Lou Godbold
@godbold.bsky.social
Trauma educator, supporter of all trauma survivors, writer, mother, and married to the most patient man on Earth.
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Lou Godbold
@godbold.bsky.social
· Feb 11
How do we show up for those we love and keep the wheels turning when we feel poleaxed by life events?
Echo has put together this infographic to help you when the going gets tough, so that you can keep on going. Download and share at the link below:
www.echotraining.org/infographics-english
Echo has put together this infographic to help you when the going gets tough, so that you can keep on going. Download and share at the link below:
www.echotraining.org/infographics-english
When everything around us is changing and the future is uncertain, we can easily become paralyzed by fear and depression. However, many of us have important roles that don’t stop just because we’re feeling a bit wobbly. Our new infographic has tips for staying upright in an upside-down world.
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Bit of a wild story. Hearing this second hand, but buckle up.
ICE attempted to pull a Kavanaugh stop last night (Christmas Eve), pulling over my mom’s boss (an LPR). He proved his immigration status, but they decided to go after the coworker he was with instead. It gets wilder from here… 1/
ICE attempted to pull a Kavanaugh stop last night (Christmas Eve), pulling over my mom’s boss (an LPR). He proved his immigration status, but they decided to go after the coworker he was with instead. It gets wilder from here… 1/
December 25, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Bit of a wild story. Hearing this second hand, but buckle up.
ICE attempted to pull a Kavanaugh stop last night (Christmas Eve), pulling over my mom’s boss (an LPR). He proved his immigration status, but they decided to go after the coworker he was with instead. It gets wilder from here… 1/
ICE attempted to pull a Kavanaugh stop last night (Christmas Eve), pulling over my mom’s boss (an LPR). He proved his immigration status, but they decided to go after the coworker he was with instead. It gets wilder from here… 1/
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Facebook, Instagram, X are simply banned in Russia. No US outrage about free speech there—yet the EU is the target. That contrast says a lot.
Visa bans may be moderate, but the message isn’t: the US is signaling it feels entitled to challenge EU rules governing digital speech.
www.state.gov/releases/off...
www.state.gov/releases/off...
Announcement of Actions to Combat the Global Censorship-Industrial Complex - United States Department of State
The State Department is taking decisive action against five individuals who have led organized efforts to coerce American platforms to censor, demonetize, and suppress American viewpoints they oppose....
www.state.gov
December 24, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Facebook, Instagram, X are simply banned in Russia. No US outrage about free speech there—yet the EU is the target. That contrast says a lot.
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Weiss is bad at this. It’s too big a stage. She’s the Kash Patel of journalism
December 22, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Weiss is bad at this. It’s too big a stage. She’s the Kash Patel of journalism
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Sen. Ron Wyden on the Trump DOJ not producing all of the Epstein files, as required by law:
"Anything short of a full release today is a violation of the law and a continuation of this administration’s coverup on behalf of a bunch of pedophiles and sex traffickers."
"Anything short of a full release today is a violation of the law and a continuation of this administration’s coverup on behalf of a bunch of pedophiles and sex traffickers."
December 19, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Sen. Ron Wyden on the Trump DOJ not producing all of the Epstein files, as required by law:
"Anything short of a full release today is a violation of the law and a continuation of this administration’s coverup on behalf of a bunch of pedophiles and sex traffickers."
"Anything short of a full release today is a violation of the law and a continuation of this administration’s coverup on behalf of a bunch of pedophiles and sex traffickers."
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This is extraordinary, heartbreaking, and a red alert warning sign for our democracy.
These people are about to be federal judges, and they refuse to answer whether the U.S. Capitol was attacked on January 6.
They say they can't comment because it's "a political controversy".
These people are about to be federal judges, and they refuse to answer whether the U.S. Capitol was attacked on January 6.
They say they can't comment because it's "a political controversy".
Sen. BLUMENTHAL: Was the U.S. Capitol attacked on January 6, 2021?
Trump nominee: *dodges*
Trump nominee: *dodges*
Trump nominee: Well, individuals entered the Capitol.
