If you’re reading this, push your tongue to the roof of your mouth to unclench your jaw… This is going to be a long fight.
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I was born for this.
jun 13, 2025, 1:41 am • 0 0 • view
Sure is, sister.
jun 13, 2025, 3:33 am • 0 0 • view
Thanks. I needed that. 💙
jun 13, 2025, 8:06 am • 0 0 • view
Gurl! You got us!
jun 13, 2025, 1:06 am • 0 0 • view
Thanks for reminding me to do that this day has made my jaw hurt
jun 13, 2025, 12:31 am • 2 0 • view
It makes me feel a fiery fury I’ve never felt before in my life.
jun 13, 2025, 12:04 am • 0 0 • view
Thanks for the reminder.
jun 12, 2025, 11:54 pm • 2 0 • view
😊 thanks
jun 12, 2025, 11:54 pm • 1 1 • view
Thank you.
jun 13, 2025, 12:04 am • 0 0 • view
Thx
jun 13, 2025, 12:48 am • 0 0 • view
We're in it for the long haul. 💪✊️🇺🇸
jun 13, 2025, 1:15 am • 2 0 • view
Thanks. I needed that reminder.
jun 12, 2025, 11:43 pm • 5 0 • view
Thanks, Jess. I also drank some bourbon. 😣
jun 13, 2025, 12:07 am • 1 0 • view
I'm taking care of sick people. If not I would have been on a plane home a week ago
jun 13, 2025, 12:20 am • 0 0 • view
This also works when you get freezer brain from a Slurpee from Sev.
jun 13, 2025, 12:42 am • 0 0 • view
How’d you know lol
jun 12, 2025, 11:41 pm • 6 0 • view
Wow! That helps! Thank you
jun 12, 2025, 11:46 pm • 6 0 • view
jun 13, 2025, 12:21 am • 5 1 • view
I am ready.
jun 13, 2025, 9:44 pm • 0 0 • view
Thanks
jun 13, 2025, 3:51 pm • 0 0 • view
I'm cracking teeth over here.
jun 12, 2025, 11:51 pm • 2 0 • view
Well… Long Fight WE Must !!! 👍🏾🫡🫵🏾
jun 13, 2025, 12:34 am • 1 0 • view
You're right Jess, thanks for all you do, you're fearless.
jun 12, 2025, 11:48 pm • 4 0 • view
Breathe
jun 12, 2025, 11:56 pm • 6 0 • view
👍
jun 12, 2025, 11:45 pm • 2 0 • view
Yes it is!
jun 12, 2025, 11:41 pm • 7 0 • view
Which one?
jun 13, 2025, 1:12 am • 0 0 • view
👊
jun 12, 2025, 11:53 pm • 1 0 • view
Sadly....
jun 13, 2025, 2:16 am • 0 0 • view
bsky.app/profile/jess...
jun 13, 2025, 2:52 am • 3 0 • view
We shall overcome...someday. And then someday we will have to overcome all over again, and then repeat until human kind grows up.
jun 13, 2025, 1:12 am • 1 0 • view
Thank you. Followed your advice as I read.
jun 13, 2025, 11:46 am • 0 0 • view
Thank you for your voice! Consistently pissed but still coming back for inspiration too. It’s hard being a blue dot. I want to use this feeling today as energy. The grifters are really hoping we have no empathy left. No shock left. Just self interest like them.
jun 12, 2025, 11:46 pm • 9 0 • view
Let’s dig deep - and admit it’s not going to be a fast dig. With our coworkers and neighbors who annoy us a lot 🤣.
jun 12, 2025, 11:46 pm • 4 0 • view
That.... Helped a lot. Thank you.
jun 12, 2025, 11:40 pm • 16 0 • view
Breathe in for 5 and out for 7. No? Pour another drink.
jun 13, 2025, 2:27 am • 0 0 • view
I try to remember to do that! And
jun 13, 2025, 12:06 am • 2 0 • view
Not sure we’re going to make it, Jess.
jun 12, 2025, 11:46 pm • 1 0 • view
We will make it, we have to.
jun 12, 2025, 11:49 pm • 6 0 • view
Thank you, that helped…
jun 12, 2025, 11:58 pm • 2 0 • view
How did you know?!!
