They have become what they taught me not to be. I studied what they told me was the truth. They would crucify Jesus for being a pinko commie. Something changed and they aren’t who they used to be. I have a lot of trouble trying to make peace with it.
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DancingBear@midwest.social 1 month ago
I have similar issues with my family. Never forget how much they love you, and never forget that they are the ones who helped you become the person you are today, regardless of the politics and or language they used to get you there
Machinist@lemmy.world 1 month ago
DancingBear@midwest.social 1 month ago
They opened your eyes. Give thanks for that. The world works in mysterious ways, and they need your love more than ever now.
clockwork_octopus@lemmy.world 1 month ago
This… I don’t necessarily agree with this. If you come from a healthy, functional family, then sure, but for those of us who don’t, this is a very unhealthy attitude to keep, and is a mindset that is very easily manipulated.
blackluster117@possumpat.io 1 month ago
And it’s almost impossible to explain to people who don’t come from that background. Ask me how I know…
Bananobanza@lemmy.world 1 month ago
This actually sounds a bit toxic tbh
DancingBear@midwest.social 1 month ago
How so? Because the family is toxic?
Aurenkin@sh.itjust.works 1 month ago
It’s not necessarily the case in this specific situation but in general this way of thinking can prevent people from getting out of situations that are really bad for their mental health.
That was the case for me at least where I didn’t cut off harmful family members out of a sense of obligation to them but that was a bit of a different situation to what the OP is describing.