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Wrapping up loose ends and moving forward.Book 3 in 18 parts, By FinalStand. Listen to the ► Podcast at Explicit Novels.Love is like a crossbow quiver. You only have so many bolts to shoot before it runs outThere was a long pause. Pamela took another long breath then an impish grin came to her lips."With your luck you'll get those, then end up in the Artic," she scoffed."Not the Antarctic? I've got a soft spot in my dreams for penguins.""Nope. You get to be chased by polar bears," she nudged me. I nudged her back playfully. She gave me a Charlie horse."Ow!" I yipped. The two SD chicks from the front of the plane looked back our way. I didn't care about their misconceptions. My muscles needed some self-massages."I was pretty scared," I whispered to Pamela."Good for you. You were also pretty lucky and I'm sure pretty pissed with your 'Albanian' attackers," she replied quietly. "I missed you too."I liked the way she read my mind about that. I would have liked it some more if I hadn't glanced to my other side, then fallen straight to sleep.{1 pm, Monday, August 25th ~ 14 Days to go}On Tuesday night, Aya got one of her wishes fulfilled ~ sorta. I slept in Caitlyn Ruger's bed and I wasn't alone. The Sandman had dropped a Scottish sand trap sized load of sand on me and there was more than enough spillover to flatten little Aya too. Because I lived among Amazons, Caitlyn woke me up at 5:45 in the A M and only so much lollygagging was allowed.Aya got to sleep for fifteen whole minutes more than I did. She hugged me and kissed my cheek (which amused her three Fatal Squirt compatriots to no end) while I stuffed away my breakfast. Desiree showed up to take me to work minutes later. While Aya showed off her battle scar to the pre-caste Amazons and her Aunt D. (they had not been awake when we showed up the previous evening), I was chided for being late for weapons practice.Yes. Life and death battle successes meant nothing to the Amazons. If you had a spare moment you had better be training, or working out your mind and/or body. We had no 'weekends', though we did get an quarter day off in celebration for the religious festivals based on the sacred days of the various matron Goddesses. A full day off didn't happen.7:00 AM saw me with the intern group, just as if nothing had happened to change our relationship over the past two months. Oh, we were different. They teased me about my sunburn and wanted to see my latest scars. I couldn't work with Buffy anymore, since I was her spiritual leader. Due to my 'high risk' status, Desiree was the only other Amazon Katrina trusted me with, so I got to get beaten at her hands for the last three days of the week.To be fair, I teased Desiree incessantly. I made her smile when she thought I was doubled over in pain on multiple occasions. Beyond that seven-to-five schedule, I exercised after work until six and then managed to bike home in a manner that avoided the paparazzi.I was easy to track outside of the building by the members of the press (who thought I was still somehow newsworthy) and despite my persistent desire to not talk to any of them. Felix had 'vanished', so I was the only man left. What had happened to him? Katrina allowed me to take a glance. He was at an Epona Wyoming freehold training for the Great Hunt and reveling in his 'lone man in a household of twenty-two single women' status.Unlike the three other members of our 'first class', Felix got to choose his re-location location and communicated with me daily because he wanted us to create a battle plan for the upcoming Hunt. It was official; it was going to be a two man vs. thirty Amazons affair and there was no rule that we couldn't work together though only two Amazons could win by capturing us and holding onto us until sunset on Sunday, September 14th.No one except Krasimira, the Keeper of Records, knew what terrain we would be hunted on so we could expect anything from swamps to mountain ranges. The Amazons were in the same boat. Already the House heads had volunteered one member for the Hunt. The ancestors would be consulted for the half who would actually participate. Krasimira had also added her own twists.House Ishara couldn't compete because technically, I was already their participant. With 52 houses halved, that equaled 26. The final four? Runners. If a runner won, the Keeper would consult the ancestors to see which house they would automatically be inducted into. Eight runners were nominated by the department heads and four of those would be chosen by the Augurs as well.In a normal organization it would have been thought that Krasimira was abusing her station since there was no High Priestess to oppose her decisions. Not in the Amazons. No. She consulted the Augurs and the Augurs worked the will of the Ancestors and that was that. No Augur would lie about the sacred communications imparted to them. That was inconceivable sacrilege.What that did mean was that at sunset on Thursday, September 11th, Felix and I would be inserted with a knife, map and clothing into the hunting zone. When the sun rose on Friday morning, the thirty Amazons would be put into the zone. No Amazon could attack another unless they, or their targets, 'possessed' a man. They could team up but only two could win. It was promising to be a great 'get to know your buddies at work' moment for all of us,What was Felix getting out of this besides his freedom? (His freedom was no longer in danger. House Epona would protect him.) No, for Felix, if he survived free until the sun set on Sunday, he would become a Runner. If he lost, he would have to spend another year as an intern. This convinced me that Felix was totally dedicated to avoiding capture. I was good with that.Meanwhile for me, it was Brooke Wednesday night, Oneida on Thursday and Timothy and Odette going clubbing with me on Friday night. Saturday was my first House Ishara group activity. We gathered in the early morning at Doebridge, me with a hangover and Buffy giving me crap at every opportunity. Fortunately the rest of my 'sisters' treated me with a great deal more reverence.Now they all knew about my Summer Camp role, Romania and my kidnapping. Even in their 'man-hating' ideology, I was the exception to the rule ~ I was reliable, dedicated, smart, lethal and worthy of their trust and respect. On the council front, Buffy hinted to me that there was a way around the deadlock for who would be foisted onto the Regency Triumvirate, but she refused to tell me what it was. That was a cause for concern.Sunday, I worked with JIKIT, did some Amazon diplomatic stuff and discovered Desiree was my new bodyguard. Katrina thought a full SD team would be cumbersome and my best bet was to remain unconventional and mobile. I agreed because it allowed me to play the field a little more. Speaking of playing the field,This bright Monday afternoon, I was standing in a hangar at Stewart International Airport waiting on my fiancée, Hana Sulkanen. She had flown from Tibet to London with the Dali Lama. That exalted individual had passed on the mantle of national leadership to the Tibetan Constitutional Committee and left the country with the stern decision that the country would move forward toward democracy and not backwards toward theocracy.Now he was playing the role of goodwill ambassador, encouraging the Tibetan Diaspora to spend a few months to a year back in their homeland to help rebuild and teach. He also was rallying support for Tibetan recognition and financial support. Already the UN had voted to send a small international group to establish border security against both the Khanate and the PRC.With the PRC treaty-obliged by the ceasefire to not oppose Tibetan freedom, the UN acted rapidly. The UN Tibet Force(UNTFOR) combat elements consisted of the UK (+ Gurkha), Chilean, French (+ French Foreign Legion), Germany, India, Italy, Romania, Spanish and Thailand each sending one battalion each. Algeria, Denmark, Chile, the Netherlands, Bulgaria, Canada, Cameroon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Brazil agreed to make smaller contributions. The USAF would supply a serious level of logistics support for the mission.The UN also created the UN Tibetan Training Force (UNTTFOR) which provided a structure for giving access by Tibetan forces to German, Italian, Chilean and Romanian bases to train to E U standards over a five month period. The Khanate provided gobs of captured Chinese hardware to the creation of a tiny Tibetan Armed Forces, easing worries about adequately equipping the troops once they were trained.The Dali Lama was simultaneously arriving at JFK to public fanfare in order to thank the UN personally on behalf of the nation he loved. Hana was able to finally shed the limelight and was coming into a secure National Guard facility to finally take a step back to a 'normal' lifestyle. The last bit of oddity: the hangars used by the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 452 of the Marine Corps Reserve was courtesy of JIKIT. No press was allowed, or expected.It was an odd grouping of us. Jormo Sulkanen (Hana's father), his chauffeur and Hana's daughter Annela were in one car. Hana was traveling with Libra and Ms. Meacham, so they would need the limo he came in. My appearance was a simple moment for us to touch base in person, as opposed to over the internet, or mobile phone. The third group waiting was Sten Phillip M nnik (her ex-husband) and two unnamed associates.Sten was being a total jerk, which may have been due to me calling him Philip when we first met. Philip wasn't 'ethnic' enough for him, so he never used it. Because he hated it, Brennan (Hana's deceased step-brother) had used it constantly. I had overheard it and thus screwed up our first meeting. But Sten's current blistering hatred had two positive side effects: Jormo came over and stood by me, a suggestion of solidarity I hadn't expected, and since we were standing next to each other, we finally began the dialog that we needed if Hana was going to be family to both of us.We chatted about the thing that mattered most ~ Hana. He asked me if I had