jun 13, 2025, 12:41 am • 0 0 • view
Told Hubby this was going to be a long, hot summer ('60s reference). Just didn't expect it to start this soon. But here we are
jun 13, 2025, 1:50 am • 0 0 • view
Thank you, I actually was clenching! Now, what about my stomach.ach which is upside down!!!
jun 13, 2025, 12:35 am • 1 0 • view
I’m going to have to have some serious dental work done if I keep it up!
jun 13, 2025, 4:20 am • 0 0 • view
This is why I’m waking up with jaw pain
jun 13, 2025, 1:17 am • 1 0 • view
Aauuuggghhhh
jun 13, 2025, 1:16 am • 0 0 • view
❤️✊
jun 12, 2025, 11:44 pm • 2 0 • view
Great advice. I clench my jaw when I should be clenching my fist! We’re in uncharted territory right now and we NEED leaders like you.
jun 13, 2025, 10:02 pm • 0 0 • view
jun 13, 2025, 7:08 pm • 0 0 • view
since 2015 no end in sight
jun 13, 2025, 12:09 am • 1 0 • view
Do you think we have a fight or is it over or almost over?
jun 13, 2025, 12:17 am • 0 0 • view
How did you know? 😳
jun 13, 2025, 4:58 am • 1 0 • view
You have been fighting for a while, thank you! We all must prepare for the long haul.
jun 13, 2025, 4:24 am • 0 0 • view
Thanks Jess. ☺️ We all need to take care of ourselves so that we have the strength to fight.
jun 13, 2025, 12:37 am • 0 0 • view
👍
jun 13, 2025, 12:18 am • 0 0 • view
👍 Needed that
jun 12, 2025, 11:44 pm • 1 0 • view
Chair yoga is my strength
jun 13, 2025, 12:09 am • 2 0 • view
You're not kidding, I'm so angry.....
jun 13, 2025, 12:50 am • 3 0 • view
I needed that
jun 13, 2025, 1:01 am • 0 0 • view
This is why we need to win 2026 and have a majority in both house’s of congress. A super majority would be best to stop DJT and his criminal empire !!!!!!!!!!
jun 12, 2025, 11:56 pm • 6 1 • view
And please, for your sanity, get outside and get some exercise. Pent-up stress is not good for your mental health! Even being outside for 10-30 minutes of walking and observing nature will do you a world of good. Take care of yourself!
jun 13, 2025, 12:37 pm • 6 0 • view
💯. After Covid and changing to working from home I didn’t realize how much this impacted me. Now I purposely get outside daily, even if just to sit and read. It helps immensely.
jun 13, 2025, 2:00 pm • 5 0 • view
I’m feeling really down today.
jun 13, 2025, 12:07 am • 2 0 • view
Hi Miss Debbie… remember, one day at a time. Rest when you can and stay hydrated. And the biggest reminder, there are more of us than them. *virtual hug 🫶🏽
jun 13, 2025, 12:12 am • 1 0 • view
Same
jun 13, 2025, 12:14 am • 1 0 • view
Thank you I needed that
jun 12, 2025, 11:57 pm • 1 0 • view
Thank you.
jun 13, 2025, 1:08 am • 0 0 • view
My jaw just cracked 😫
jun 13, 2025, 12:02 pm • 2 0 • view
I've cracked four teeth from grinding after having a perfect dental checkup in October.
jun 13, 2025, 3:29 am • 0 0 • view
It’s been a day. Watching my Senator thrown to the ground and zip tied. Absolutely shocking and sickening.
jun 12, 2025, 11:56 pm • 4 0 • view
And drop your shoulders down from your ears!
jun 12, 2025, 11:42 pm • 5 0 • view
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jun 14, 2025, 9:54 pm • 0 0 • view
I did this just now. It hurt.
jun 13, 2025, 1:24 am • 0 0 • view
I was doing exactly this. I'm so angry I can hardly sit still. As Padilla was being ejected - saying, I think, that Noem employs criminals in her Gestapo - Noem was CALLING FOR THE "LIBERATION" OF CALIFORNIA by OVERTHROWING ITS ELECTED GOVERNOR AND LA'S MAYOR. PROTEST ON 6/14, AMERICA!