Blumenthal: You are in fear—how will you have the courage to be fair and impartial?
Trump nominee: *dodges*
Trump nominee: *dodges*
Trump nominee: Well, individuals entered the Capitol.
Blumenthal: You are in fear—how will you have the courage to be fair and impartial?
December 18, 2025 at 2:32 PM
This is extraordinary, heartbreaking, and a red alert warning sign for our democracy.
These people are about to be federal judges, and they refuse to answer whether the U.S. Capitol was attacked on January 6.
They say they can't comment because it's "a political controversy".
These people are about to be federal judges, and they refuse to answer whether the U.S. Capitol was attacked on January 6.
They say they can't comment because it's "a political controversy".
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MPs warn that UK agreements with Donald Trump are ‘built on sand’.
UK bullied to pay billions more for NHS drugs produced by US companies, importing US beef, accept steel tariffs and more, without any reciprocity.
Can't trust Trump. US wants dominance, not partnership.
Rejoin the EU.
UK bullied to pay billions more for NHS drugs produced by US companies, importing US beef, accept steel tariffs and more, without any reciprocity.
Can't trust Trump. US wants dominance, not partnership.
Rejoin the EU.
MPs warn that UK agreements with Donald Trump are ‘built on sand’
Exclusive: Health select committee chair says UK government’s ‘naive belief’ Trump is a good faith actor ‘could cost UK taxpayer billions’
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2025 at 7:22 AM
MPs warn that UK agreements with Donald Trump are ‘built on sand’.
UK bullied to pay billions more for NHS drugs produced by US companies, importing US beef, accept steel tariffs and more, without any reciprocity.
Can't trust Trump. US wants dominance, not partnership.
Rejoin the EU.
UK bullied to pay billions more for NHS drugs produced by US companies, importing US beef, accept steel tariffs and more, without any reciprocity.
Can't trust Trump. US wants dominance, not partnership.
Rejoin the EU.
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An ICE agent in Minneapolis pinned a pregnant woman’s face into the snow and knelt on her body.
She was also dragged across the pavement by her wrist.
She was also dragged across the pavement by her wrist.
December 17, 2025 at 1:42 AM
An ICE agent in Minneapolis pinned a pregnant woman’s face into the snow and knelt on her body.
She was also dragged across the pavement by her wrist.
She was also dragged across the pavement by her wrist.
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Here's an idea: Rob Reiner's daughters should sue Trump for $20 billion dollars (evidently Trump's favorite number) for slander, defamation, inciting violence, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
December 16, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Here's an idea: Rob Reiner's daughters should sue Trump for $20 billion dollars (evidently Trump's favorite number) for slander, defamation, inciting violence, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
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This is Europe's secret weapon against Trump: it could burst his AI bubble | Johnny Ryan
This is Europe's secret weapon against Trump: it could burst his AI bubble | Johnny Ryan
Growth in the US economy – and the president’s political survival – rest on AI. The EU must use its leverage and stand up to him, says the Irish Council for Civil Liberties’ Johnny Ryan
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:47 AM
This is Europe's secret weapon against Trump: it could burst his AI bubble | Johnny Ryan
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US puts £31bn tech ‘prosperity deal’ with Britain on ice.
Trump doesn't honour agreements. It's about dominance.
Demands that UK ends digital services tax on US tech companies and it's food safety rules which bar certain US agricultural products.
Say NO to Trump slavery. Better off joining the EU
Trump doesn't honour agreements. It's about dominance.
Demands that UK ends digital services tax on US tech companies and it's food safety rules which bar certain US agricultural products.
Say NO to Trump slavery. Better off joining the EU
US puts £31bn tech ‘prosperity deal’ with Britain on ice
Pledge to invest billions in UK paused, with Washington citing lack of progress on trade barriers across pond
www.theguardian.com
December 16, 2025 at 7:41 AM
US puts £31bn tech ‘prosperity deal’ with Britain on ice.
Trump doesn't honour agreements. It's about dominance.
Demands that UK ends digital services tax on US tech companies and it's food safety rules which bar certain US agricultural products.
