The ‘family divide’ and the ‘political divide’ are one and the same among my siblings. The loss of respect for each other’s personal sovereignty is the cause.
which mostly confirms the problem, I don't yet know whether he has any 'solution'
As for my sister, I am handling her, as I handle an increasing number of people around me.
It can be exhausting, but it can be done. The point is not to try to convince anybody, not to try to push my point, but be funny, light hearted, teasing and self deprecating; sending a constant reminder that while we may have fundamental differences, we are still siblings, friends, neighbours, whatever.
My own life events and timeline mirror yours too.
It's sad, but things have gotten to the point of my asking the question, "If these people were strangers, would I have and hold them as friends?"
If the answer is, No. You know what to do.
There's no longer room for sentimentality. Reality bites. These people are a menace to your healthy life.
I for one, have no interest in spending time, time that I will never get back, with people who despise me for the opinions that I hold.
Saying nothing about the risk of their viral shedding infecting me with the synthetic mRNA that I have managed to avoid to this point.
Thanks for the comments.
I feel as if we were related and you are talking about my sister. Your experience is clearly not unique which makes it all the more disturbing.
Just yesterday, I dove into:
https://www.amazon.ca/Psychology-Totalitarianism-Mattias-Desmet/dp/1645021726
which mostly confirms the problem, I don't yet know whether he has any 'solution'
As for my sister, I am handling her, as I handle an increasing number of people around me.
It can be exhausting, but it can be done. The point is not to try to convince anybody, not to try to push my point, but be funny, light hearted, teasing and self deprecating; sending a constant reminder that while we may have fundamental differences, we are still siblings, friends, neighbours, whatever.
Thanks Zork.
Seasons Greetings to you!<