is your best friend and there is a lot of it out there. Our hearts are with you so reach out to your audience for reliable information. Take each day as it comes and try to keep whatever serves you and your husband. Let go whatever doesn’t. (There’s likely to be alot of that.). You are one of the best.
@pcrockett5967 I am glad that we are at a place where we'll be getting more information. No matter what's going on, it's likely there will be treatment that will help.
Your work has been an incredible gift to so many people. I will share some good things that I've accomplished because of the information you share.
I have a garden, I've harvested leafy greens, carrots, potatoes, cilantro, strawberries, figs, tomatoes, sage, and rosemary. Your videos inspired me to work hard on this, and for my first year I am proud.
I got in touch with my local conservation district and had a walk through with them. They have advised me on many things. I have a plan for this fall for sowing numerous native plants and getting closer to my goals on this little patch of land I share. I wouldn't have done so without your suggestion, or at least it would have taken a long time.
My patience and grace for myself and others has grown. I take time to reassess what my priorities are at a given time. I can roll with the punches. Despite all the difficult things that pop up seemingly out of no where I know that I have a community here, and in the physical world. I had taken my parents for granted before. I had blamed them for the mental issues I have. Now I feel good giving them a call and getting support. They have grown up too. Your wisdom has helped me understand that I am not alone, and truly never was.
Your lifes work is invaluable. You are an amazing person. I look up to you. And telling us that you have issues to deal with too is another amazing gift. The vulnerability and honesty to share that you are having a tough time helps me reach out when I need it.
I am sending you good vibes. We are all here for you. Take all the time you need. Your impact is one of the most beautiful things I have ever come across, and doing what we can is all we can do in the end. You have already accomplished so much. I am so proud of you.
💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
@Reichukey you have had an incredible year- it sounds like you were able to untap something really powerful in yourself. I'm so glad I could help you on your journey, and I'm really grateful to you for sharing. You help me feel better.
So sorry for your personal difficulties, and the struggles of your husband. Your empathy for others under such circumstances is admirable. But what you are sharing is the reality of collapse - we have to support family while dealing with what is coming, but it is primarily about family. You are NOT letting us down, you are living the reality of collapse that we are all living. You are appreciated and this is a community that will continue to grow.
@Mike80528 I think this perspective is a profound insight. Thank you.
You're very strong to deal with these difficulties in your life, while keeping your audience up to date despite the uncertainty. Mental illness, or any serious illness, can be incredibly challenging and painful. You're doing such good work, and it is very appreciated. You absolutely do not have to apologize for anything. You are honest and intelligent, your advice sound, and your clarity and accuracy are a gift to everyone within reach of your voice.
@voltrevolt8731 thank you. I'll keep doing my best.
It's SO important to put our loved ones above the other components of our lives. There will never be regrets for putting the first things first.
No apologies needed. Do what you need to do and don't look back. God bless you and yours. I will lift you all up in thought and prayer.
@lucyugottabcool6087 thank you for your prayers
Hi Emily. There is nothing I can say to bring you comfort in such a time of uncertainty for you and your partner. I’ve recently discovered your channel and I’ve been going through the stages of grief for our planet over the past decade but when I found your channel it helped sort the worries and projections that were in my head. I wish I could do the same for you in the way that you have helped me. I hope you cast aside your worries about letting us down as your personal situation has become uncertain, you never could do such a thing by caring for those you love. I am not religious but I will pray for you because you have offered me comfort when I didn’t think there was any left.
@danryan1984 thank you for this meaningful comment. Having information is important as we consider any potentially collapsing scenario- from the biosphere to a loved one. Your words do actually bring me great comfort and help me move towards synthesis as I think about these struggles with my partner and how to proceed.
You are a very strong person and your family is lucky to have you. Hugs to your spouse, and sadly its tough to deal with tough medical issues without an advocate.
@lescher8488 we're in a good position to get him what he needs- it's a good hospital. Thank you for your kind thoughts.
Thank you for the work you have done. I have been aware of our predicament for many years, though just found your channel a few months ago. I appreciate all the tools and info you have shared to assist us all in our work toward resilience.
Recently my partner was diagnosed with a serious health problem, which feels devastating as we are older and just us two maintaining our homestead. The fear zone has been the worst, but that has lessened a bit. We just experienced a 3” rain event in our dry season and due to an unknown block in our drainage ditch , had washouts occur thru our long driveway. We were able to shovel the piles gravel up into our 4wheeler trailer and move them back up the hill to cover the exposed road base. Two mornings work and no major aches, so we still got it! And that feels good. I know as my partner’s issue goes on, we will have less energy to maintain our way of living. But we still will plug away at it.
