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These Posts Sum Up Why It’s So Hard to Stay Fit as a Parent

Staying fit is hard to do in the best of times, and once you add kids and the sleep deprivation and the go-go-go days and nights, well…parents have a hard time finding the motivation to take care of themselves the way that they probably should.

These 12 posts will make parents everywhere nod and laugh, perhaps while they’re sneaking Oreos in the closet and going through all of the clothes that no longer fit.

Just me? I don’t think so.

12. Or maybe not so ridiculous.

I’m just saying.

11. All at once?

Slow down, woman.

10. You can be doing both at once.

That’s a fun fact right there.

9. That’s how it’s supposed to look.

It’s how you know you’re doing it right.

8. We all do cardio in our own ways.

Some are more effective than others.

7. A fine goal, to be sure.

I’m not sure it’s really attainable, though.

6. I think they’re onto something.

I’d be down for that workout.

5. It’s not fair that mom duties don’t burn more calories.

For the amount of hours we put in, they really should.

4. He needs to work on the marketing of that one.

If he wants to sell it, I mean.

3. You might cry, though.

Then again, so will they. Win?

2. I mean if you want to go crazy.

I hate this task more than life.

1. It’s the workout that never ends.

For YEARS.

These are so true it hurts, y’all.

What are your tricks for finding time to take care of yourself?

Share them with us in the comments!

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Posts That Sum Up the Pain of Trying to Keep Fit With Kids

It’s not a secret that the majority of women gain a bit of weight during pregnancy, but there is a bit of a myth that the “baby weight” is something that simple to lose – or, if not simple, that it’s a priority.

The truth, at least for me, was that a year (or two) passed before I even had time to shower and change clothes on a regular basis, never mind consider my health and wellness.

Honestly, all parents – not just mothers – can struggle with finding the time to spend on themselves in those early months and years. Between diets of foods that can be grabbed and snarfed on the go and zero time to get to a gym, fitness is often something that makes us laugh.

These 13 posts sum up what it’s like to try to keep fit while raising young kids, and they really hit the nail on the head.

13. You could make a fortune on this.

I would definitely buy it.

12. That’ll burn quite a few calories.

Especially if you add bending to pick up the LEGO you step on.

11. I’m not sure this burns calories.

But it is a sport.

10. Naked time after baths.

That’s a protip right there.

9. It’s a delicate balance we keep.

And sure, sometimes it’s all in our minds.

8. There are very few reasons to run.

This is definitely a good one.

7. I’d say it counts.

That’s the official judge’s ruling.

6. There’s no reason to go to the gym otherwise.

You can’t do anything useful with kids running around, I swear.

5. I never leave the house not in a sweat.

It’s a whole process.

4. That sounds about right.

I bet the kids laughed and laughed, too.

3. No point in pretending we’re something we’re not.

That’s a lesson for the kids.

2. Write a note ahead of time.

That means you can just split.

1. We can only focus on one thing at time.

And that’s on a good day.

I feel these in my bones, I swear.

If you’ve got young kids and manage to have some time to exercise every week, share your tips and tricks with us in the comments!

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What a Legal Substance That You’re Addicted To? Here’s What People Said.

Tacos. Chinese food. Pizza.

Those are my weaknesses.

And yes, I’m gonna go on the record today and say that I am 100% addicted to these legal substances.

I only eat them in moderation these days, but I can still dream about them as much as I want, right…?

Are you addicted to any LEGAL substances?

AskReddit users spoke up.

1. Recovering addict.

“Not so much anymore but I was very addicted to peanut butter.

It was somehow incorporated into every meal of the day for me for some time but one day I just stopped.”

2. Nasal spray.

“When I had a cold, I used this nasal spray that shrinks the blood vessels in the nose and makes it easier for you to breathe.

It is an over the counter drug store item and you dont need a prescription.

Once you stop using it, your nose clogs up or at least it feels like it because you used to breathe like a superhero for a week. The longer you use, the worse the withdrawals are.

I couldn’t properly breathe without it so I ended up using it for almost half a year.”

