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"What we yearn for is simply human connection—a quiet presence, a gentle touch. These small gestures are the anchors that hold us steady when life feels like too much." Please don’t try to fix me. Don’t take on my pain or push away my shadows. Just sit beside me as I work through my own inner storms. Be the steady hand I can reach for as I find my way. My pain is mine to carry, my battles mine to face. But your presence reminds me I’m not alone in this vast, sometimes frightening world. It’s a quiet reminder that I am worthy of love, even when I feel broken. So, in those dark hours when I lose my way, will you just be here? Not as a rescuer, but as a companion. Hold my hand until the dawn arrives, helping me remember my strength. Your silent support is the most precious gift you can give. It’s a love that helps me remember who I am, even when I forget. January 14, 2024. Walking around the 3rd floor. The photo above is from my  Kaiser Walnut Creek Vacation  a year ago whe...

George Clooney, a supporter and donor of President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign, said in a New York Times op-ed that Biden should pull out of the 2024 race. WOW. I did not see this happening. But I'm not surprised at George Clooney's op-ed in that he is a big donor and fundraiser. NBC News’ Peter Alexander reports on how the campaign is responding to several calls from Democrats for Biden to end his run. In Opinion George Clooney writes: “This is about age. Nothing more. But also nothing that can be reversed. We are not going to win in November with this president.” https://t.co/BOkwvhjNsI — The New York Times (@nytimes) July 10, 2024 My friend George Clooney has clearly expressed what many of us have been saying. We love and respect Joe Biden. We acknowledge all he has done for our country. But Democracy is facing an existential threat. We need someone younger to fight back. Joe Biden must step aside.… — Rob Reiner (@robreiner) July 10, 2024 "I am concerne...

Balitang America While the Republican National Convention may be over, Filipina GOP supporters in the battleground state of Nevada continue their efforts to court our community’s undecided voters. Join us . For the latest comments on Pinoybuilt.com , follow our forum .

Young Filipino-Americans in STEM and Medical Professions Most of my family members have occupations in the STEM fields or medical field or health care professions. STEM includes science , technology , engineering , and mathematics . When I was younger, my family pushed for me to go into these types of fields. I pushed back, saying that I wanted to go into the arts . They pushed back too. My dad would constantly remind me that “the money ” is in more “practical jobs”, urging me to look into becoming a computer engineer or a doctor . I knew that those types of jobs weren’t for me. While my eldest sister was pursuing a higher education at UCLA , she declared pre-med right after high school . It wasn’t until the end of her third year that she realized she did not have a passion for medicine . She switched her major to International Development and received a certificate in Interior Design. My family was disappointed when she decided not to pursue a medic...

@NIDAnews Talk early and talk often to your children about the dangers of underage drinking! #MTF2015 #WeTalked pic.twitter.com/dty92UsqiS — SAMHSA (@samhsagov) December 16, 2015   . @NIDAnews #MTF2015 chat is starting now! Join the conversation on substance use trends among U.S. teens! https://t.co/aFalF5VRWC — SAMHSA (@samhsagov) December 16, 2015