I am so sorry you have all these struggles on your plate. I am so happy for your Turkey Foot.
Wishing your family strength and good luck in these ever more challenging times. ❤❤❤
Good luck to you and your partner as well. We will all get to a point where we need help somewhere in our lives. It's important to get the good we can out of life and I hope you two will enjoy many years in your homestead together.
@@AmericanResiliency❤
You are not letting anyone down. Ever. My heart to you and your family. I've been in a similar spot. ❤
@hhollyd66 it helps to hear from other people who have gone through something like this. Not that it makes it feel easier, but it's better to feel less alone
My heart goes out to you and your family. I feel like AR has become my family by choice in these uncertain times, and I wish you knew how much your words of hope and resilience DO matter to us ❤ Please know you are in my prayers and I look forward to better tomorrows.
@lolab1808 thank you for this support and for your kind words. The AR community helps me know that there are many good people in this world. I have had MDs get in touch to offer to give a second read on tests, I have had people with connections at Mayo reach out to help get him in there if we need. The outpouring of support of every kind is incredible, and I had felt so alone and frightened for months as all this got worse. I did not know how to talk about any of it. I am so moved and so grateful to be in community here.
@@AmericanResiliency Internet hugs to you 💞💕💞 Last year, I lost my mom, my friend, and my sweet old dog (hence the profile photo). People are going through so much and it's important to give ourselves some grace and know we are all here for each other. I hope you find out more for your husband and good on the Mayo Clinic for their outreach.
Thank you, Emily. We do what we can when we can.
@erinandres7739 it matters
Thanks for all your contributions, Emily. You do more than you realize. Prayers for your husband and for you. Here's hoping extra blessings pour forth for your family. Positive energies sent your way! Take care.
@gregorysouthworth783 thank you
Thank you for these profound words of wisdom. Much love to you and your family.
@pdube9340 thank you
The turkey foot is such a good reminder that there is joy as well as sorrow. Something you said previously about helping critters migrating to more suitable locations got me started thinking of my little space as a potential refuge for birds. I started using an app to identify the birds in my yard and have been amazed both by the diversity and by how many have stopped by that are rare for this region. It's something that has given me a lot of joy and I wanted to thank you for your thoughtful videos.
@fadedrose100 that is beautiful to hear! Birds always make me happy, and I am glad to know many kinds are on the move.
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much for all of the work you've done and continue to do! My best thoughts for your husband and your family.
@Namari12 thank you
You are a true human being. Thank you so much for your work. I wish the best for your family .
@panthermoon6984 I hope to keep to this work for as long as I can- I hope it will be many years. Thank you.
Emily: there are groups who could use your knowledge and amazing videos. Look around - I don’t work directly in the type of work you do, i.e. what is going to happen re: climate change and that we need to start taking this into account. EPA has community change grants, and there is a type of grant that includes academics. Thank you for your work, for taking on explaining these critical reports. Bless you and your family.
@nancylaplaca there are some emerging climate education grants where AR could be a good fit. I'm keeping an eye out for stuff worth applying to - and I am hopeful that as things calm down at home, I will be able to start reaching towards bigger projects.
You aren't letting anyone down, we all lift together. Do what you need to get your family better
@avankooy thank you
My thoughts and prayers are with your husband and your family ❤
@jenreneeu thank you
Thank you for sharing your family's medical crisis. I feel that the medical system, itself, causes the 'user' mental anxiety and anguish. You are right it does help to know that though we can't negate the struggles, we can struggle together. My heart goes out to you and your family. What ever you offer here is seen as a gift and I am very grateful for all that you do and for the person you are, a wonderful, caring, smart chick who speaks truth for all of us. I hope you can find a health advocate (if they exist anymore) that can help you navigate the system. ❤
@RieCherie although our health system is SERIOUSLY stressed, I'm grateful that this is a hospital where I know the system fairly well and I actually have great confidence in the caregivers. I think we'd all like to get the diagnostics sped up, but the diagnostic and treatment plan is very solid.
The medical system can be very traumatizing to people. We're lucky. I speak the language okay and we've got the flexibility to take anything available they can give us.
I looked it up and health advocate services are covered by Medicaid, but you have to know to find an advocate.