3. They are tasty.

“Doritos.

I was a massive addict. I used to buy a couple whole boxes of them. I used to drive to Frito Lays to buy them directly from the factory because was the only places where you could buy this much without people asking questions.

What makes me stop was in one occasion i went to a “Colmado”(Is pretty much a 7/11 or mini market here at Dom.Rep). Told the guy “give me this just on doritos”. Was around 800 DPO, which is 14 USD One bag personal bag of Doritos is 25 DPO here.

Around 30 something bags of Doritos. The guy looked at me and told me “D**n. You just wiped my whole shelf. Now i need to call Frito Lays to bring me a couple boxes”. I looked at the empty shelf i was so embarrassed and disgusted of myself.

On my way walking home i started to gift them away to people. I kept like 3 bags, ate them and since them I slowly were reducing my numbers of Doritos at weeks for the next couple months. I stil love them, but I don’t have the impulse anymore.”

4. Slow down!

“Oreos… I can knock down a sleeve before looking down.

It only stops when the stomach pain sets in and even if it subsides for a moment, that moment will be filled with an Oreo.”

5. What a story.

“Sweet Baby Ray’s honey chipotle BBQ sauce.

I had a bad accident as a kid from drinking what I thought was Koolade but nope, so a very good portion of my tongue and cheeks got scar tissue. Since then I haven’t been able to taste a lot of foods.

I literally can not taste most bread, crackers, light soup broths, a few juices, etc. The worst easily is that I can not taste most red meats…

But for some reason, I’m super sensitive to honey and Smokey flavors and that sauce was a godsend. I am no medical doctor, and I don’t know how to explain it(?) but when I use it on something I not only taste the sauce but can actually taste a lot of foods I couldn’t before. So I put it on everything like a weirdo.

In the same vein, I also keep a small bottle of ghost pepper hot sauce as well but mostly for pasta as chipotle bbq doesn’t seem to work with most red sauces but the ghost pepper does?”

6. The better choice.

“Chocolate.

I gave up sm**ing years ago and substituted it with an addiction to chocolate.”

7. Comforting.

“I’m not even addicted to caffeine, but to the idea of coffee, that larger than life promise of absolute comfort and solution to any imaginable problem that a cup of coffee holds.

Whether you’re getting irritated by politics, experiencing legal trouble, your boss pi**ed you off, your personal relationships are a mess, you’re pondering the pointlessness of existence or have a small practical task you just don’t feel like dealing with, a cup of coffee is the obligatory first step you have to take to figure it out.

You have to spread it out over 3 hours and have someone nodding their head in understanding too as a part of the ritual. Enlightenment should follow.”

8. So good.

“Thin Mints.

Lucky is the first Girl Scout I spot each season. I’ll tell them “stay right there, don’t go anywhere.” Then I’ll go home and get my van. Come back as quick as I can hoping the girl hasn’t left the area. I’ll pull up, throw a bunch of money on the table and just grab what I came for.

I’ll load my prize in the back of the van, secure it well and take off. I’ve got a special place in my home where nobody can find them, but it’s easy for me to get to when I want to treat myself. Usually they’ll last a few months. Then I start looking forward to spotting the next lucky Girl Scout.”

9. Insomnia cocktail.

“Benedryl.

A lifetime of adult insomnia led me to search for stronger sleep cocktails and I took a Benedryl with Meletonin.

It got so bad I was up to a few every night but happy to report now I am down to a half and going to go down to zero soon.”

10. FOOD.

“Food. This isn’t a joke. It is 100% a real addiction.

When when you’re almost 400 lbs and unhappy with yourself, your brain still convinced you unhealthy eating is the answer to happiness. That’s a fu**ing addiction…but an addiction you need to feed into in order to survive.

Imagine being addicted to m**h, but you needed to take “healthy” less potent meth 3x a day to live. It would be impossible to overcome. That’s how I feel about food.”

11. Might want to look into that.

“Unintentionally, Codeine. I’ve had to take it for around 7 years now for a chronic pain disorder.

