Acknowledging my family is part of a cult both reduced my stress and hardened my resolve. It took a lot of strength to tell them that I will be there and not judging when they are ready to give it up. But it's still a daily struggle. Give yourself the time and room to live well the life you want.
He’s 78 years old, morbidly obese, and lives off of McDonalds. Don’t let him outlive you. Continue living, not just for yourself and the people that care about you—there are people that care about you, but also do it out of pure spite.
I just followed you and look forward to seeing your posts. I can't imagine living in a red state. It's embarrassing to be an American under tRump and F'elon. 😣
It's difficult, I can relate. But we need your presence on this planet. Every person is helpful in changing things. See how you can help. We can outlive him. I hope you feel better soon, friend ❤️
Sometimes it’s good just to take a break from all of the news and social media. Just go to the mountains or to the beach or something and connect back with nature for a minute. Ground yourself. We need you you’re a warrior.
Yes, it is and it’s doing exactly what it’s designed to do to overwhelm so that we’re not watching all the other stuff that he’s doing so don’t let him win. Turn the TV off. Turn your phone off with your dog play with your wife or husband but just take a break it’s good.
(((Anton))) We hear you. You are in a particularly bad place because of your parental situation. Please talk to someone to help you through this, and don’t do anything rash. We need you. The world needs you, even if you can’t see it right now. We are all going to get though this together.
None of us knows what you are going through but please, know that we do care and that you are valued. This is a moment in time and like all moments, it will pass. There is help available, please, ask for it.
My parents think that I am overreacting and that I am being misinformed by people on here. They are MAGA conservatives, and I still have to live with them because I still have a hard time with living independently due to my diagnosis of ASD and ADHD.
If they are worried about people being misinformed then they shouldn’t have any objections to evaluating their own news consumption habits. They might be interested in this study showing how people’s views of Trump changed when they stopped watching Fox.
My parents watch nothing but Fox News, and they still have the audacity to say that I am the misinformed individual. It hurts me seeing such otherwise kind hearted people fall for such lies. If they were mean people, it wouldn't hurt as much seeing them in this cult. I wish that they woke up...
It should not be on you to ungrift them. Put yourself first. Leave the room if they try to draw you in. Go for a walk frequently to clear your head, practice the pause and turn off all media from time to time or when your anxiety builds. 💞
First step, if possible don’t engage in politics with them. It’s a no win scenario. Trust me on that. If they start, walk away. The worst thing you can do is argue a case that they will never see or understand
I have tried arguing, and they won't budge. I just have to pretend to acknowledge their point and nod in "Oh, okay..."
They really want to take away my connections to the internet, especially since I tend to get distracted when I should be doing homework or reading for my classes.
My son was given the same diagnosis and he’s having similar issues during this time. I sometimes forget that it’s not about me, and that I can’t just “there there” his feelings away. I would tell your folks the same thing.
Definitely a bad time in history, but I hope you stick around. I always believe that bad people get what's coming to them. Trump and Musk are so dumb, they're actually sabotaging themselves and it's delicious!
Today, enjoy the Tesla stock price! Maybe another Musk child will pop up soon too! 👶
Anton...in my lifetime we have been at the bottom and at the top of our game. This won't be forever. WE can speak up & protest...if that isn't something you can do...then spend your money anywhere but red companies. Call your Senators/Reps...the app 5 Calls walks you through it..gives you scripts..
@jesscraven101.bsky.social has a newsletter. Chop Wood Carry Water...and gives actions you might find easier to do. What we don't do is give up. Find someone with whom you can talk to about all of this. It is scary in ways for a lot of people, so don't think you have to go thru it alone.
Thank you for your words. I just feel so much despair, seeing my country burn to the ground, while our representatives twiddle their thumbs and toes as if everything was normal. It feels like we are all on our own. I have no friends IRL, so this really hurts more than it otherwise would.
Stop & think how many of us voted Harris/Walz..that is how many we have on our side. We are definitely not alone. I, too, feel despair & grief. I'm lucky I'm in a blue state. But, honestly: we have far more power than you think. Vote w/your money. I quit Amazon, FB, Insta, TikTok, Twitler. Boycott 👇
Just breathe. Control the things you can and put one foot in front of the other each day. We care about and we need you! You're not overreacting, we all feel the anger and anxiety and are with you.
This is stressful. Please talk with somebody who can help.
For me, it helps to ignore the news and social media for at least several hours and do something I enjoy. I like to walk, read, do puzzles and watch movies. One day at a time.
I see you ... we need you in the fight. You might seem like you're out there alone, but we have your back. You're important. Stay connected with us, friend! 🫶
I really can't wait for him to croak, but it feels like he will just keep living out of spite for us all. If everything else has gone horribly wrong, why wouldn't that not go wrong as well?
I know it’s easy to feel this way, so hopeless but we gotta have faith in the people. More people are good than bad but the bad get more attention because they are louder. Please look after yourself, reach out for help and maybe put the news away for now ❤️
Thanks. I really feel like I need more therapy than I already have. I need an outlet, something. I am tired of pretending that I am okay when I am watching my country die before my eyes.
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pu$$y grabbing felon. ❤️🇨🇦❤️
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2022/apr/11/fox-news-viewers-watch-cnn-study
They really want to take away my connections to the internet, especially since I tend to get distracted when I should be doing homework or reading for my classes.
Today, enjoy the Tesla stock price! Maybe another Musk child will pop up soon too! 👶
For me, it helps to ignore the news and social media for at least several hours and do something I enjoy. I like to walk, read, do puzzles and watch movies. One day at a time.