really hired a team of assassins to protect her, so I told him a little bit about the Ghost Tigers. He talked about how proud she was to be bringing peace to a suffering planet and I agreed that she looked spectacular doing so.Some things remained the same; I had set in motion the death of his youngest son who had paraded a raped lady in front of me. A bunch of other dilettantes had perished as well. Balancing that was the joy I brought to the child closest to his heart, his adopted daughter Hana. I also had proved to be my own brand of eccentric knight in tarnished armor. I meant well, and in Jormo's book that meant something.He also told me he would strangle me with my own intestines if I broke her heart. I looked him straight in the face and asked him how he felt about open marriages. He hit me. To be fair, I let him hit me. He didn't try to do me serious harm."Don't be an asshole," he grumbled."I'm not sure I know how?" I shrugged. I got another hard stare."She loves you," he said with surprising tenderness."I would rather face that typhoon again than break her heart. The thought of that scares me because I've never been all that good at romance," I confessed."That wasn't what I expected you to say," he harrumphed. "I recall those two ladies I first saw you with. Libra Chalmers and,""Brooke Lee," I said."Yes, her. Are you staying loyal?""She has never asked more than she thinks my current level of maturity can hope to achieve." He looked at me. "I'm discrete and mindful of her sensitivities.""You aren't trying to befriend me," he noted."I don't feel it is right to expect you to like me. I think we both know I'm supposed to be nice to you and you aren't going punch me again. I believe Hana would see thru any deception on our part."I paused. "I wouldn't mind us getting along. I'll try not to piss you off because that would be rude to you and cruel to her," I continued. "I'll never ask you to forgive me and I'll never feel like what I did was inherently unjustified. I am sorry that I caused you pain because I think you are a hard, courageous man, and she loves you.""That's her plane," he stated."Thank God," I muttered. And thank you Ishara. I was starting to blather. We remained thankfully silent until the plane had pulled into the hangar and the people started to deplane. The first out was a young woman with dark blonde hair and hunters glasses.No one else appeared until she had reached the bottom of the stairs and continued to look about for a moment. Hana came next, smiling at me, then her eyes were following Jormo as he moved to the car to retrieve little Annela. Libra followed with Ms. Meacham on her heels. Libra still wasn't used to playing the second fiddle/personal assistant. A short Mongolian fireplug of a man was the last passenger down the stairs. He looked like, a wolverine with his feral, primordial energy and general hostility.I imagined the girl was his apprentice and he was the prime assassin. That was how the Ghost Tigers operated. They were doing me a deep personal favor by putting aside their normal role as hunters to take up body-guarding duties. According to Addison, they had also managed to get their fair share of killing people of various persuasions. Not only had the Seven Pillars tried to take her out more than once, Chinese Intelligence and some criminal cartels had taken an active interest in her too.The young woman scanned from me to Desiree, then to Sten. She had a good eye for threat assessment. Jormo was partially concealed, but would rather die than put Hana at risk. I was the ally of the 9 Clans, and she probably thought she could take me in a quick-draw contest. Desiree? She left Desiree for her mentor to worry about."Ms. Sulkanen?" Sten's closer minion walked her way. The bodyguards got in the way instinctively. The man reached into his coat and nearly died. The women did a palm strike to his windpipe then grabbed his tie, yanking him to the hard concrete floor of the hangar.(Russian) "He has a piece of paper," she stated in a detached manner"Sten, what is the meaning of this?" Hana worried. I moved toward the woman.(Russian) "I am Cáel Nyilas. Let me help."She did more than that. She retreated from the downed man and put her body between Hana and Sten.I was schooled enough now to realize that was the deception. I hadn't seen the older man draw a gun but I knew he now had one out. It was down by his side and he was using his body to shield it from view."Are these the kind of people you want around our daughter," Sten asked haughtily. I had an inkling suspicion. I wasn't alone.Desiree pushed past me and attended to the downed man. She had him standing, patted him on the back and frisked all inside ten seconds."He's a process server," she commented to the group."What he is here to do is serve you with papers, Hana," Sten grew angrier. "You are an unfit mother and have developed an unsafe environment for her to grow up in.""What?" Hana growled. "You don't like the fact that I've finally moved on and found someone new. You don't care a damn thing about our daughter.""We will let a judge decide that. Right now I have an order of detention for Annela," he grinned wickedly."Ms. Sulkanen," the second of Sten's minions step forward more cautiously, "the Family Court in the State of New York has,"I laughed."Oh," Desiree looked my way then shared a sliver of a smile with me."There is nothing laughable, I assure you," the lawyer snapped."Really, what's your name?" I asked."Mr. Dornier, not that,""Where are we?""What does that matter?" then, "New York State.""Incorrect Dornier. You are on a Marine Corps base, dumbass. Look around you," I smirked."So? What does that mean?" Sten harangued us."This is federal property," I explained as I strode toward his car."Hey, what are you doing, I'm talking to you," Sten pursued me."Excuse me," I grinned. I flipped out my Amazon Honor Blade and slashed one of his tires."What?""Go for it," Hana simmered. "Touch Cáel and he will defend himself.""He has a knife," he countered. He didn't touch me. A second tire began to deflate. "That's assault with a deadly weapon.""It would be if he turned to face you, or anyone else," Desiree had her 'bored ~ don't press me' voice. "Right now he's being a vandal." She put her hand on the process server's shoulder and shoved him back toward Sten and Dornier. "You should know your jurisdictions, asshole," she told him."Hana, I will drive back with Cáel," Libra announced loudly. That was a cue for Hana to shoot me an apologetic look, which was odd, considering that even knowing me was putting her child custody at risk. It took me a second to realize what a bastard Sten could be. I also doubted he had three spare tires. I left one untouched as I headed for my car."Hana, I'll catch up with you after you talk with your lawyers," I called out. It was infuriating for me that this was her reception home. Sten had better be thanking his lucky stars we weren't alone or I would have pummeled his ass, and given him the nuclear wedgy of all times, jackalope."Let's go home," Libra tapped my arm. Desiree was watching Jormo's limo speed away. She didn't dawdle. The Marines would want their hangar back ASAP. We'd let them decide if they wanted to help Sten, or not. Desiree tossed me the keys. That was her way of telling me I need to blow of some steam, and not by getting frolic-ee with Libra on the hour long commute home.{11 pm, Monday, August 25th ~ 14 Days to go}{Late that night with Hana}"So, who was the guy who gave you this?" I looked over at Hana while running my hand over the silk scarf some lama in Lhasa had given her to give to me ~ a 'Thank You' gift for the liberation of his homeland and the aid package heading his peoples' way."I never got his name, but my translator said he had traveled for three days straight to be there for the celebration," she smiled warmly.I picked up my second gift and began to play with it. The object was a fascinating toy, all the more so because it was more than a child's plaything. It was a simple prayer wheel. I put the handle between my two palms and rubbed them back and forth, causing the two balls to beat against the drum heads."I think you find that thing more interesting than you do me," Hana pouted."Oh no you don't," I pounced on her. With one hand I tickled her while I placed my Tibetan gift aside. I didn't want us rolling over on it as we frolicked naked on her queen-sized bed. "You were a happy little camper ten minutes ago and you certainly drove your vigor home with this grand Lothario.""Eek!" she playfully tried to bat my hand aside. She began giggling hysterically.Even when I pulled away so that she could breathe, she kept snickering."What?" I worried. I had been ramping us up for a second round of sex. Round one had been 'comfort' sex, helping her compartmentalize her feelings for that bastard of an ex-husband and the threat he posed to her custodianship of her daughter, Annela.Those were emotions she'd deal with later. Fretting about them tonight, her first night back in the States, was counter-productive. She knew that, which was why she'd accepted my dinner invitation. We had now been seen in public together for the first time since she became famous; afterwards we had traveled back to her place. How serious was I about cheering her up? I'd brought a spare suit, biking clothes and my bike. I was planning to spend the night and make my way to work my usual way come sunrise."I," she gasped, "asked Libra how you "compared" in her experience, which seems to be extensive, as a lover on the way over. And after several, very long, I must say, seconds of introspection, she told me you were indescribable and incomparable. I've been trying to put my thoughts together since Rome and, why are you scowling?""That was rude of you two," I now play-pouted. "I like to think I'm 'thunderous', though 'stunning' will do in a pinch."Hana helpfully pinched me. "Ow!" I squalled. And back to tickling I went. I quickly showed her my 'sheet-fu' was superior to hers, which meant I tangled her up in her sheets before she realized she was helpless before me. Or so I bragged. Hana played helpless well."Oh please, Mr. World-Conquering Wombat," she pleaded. Wombat?"Wombat?" I questioned her. "How have I become an irascible furry marsupial?""Well Honey, you need a shave," she teased me. "You are a little furry.""Romantically that is called a five o'clock shadow," I protested."It scratches my thighs," she murmured.I had a remedy for that. Sliding down to her hip, I turned my palms toward me, interlaced my fingers and positioned my thumbs pointing up. My chin rested on my fingers and the thumbs covered the sides, so when I stuck my tongue into the three-sided void created, my hands, but none of my scruffiness, touched her intimate flesh. Once I had this technique in place, I rolled over her thigh and got to work."I find," she gasped, "that you have the answer to that conundrum down pat. It makes me, ah, think I'm not your, ah, first girl." My dedication to my erotic task (and the carnal reward that waited) kept me from responding. Besides, my upper lip was busy rolling back and forth over her clitoris. There I let the bristles of my oncoming moustache teasingly tickle her. I was pleased when the pleasure I caused quieted her and she settled down to running her fingers across my crown as she ramped herself up toward a climax. 