I don’t like crave it in the way people crave a ci**rette for nicotine but if I have a good pain day and I don’t need to take as much I get itchy and really irritable and dizzy.

So that’s fun.”

Now it’s your turn.

In the comments, tell us what legal substances you’re addicted to.

We can’t wait to hear from you!

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A Video Blogger Asked for Comparisons to Today’s Tough Times. The Internet Delivers.

The past year has definitely left many of us feeling unsettled and uncertain.

During times like these, it can help to look to the past to find hope about our future.

One young woman, Cleo Abram, turned to TikTok looking for comfort.

Appealing to the older crowd in a video posted under the handle @cleoabram, she said:

Ok here’s my question: it feels like this particular moment in history is really hard. It’s a global pandemic after all…

So, if you’re 50, 65, or older (80! 95!), could you tell us about a time that felt similarly uncertain? …

I want to know what it felt like, and I want to know what you learned.

Check out the video…

@cleoabram

been thinking about this a lot and wondering if there’s anyone older than me out there (50, 65, 75, 80!) who can help ❤ #learnontiktok

♬ Lofi – Domknowz

Many commenters responded that these are unprecedented times and despite their age, they’ve never seen anything like it.

Others exhibited the same lack of concern that has become all too familiar.

But some users patiently described the struggles previous generations faced, a good reminder that we have lived through history so far, and we’ll get through this too.

Some reflected on the earlier civil rights movement, the origin of similar movements today:

“1968. There was civil unrest all the time. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, riots in the streets of Washington, DC, Bobby Kennedy was shot and killed, more violence. A few weeks later — the Democratic National Convention, nothing but riots and violence. And the Vietnam War still raging! ’68 was not a good year, but by ’69 we had man landing on the moon and Woodstock and things started to get better. We got through that. It was rough. We’ll get through this. It’s rough, but we will survive, we will thrive. Hang in there.”

—@heardeverything

And more than one person mentioned Apartheid:

“I grew up in Apartheid South Africa as a person who isn’t white. We had no idea if the oppression would ever end. Violence was rife. But we got there.”

-@quarkum

And the lessons learned:

“I’m 58 and I grew up in Apartheid South Africa. I learned that things can go from fearful and hopeless, to positive and hopeful with good leadership.”

-@rhyder.savage

Memories of the JFK assassination echoed what we will probably tell future generations about the attack on the Capitol:

“A time in my life when I was really afraid was when President John F. Kennedy was shot. I will never forget that day. I was in geometry class when we got the announcement over the loudspeaker, and we were devastated. We didn’t think our country would ever heal or survive from that horrific event because we all loved President Kennedy.”

—@brunchwithbabs

The Cold War was also a popular theme, which shows that some things never change.
The nature of the specific threat may differ, but the players are still dancing the same dance:

“When I was a kid, we lived in the DC area and my dad worked there. He was also in the Navy. I can remember those years during the Cold War when he would come home and there would be such an air of seriousness and uncertainty. Uncertainty causes a lot of stress and anxiety, and we knew things could change at any second. After the Cuban missile crisis, we had the arms race, and that was the only time I can remember this degree of uncertainty. Other than that, I don’t remember another time with this level of stress.”

—@tjthompson06

Although no one mentioned the 1918 pandemic, many users recalled the AID crisis of the ’80s:

“The HIV/AIDS crisis. I was a child when it broke and it scarred me for life. The adverts were horrific. Nobody knew what caused it when it first happened. People thought you could contract it from sitting on a toilet seat or sharing a cup and predominantly from gay people because it was hitting that community the hardest. It was horrific…but we got through it because we followed the science.”

—@newforestsara

Another user reminded us that the threat of climate change isn’t a new concern:

“From ’77 to ’79, we had the worst drought in California and also had people shooting each other over gas. There were the hostages in Iran. In first grade, I learned the destructive power of nuclear weapons. In high school it was HIV, fear of being gay, and just not knowing what the world was going to look like. Then, in ’89, the wall came down. Every generation goes through its bad times and we get through it. Having gone through what I did as a young person gives me perspective about what we are going through now. It will get better.”

