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In reply to the discussion: an email I just sent to a MAGA cousin of mine. [View all]Littlered
(347 posts)85. I can totally relate to that.
Im sorry this has happened to you, its emotionally draining. Especially for those of us with conscience and a natural soft spot for others.
I have a step son that fell into that trap. Eventually we had to let them fail. Its hard to do. But sometimes that is what it takes to shock someone back to reality. Im happy to report that the tough love has seemingly worked. Hes been as productive as anyone. Staying out of trouble and is back in the circle of trust.
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Wow, I would steal that if I could. Except none of my relatives (that I know of) voted for Trump.
Dan
Jun 30
#1
+++. I might have changed "Oh - and did you ever get your kid immunized?" to "neutered".
erronis
Jun 30
#8
All I said was the poster should try to leave an opening for reconciliation with family members.
GladysKravitz
Jun 30
#30
My maga brother posts all over FB that he hopes all liberals' children die.
still-prayin4rain
Jul 1
#47
I've turned my back on tRumpster family, forever. I may be forced to live in a shithole fascist country but luckily I
ImNotGod
Jun 30
#22
Agreed. And then to post it on a public forum? Really? Is this something to boast about?
Doodley
Jul 1
#52
Outstanding. Should be used as a template by the rest of us in dealing with MAGA relations.
Paladin
Jul 1
#60
OP was not just addressing 'voting preference' but a life of mooching but never changing behavior
Attilatheblond
Jul 1
#81
Adult child of an alcoholic here and I have long thought the entire nation needs to attend CODA meetings
Attilatheblond
Jul 1
#78
"you knew this would happen, but assumed the rest of us would cover your losses"
Grokenstein
Jul 1
#91