'Not my first girl' indeed.Forty-five minutes later, I was coming back to her room from the kitchen with a glass of tomato juice for her and rice wine for me (she was out of beer). I heard a noise from Annela's room, so I deviated to make sure she was okay. I was in boxers, not totally naked. Annela was out like a light, caught up in some sort of childish dream. By the cherubic grin on her face, she was having a good one.She was another delicate female issue in my life. I had made her existence harder by just being me. Hana let me know that nothing 'bad' had better happen to her ex-husband, Sten. I couldn't beat him up, threaten him, or sic any of my Amazons on him. Stupidly, I had asked if using the CIA was okay. She'd banned all of JIKIT intervening as well, negating the use of the best pest removal people on the planet, the 9 Clans."You are going to have to get used to children making sounds while they sleep," Hana surprised me. "You'll learn to tell the dreams from the nightmare.""In spades, I'm going to have to learn that in spades," I nodded.{4 pm, Tuesday, August 26th ~ 13 Days to go}My schedule had remained steady. I had firearms practice at 6 am every morning, was in Katrina's office by 7 and working my cue by 7:15. According to my regular morning briefings, I continued to be a menace to the foundations of freedom, civilization and the terrestrial biosphere. It was wonderful to stand there side by side with my fellow New Hires.At lunch, around 11 o'clock, I had a brief get together with the other members of the Amazon diplomatic corps since I was still Chief Diplomat of the Host ~ we were a small unit. Daphne, who now worked with JIKIT, would give me a brief briefing on what the 'office' was up to in my name. I gladly kept my distance from their regularly scheduled mayhem. The truce in China didn't stop the Secret War from raging on and on.My three o'clock knife training with Pamela was slowly evolving into a greater study of human fighting philosophy and anatomy. I still studied the techniques of a larger single bladed hunting knife as well as the hilt-less, double bladed Amazon Honor Blade. Pamela promised me she'd start teaching me how to do the 'long-distance' and 'short'/snap throw for the blades. She made it look so easy.Pamela also began educating me on the basics and basis of the Amazon personal hand-to-hand fighting style. The eight points of emphasis in Amazon combat were: the finger, fist, elbow, shoulder, foot, heel, knee and hip. It encouraged channeling both your energies and the energy of your opponents by using fluid blows and throws. It also worked well with the close-in knife fighting Pamela was teaching me. Working with her once more did her as much good as me. We had come to feed off one another's moods, which was a good thing.Tuesday, walking to the elevator at the end of the session, the door opened to reveal Rachel talking to an SD chick I barely knew, Meridian."Oh, it is great to see you, Rachel," I enthusiastically stated. Her hesitation as she replied worried me."It is great to see you too, Cael Wakko Ishara," she responded softly, compassionately."Ladies, can you spare Rachel and I some private time," I asked Meridian and Pamela."Come on," Pamela addressed the SD Amazon, "we have tons of nothing to talk about.""As you wish, Ishara," Meridian answered. She looked to Rachel. She stepped off the elevator as Pamela stepped on. Away they went."I heard you were back in New York," I told her."I heard you were off of JIKIT for the time being.""I was running on fumes psychologically and my body wasn't too much better. Javiera gave me a week off. I go back Thursday.""That was the right move, Cáel," she said. "You've been stuck sweating both the small stuff and being caught up in the big picture. That is a humongous burden to bear for someone with your training and background.""I know, I'm not ready for where my life has taken me.""No one is, Cáel. You have training that has let you get this far when most of us would be lost. You carry that weight, plus you've had to work the physical side of the equation. I get to focus on you. You've had to focus on all of us."Rachel was being both honest and kind. I felt a sudden renewed kinship with my primary guardian."Thanks for that, Rachel, can I tell you a secret? Something you can't tell another soul. Something I've never told another living person?" I could tell Rachel. I couldn't tell Katrina because she was so close to Hayden. Pamela, Pamela had already prepared herself for a miserable afterlife and wouldn't have connected with my pain for another.Since she was my 'sister' in Ishara, I couldn't really confide in Buffy, but only an Amazon would understand my thoughts on the matter. It had to be Rachel."I cannot betray the Host, but you know that. What is it you wish to share?""Hayden lived life as an Anahit, yet lives forever in the Halls of the Isharans." Since that was now well known, Rachel knew that couldn't be the secret."When I was trying to induct her, Dot Ishara refused her entry. I thought she was challenging me and I was right.""I recall that she wouldn't accept Hayden, even though her death was righteous in the name of the Host. Has no one ever asked you what changed Ishara's mind? Not Buffy, or Helena?""Neither one ever asked. I think it was because they sensed I didn't want to talk about it, nor insult them by not opening up. Ishara refused Hayden because of me. I was refusing to accept my place in the Host. I kept playing, pretending, I was not really one of you. I kept thinking I could divorce myself from the evil we did because I was special.""But you weren't special in the way I think you are using the word," she nodded. "You were chosen by the Ancestors to be one of us, man, or not.""Yeah. I stupidly put my life on the line because I wanted to be the 'good guy'. I've always wanted to be the 'good guy', even when I hurt people. I'd tell the girl it was my fault, yet I excused that behavior by thinking that I hadn't meant to hurt anyone, so I was okay. I have never blamed myself for any of the shit I caused.""That has always been a rather annoying quality of yours," she noted."When I was on the roof of Havenstone, daring Ishara with my life on the line, that's when I felt it. I owed and owned my Amazon heritage in that moment. I finally blamed myself for something, for not accepting sacrifices were being made for me and I was dishonoring every one of you by denying their purpose.""You are Ishara," Rachel stated firmly. That was her entire argument."I had to believe that. I had to believe I was nothing more than one Amazon in a long line of Amazons dating back to that first night of betrayal. I had to realize I was one of many, not someone special, with special rules. I wasn't getting to be the good guy, or even the bad guy. I was just, an Amazon. One more Ishara among the hundreds that stood in my place.""And it took that moment for you to realize what most Amazons know from the age of five," Rachel stroked my cheek. "It is easy for us to forget your bravery comes from a place that is uniquely you and you didn't grow up around the fires with tales of our mothers, grandmothers and all those who have come before. We see our honor is gold and sing the songs in the First Tongue. We live as Amazons.""I wanted you to know because," I faltered at the last memory."Charlotte. You want to make peace with me about Charlotte," she touched my cheek yet again. "Cáel, I told her mother and daughter about how she died. They want to meet Vincent when he is feeling better. They want to talk to you. They worry about you not understanding that Charlotte lives and will live on until the Sun dies and the stars burn out.""Charlotte was in the Warband that killed Ajax the Unconquered, Cáel. She fell on that ridge, looking down on Ishara's triumph over Ajax and her spirit took the news of that victory to the next life. She is a welcome exemplar to House Ska i. She will be remembered in the lists of the Security Detail, our Warrior Elite. Charlotte was my friend and I didn't wish her to die, but war is what we do. And she buried her enemies and saved our lives."Ska i was a j tunn and the Nordic goddess associated with bow-hunting, skiing, winter, and mountains. I had known her house. The SD didn't talk about their families much because of their devotion to the craft of war, so I had never known her mother was still alive, or that she had a daughter."She did much more than die, Cáel. She killed men so that when you finished with Ajax, none of them, left on that field, could avenge him," she added."I hadn't looked at it that way," I confessed. "I'd like to meet her family. You said she has a daughter. I didn't know.""You didn't need the distraction. We all knew you would have only done incredibly stupid things trying to keep us alive. If it helps, she is five and cried freely, deeply and long. Her mother is fifty-two and runs a