—@blameebner

Nor is domestic terrorism, although it never stops feeling shocking:

“I’m 55 and I grew up for the first 34 years of my life living in N. Ireland during the ‘troubles.’ It was very scary at times and has left many scars.”

-@user45787591 Alan Johnston

And a few users passed on their grandparents’ experiences in WWII:

my grandma during ww2!!! she told us that they even escape in the middle of the night using a boat from one island to another. & changed their surname!! she’s 11 at the time and it was very scary for them. she’s 90 now!

-@nelykahr

This one really hit home:

I’m just 40, but I grew up with my grandpa, a WW2 vet (he passed in 2005). To him, every event in his life was either “prewar” or “postwar”.

-@tjdimacali

Honestly, that feels like the most real answer of all.

We will get through it, because humans are resilient, but for many of us, our lives will forever be defined as “pre-Covid” and “post-Covid.”

What about you? Do you have any wisdom to impart about similarly stressful times in human history? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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Is This Woman a Jerk for Not Caring About Dad’s Cancer Diagnosis? Here’s How People Responded.

Family dynamics can be tricky…and they’re all very different.

What one person thinks is normal can seem outrageous to another person and vice versa.

And people definitely develop strong feelings about their relatives based on how they were raised.

This woman shared her personal story on the “Am I the *sshole?” page on Reddit and asked the readers there for advice.

AITA for not caring about my dad’s cancer diagnosis?

“For context, I (30F) am a product of my dad’s infidelity.

He lied to my mom about being single, they dated, he got my mom pregnant, she was given a heads up about dad’s shadiness by one of her coworkers, my mom confronted him, and that was that. My mom took out a restraining order against my dad before I turned 1 because of his constant threatening to take me away, so I never met him and I’ve never been interested in doing so.

Jump forward to 2018 and my mom told me she’d found my dad on Facebook and that they’d started messaging each other. She said he was looking forward to meeting me and that she’d set up a date for us to have dinner without asking if I was even interested in meeting him.

I didn’t feel comfortable being alone with my dad, but to avoid any drama with my mom, who lives with me, I caved and had dinner with him. It went well at first, but then he started bragging about all his money and his perfect daughters. It made me shut down and feel awful about myself. After dinner, he complained to my mom that I was unresponsive and didn’t seem excited to meet him.

Knowing my mom and her tendency to side with everyone else but her kids, I was given the silent treatment until I apologized. Apparently, I ruined his dream of meeting me by not welcoming him into my life with open arms. It’s now 2021 and in the short time we’ve known each other, my dad has managed to make me feel like sh*t many times.

The last straw was when he tried to guilt me for not contacting him everyday when I’d explained that I sometimes go through low periods where I retreat and have very little contact with anyone. (I know there’s a name for it, but I’ve never been properly diagnosed because I was ridiculed at a young age by my mom for feeling depressed when I had no real problems.)

My dad refused to understand that it’s for the sake of my mental health and said I just don’t want to build a relationship with him. I cut contact with him after that because I don’t feel like I owe him anything and I was tired of all his snide remarks about me. I was fine before we met and I certainly didn’t need one more person in my life to please. I was done.

A few days ago, my mom came to me crying about how my dad had just been diagnosed with cancer. Obviously, I feel bad for him because no one deserves that disease. But my mom now thinks I’m a monster for not crumbling to my knees in sorrow at the thought of possibly losing my dad.

She’s grown very close to him again over the past couple years, so she thinks he’s this great person that was only trying to get close to his long-lost daughter, but she doesn’t know how manipulative he was trying to be with me.

My mom isn’t speaking to me anymore and probably won’t until I contact my dad. I don’t want to invite him back in though. I’m sorry he’s going through this difficult time, but that’s about it. Am I an *sshole for not caring the way I’m “supposed” to?”

Let’s see how folks on Reddit responded.

