HomoFerox_HomoFaber

As a polyglot and someone who has to deal with these issues, I'd say that if you have a C1 level under the Common European Framework you can confidently say you know the language.

Naturally, your passive skills (reading, listening) could be much higher than your active skills (writing, speaking), which is common. I can easily read Portuguese at a C2 level (proficiency). I constantly have to parse Portuguese contracts and bidding term sheets, etc. I can't speak it at all. Zero. I personally wouldn't say "I know Portuguese" because one of the indicators is non-existent. However, I would say that I "can easily read Portuguese".

No. UnbredConstant just plants T-Rex roaring memories in people's heads. It's, well... it's a thing he does.

Your story touched me. I'm so happy that there are people like you that have made it through. I'm so sad that there are others who aren't as strong at such a vulnerable age. It's gutting. Right now it's happening.

I hope, and am sure, that some good will come of sharing your experience with us. Thank you. And thank you to all the foster parents who have made a difference in the lives of others.

That's just a safety feature.

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