jun 12, 2025, 11:46 pm • 23 6 • view
The battle for America
jun 12, 2025, 11:49 pm • 11 0 • view
Saturday. June 14. Peaceful. Clearly, it’s now or never and up to us. Find an alternative vent near you. Nokings.org
jun 13, 2025, 1:08 am • 1 0 • view
Oh my, today was hard! When I watched Padilla get roughed up I literally had a moment of terror. I know it's here, I know this is the moment and it has been for a minute. And it's f****** scary. So I gave myself the moment to be scared...and then took a breath and straightened my spine
jun 13, 2025, 12:07 am • 0 0 • view
Thank you
jun 13, 2025, 2:03 am • 0 0 • view
And get a mouth guard for grinding if you can sleep
jun 13, 2025, 12:23 am • 0 0 • view
Thanks, Jess.
jun 13, 2025, 6:18 am • 0 0 • view
Thank you, can you remind me tomorrow also?
jun 13, 2025, 4:01 am • 1 0 • view
Thank you. We all need to be reminded from time to time to take care of ourselves too.
jun 13, 2025, 1:21 am • 0 0 • view
Probably going to be fighting these GOP chucklefucks for the rest of my life.
jun 13, 2025, 3:29 am • 0 0 • view
Midterms! 💙💙💙
jun 13, 2025, 1:25 am • 0 0 • view
Breathe in through your nose slow and deep. Hold it for a count of three. Exhale slowly though your nose.
jun 13, 2025, 1:08 am • 0 0 • view
jun 12, 2025, 11:42 pm • 10 0 • view
I apologize- way, way back in Jr High (middle school, now), there was a time when I thought, "Gee, America seems almost boring, now. Wonder what it was like to live through something really exciting & HISTORICAL?" I am so sorry. I have recanted that long- ago &%$# thought.
jun 13, 2025, 2:20 am • 2 0 • view
Didn’t realize how much I needed that. Headed from my blue sanctuary in NYC to Missouri today. Gonna be a long weekend. 😑
jun 13, 2025, 1:49 pm • 3 0 • view
Welcome to town, if coming to Kansas City!
jun 14, 2025, 2:15 am • 1 0 • view
Thank you! But I’m hanging out in the Ozarks (born and raised) for the weekend.
jun 14, 2025, 3:58 am • 1 0 • view
Well hello, southern neighbor cousin person! How fun! What part of the "mountains" are you from?
jun 14, 2025, 4:04 am • 0 0 • view
Howdy. lol. Branson/Springfield area.
jun 14, 2025, 2:32 pm • 0 0 • view
Let me repeat my prediction from four months ago: "Christofascists will soon realize that formalized violence against groups is not effective anymore and will resort to physical attacks on individuals."
jun 13, 2025, 1:17 am • 0 0 • view
How’d you know.
jun 13, 2025, 12:05 am • 0 0 • view
This helps, and it looks like I need a new cartridge 💨💨💨 #cannabis
jun 13, 2025, 2:25 am • 0 0 • view
It is either clenched or it's like this
jun 13, 2025, 2:22 am • 1 0 • view
I need a gummy! Oh wait, I live in hell, AKA South Texas.
jun 13, 2025, 12:09 am • 2 0 • view
I’m in MO. Just glad the devils lettuce is legal here at least.
jun 13, 2025, 1:45 am • 2 0 • view
Sweet!
jun 13, 2025, 1:46 am • 1 0 • view
Omg 20 times a day. Thanks for the reminder.
jun 13, 2025, 12:52 am • 0 0 • view
Thanks! I needed that.
jun 13, 2025, 1:23 pm • 2 0 • view
jun 13, 2025, 6:10 am • 0 0 • view
Jess, I don’t know anymore…💔 I’m a female veteran. This sucks big dick!!!
jun 13, 2025, 12:45 am • 0 0 • view
This bruxor is grinding his teeth.
jun 13, 2025, 2:08 am • 0 0 • view
jun 13, 2025, 12:08 am • 0 0 • view
I’m had to unclench my jaw and contain my TICS (Trump induced cussing syndrome) many times today
jun 12, 2025, 11:54 pm • 40 3 • view
It's another Trump Pandemic.
jun 13, 2025, 12:12 am • 10 1 • view
Not sure my jaw is unclenchable, but I'll give it a try
jun 12, 2025, 11:52 pm • 2 0 • view
I never knew this, and clenching my jaw is a regular thing these days. Thank you!
