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Melissa Tirona

In the pursuit of inner strength and wisdom, stoicism teaches us to focus on what we can control and let go of what we can't. But what happens when the people around us don't share our values, especially in vulnerable environments like homeless shelters, recovery centers, mental health clinics, or online communities? Learning to recognize those who exploit or use others is crucial for protecting our own energy and well-being, whether we're navigating tough circumstances or simply trying to maintain healthy relationships during our recovery journey. Let's dive into six signs to watch out for. 👀 #1 People that are only loyal to you when it benefits them. 👉 Watch out for those 'fair-weather friends'! They show up when it benefits them, ditch when you need help. #2 People who avoid accountability 👉 People who can not admit their mistakes and shifts blame can not be trusted. Accountability is key to growth and trust. Surround yourself with those who want to grow not just "glow". #3 People who gossip to you gossips about you 👉 Gossipers often share info to gain power or feel included. Problem is, this 'power' is usually short-lived and damages relationships. #4 People who change behavior around people in authority or power 👉 People who shift their behavior drastically around those in power, but disrespect those "below" them, are likely insecure and manipulative. It's like they're wearing masks to climb the social ladder, but their true colors show when they think no one's watching. #5 People who disappear during difficult times 👉 Those who vanish on you when things get tough aren't really "there" for you – they're just along for the ride. The ones who stick around, who show up when life gets messy.... those are the ones worth investing in. #6 People who resent your growth 👉 People threatened by your growth often try to downplay your wins or make you feel guilty for leveling up. Real loyalty shows up when they celebrate your progress, not compete

CJ Moneyway

Gary Voices: Glenn “Big Dog” Robinson Gary has always been a basketball city. From the Eastside courts to the Westside, from Miller to Glen Park, basketball has lived in the parks, school gyms, and neighborhood courts where young players chased their hoop dreams. That environment helped shape one of Gary’s greatest basketball stories. Glenn “Big Dog” Robinson. Robinson grew up on Gary’s West Side, living right across the street from Roosevelt High School, with the Delaney area just down the street from his home. Like many players growing up in the city, he spent countless hours playing ball in the inner city, competing on neighborhood courts where the games were serious and the competition was real. Those early battles helped develop the skills that would eventually take him far beyond Gary. At Roosevelt High School, Robinson became one of the most dominant players in the state of Indiana. In a state where basketball is deeply rooted in the culture, he earned one of the highest honors a high school player can receive — Indiana Mr. Basketball. That same season, Robinson led Roosevelt High School to a state championship, bringing the title back home to Gary and securing his place in the city’s basketball legacy. From there, Robinson took his talents to Purdue University, where he quickly became one of the most unstoppable players in college basketball. His dominance on the court eventually led to the 1994 NBA Draft, where Glenn “Big Dog” Robinson was selected #1 overall. A kid from Gary. Built on inner-city courts. State champion at Roosevelt. Indiana Mr. Basketball. And the top pick in the NBA Draft. His journey remains one of the greatest basketball stories to come out of Gary. “Before the NBA spotlight, Glenn Big Dog Robinson was just another kid putting in work on Gary’s inner-city courts.” #GaryIndiana #GaryVoices #TheG #NorthwestIndiana #GI #RegionNews #GaryPride

justme

OPINION I got 3 different bills for the same ER visit. The US healthcare system is a joke. 3 hrs ago Mindscape Mindscape user • @locationo_a1450 • 375 followers Community Voice Follow https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0OcH9v_19ggckeC00 Photo byDenny Last year, I got hit with a vicious stomach bug—uncontrollable diarrhea, a 103-degree fever, and severe dehydration. I dragged myself to the ER at 2 AM. They hooked me up to a couple bags of IV fluids, gave me a bunch of meds, and sent me home to "wait for the bill." Bill #1 arrived: $7,570. For diarrhea and saltwater. I was panicking, but a friend told me to run the statement through an app called Billguard. I scanned it, and the app immediately flagged the BS—they coded my visit as a Level 5 (life-threatening trauma) and charged insane markups on basic meds. Armed with the app's breakdown, I called billing, argued the specific codes, and pointed out the overcharges. They gave me the classic, "We’ll review your account." Weeks later, Bill #2 arrives: $5,050. Better, but still a total scam. I scanned it again. The app pointed out that they still left duplicate facility fees on there. I called back, read off the new proof, and fought them again. They said, "Let us check into that," and then... radio silence. Months went by. Finally, Bill #3 showed up in the mail for just over $1,000. It seemed close enough to reality, so I just paid it to be done with them. The US medical billing system is intentionally chaotic. They bank on you being too intimidated or tired to fight back. If you have crazy money, you can hire a professional medical billing advocate. But if you don't, just scan your bills with a tool like this and do the arguing yourself. It’s an exhausting, frustrating game, but forcing them to drop a bill by $6,500 proves that you should never pay the first number they send you.

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