This person said that the woman is not an *sshole and that she might want to consider cutting off ties with both of her parents.

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Another Reddit user made it pretty clear: both of this woman’s parents really SUCK.

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This individual agreed that the woman’s mother is also a manipulative person. And the dad just seems downright selfish.

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This person said that the woman might want to consider building her own support circle outside of her family and that this really does seem like a nightmare situation.

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Finally, this reader argued that just because this is her biological father, it doesn’t mean the woman owes him anything.

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What do you think about how this woman is reacting to her father’s cancer diagnosis?

Talk to us in the comments and let us know.

Thanks in advance!

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Do You Have a Dirty Kitchen? Cleaning Is A Snap With These Simple Hacks

For many of us, cleaning isn’t something we wake up dying to do every day (though it can certainly be cathartic under the right circumstances), but nevertheless, it’s something that has to be done.

Unless you enjoy living among filth and vermin, in which case, good luck and scoot along.

If you want to keep a nice clean kitchen and are always looking for easier and more effective ways to get that done, we’ve got 6 simple hacks you can try!

6. Remove bacteria from your microwave.

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All of those spills and splatters can breed bacteria in your microwave, and most of us don’t remember to clean it out as often as possible.

It’s easy if you just nuke a few wet paper towels for about a minute, then leave them sit for another 5 minutes.

Wipe down the inside with the hot towels, then toss them – no fuss, no fumes, ready to go!

5. Make your oven shine.

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When your oven is off and all the way cool, soak paper towels in vinegar and lay them across the racks, over the glass door, and bottom.

Basically, cover every surface with wet paper towels.

Leave them for an hour and then wipe the whole thing down – it should sparkle!

4. Don’t forget the light switches.

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Everyone in your house touches the light switches multiple times a day, which means they’re one of the dirtiest places in the house.

But one I bet you don’t think about wiping down regularly.

Get them germ-free and squeaky clean with white vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, and rubbing alcohol.

Important point… DO NOT MIX them. Just spray each one one a paper towel, then use the towel to wipe your switches.

Perfect!

3. Prevent those messes in your fridge.

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Containers leak, kids spill things, and husbands put away seeping leftovers – it happens to the best of us.

Get ahead of those sticky, gooey messes on your shelves by place paper towels, plastic wrap, or parchment paper on the shelves then throwing it away/replacing it when the inevitable goop appears.

2. Make sure your cutting board is safe.

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I think we’re all aware that cutting boards can harbor bacteria and viruses, too – especially if they’re made of wood, which can soak things like that up.

You can clean it easily with a tablespoon of bleach in a gallon of water. Use it to cover your cutting board and let it sit for 5-10 minutes. Then, rinse it with water and pat it dry.

You can use it without worry for a few days until you’ll need to do it again!

1. Your sink needs attention, too.

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Make it sparkle by scrubbing it with a baking soda paste – it will look like you spent all day scouring it, but in reality, it will only take a few minutes.

If you use a paper towel instead of a rag, the cleanup is a snap, too

I’m definitely going to employ some of these today!

What’s your favorite cleaning hack? Share it with us in the comments!

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Simple Steps on How to Choose A Nasal Aspirator

Before babies build their immune system, they need their parents to protect them from everyday sickness which occurs in the first few years. Often, babies suffer from nasal congestion caused by dry air, viruses like cold, teething-related congestion, or allergens and irritants, resulting in a cranky and uncomfortable baby. Babies cannot blow their noses; therefore, they need the nasal aspirator to clear the sensitive lining of a dry nose. The excellent suction strength is 58Kpa- not too strong, not weak, safe for the infant. There are two types of nasal aspirators: manual and motorized. Before you pick either of them,

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Food Charts That Might Change the Way You Think About Your Diet

If there’s one thing I’ve learned for sure as a woman who has been many different weights at many different times in her life, it’s that diets that require you to deprive yourself of everything you love will never work long term.

Human beings want to enjoy our lives, not just live them – with the exception of a few people who would rather be a certain size than enjoy a drink and some dessert with friends, we’re just not going to say no to the “good” stuff our entire lives.

