Before Breakfast

A practical, ethical guide for reclaiming privacy, protecting yourself from persistent observers, and making choices that reduce digital and physical visibility without escalating risk
Privacy in public is increasingly scarce. Cameras, persistent digital trackers, and the routine collection of data by apps and networks make city streets feel like a web of watchers. For many people — activists, survivors of abuse, those recovering from harassment, or anyone who simply values solitude — learning how to reduce visibility is a form of self-care and harm reduction. This article balances practical privacy measures with safety-first guidance for people worried about stalking or persistent following. It focuses on nonviolent, legal steps, documentation and support, and ways to reduce predictability without creating new dangers.

Familiarity and the brain’s comfort bias
 People are wired to seek patterns and predictability; familiarity feels safe even when it once hurt. Choosing or avoiding partners who resemble an ex is often driven by this cognitive shortcut.  
That familiar signal can be interpreted two ways: as “I know how to be with this person” (comfort) or “this will end the same way” (warning).

Familiarity and the brain’s comfort bias
 People are wired to seek patterns and predictability; familiarity feels safe even when it once hurt. Choosing or avoiding partners who resemble an ex is often driven by this cognitive shortcut.  
That familiar signal can be interpreted two ways: as “I know how to be with this person” (comfort) or “this will end the same way” (warning).

Deciding to grow cannabis at home is more than a hobby choice — it’s a commitment of time, money, and responsibility. This article helps you weigh whether cultivation fits your life by mapping practical options (grow tents, rooms, greenhouses, outdoor plots, and hydroponics), the core equipment you’ll need, and the typical costs and risks involved. You’ll also learn why three biological pillars — seed origin, soil pH, and root-zone oxygen — often matter more to your success than the flashiest lights or biggest fans.

In a world saturated with misinformation, mythic narratives, and elite conspiracy lore, some individuals weaponize fantasy to mask disturbing truths. I met one man. He claimed to be a 1500-year-old alien, a member of the Illuminati, and proudly associated himself with the Cuomo-linked mafia. Beneath the theatrics lay a darker reality: he was a child molester.