freehold in Saskatchewan. She'll be around for a long time, trust me."Charlotte's mother had to be one tough D O B (daughter of a bitch) to see sixty. I did know she was the second of five daughters, with the middle one being in the Ska i House Guard."I am doing something for, well, for me, but for Charlotte too. Sakuniyas is leading seventeen House Isharans and two ladies from MI-6 in West Africa.""I'd heard about that," she smiled. "Charlotte's Fist." Four (the core of any war band) was a sacred number to the Amazons, as was five (the number of digits) so twenty was a classic warrior unit. It was also the number of the original houses. Normally these groups were referred to by their leader's name, but I wanted the Condotteiri to know they'd killed the wrong Amazon and Sakuniyas agreed to the naming convention.The Condos had sent Ajax to Hungary and Romania to kill me. Charlotte had died stopping them, but this was not a matter of revenge. This honored her and was a request for her to watch over those who sought inspiration from her when they went into battle. West-Central Africa was one of the three Amazon Homeland (Eastern Europe and Southern India being the other two) and was where the war was heating up.JIKIT (Joint International Khanate Interim Taskforce) became involved when the Condos and Coils of the Serpent (one of the 9 Assassin Clans) began killing local civilian and military leaders. The Condos did it to spread chaos for them to use as a smoke screen behind which they could hide the large numbers of mercenaries in the area hunting down the Amazons. The Coils attacked any official that was on the Condo's payroll.As the body count began to rise, the US and UK began having 'normal' covert agencies investigate the killings, yet they remained blind to the reasons behind the actions. It wasn't until a whole Condo 'training camp' ended up being extinguished that they realized there was a third player in the game (as opposed to the governments and the rogue mercenaries).The Coils of the Serpent were one step ahead of the intelligence agencies. And that allowed the Amazons to hunt down the Condos. We in JIKIT had estimated it was roughly 15,000 Condotteiri foot soldiers (consisting of mercs, local paramilitaries and the occasional regular army commander) versus the roughly 3000 Amazons and 1000 members of the 9 Clans. The Golden Mare was asking for Havenstone and the Freeholds in North and South America to raise up 'fists' to join the struggle in Africa. In Belize they would be trained for two months to ten weeks in jungle warfare before heading over."Are your people going to be ready?" Rachel inquired."We have done well in Japan," I replied. "The former 'Runners' actually do better moving through urbanized society than their Old School Amazon sisters.""I heard they are more prone to taking orders from the Ninja," she looked me in the eyes."I told them to. This is the Ninja's war and we serve them best by doing what we do best ~ taking the fight to the Seven Pillars when they expose themselves," I clarified. "And you got me off talking about Charlotte," I realized a second later."A long period of mourning is not our way, Cáel," she confided. "You were our friend, but you were our mission first and foremost. That hasn't changed.""Are you going to," I began to say 'remain my bodyguard'."Yes. I have a dozen House Guard members expressing a desire to join the Security Detail and be our new electronics expert. Eight of those I'm giving serious consideration to.""The other four?" I asked."Three are too young and are too interested in you for my taste. One is too old and a rather odd individual.""I like odd.""I will reconsider her then," she allowed."Are you saying that to make me happy?""No," Rachel grinned. "I admire your instincts. Do you know how soon you will be needing us?""I'm going to stay in town until the Great Hunt. After my stupendous victory, I'll see if I can get to Brazil, so mid-September.""It will take longer to integrate a member ~ the last week of November," she bargained. I really wasn't in the mood to argue. I was too much the boy who was glad to see his primary guardian standing before him. Pamela was by far the most loving and lethal one of the pack. Rachel was my rock. She kept me alive and I helped give her something to live for, even if it was a flawed 'me'."And Wakko, you don't need to give me a piece of your soul to replace Charlotte. What is hers is hers and what is ours is ours. I'll always miss her and I'm okay with that. She was a good friend and a proud compatriot and I loved her. I never had any sisters of the flesh. Mona, Tiger Lily and Charlotte have been the only real family I've had. I will find another sister and I can now accept that.""Is it alright if I still miss her?" I pondered."Of course, Ishara. Will you still be capable of taking my orders when required?""Yes. If I started ignoring your advice, I wouldn't have been worthy of leading someone like Charlotte into battle. I can honor her by letting you do your job.""Thank you. I still worry about you trying to save everyone, but now I'll worry a little less," she confessed."I still plan to do crazy stuff, hey, do you have a daughter?""No.""Want one?""I'm in the final drawing of lots for the Great Hunt," she smiled once more."You could just ask.""My way is more fun. This way I'll be sure you'll obey," she let her eyes sparkle with a mirthful fire."Don't think I'll go easy on you. I plan to win," I pledged."Of course not. Why would you change now?""I'd rather you bust my balls than mock me?" I pouted. "Instead of spending a moving moment, you are cheering me up.""It is my job to look after you, even now," she stroked my neck affectionately."Especially now," I added as I hit the elevator button."Let's catch up with the others. I need to tell Meridian that she's back in the running.""Oh, that is fortunate," I grinned. "Oh, we'll start our mission to Brazil on Thursday, February 12th.""Is there a significance of that date?"I laughed. I put an arm around her shoulder as the doors opened. There were two others Havenstone ladies onboard."Carnival in Rio de Janeiro!" I exulted. "Half a million tourists a day. Two million Brazilians. Everyone wears a mask. What's not to love?""You are so fortunate you waited until you had witnesses around," Rachel groused."Desiree says it's bad for my prestige to be beaten in public," I chortled. "I'm glad you agree.""Maybe we can spar on the mats today when you get off work?""Oh, I'd like to see that," one of the other Amazons remarked. "Weapons or hand-to-hand?""I'll let him use a weapon. I'll use my hands. I want him to think he has a chance," Rachel declared. My arm was still around her shoulder, so I knew she wasn't really pissed."Didn't you kill Ajax?" the other one noted."He tripped over his shoelaces and impaled himself on his own sword," I sighed dramatically.Since the two women looked at one another, then to Rachel, I knew I'd told the lie well."Cáel had an ally shoot a grenade overhead, Ajax died in the confusion, so whatever blow killed him is irrelevant. Cáel beat Ajax with his mind before a single blow was landed. He made his foe fight his battle and that was how Wakko Ishara won," Rachel responded."Like an Amazon," the first one nodded."With balls," I added."An Amazon with balls? I guess you are, but I don't think the testes mattered in that you beat our foe in a matter your ancestors can be proud of," the second one said."Well said," Rachel nodded."Thank you," I shook her hand. "I'm Cáel Wakko Ishara aka Nyilas.""Oh, I'm Wynona of Allatu," she answered. She shook my hand, I ran a finger over her pulse and got her to blush slightly. Allatu was the Goddess of the Underworld in Canaanite mythology and one of the First Houses."Behave," Rachel whispered."Not likely," I whispered back."Did I say something wrong?" Wynona worried."No. Rachel is my moral guardian. So, do you want to go fishing, I mean swimming tomorrow after work, say 5:15?" I inquired."Sure," her smile broadened. "I excel in the water.""Good, maybe you can teach me a thing or two," I answered. The door opened at the lobby and there stood Desiree."Here," Rachel shoved me out the door. "Take him before he fishes himself into more trouble.""I understand," Desiree grumbled. "Come on fisherman. Financial Investigations is working late tonight and we need to pick up Italian food for twenty-two.""Lead and I shall follow," I proclaimed."Why do you call him the 'Fisherman'," Wynona asked Rachel."Fish, barrel, I'll explain it to you on the way to the garage," Rachel sighed. The doors shut and off we all went.{7:10 pm, Wednesday, August 27th ~ 12 Days to go}"Will you still be having dinner with us once you return back to JIKIT?" Europa asked as Lorraine passed me some Cajun rice."Every Monday and Wednesday night and on Fridays early," I grinned."We are going to be spending some time in Doebridge over the Labor Day weekend," Europa griped. "Do you want to come with us and save Aya from retelling her ordeal to yet another band of pre-Amazons?""Aya, do you want me to run interference for you?" I asked."No," she smiled. "I want you to train for the Great Hunt. Aunt Katrina says Elsa is virtually a guarantee to be one of the thirty.""Ugh," I groaned. "That's the cherry on the top of a rather bizarre day.""Was today bad?" Loraine asked."Let me see, for starters I got to use a variety of weird weapons for firearms practice. I had a feeling I was part of a round-robin, the way they rotated their assistance to me. In the elevator, I was with Brielle and her buddy when we had a security drill. The elevator cut off, but the air handler went into overdrive, dropping the temperature. After a quick democratic vote, I lost my shirt to an impromptu fire to stay warm, alive," I chuckled. "Then we cuddled together for warmth. I was about to lose my undershirt and pants when the alert ended.""Security alerts last less than fifteen minutes," Caitlyn noted. "I doubt you were in any danger of freezing to death.""Brielle was under the impression security alerts could last hours, despite my questionable knowledge otherwise from the handbook I'd read. Since