That said, we can shift our belief as far as what’s good and bad, and begin to listen to our bodies and how much they want of any particular food item – and these 18 charts go a long way toward helping people look at food and diet in a different way.

18. Problem number 1? The price.

It should not cost more to eat healthy than to not.

17. Try a few swaps.

You might not even notice!

16. No food is the villain.

Shake the idea that food itself is “good” or “bad,” y’all.

15. Water is life.

It makes more of a difference than you probably realize.

14. Not all fruits are created equal.

Chips are chips, y’all.

13. Calcium is everywhere.

You don’t have to upset your tummy to find it!

12. You don’t have to say goodbye to carbs, y’all.

You can have a lifelong long affair and still be healthy.

11. No contest, really.

You don’t have to say no EVERY time, just MOST of the time.

10. Just a few swapped choices.

And still plenty of “treats.”

9. Still trying to convince my kids they’re all potatoes.

Why do fries have to be so yummy, though?

8. Read labels carefully.

But also just eat the dang thing and take a longer walk later.

7. The fat content is the same.

Make better choices!

6. Fruits are chock full of goodness.

Only some of that goodness is sugar.

5. Maybe just one a day, then.

You don’t have to give them up, just cut back.

4. Don’t put it in the fridge until you’ve got a plan to eat it.

And don’t ignore your nose if something seems off.

3. You’ve gotta stay healthy.

And look how many choices you have!

2. If you want to feel full…

What you eat matters as much as how much you eat.

1. Portions are a huge factor.

So is food quality, though.

Moderation is key! Is there a truer statement out there?

If you’ve found a place where you’re happy with your body and your diet, share your secrets in the comments!

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Food Charts That Might Help Shift Your Perspective on Eating

We want to be healthy and to live long lives, but in this day and age we have so many delicious choices – many of which aren’t great for us – that it can be hard to put our future health over the yummy treats in the moment.

That said, our diets are like anything else in our lives – moderation is key, and depriving yourself is never going to work long term.

If you’re looking for a way to help bring balance to your diet and to your relationship with food, these 16 charts might help you see things in a different light.

16. Money is also a factor for many people.

I’d like to see that included in this chart.

15. It’s all about options.

You don’t have to be fully vegan or vegetarian to cut down on your animal proteins.

14. First, identify your goals.

Honestly, the one on the right looks just as good.

13. Read your labels.

Don’t just buy the hype.

12. Make sure you’re getting everything you need.

No matter your specific choices.

11. Treat the higher calorie ones as “treats.”

Do it occasionally, and pick something less fatty for your every day go-to.

10. Food doesn’t make you fat or thin.

There are many factors, not all of which are always under our control.

9. And foods aren’t bad or good.

They are food, and you’re not good or bad for eating them, either.

8. A healthy gut means a happier you.

It affects so much more than you realize.

7. Low sugar doesn’t mean low calorie.

Just so we’re clear.

6. If you want to feel fuller…

Or need to keep your hands busy.

5. Those condiments will get you.

And they’re just so yummy. Sigh.

4. Noone wants to live without bread.

That’s just no life at all.

3. You have to be aware of what you’re putting in your mouth.

That’s honestly the first step.

2. Portions are key.

Be aware of how much you’re putting on your plate every time!

1. Both have their place.

What are you in the mood for today?

These really do shine a new perspective on the choices we’re faced with every day.

If you’ve had some success with intuitive eating and listening to your body, share your tips and tricks with us in the comments!

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How Can I Prove Negligence In My Slip And Fall Case?

Slip and fall accidents are common, especially in public places such as shopping malls and offices. You can go through a lot of agonies if you slip and fall, including getting physical injuries. Most slip injuries are a result of negligence from someone who was supposed to provide safety. Fortunately, there are several ways of proving negligence in slip and fall cases if (and when) you end up in court.   Record the scene of the accident The best way to prove that your slip and fall accident results from someone else’s negligence is by recording the scene of the

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