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[–]lunarenergy8 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

Same - while I know this might sound cheesy, I just want everyone to be the best version of themselves, live meaningful lives, and live in and out of love. Then I see these ideas being used to justify this movement, wrapping it up as if it is a movement based in love and acceptance while knocking people down to lift themselves up, disavowing ideas that do not align with their narrative, yet still preaching acceptance.

I am lucky that my partner is on the same page, but other than him I feel quite lonely as I am scared to speak my mind with friends and family, because the Kool Aid has been drunk by so many it seems - then I feel guilty because if so many think this way, am I really believing in the right thing, am I the one with skewed views?

I don't think you are being dramatic, these are weird times indeed.

[–]Agodachi[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

At least you have your partner. I actually do have one friend I feel a little more comfortable talking to about my beliefs, however I worry that each time I bring up issues I annoy her more and more and might push her into the other direction. Does your partner enought ranting with you about this stuff (either he's really passionate or its therapeutic)? Or does he usually want to ignore it?

[–]lunarenergy8 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

He doesn't really rant with me, but he is really patient and listens, so more therapeutic I guess. I honestly would struggle so much more if it were not for him - cause like you, I have like one friend who I can have some convos with, but I am worried that I will say one thing and potentially cross a line. If you are ever looking for a chat or need to vent, feel free to send me a DM and we can connect (:

[–]Agodachi[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Hi! Sorry for my late reply! I'm glad you have someone who listens to you about this, it can be extremely isolating if there wasn't anyone. And thank you for your invitation, feel free to send me a message if you feel like discussing this too!