I am so glad to have found you, Emily, our climate resilience advocate! @@AmericanResiliency
Thanks for the heartfelt video. It can be so hard to navigate life's agony and ecstasy, but you are doing it! I admire that you are aiming for a dynamic balance of family and your calling to help those beyond your family, while still paying the bills. You can do it! And remember to prioritize your personal practice. Strength for the journey.
@jaycoldwell that is good advice- thank you. I want to stay on the long road.
Luv yur channel and thoughtfulness. ❤
I am near 60 and alone, was recently ill and lament no one cares if i live or die 😮
Then i look down at the eyes of my girls and all my yard full of plants benefiting wildlife and remember what is truly important. Stay strong , i know u will🎉
@ThePalmnut2 thank you- it matters. Sending you an internet hug
So sorry to learn of your husband's health woes. It's such a difficult role thrust upon you. Thank you for all the altruism you've poured out over the last three years. While the climate may be changing all too quickly, take care of yourself and family first!
@voyageurmike thank you. I hope there will be many years to come
Thank you for being so brave and sharing honestly about your journey. As someone who has helped support several loved ones as they navigated serious mental and physical health issues, I know how challenging it can be. Holding you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
@creativitycatalyst thank you for your compassion
Many, many thanks for allowing me to get WEIRD with AR.
@davidwatson7604 let's hope for a long time to come
Greetings Emily this is Maryam from PNW,
Prayers for blessings, positive energy and wellness for you and your family. Thank you for this powerful and timely message that is so much needed . We appreciate all that you do,
@smithsmith9510 Maryam, thank you for your prayers
Bless you and your family. ❤
@everythingmatters6308 thank you
Stay strong, stay resilient, your videos are very informative
Praying for a refuah shlema for your husband
@joymaclachlan2719 thank you so much for this support and for your prayers. He'll be grateful to hear.
Thanks!
@panthermoon6984 I really appreciate the help
God bless you and yours! Hang in there!
@meyou2696 will do- God bless
Thank you for all the work you have done. Please take care of you and your family ❤ and don’t carry guilt for having to put something down so you can better manage you and yours. Your work on AR has been so important and so helpful and what you’ve already done has helped so many. Wishing you, your husband and kids the very best. Extra prayers for your husband’s recovery.
@Petunia3001 thank you for these kind words- we will keep going a day at a time.
Thank you for everything you do. Sending love to you and your family ❤
@LuxSerafina thank you so much- we appreciate your support, and I'm wishing the best for you and yours
Thank you Emily much love and take all the time you need. Wishing your family strength
@hardrocklobsterroll395 thank you. I'm sure I won't keep going as fast as I'd like to, but I'll keep going.
Rock on! We’re with you.
@jackdewees4001 thank you- we'll keep going
I am Praying for y'all and sending lots of healing JuJu. If y'all need anything at all, I'm here and willing to do whatever I can.
@koicaine1230 thanks lady. They got him in with one of the docs he needs to see this Friday. It's good to be moving towards a time where we at least understand what's going on.
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Hey Emily. I'm so sorry to hear about your husband and family.
@4angayoga I appreciate that. This whole situation is awful. But we're not alone, and his care is at a good university hospital. I think things may get easier in some ways as we move towards understanding, out of this confusing time.
Praying healing finds your husband. I feel the hope you're fighting to give ppl with your content.
There once was a man named Hiroo Onada. He was a 2nd Lt. Japanese soldier holdout in WWII who continued fighting decades after the war ended while on Lubang Island. Nobody told him the war ended so he continued guerilla fighting for 30 years uninterrupted. Alone. It's like he didnt even allow himself the thought of abandoning his post. 30 years is enough time to tell me this man made a CHOICE to die in duty. He had no idea if he was winning or losing the war. He had no contact with any person until the day he was told the war was over.
“Soldiers, when committed to a task, can't compromise. It's unrelenting devotion to the standards of duty and courage, absolute loyalty to others, not letting the task go until it's been done.”
You remind me of that man. It is my privilege to follow a good soldier. You're not alone. While we may be on our own perverbial islands, we are together in heart and spirit. I am ready to die at my post with you all. Until then.. Fighting!!! God bless and stay positive!!
"The way of the warrior is resolute acceptance of death." Miyamoto Musashi
@LoopholeLarry your comment caused me to reflect with great poignancy. Thank you for this moment of remembering the America I serve- which certainly gives no evidence of being alive. The America of meritocracy, which was dying when it gave over a million dollars to my education.
