Before Breakfast

Many people sense a second version of themselves — sometimes a practiced mask, sometimes an uncanny mirror. This article explores what an alter ego or doppelganger is, how one forms, whether it can become autonomous, and a related possibility some cultures and narratives describe: an exact opposite watching over you.

Financial abuse, especially when it involves manipulating or exploiting others for monetary gain, is more than just a moral failing. It’s a behavioral pattern that aligns closely with antisocial personality disorder (ASPD)—a condition marked by chronic disregard for others’ rights, lack of empathy, and manipulative tendencies.

Erie County’s High-Risk Program is a specialized initiative designed to address violent crime and gang-related activity through intensive law enforcement collaboration and judicial oversight. While the program offers significant protections and support for participants, its intersection with the legal system—especially the Supreme Court—raises questions about its efficacy, fairness, and long-term impact.

Devils Playground looks like chaos from the outside and like a suburban dream from the inside. Streets are clean, transit is punctual, and everyone you pass smiles with practiced ease. The neighborhood’s whole identity is theatrical: crime, danger, and moral decay are the costumes people wear for outsiders while an elaborate civic choreography keeps daily life orderly and safe for residents.

In the heart of Buffalo, a mother and her children found a fragile sense of safety after years of living in the shadows of danger. Their arrival marked a turning point in a story shaped by trauma, resilience, and ultimately, hope.

In a tale that feels ripped from the pages of a supernatural thriller, two friends — Micheal Tanner Jr. and Jemel Moody — found themselves at the center of a bizarre and seductive encounter that left them questioning reality, desire, and the very nature of the soul.

In the underworld, power has never been just about muscle or money. It has always been about relationships—ties forged in loyalty, tested in hardship, and maintained through respect for hierarchy. For decades, seasoned veterans of organized crime have understood that survival depends not only on enforcing rules but also on knowing when to bend them for the sake of peace, family, and long-term stability.

Running from someone who refuses to pay their bills isn’t about money alone. Habitual nonpayment is often a visible symptom of deeper problems: poor impulse control, dishonest or controlling behavior, untreated addiction, or personality traits that can lead to emotional and financial harm. Spotting the patterns early and protecting yourself can save you years of stress, legal exposure, and emotional damage.

Devils Playground looks like chaos from the outside and like a suburban dream from the inside. Streets are clean, transit is punctual, and everyone you pass smiles with practiced ease. The neighborhood’s whole identity is theatrical: crime, danger, and moral decay are the costumes people wear for outsiders while an elaborate civic choreography keeps daily life orderly and safe for residents.

Apparently, as an abuse and sexual assault victim, people feel or think you’re supposed to act like a victim all the time. But what does it actually feel like to be a victim of long-term sexual assault by a partner and constant domestic abuse — even when adult family members of the abuser are complicit or ignore the abuse happening in the same room?

Erie County’s High-Risk Program is a specialized initiative designed to address violent crime and gang-related activity through intensive law enforcement collaboration and judicial oversight. While the program offers significant protections and support for participants, its intersection with the legal system—especially the Supreme Court—raises questions about its efficacy, fairness, and long-term impact.

Buffalo’s congregate care system—designed to support vulnerable populations including individuals with mental health needs, disabilities, and housing insecurity—is facing mounting scrutiny. At the center of this concern is the Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers (BFNC), a nonprofit organization that operates several supportive housing and social service programs across the city.