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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

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.

Terry Hughes

A lot of factors go into being the GOAT in the NFL. The votes usually are for the center stage players , QB, RB, WR. In my view, while these players are great, the overall all around player is The Tight end. A tight end's function on offense is that of a versatile hybrid, acting as both a blocker (like an offensive lineman) and a pass-catcher (like a wide receiver), lining up on the line of scrimmage to create mismatches by being big enough to block but agile enough to run routes for short-to-medium gains or even deep down the middle (seam routes). They are crucial for disguising plays, helping the running game with key blocks, and becoming a reliable target in the passing game, especially near the goal line. So who are the greatest of all time. Some capture headlines because of their team , others because of their play. In my vote , my obvious selection for current player is of course Travis Kelce, I want to know your vote here is my Tight end top 10 GOATs , let me know what you think, #1 Tony Gonzalez Simply put, "Tony G" is statistically the best tight end in NFL history. No player at the position has more receiving yards (15,127) or receptions (1,325) than him, #2 Travis Kelce Considered the greatest tight end of his generation, Travis Kelce is the only active player to crack the list #3 Antonio Gates #4 Rob Gronkowski Gronk" was one of the most-feared tight ends #5 Jason Witten #6 Shannon Sharpe #7 Greg Olsen #8 Jackie Smith #9 Mike Ditka #10 Jimmy Graham Honorable Mention Vernon Davis Ozzie Newsome Kellen Winslow George Kittle Let me know your Top 10, either way these guys were Goats in their time

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