Say NO to Trump slavery. Better off joining the EU
Trump doesn't honour agreements. It's about dominance.
Demands that UK ends digital services tax on US tech companies and it's food safety rules which bar certain US agricultural products.
Say NO to Trump slavery. Better off joining the EU
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While many trauma-informed care trainings exist, few take as an inviolable starting point tht survivors must b the drivers of this work. W/o survivor voice & choice, we perpetuate the dynamics o/abuse.
Pls consider making a donation & help us protect the agency of survivors. echotraining.org/donate
Pls consider making a donation & help us protect the agency of survivors. echotraining.org/donate
December 16, 2025 at 8:23 PM
While many trauma-informed care trainings exist, few take as an inviolable starting point tht survivors must b the drivers of this work. W/o survivor voice & choice, we perpetuate the dynamics o/abuse.
Pls consider making a donation & help us protect the agency of survivors. echotraining.org/donate
Pls consider making a donation & help us protect the agency of survivors. echotraining.org/donate
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President Trump’s spiteful defamation suit against the Pulitzer Prize Board may backfire, as the latter is now demanding Trump’s psychological records, prescription medication records, and tax returns in the discovery process. trib.al/Jvmdiu1
December 16, 2025 at 4:09 PM
President Trump’s spiteful defamation suit against the Pulitzer Prize Board may backfire, as the latter is now demanding Trump’s psychological records, prescription medication records, and tax returns in the discovery process. trib.al/Jvmdiu1
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MINNEAPOLIS: “All I did was step outside as a Somali American citizen, and I got chased by a masked person, assaulted, kidnapped. It was inhumane. If this is what’s happening to a 🇺🇸 citizen on camera, imagine what could happen to your loved ones.”
December 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM
MINNEAPOLIS: “All I did was step outside as a Somali American citizen, and I got chased by a masked person, assaulted, kidnapped. It was inhumane. If this is what’s happening to a 🇺🇸 citizen on camera, imagine what could happen to your loved ones.”
Inherently sexist to mount political warfare by portraying a woman as a sex worker. Portraying a man as a buyer of sex wouldn't have the same effect. Why? Because it's not only the Chinese government that believes women cannot choose what to do with their own body.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Exiled Hong Kong activist target of harassment campaign
The campaign saw letters containing fake images of Carmen Lau sent to her neighbours.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Inherently sexist to mount political warfare by portraying a woman as a sex worker. Portraying a man as a buyer of sex wouldn't have the same effect. Why? Because it's not only the Chinese government that believes women cannot choose what to do with their own body.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren is set to reintroduce legislation that authorizes criminal and civil penalties for private equity owners of healthcare orgs when their actions cause the injury or death of patients in their care. It is the toughest legislation to date against Wall Street owners in healthcare.
Will Nursing Home Chain Be Off the Hook for Paying Injury and Death Settlements?
A private equity-owned chain aims to use the bankruptcy process to avoid obligations to residents and workers.
truthout.org
December 10, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is set to reintroduce legislation that authorizes criminal and civil penalties for private equity owners of healthcare orgs when their actions cause the injury or death of patients in their care. It is the toughest legislation to date against Wall Street owners in healthcare.
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Noem insisted Sunday that the suspected shooter, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, was vetted for asylum by the Biden administration—despite the fact that it was her department that granted the asylum request in April. trib.al/Ks50RJ8
ICE Barbie Panics When Asked About Vetting Alleged Guard Shooter
The man who allegedly shot two National Guard members, one of whom has died, was granted asylum in April.
trib.al
December 7, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Noem insisted Sunday that the suspected shooter, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, was vetted for asylum by the Biden administration—despite the fact that it was her department that granted the asylum request in April. trib.al/Ks50RJ8
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“The Nativity scene at a Catholic church in Dedham is without the baby Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, with a sign criticizing federal immigration action instead taking Jesus’s place in the manger.” www.boston.com/news/local-n...
'ICE was here': Dedham church's Nativity scene protests immigration crackdown
The Nativity scene at St. Susanna Parish in Dedham holds "the mirror up to what’s happening," Father Stephen Josoma said.
www.boston.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:32 AM
“The Nativity scene at a Catholic church in Dedham is without the baby Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, with a sign criticizing federal immigration action instead taking Jesus’s place in the manger.” www.boston.com/news/local-n...