she had the seniority, I thought she knew better.""So now you are shirtless," Europe smirked."I had a spare shirt stashed in Katrina's office, but I was required to change during the meeting because we were running late. Oh, and yesterday I forgot to feed some genetically superior white rats at one of our labs. Apparently they gnawed through their cages, broke out and now are in the Manhattan underworld, plotting a rodent rebellion," I related."Oh, that was my idea," Loraine perked up."Do you sit around the table with Katrina thinking up this kind of crap!" I protested."Occasionally," Caitlyn admitted. "Most of those are pure Katrina though.""Glad to know my misery is a family bonding experience.""You should be glad to know we care about you," Europa beamed."Yeah, I'll remember that and once you are casted I'm going to absolutely abuse my authority in some serious payback," I faux-glared at her."I promise you we will make it fun," Aya pledged."You would betray your own sisters?" Caitlyn questioned."Sisters are sisters, Mother, but boon companions are for life," Aya countered."That's cool, Mom," Europa snorted. "We'll always be taller than Aya, and faster.""Only more proof she'll be smarter," Caitlyn shook her head. "So Cáel what happened next?""What makes you think the rest of my day wasn't mundane and boring?""According to Katrina, you are the best stress reliever at Havenstone since they put in the Jacuzzis. With it being open season on you today, I figured your day was one misadventure after another," Caitlyn smiled warmly."Fine, I had to go to Financial Investigations to discuss my expense account in Europe.""That doesn't sound all that exciting," Loraine said."We were in the pool swimming in the classic Amazon style, I swear, sometime I think I should go to work wearing nothing but a trench coat and a smile," I grouched."Did you make any babies?" Aya chirped."No, I can't have that kind of fun with any employees for another twelve more days. Anyway, they were quite cross with me not using their services and let me know for an hour and, thirty-six minutes. After that I had to get a reference physical.""You are as healthy as a horse," Europa neighed."Funny Epona," I sniffed indignantly. "You are a load of laughs, filly. After I had been turned into a prune they made me undress again. There was some nonsense about all the combat I had been in had made me shorter and given me muscle constriction.""That is a good one," Aya nodded. "I'm glad they were being as creative as you are, Atta.""Who is to say that I'm not being the creative one here?" I winked at her."Were your muscles 'constricted'?" Loraine snickered. Europa gave her a thumbs up for joining on the fun."Nope, all my reflexes are in working order and I can still salute on demand," I smiled. "Which was good because after that, I worked through lunch with Acquisitions discussing Khanate plans for Siberia." There was a pause."What was so horrid about that?" Loraine inquired, as if I had been tortured up until that point."We had to do the whole three hour routine on the practice mats. I was pinned grappled and I had something that was strangely reminiscent of a titty-snuggle. I mean, all that skin-tight clothing, close contact and sweaty bodies was murder on my concentration," I confessed."We aren't going to be investing in Siberia, are we?" Aya winked at me."I don't know. I spent three hours saying "I don't know" and "I haven't a clue.""You are good at that," Europa jibed. I flicked a pea at her, bouncing it off her chin. She was getting ready for a spaghetti & meatball counterattack when Caitlyn's cough brought her up short."He is the Head of House Ishara. He can act that way. You are Epona and we are better behaved."Europa stuck her tongue at me, I returned the gesture and this time Caitlyn's cough was aimed at me. She followed that up by rubbing her foot along my shin. I smiled at her, then caught Aya smiling at the both of us. Then I recalled Aya had set the table, damn it."I'll get us dessert," Aya beamed happiness my way. I was thinking about dessert alright, damn that girl.{Rhada Revisited}"I'm home gang," I exhaled. "Ready to go out?" and was promptly shot with a Nerf gun. "What did I do this time?"Timothy and Odette were getting off the sofa. Odette was taking aim while Timothy left his single-shot where he'd been sitting."We are going out. You are not," Timothy grinned. "You have company in the bedroom.""Man, I was looking forward to," then Odette shot me in the stomach with her six shot nerf repeater."You have company," Odette emphasized the 'company' part. To me this implied someone who I couldn't seduce with a few words, maybe get busy for half an hour then go out partying. That could only mean,I opened my door and there lay Rhada, completely naked, hogtied and bound. She had even been gagged. Her look of hate and loathing turned to, something else; part fear and part heartsick yearning. Could Timothy and Odette, really just Timothy, I loved Odette but she had the combat skills of a Tribble. Could Timothy defeat Rhada so thoroughly that she could be so bound?Not likely. I'd been neglecting her, What with being kidnapped, running off to Europe and generally doing my job, I'd neglected her well-defined physique, olive skin and athletic curves. I'd been a fool for letting her waste away while I'd been 'not' earning a paycheck. Hell, I was working too much. I'd played around in college and still managed to graduate with good grades, and it wasn't like I had been hired for my brains."Oh, I've been missing this," I relished her helplessness while rubbing my palms together."Mumph," Rhada protested. It was hard for her to move her body. Her legs were bound above the knee to her shins while her ankles were lashed together and then to the top of her thighs.Her elbows and wrists were tied behind her back, wrists to wrist. The ropes securing her arms crisscrossed above and below her breasts and looped around her neck. She looked tightly secured. A bit too secured. I couldn't see how to un-hog-tie her."Don't you dare go anywhere," I warned Rhada then backed out of the room hurriedly."I suggested the ass plug!" Odette smiled as I turned around. I'd missed that given the shapeliness of her buttock,"I color-coded the ends of the ropes for you. Pull the yellow, then green and then pink and she'll come undone just fine. I put some ointment by the bedside for after. It will help numb the burn and promotes healing without scarring," Timothy patted me on the shoulder. "Now that you've b
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By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward. Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates Recorded in at the farmhouse studio Questions from this session: 1. What're we grateful for? 2. What's a day for us which we spend it how we want? 3. Romantically, where are we at? 4. Do we do something consistent with our friends? 5. What're our thoughts on dating culture? 6. What's something we're looking forward to that helps us focus? 7. What's a book we read that helps us feel calm? 8. What's a personal moment that helps us think of something larger? 9. How would we go about reflecting on where we're at on our journey? 10. What're we energized for in the next week?
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fleeting flirting! living romantically! existing in a constant state of romancing your friends because life is short! and we should cuddle more! in today's episode we're talking about needing to be around more romantics, reacting to a follow up submission from TWO YEARS AGO following a bf that refuses to pleasure his gf, and chatting about post-adoption jitters and the use of AI in potentially oscar nominated movies... let's GO!!! TIME STAMPS:00:00 – take care of yourself pls06:30 – meet rock, paper, scissors!08:40 – fleeting flirting and living romantically20:27 – touch starvation and romancing your friends32:09 – bf won't go down on gf... or finger her... bc it's "gross"44:00 – the brutalist used AI51:38 – anxiety post-cat adoption
1-Trust 2-Procrastination ~1-I haven't trusted people since I was romantically deceived. 2-Why am I not following through on my goals? Listen to caller's personal dramas four times each week as Dr. Kenner takes your calls and questions on parenting, romance, love, family, marriage, divorce, hobbies, career, mental health - any personal issue! Call anytime, toll free 877-Dr-Kenner. Visit www.drkenner.com for more information about the show.
Christian Womanhood It involves cultivating selflessness She is warm Safe and trustworthy v. 11-12 Good - agreeable, pleasant, better (root is joyful and delightful) Illustration “You're better than that” Don't allow issues to turn you into a hard, cold, sarcastic, eye-rolling wife) Financially - no need of spoil Personally - does good and not evil Be careful that the familiar does not become an irritation Deeply - “good and not evil” Can He share? When and how he wants to share? Romantically - intimately - no need of spoil, good and not evil Beware of hurts, bitterness, frustrations, struggles Talk them out, work it out, get help-out Don't fizzle; make it sizzle She is wise Think - every time Be kind - every time Psalm 19:14 Psalm 141:3 Eph. 4:32 She wants him to win v. 23 Follow him - treat him like the leader God made him to be Eph 5:22-24 Promote him - with reverence and awe Eph 5:33 Be counter cultural Conclusion: Pro 31:28-31 So many women seek validation, praise, honor, status They want the priceless label, but sell themselves short
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Have you ever been rOmANtiCaLly exploited to prevent a horseman who only loves yt women from losing his Black card? This episode is for you. Join COVID and Chemo for the third installment in our Dating Follies series. Included in our discussion are a recap of Reesa Teesa's 50-part TikTok saga, an examination of the power of LinkedIn to do more than find you a professional connection, and a dip into selected posts by Black women seeking to protect the community from foo-foo games. Also, The Worst Roommate Ever. Now that is NAHT a game.
Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news. This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the world of true crime and current events. Each episode navigates through multiple stories, illuminating their details with factual reporting, expert commentary, and engaging conversation. Tony and his guests discuss each case's nuances, complexities, and human elements, delivering a multi-dimensional understanding to their audience. Whether you are a dedicated follower of true crime, or an everyday listener interested in the stories shaping our world, the "Week in Review" brings you the perfect balance of intrigue, information, and intelligent conversation. Expect thoughtful analysis, informed opinions, and thought-provoking discussions beyond the 24-hour news cycle. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary
Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news. This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the world of true crime and current events. Each episode navigates through multiple stories, illuminating their details with factual reporting, expert commentary, and engaging conversation. Tony and his guests discuss each case's nuances, complexities, and human elements, delivering a multi-dimensional understanding to their audience. Whether you are a dedicated follower of true crime, or an everyday listener interested in the stories shaping our world, the "Week in Review" brings you the perfect balance of intrigue, information, and intelligent conversation. Expect thoughtful analysis, informed opinions, and thought-provoking discussions beyond the 24-hour news cycle. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news. This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the world of true crime and current events. Each episode navigates through multiple stories, illuminating their details with factual reporting, expert commentary, and engaging conversation. Tony and his guests discuss each case's nuances, complexities, and human elements, delivering a multi-dimensional understanding to their audience. Whether you are a dedicated follower of true crime, or an everyday listener interested in the stories shaping our world, the "Week in Review" brings you the perfect balance of intrigue, information, and intelligent conversation. Expect thoughtful analysis, informed opinions, and thought-provoking discussions beyond the 24-hour news cycle. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news. This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the world of true crime and current events. Each episode navigates through multiple stories, illuminating their details with factual reporting, expert commentary, and engaging conversation. Tony and his guests discuss each case's nuances, complexities, and human elements, delivering a multi-dimensional understanding to their audience. Whether you are a dedicated follower of true crime, or an everyday listener interested in the stories shaping our world, the "Week in Review" brings you the perfect balance of intrigue, information, and intelligent conversation. Expect thoughtful analysis, informed opinions, and thought-provoking discussions beyond the 24-hour news cycle. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
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In this episode of "Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski," retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke discusses the ongoing developments in the Karen Read case. The conversation delves into the chaotic nature of the case and recent controversies involving Read and her attorney. Photographs have surfaced showing an unusually intimate interaction between Read and her lawyer, raising questions about the appropriateness of their relationship. Dreeke points out that this behavior adds to the perception of Read's instability, potentially damaging her defense and her attorney's career. The discussion also touches on the public's fascination with Read, who has gained a form of celebrity status due to her involvement in the high-profile case of the death of Boston police officer John O'Keefe. This behavior, according to Dreeke, reflects poorly on Read, who seems to enjoy the attention despite the serious charges against her. The conversation explores the unhealthy relationships Read has had, her apparent narcissistic tendencies, and how these factors contribute to the prosecution's narrative. Dreeke argues that the portrayal of Read as disruptive and self-centered contrasts sharply with O'Keefe's image as a dedicated guardian of his niece and nephew, further complicating public perception. The discussion also considers the difficulties in finding an unbiased jury due to the widespread notoriety of the case. Dreeke suggests that a reworking of the charges might be necessary to achieve a fair trial and accountability for O'Keefe's death. ### Main Points - **Karen Read's Case:** Ongoing chaotic developments and next steps. - **Photographs Controversy:** Intimate photos of Read with her attorney raise questions about their relationship. - **Public Perception:** Read's celebrity status and her public behavior hurt her case. - **Read's Relationships:** Analysis of Read's unhealthy relationships and narcissistic tendencies. - **Prosecution's Narrative:** Contrast between Read's disruptive behavior and O'Keefe's positive image. - **Trial Challenges:** Difficulty in finding an unbiased jury due to case notoriety. - **Charge Reworking:** Suggestion to rework charges for a fair trial and accountability. ### Relevant Hashtags #KarenRead #JohnOKeefe #TonyBrueski #RobinDreeke #IntimatePhotos #PublicPerception #HighProfileCase Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Karen Read Trial, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
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In this episode of "Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski," retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke discusses the ongoing developments in the Karen Read case. The conversation delves into the chaotic nature of the case and recent controversies involving Read and her attorney. Photographs have surfaced showing an unusually intimate interaction between Read and her lawyer, raising questions about the appropriateness of their relationship. Dreeke points out that this behavior adds to the perception of Read's instability, potentially damaging her defense and her attorney's career. The discussion also touches on the public's fascination with Read, who has gained a form of celebrity status due to her involvement in the high-profile case of the death of Boston police officer John O'Keefe. This behavior, according to Dreeke, reflects poorly on Read, who seems to enjoy the attention despite the serious charges against her. The conversation explores the unhealthy relationships Read has had, her apparent narcissistic tendencies, and how these factors contribute to the prosecution's narrative. Dreeke argues that the portrayal of Read as disruptive and self-centered contrasts sharply with O'Keefe's image as a dedicated guardian of his niece and nephew, further complicating public perception. The discussion also considers the difficulties in finding an unbiased jury due to the widespread notoriety of the case. Dreeke suggests that a reworking of the charges might be necessary to achieve a fair trial and accountability for O'Keefe's death. ### Main Points - **Karen Read's Case:** Ongoing chaotic developments and next steps. - **Photographs Controversy:** Intimate photos of Read with her attorney raise questions about their relationship. - **Public Perception:** Read's celebrity status and her public behavior hurt her case. - **Read's Relationships:** Analysis of Read's unhealthy relationships and narcissistic tendencies. - **Prosecution's Narrative:** Contrast between Read's disruptive behavior and O'Keefe's positive image. - **Trial Challenges:** Difficulty in finding an unbiased jury due to case notoriety. - **Charge Reworking:** Suggestion to rework charges for a fair trial and accountability. ### Relevant Hashtags #KarenRead #JohnOKeefe #TonyBrueski #RobinDreeke #IntimatePhotos #PublicPerception #HighProfileCase Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Karen Read Trial, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
In this episode of "Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski," retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke discusses the ongoing developments in the Karen Read case. The conversation delves into the chaotic nature of the case and recent controversies involving Read and her attorney. Photographs have surfaced showing an unusually intimate interaction between Read and her lawyer, raising questions about the appropriateness of their relationship. Dreeke points out that this behavior adds to the perception of Read's instability, potentially damaging her defense and her attorney's career. The discussion also touches on the public's fascination with Read, who has gained a form of celebrity status due to her involvement in the high-profile case of the death of Boston police officer John O'Keefe. This behavior, according to Dreeke, reflects poorly on Read, who seems to enjoy the attention despite the serious charges against her. The conversation explores the unhealthy relationships Read has had, her apparent narcissistic tendencies, and how these factors contribute to the prosecution's narrative. Dreeke argues that the portrayal of Read as disruptive and self-centered contrasts sharply with O'Keefe's image as a dedicated guardian of his niece and nephew, further complicating public perception. The discussion also considers the difficulties in finding an unbiased jury due to the widespread notoriety of the case. Dreeke suggests that a reworking of the charges might be necessary to achieve a fair trial and accountability for O'Keefe's death. ### Main Points - **Karen Read's Case:** Ongoing chaotic developments and next steps. - **Photographs Controversy:** Intimate photos of Read with her attorney raise questions about their relationship. - **Public Perception:** Read's celebrity status and her public behavior hurt her case. - **Read's Relationships:** Analysis of Read's unhealthy relationships and narcissistic tendencies. - **Prosecution's Narrative:** Contrast between Read's disruptive behavior and O'Keefe's positive image. - **Trial Challenges:** Difficulty in finding an unbiased jury due to case notoriety. - **Charge Reworking:** Suggestion to rework charges for a fair trial and accountability. ### Relevant Hashtags #KarenRead #JohnOKeefe #TonyBrueski #RobinDreeke #IntimatePhotos #PublicPerception #HighProfileCase Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Karen Read Trial, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
In this episode of "Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski," retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke discusses the ongoing developments in the Karen Read case. The conversation delves into the chaotic nature of the case and recent controversies involving Read and her attorney. Photographs have surfaced showing an unusually intimate interaction between Read and her lawyer, raising questions about the appropriateness of their relationship. Dreeke points out that this behavior adds to the perception of Read's instability, potentially damaging her defense and her attorney's career. The discussion also touches on the public's fascination with Read, who has gained a form of celebrity status due to her involvement in the high-profile case of the death of Boston police officer John O'Keefe. This behavior, according to Dreeke, reflects poorly on Read, who seems to enjoy the attention despite the serious charges against her. The conversation explores the unhealthy relationships Read has had, her apparent narcissistic tendencies, and how these factors contribute to the prosecution's narrative. Dreeke argues that the portrayal of Read as disruptive and self-centered contrasts sharply with O'Keefe's image as a dedicated guardian of his niece and nephew, further complicating public perception. The discussion also considers the difficulties in finding an unbiased jury due to the widespread notoriety of the case. Dreeke suggests that a reworking of the charges might be necessary to achieve a fair trial and accountability for O'Keefe's death. ### Main Points - **Karen Read's Case:** Ongoing chaotic developments and next steps. - **Photographs Controversy:** Intimate photos of Read with her attorney raise questions about their relationship. - **Public Perception:** Read's celebrity status and her public behavior hurt her case. - **Read's Relationships:** Analysis of Read's unhealthy relationships and narcissistic tendencies. - **Prosecution's Narrative:** Contrast between Read's disruptive behavior and O'Keefe's positive image. - **Trial Challenges:** Difficulty in finding an unbiased jury due to case notoriety. - **Charge Reworking:** Suggestion to rework charges for a fair trial and accountability. ### Relevant Hashtags #KarenRead #JohnOKeefe #TonyBrueski #RobinDreeke #IntimatePhotos #PublicPerception #HighProfileCase Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Karen Read Trial, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
Mark Narrations Uploads - Playlist70,092 views • Apr 8, 2024 • Mark Narrations Uploads - PlaylistRelationship Reddit Stories, OP asked out a friend but feels they were rejected and laughed at. However a couple of years later after gaining in confidence and returning to his hometown he's approached by her and asks him out.