jun 13, 2025, 1:07 am • 0 0 • view
I think it's stuck
jun 13, 2025, 1:36 am • 1 0 • view
Say more, Jess.
jun 13, 2025, 12:00 am • 1 0 • view
I agree with you. I will be out again Saturday. cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/06/some...
jun 12, 2025, 11:52 pm • 9 1 • view
Excellent advice 💙
jun 12, 2025, 11:47 pm • 12 0 • view
Woah. I feel seen.
jun 12, 2025, 11:57 pm • 6 0 • view
Holy crap, that works!
jun 13, 2025, 1:13 am • 0 0 • view
I'm so damn mad I could bite 10 penny nails. Lord, how I wish I were younger. I'd have to kick ass and take names.
jun 13, 2025, 1:00 am • 0 0 • view
Instructions unclear, dentures fell out.
jun 13, 2025, 5:59 pm • 1 0 • view
Good advice.
jun 12, 2025, 11:47 pm • 2 0 • view
How did you know? 😂
jun 13, 2025, 3:56 am • 1 0 • view
Thanks
jun 12, 2025, 11:59 pm • 1 0 • view
How did you know? My jaw has aches for weeks.
jun 13, 2025, 12:45 pm • 1 0 • view
My TMJ hasn’t bothered me in a while but is raging now.
jun 12, 2025, 11:50 pm • 15 0 • view
Same
jun 13, 2025, 12:14 am • 4 0 • view
Mine has been up since January.
jun 13, 2025, 12:12 am • 3 0 • view
Not to mention the knots in our stomachs
jun 13, 2025, 12:14 am • 4 0 • view
And that hollow, falling feeling that’s in there too. That like “oh no, this is bad, this is bad, how can I stop or slow this down?!” feeling that… you begin to feel right before a major accident. It’s causing me massive anxiety…
jun 13, 2025, 2:43 am • 2 0 • view
You described it perfectly. We’re all in the same mindset with the WTFs every hour, the “I can’t believe this “ constantly and not really knowing what to do. We protest, call elected officials, etc but feel pretty helpless.
jun 13, 2025, 2:57 am • 2 0 • view
Yep! Helpless doesn’t even begin to describe it.
jun 13, 2025, 5:06 pm • 1 0 • view
Thanks. Needed that
jun 12, 2025, 11:57 pm • 2 0 • view
Please, everyone attending a protest tomorrow: Watch each other's backs. You'll be all you've got.
jun 13, 2025, 6:01 pm • 4 0 • view
How did you know?? My teeth actually ache.
jun 12, 2025, 11:42 pm • 72 0 • view
I didn’t even realize until I saw this post.
jun 13, 2025, 12:46 am • 25 0 • view
Me too. Holy crap. What a day, week, etc.
jun 13, 2025, 1:17 am • 16 0 • view
Decade…
jun 13, 2025, 3:41 am • 7 0 • view
And invest in a mouthguard cuz I know y’all grinding then chompers while you sleep.
jun 12, 2025, 11:49 pm • 2 0 • view
Thanks for reminder
jun 13, 2025, 12:19 am • 0 0 • view
🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼
jun 13, 2025, 4:07 am • 0 0 • view
No joke.
jun 13, 2025, 12:47 am • 0 0 • view
Tall order.
jun 13, 2025, 7:27 pm • 0 0 • view
I bit my tongue. Thlanks.
jun 13, 2025, 12:08 am • 0 0 • view
And don't forget deep breaths
jun 13, 2025, 12:49 am • 3 0 • view
Needed that! Thanks! Keep fighting for Missouri (where I was born and raised) and other rural areas. ❤️
jun 12, 2025, 11:54 pm • 1 0 • view
Canadians are stressed for you too.
jun 13, 2025, 12:13 am • 1 0 • view
We’re ready
jun 12, 2025, 11:52 pm • 1 0 • view
Thank you.
jun 13, 2025, 9:19 pm • 0 0 • view
Thanks Jess . I needed that.
jun 13, 2025, 4:38 am • 1 0 • view
How did you know?