Even then, students from non-academic, working-class backgrounds (but not so marginalized as to be easy to isolate from their communities) were rare. Most other American students had trust funds, and most non-American students were either geniuses or the children of the rich.
Unless we can be tokenized and/or civilized, people from working class backgrounds tend to be pushed out of graduate study and academic employment. I do not want to say the things one is supposed to say. My America should have at least one scientist working for them, here in these days.
@@AmericanResiliency Thank you for your service and for keeping it real. Apologies if my existentialism got a little too real myself.
Lions led by donkeys, it's a competency crisis bubble. I was one of those younger gens who got snuffed out early. My $250,000 college scholarship was revoked because I caught and reported the president of my school in fraud. He was found guilty by the school board and fired, no criminal charges. He was 1-Star General, former Green Beret. He retaliated by lying and spreading misinformation about me to my next unit C.O. before I ever got there. I was so ignorant, it didn't hit me that I never stood a chance. Back then I still believed ethics could survive a climb to the top.
There are still good people like you, this community, and others. It's difficult because the "highest authority" used to be an institution whereas now it seems like a more subjective combination of individual reputation, expertise, data literacy, and giving a damn. Searching for the right leaders to listen to has me feeling like Nick Furry tracking down the Avengers. They're hidden and hard to find, I need them for protection, and my government can't decide if they love or hate them.
@@LoopholeLarry these are strange days. I'm angered but not surprised to read your story, and that such a story is no longer surprising brings up another shade of anger. These are the stories I am used to reading out of decaying empires in far away places, but now they are here.
When I was younger I had great faith in institutions- like the CDC, I once dreamed of working there. Now, which institutions are led by evidence? That is pretty much what I look for now- transparency around sources of evidence, and ability to respond to change. A hard pair to find.
Taking care of your partner is key, but never forget to take care of yourself!
@pigsplayingpoker I appreciate the reminder. This does seem extremely important, especially as it's likely I am looking at a long road here. We're fortunate his folks are in the area and supportive. Putting together a plan that involves some caregiver respite.
Many hearts are with you!! If you have not already done so, your husband should consider filing for social security disability.
@couerleroi1, it's an amazing group of people here. This is a scary time, but I am comforted & feel strengthened.
We are definitely collecting documentation for social security as we move through this process. It's a good thing to be keeping in mind.
@couerleroi1 I wanted to write you a followup message. Because of your suggestion I looked into SSDI for him and it turned out I had a lot of misconceptions. Like that we would need to totally deplete our assets or we might need to get divorced for him to get on it. But those things weren't true. He's paid enough into the system that he would qualify for benefits and many of the diagnoses we're looking at are on that compassionate list where the application process is not so hard. I really appreciate you giving me a poke in this direction, it's given us important information.
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I wonder why the medical community
has sunk so low. Any thoughts?
@Hadenought65 I better not go full rant-a-roo on this topic. I feel like the graphic at the top of the article linked below summarizes a lot of my thoughts pretty well.
Healthcare providers of all kinds are being quite grimly boned by every aspect of our administration & "optimization" focused for-profit healthcare system. Hospitals won't pay for adequate staffing and they don't let healthcare providers make care-driven decisions. Healthcare providers- doctors, nurses, PAs, assistants, technicians, the whole team- to my eye appear to be doing their absolute best under steadily more oppressive and stressful conditions.
www.motherjones.com/kevin-drum/2019/06/join-me-on-a-dive-down-the-rabbit-hole-of-health-care-admin-costs/
@@AmericanResiliencywell said. Neither me nor my husband have had health insurance since COVID and even when we finally got it last fall, it was Tylenol, Mucinex, and sleep as prescribed by Dr. Ima Tacaremysef. 😂
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@Eristotle23 appreciate your support!
XXOOP...
At what point do we address the big elephants in the room from our Ecological Giants? The landscape and data are changing *rapidly*. In fact, it's my opinion Ecology/Collapse is facing a Kuhnesque paradigm shift that will bring awful changes and events. We are only now becoming able to face the realities of aerosols and acceleration! We are in epistemological bad space... TY for what you do.
@jimicunningable agree this is a paradigm shift moment. We certainly appear to be leaving the holocene. Hope to be speaking more on this soon, as I regain the headspace I need to do synthesis work.
@@AmericanResiliency GL with healing husbands and all the rest!
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@roberth1970 thank you for this support
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