It's been at least a week since Bridgerton season three part one premiered so it's spoiler time! We've invited Bee super fans Angeleke, The Lovely Bibliophile, and Sarah, Romantically Swept Away, to share how they feel about Polin-ating season so far!We discuss the kind Lord Debling and if he'll be back in part two. His like-able character made Colin's jealousy more profound.The costume department is slaying! Cressida and trapped bird ensemble was beautiful and interesting. Glow ups seem to be had especially with the Featheringtons.The show was definitely emotional at times like the books, even making us cry. Angeleke loved the first kiss and Sarah felt bad when Lord Kilmartin finally took to the screen. We loved the odes to Julia Quinn's books. We got the journal. We got the April 6th meet-cute story. We agreed that we love the film on its own and the books on its own, and that's a great way to embrace the entire show.Of course we mentioned bold theories like Wendy thinking Cressida will be with Benedict!The cake scene had us all hot and bothered! The Bridgerton siblings have been showing a trend of thirsting after their intended in slow motion!The first kiss was perfect! However, going back for more pecks was life changing!!Who's life will change next? Consensus leads to Eloise or Benedict before Francesca, but who knows.And, that ending, the carriage scene…wow! Is it straight to Colin's room bypassing his family who's already home because of a music sheet? Toni really wants to know if the book will be followed and Penelope face plants in part II…ouch!Then we played a game of Who'd You Rather Bridgerton TV version. Which TV character would you like to go on a midnight carriage ride with? (Timestamp: 53:08)Join us as we unleash our love for season three part one and let our minds wander about part two!Hosts – Toni Rose & Wendy WooEmail - bridgerton2000@gmail.comFollow - www.instagram.com/bridgerton2000Shop - www.zazzle.com/store/lit_wallflowers/productsSubscribe - www.youtube.com/channel/UCVbwzumQy5Gx1TKc-O4OCzQWebsite - linktr.ee/bridgerton2000www.juliaquinn.comwww.facebook.com/AuthorJuliaQuinnwww.instagram.com/juliaquinnauthorwww.ubookstore.com/books/collections/julia-quinnwww.shondaland.com
This podcast is written in the stars as James and Hayley discuss all things Zodiac! In this special episode of Business Marriage, the pair uncover the true meanings behind star signs, their associated traits, and explore whether their own star signs are romantically aligned! James, a Virgo, describes himself as lively, fun, loyal, and honest. Meanwhile, Hayley, a Leo, sees herself as confident and comfortable being the centre of attention, though she doesn't see herself at the centre of everything! They delve into topics such as Chakras, the essence of Zodiacs, and the phases of the Moon. This episode is brimming with all the information you need to know about your star sign, its traits, and potential romantic alignments! Choose wisely, as James and Hayley wouldn't want you to end up with someone whose star sign isn't compatible with yours... although, if you find yourself with someone who isn't romantically aligned with you... run!
Former MMA fighter, Kyle Kingsbury is a first-generational farmer at Gardners of Eden, a nonprofit regenerative farm that puts a heavy emphasis on education! He has also been a part of Fit for Service, which hosts "Transformational events with master coaches" and is meant to help folks be Physically, Mentally, Emotionally, Spiritually, Romantically, and Financially Fit.I really enjoyed sitting down in person with Kyle as he shares his passion with regenerative agriculture, connection to the land, and wanted to help educate others.Gardners of Eden IGFit for Service IGFit for ServiceKyle Kingsbury's IG
This week we speak with someone with objectophilia - which involves romantic and sexual attraction to specific objects. Also known as objectum-sexuality. He explains how he first devleoped these feelings and what objects he is most attracted to. Go to https://zbiotics.com/OPL to get 15% off your first order when you use OPL at checkout. ZBiotics is backed with 100% money back guarantee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MS gets “blamed” for many things in one's journey. Can it be blamed for a marriage ending or not being able to find love? We are not so sure. Join us as we chat marriage & dating on today's episode.
Subscriber-only episodeThis week is literally motivated by Katherine. Thank you for all of your amazing questions and topic suggestions!!!! We're discussing my ins and outs of 2024 some of which include wigs and middle fingers and sexy photoshoots. Plus I share my romantic must haves list!!! Also we talk about the Grammy's and I love Taylor and am so excited for her new album omg!!!!!!!!
Yes we know single people. The dating pool is still trash but 2024 just started so it can only go up from here. It can't get no worse. Anyways on this episode of Liquor Talk Vic welcomes Dawn from the Tweet Talkz podcast for a conversation dealing with how to win at dating, dealing with narcissistic people, not needing people and so much more. Follow and support the podcast on all social media platforms. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liquortalkpodcast/support
“Revenge porn is a type of digital abuse in which nude or sexually explicit photos or videos are shared without the consent of those pictured. Also called nonconsensual pornography, it's closely related to sexual abuse. A current or previous partner may share such images as “revenge” or threaten to distribute them as a type of blackmail. You may have sent these private images to a partner. A partner may have convinced you to take explicit pictures, possibly in an effort to control or shame you. An abusive partner could even take sexual or nude photos of you without your knowledge. Revenge porn isn't limited to romantic partners, though. A co-worker, family member, or stranger could also gain access to your private images and share them publicly for a variety of reasons. But it's important to understand that someone else's harmful actions aren't a reflection of your self-worth. Once you've processed your trauma, take steps to reconnect with your community and take part in social activities that you enjoy. Harassment and harm to reputation. Revenge porn posts may include your name, links to your social media accounts, and even your phone number. In one study, almost half of people affected by revenge porn said others had harassed or stalked them online. Some victims have reported that revenge porn caused them to lose their jobs or damaged their family relationships. You might decide not to apply for a job for fear a prospective employer would come across your images in an online search. Is Revenge Porn Illegal? Forty-six states and the District of Columbia have laws against revenge porn. Only Wyoming, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Massachusetts lack this kind of law. There's no federal law against revenge porn. But in all states, it's illegal to share sexual videos or pictures of anyone under age 18. The Communications Decency Act of 1996 regulates porn on the internet. It says websites and internet providers don't have legal responsibility for pictures or videos posted by their users. That means they're not legally required to take down revenge porn unless it breaks copyright or federal criminal laws. Some may do so voluntarily if the content violates their user guidelines. How Can Revenge Pornography Affect You? Revenge porn can harm you in several ways: Psychological issues. You may deal with long-term personal and psychological issues after private images are posted publicly. One study found that up to 93% of those involved in revenge porn had major emotional distress, such as guilt, depression , paranoia , anger, or suicidal thoughts . If you're having these feelings, seek help from a mental health professional. Some specialize in sexual trauma. Call the suicide and crisis hotline at 988 or visit 988lifeline.org if you're thinking of hurting yourself. Social anxiety and isolation. If you're a victim of revenge porn, you might start to withdraw from social settings and become isolated. It can make you feel worthless or ashamed. Here are some steps you can take: Document everything. You'll probably have the urge to immediately take down any personal images you find on the internet. But if you want to take legal action, you need to document this information. Before you delete anything, collect data. Take screenshots, download images, and turn website pages into PDFs. Get an order of protection, which creates a legal action to stop abuse. It can legally block an abusive person from communicating with you. These orders are public, which means anyone can see them. Get your images copyrighted. This can make it easier for you to get control over them and take them down from the internet. You can also hire private companies (takedown services) to remove your images for a fee.” -https://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/ss/slideshow-sex-drive-changes-age. "Online piracy is the practice of downloading and distributing copyrighted works digitally without permission, such as music or software.[1][2]" -Wikipedia. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/support
Hey there, it's Anna. Ever wondered if you're on someone's mind, especially in a romantic way? In today's video, we're deciphering a key clue: the questions a girl asks when she's been thinking about you romantically. It's not always straightforward – these questions can be subtle, yet they reveal a lot about her thoughts and feelings towards you. By the end of this video, you'll be able to recognize these telling questions and understand the hidden romantic interest they often signify. And don't go anywhere just yet – I have an invaluable bonus tip at the end of this video. It's a crucial piece of advice for enhancing your romantic interactions, something you'll definitely want to know. Stay tuned for this essential insight! You may have stumbled onto today's video because you're looking advice on the following topics: Signs a girl likes you, does she like me, how to know if a girl likes you, and many more along a similar theme. Today's video is all about the questions a girl will ask when she's been thinking about you romantically. #Joyanima #Dating #attraction #flirting #crush #facts #psychology #datingtips #datingadvice #relationship
“People with a healthy level of self-esteem:[53] firmly believe in certain values and principles, and are ready to defend them even when finding opposition, feeling secure enough to modify them in light of experience.[17] are able to act according to what they think to be the best choice, trusting their own judgment, and not feeling guilty when others do not like their choice.[17] do not lose time worrying excessively about what happened in the past, nor about what could happen in the future. They learn from the past and plan for the future, but live in the present intensely.[17] fully trust in their capacity to solve problems, not hesitating after failures and difficulties. They ask others for help when they need it.[17] consider themselves equal in dignity to others, rather than inferior or superior, while accepting differences in certain talents, personal prestige or financial standing.[17] understand how they are an interesting and valuable person for others, at least for those with whom they have a friendship.[17] resist manipulation, collaborate with others only if it seems appropriate and convenient.[17] admit and accept different internal feelings and drives, either positive or negative, revealing those drives to others only when they choose.[17] are able to enjoy a great variety of activities.[17] are sensitive to feelings and needs of others; respect generally accepted social rules, and claim no right or desire to prosper at others' expense.[17] can work toward finding solutions and voice discontent without belittling themselves or others when challenges arise.[54]” -Wikipedia. “Most people don't have healthy levels of self-esteem, which is why most people are romantically unattractive and sexually unattractive to me.” -Antonio Myers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/support
Pigeon > Turkey Gray eyes = love interest Jacob + Bella + 5 minutes = broken treaty Gossip = friendship And that's that on that. Write to us with more Twilight math at twilightphasepodcast@gmail.com. Join the coven! Follow us to catch our updates or subscribe for bonus eps and stickers over at Patreon.com/TwilightPhasePodcast. Please rate, review, and subscribe, and follow us @Twilight_Phase on Twitter and Instagram, Twilightphasepodcast.tumblr.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twilight-phase-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twilight-phase-podcast/support
Bill Clinton has some explaining to do.The daily beast has a report out exposing Bill Clinton and his Relationship with Maxwell even after the Epstein arrest. According to that report, Bill Clinton and The now convicted human trafficker were more than friends...(commercial at 16:52)To contact me:Bobbycapucci@protonmail.comSource:https://www.thedailybeast.com/revealed-bill-clintons-intimate-secret-dinner-with-ghislaine-maxwellThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5003294/advertisement
We're explaining Tik Tok's 'Bird Test' - that some say can help you determine if you're compatible with someone (romantically or platonically). Plus, we're talking about immediate indicators when you meet someone if you 'click' with them.