jun 13, 2025, 12:00 am • 13 0 • view
🌲
jun 12, 2025, 11:59 pm • 1 0 • view
I don’t think I can It’s stuck
jun 12, 2025, 11:42 pm • 3 0 • view
Aaaaaaagghghhhhhhh!!! I take screaming into a pillow breaks!
jun 13, 2025, 1:06 am • 0 0 • view
It's like you're watching me. 🤪😁
jun 14, 2025, 2:16 am • 0 0 • view
Realizes I'm clenching as I read this
jun 13, 2025, 4:18 am • 1 0 • view
Omg. My jaw has been aching. Thank you.
jun 14, 2025, 2:32 am • 0 0 • view
Fucking great advice.
jun 12, 2025, 11:51 pm • 4 0 • view
That’s amazing! For two days I’ve had a clenched jaw and have wondered whether I might have had a mini stroke, seriously. I’ll try this! Thanks. 🙏
jun 12, 2025, 11:44 pm • 3 0 • view
There is clear video of the Senator identifying himself. Noem lied. Millions of us will be protesting peacefully across this country Sat. We are not constrained by petty things like getting re elected or being bi partisan. We are standing as patriots for our country. US.
jun 13, 2025, 1:31 am • 0 0 • view
Pay attention to your shoulders & consciously relax and drop them. Roll your shoulders a few times too.
jun 13, 2025, 1:09 pm • 4 0 • view
Thanks. Needed that too.
jun 14, 2025, 7:46 pm • 0 0 • view
Sorry, but I'm fighting mad at this stage...peacefully and by the law.
jun 12, 2025, 11:51 pm • 2 0 • view
Thank you for the reminder!!!❤️
jun 12, 2025, 11:54 pm • 1 0 • view
Thank you for the reminder
jun 14, 2025, 12:22 am • 0 0 • view
Yes it is. We all have our part. You know what that part is? Just giving a shit. Paying attention . If that is all one can muster. Believe in the power of good over evil and we shall prevail .
jun 13, 2025, 4:50 am • 1 0 • view
thank you
jun 13, 2025, 12:18 am • 0 0 • view
Could you please tell my husband it’s going to be a fight? He thinks “it will all be fine.” 🫠
jun 13, 2025, 12:51 am • 0 0 • view
I open my mouth real wide, make o’s then drop my jaw and tongue
jun 13, 2025, 12:25 am • 1 0 • view
Trumpmerica sucks
jun 13, 2025, 1:06 am • 0 0 • view
Get a night guard for your teeth.
jun 13, 2025, 1:13 am • 0 0 • view
Thank you for the reminder. I’ll put my mouth guard in now.
jun 13, 2025, 12:51 am • 0 0 • view
I have to start putting in my mouth guard before I read the news. 🫤
jun 13, 2025, 1:55 am • 2 0 • view
The Democrat party in each state needs to run ads on local tv in the evening. Every day showing the videos of getting shot point blank. Most of LA was fine.
jun 13, 2025, 2:03 am • 0 0 • view
I can't sleep.
jun 13, 2025, 3:17 am • 0 0 • view
I wish that would work, thanks. Reagan gave me my bruxism, and it's gotten worse over the decades.
jun 12, 2025, 11:47 pm • 2 0 • view
We need to be prepared! Shit is happening now!!
jun 13, 2025, 12:26 am • 2 0 • view
Good advice, thanks 👍
jun 13, 2025, 12:07 am • 0 0 • view
My dentist had to make me a mouth guard. All the clenching was making my ears hurt.
jun 13, 2025, 12:14 am • 1 0 • view
jun 13, 2025, 1:08 am • 0 0 • view
😤 they didn't have a breathing emoji. Closest thing i found! 🤪
jun 13, 2025, 2:56 am • 0 0 • view
Oh Lordy! Yes, Jess! Grinding down my teeth at night too. Wth
jun 13, 2025, 2:17 am • 1 0 • view
How did you know?
jun 12, 2025, 11:41 pm • 10 0 • view
You reached into my brain right away. How did you know?
jun 13, 2025, 9:12 pm • 0 0 • view
😢
jun 13, 2025, 2:11 pm • 1 0 • view
That actually helped
jun 12, 2025, 11:50 pm • 1 0 • view
Man, you just called it! Now I am trying to unclench my jaw. What about the knots in my stomach?