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NEW: Two Chicago police officers were investigated for sexual misconduct — then promoted. It wasn’t an oversight. Despite a decades-long reform effort, the Chicago Police Department’s promotions system allows for disciplinary records to be ignored.
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
Chicago Promoted Two Police Officers After Investigators Found They Engaged in Sexual Misconduct
The Chicago Police Department’s promotions system allows officers’ disciplinary records to be ignored. Despite years of reform efforts, nothing has changed.
www.propublica.org
December 4, 2025 at 7:23 PM
NEW: Two Chicago police officers were investigated for sexual misconduct — then promoted. It wasn’t an oversight. Despite a decades-long reform effort, the Chicago Police Department’s promotions system allows for disciplinary records to be ignored.
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
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If U.S. policy makers want to understand how a man trained and empowered by their own security apparatus ended up killing two American soldiers near the White House, they should start with a basic admission: When you run a shadow war for two decades, eventually it stops staying in the shadows.
December 3, 2025 at 9:16 PM
If U.S. policy makers want to understand how a man trained and empowered by their own security apparatus ended up killing two American soldiers near the White House, they should start with a basic admission: When you run a shadow war for two decades, eventually it stops staying in the shadows.
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Dedicated to fighting wokeness.
December 2, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Dedicated to fighting wokeness.
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A 6-year-old boy is missing after ICE arrested him and his dad in NYC last week and shipped them off to separate facilities. www.thecity.nyc/2025/12/02/i... @thecity.nyc @gwynnefitz.bsky.social
ICE Arrested and Separated Chinese Father From 6-Year-Old Son, Advocates Say
The father and son were detained at an ICE check-in on Nov. 26, advocates say. The son’s location is currently unknown, while the father is being held at an upstate ICE facility.
www.thecity.nyc
December 2, 2025 at 5:42 PM
A 6-year-old boy is missing after ICE arrested him and his dad in NYC last week and shipped them off to separate facilities. www.thecity.nyc/2025/12/02/i... @thecity.nyc @gwynnefitz.bsky.social
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Kelly: He runs around on stage talking about lethality and the warrior ethos.. That’s not the message that should be coming from the Secretary of Defense… He runs around on a stage like he’s a 12 year old playing army. It’s embarrassing.
December 1, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Kelly: He runs around on stage talking about lethality and the warrior ethos.. That’s not the message that should be coming from the Secretary of Defense… He runs around on a stage like he’s a 12 year old playing army. It’s embarrassing.
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How did this guy and a drug kingpin buy their pardons from Trump? This is our-in-the-open corruption, and Republicans are accepting it.
President Trump has set free a private equity executive who had served less than two weeks of a seven-year sentence for his role in what prosecutors described as a $1.6 billion scheme that defrauded thousands of victims.
Trump Frees Fraudster Just Days Into Seven-Year Prison Sentence
David Gentile had been found guilty for his role in what prosecutors described as a $1.6 billion scheme that defrauded thousands of investors.
nyti.ms
November 30, 2025 at 4:52 PM
How did this guy and a drug kingpin buy their pardons from Trump? This is our-in-the-open corruption, and Republicans are accepting it.
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Once they establish their White Paradise, I wonder who will do the work.
They're not even bothering to disguise their real aims any longer.
November 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Once they establish their White Paradise, I wonder who will do the work.
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The DC shooter is a man whose work *for the United States* drove him crazy from guilt. That work, conducted at the direction of *our* CIA, allegedly involved murdering civilians. So for Trump to now say that the DC shooting confirms that *Afghans* categorically have shitty values is.... beyond vile.
November 29, 2025 at 5:37 AM
The DC shooter is a man whose work *for the United States* drove him crazy from guilt. That work, conducted at the direction of *our* CIA, allegedly involved murdering civilians. So for Trump to now say that the DC shooting confirms that *Afghans* categorically have shitty values is.... beyond vile.