Directed by Sebastian Back, VERONA tells the story of Camila Baron (Kat Khan), a young woman who feels the burden of her father's story after her estranged grandfather passes away. Romantically involved with her pastor, Mackenzie (Basia Wyszynski), Camila struggles to reconcile the wild nature of youth with the pain of her family. Feeling lost, Camila follows her own path but, in doing so, threatens to upend her relationships in the process. In this 1on1, we speak to Back about the power of quiet and whether or not God is scared of 'complicated people'.
A few things to keep in mind as you are developing relationship and what matters. We discuss Gideon going on a Hike with his buddy, we discuss transactional relationships and maybe don't call just for help. And actually I think you started off by saying, well, there's all different types of relationships. There's a very transactional relationship. There's a deeper bonded relationship. There's family relationships, there's friendships. I would, I would challenge you and the listener to think about these relationships and how important they are and be able to classify them accordingly, because I think the last parting thought on it is make sure that you celebrate these big milestones with people.And that looks different for everybody. It might be birthdays, might be anniversaries. It might be them graduating from college, them getting married, you know, whatever. Spend the time to, to celebrate their milestones and celebrate with them so that you have a stronger relationship. Any other thoughts on relationships?I think something important to remember is also to not just forgive, but when you're the one to mess up, to say sorry, because I like that. I'm currently going through a course, it's digital marketing and analytics. So we talk a lot about. Keeping relationships with companies and one of the biggest things to grow like trust with company, which is huge in the marketing industry is when you have a problem to solve it quickly and efficiently and make the other party happier.And from that, it there builds a stronger relationship than was there before. And I think that works with friendships or any other type of relationship too, is to say sorry when you're wrong and figure out the way, the right way to fix it, as powerful thanks Gideon, that was very powerful.I think something that tags along on, well, wow, excuse me, something that tags along really well with that. It's something we used to say in a group I was a part of where one of our most important traits that we needed to have in order to be a valuable member of the group is vulnerability. So you need to allow yourself to be vulnerable so that we can all learn and grow at the same pace.And so, like for me, like with relationships, it takes a certain level of vulnerability to take someone who is something you know, to someone you're in a relationship with, whether that be a, a friend, you know, colleague, you take some level of vulnerability to meet someone. So I think, I think vulnerability is important.I like that. And as we've done, or doing more studies, Brene Brown is on vulnerability and, and that I think as a society we're understanding the, how critical that is and how important being vulnerable in that situation and allowing that to open up. To develop into a bigger relationship because if you're not vulnerable what happens you end up with a lot of transactional relationships Versus saying, Oh yeah, Hey, I really need your help.And that's okay. Great. Thanks. Thanks. Great points, gentlemen. So listen, or go out there, celebrate the differences, be vulnerable. As for forgiveness, make it right. When you do something wrong, set your boundaries. And celebrate the victims and yep, and showing some support every once in a while. Go for that hike. Just so you guys know he's crying right now. So just we need to give Support the show
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In this episode I talk about why you should not get personally offended if someone does not like you romantically or if someone does not treat you right. You have to realize that this is how this person behaves towards EVERYONE and it is NOT ABOUT YOU. In this episode I explain how this boy disrespected me twice during our hangout and how at first I found myself creating negative stories about what his actions mean about me. However, since I was able to observe his behavior with other people (in person and through his stories) I realized that he treats everyone the same way and there was nothing I could have done to create a different outcome. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vibewithgracierose/support
Situationships have plagued Millennial dating since the beginning of… well, our generation. Tyra is unpacking her most recent “situationship” and sharing how uncomfortable it was for her to release it. But, one thing that stuck with her was, even though it was uncomfortable and difficult, she KNEW it was an act of self love. AG1 is giving you a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. drinkAG1.com/affirmations This week's affirmation is: “I love me.” Biggest Take Aways From Today's Episode: What is a ‘Situationship'? - https://pin.it/VbT3dZd Signs you're in a situationship - https://pin.it/4Uahcre How to avoid them - https://pin.it/6yNnsB1 What are ‘Soul ties'?- https://pin.it/4oNgoSK Join the Book Club https://shop.tyrathecreative.com/53a2ec Resources The Keys to Healing, Freedom, and Miracles - A Sermon from Pastor Touré Roberts One of One: The Truth about Being Single - A Sermon from DeVon Franklin Listen to the For Life's Rainy Day Playlist Wanna give therapy a try? Use BetterHelp: https://rebrand.ly/6ulm6zk We're Not Really Strangers Breakup Edition Self Reflection Edition COMMUNITY CONNECTION FORM: https://forms.gle/m4AD2YaYbGhd8gEv6 Sign Up for our Newsletter! Shop the AFBG Merch! Ask Tyra a Question Send me a message: affirmationsforblackgirls@gmail.com Our P.O Box: TYRA MORRISON P.O. BOX 674 NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91603 Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast to always hear the latest affirmations from your favorite Black Girl! Follow Us on Instagram: Affirmations for Black Girls Insta Follow Us on Twitter: Affirmations for Black Girls Twitter Follow Us on Youtube: Affirmations for Black Girls Youtube The links above may be commission links
Her Ex's close friend won't leave her alone! He wants to try to explore things with her ROMANTICALLY, should she cut him off or give him a chance? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Interactive tours. Pictures with Jeff. Bad attitudes. Romantically involved employees and issues with HR policy. Introducing Doug. Punch a employees. Beating your kids. Killing an animal for food. AND MORE. WOW. WHAT A GREAT VALUE.
Whatsup y'all! Your beloved co-hosts are back with a wacky and silly episode! This time around, Maxime and Emre speedrun through 4 (5?) albums and a diverse selection of drinks to go with them. Please, get (very) tipsy with us as we unpack jazz soul influences, analyze the horniness of an album, and discuss young offender laws in the United States. Don't forget to pack snacks on this bizarre ride back into the 4th season of your favorite podcast!Romantically,Emre and Maxime
A reactive microevolution of modern-day dating. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empoweringtheopposition/message
In today's episode, I discuss the 6 Signs The Fearful Avoidant Is Romantically Invested.Join PDS For Free With Our 14-Day Free Trialhttps://university.personaldevelopmentschool.com/pages/valentine-s-day?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=valentines-day&el=podcastFind Out Your Attachment Style And Begin Healing Your Relationships Through Our Quiz Below:https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&el=podcastFollow Us On Social MediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/461389461257253 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/26501951 Thank you for listening!
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