jun 13, 2025, 12:02 am • 0 0 • view
We need to look to the people of Ukraine for inspiration. This ain't been nothing yet!
jun 13, 2025, 12:39 am • 2 0 • view
My jaw has been clenched since November and I have a headache by every day now. 😔
jun 13, 2025, 12:17 am • 1 0 • view
Thanks. I didn’t realize I was holding my shoulders up and teeth clinched. I’m listening to my play list titled “Girl Rage”. Might be time to put on some piano music. 😜
jun 12, 2025, 11:46 pm • 8 0 • view
And a long recovery and rebuild
jun 13, 2025, 2:13 am • 0 0 • view
And open another bottle of wine!!!
jun 13, 2025, 1:19 am • 0 0 • view
🤔⁉️ How does “pushing your tongue to the roof of your mouth unclench your jaw”?! It doesn’t- all it does is give you a cramp in your tongue in addition to your clenched jaw. This is some bizarre unhelpful advice for supposedly reducing tension. 
jun 13, 2025, 3:50 am • 0 0 • view
Ah, thanks I needed that reminder. Just took a deep breath too.
jun 13, 2025, 4:25 am • 0 0 • view
- Bring your shoulders down from around your ears - Inhale to a count of five, exhale to a count of five - Drink some water
jun 12, 2025, 11:43 pm • 25 1 • view
I drank a rum and coke…does that count?
jun 13, 2025, 12:25 am • 19 0 • view
If it was on the rocks, yes, that counts
jun 13, 2025, 2:23 am • 3 0 • view
Totally counts. Counts double if it’s a Captain Morgan’s
jun 13, 2025, 12:47 pm • 1 0 • view
If it helps you get through along with the rest of us, bottoms up!
jun 13, 2025, 12:29 am • 3 0 • view
🙏
jun 12, 2025, 11:52 pm • 2 0 • view
Good advice!
jun 12, 2025, 11:41 pm • 6 0 • view
I am so afraid we have already lost.
jun 13, 2025, 1:32 am • 1 0 • view
As long as there is breath in the lungs of people who know the truth and are willing to fight for justice, nothing is lost.
jun 13, 2025, 1:33 am • 5 0 • view
Thank you.
jun 13, 2025, 1:34 am • 1 0 • view
Ok. Thank you. I needed that.
jun 13, 2025, 2:22 am • 0 0 • view
Amen sister.
jun 12, 2025, 11:44 pm • 3 0 • view
Thanks, Jess! Broke the spell. Time to set the phone aside. See you all virtually at the protests!
jun 13, 2025, 1:26 am • 0 0 • view
Jess, I appreciate you so much
jun 13, 2025, 12:36 am • 0 0 • view
and relax your shoulders!
jun 12, 2025, 11:41 pm • 57 0 • view
I am reading this literally with my shoulders up in my ears. They’re back down now because you made me laugh. Thank you.
jun 13, 2025, 12:11 am • 37 0 • view
Thank you for mentioning the shoulders! I can hear better, too! 😉
jun 13, 2025, 12:57 am • 13 0 • view
They aren't actually supposed to be that close to your ears...
jun 13, 2025, 12:20 am • 1 0 • view
It’s okay. They know now.
jun 13, 2025, 12:36 am • 1 0 • view
And breathe!
jun 13, 2025, 1:37 am • 2 0 • view
jun 13, 2025, 1:40 am • 2 0 • view
I need to set myself reminders for this at least once an hour 😮💨
jun 13, 2025, 1:41 am • 1 0 • view
Thanks. I really needed that reminder.
jun 13, 2025, 1:25 am • 1 0 • view
Holy cow I was actually clenching my jaw from the daily atrocities I was reading when I came across this, and I didn’t even realize I was doing it. You are a magician.
jun 13, 2025, 7:37 pm • 1 0 • view
🤣🤣🤣‼️👏👏👏 Ty. I needed this.💜💙🦋
jun 13, 2025, 12:26 am • 1 0 • view
Thank you: I've had to put myself on soft foods for 2 weeks bc I've been grinding/clenching so much that my jaw doesn't work....
jun 13, 2025, 6:35 pm • 1 0 • view
Thank you
jun 13, 2025, 4:29 pm • 0 0 • view
I just woke up from a nap.
jun 13, 2025, 12:35 am • 1 0 • view