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TSExile

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Sun Jan 7, 2024, 04:35 PM Jan 2024

BIG family blowup [View all]

I just stormed out of a family gathering at my sister's house. The discussion inevitably turned to politics. Prices and all that. Beth Moore's name came up in the discussion. Of course, I am stupid for fearing that if that monster gets back into power, he will legalize rape. Instead, I was told my fears are ridiculous. I am ridiculous for only looking at the man/woman aspect and not worried about the prices when it comes to a family of six!! (I was tempted to tell my sister that she didn't HAVE to have four kids, but it probably would have made things worse.) I couldn't take it anymore, so I got my keys and stormed out in tears.

As I have stated elsewhere on this forum, I am a survivor of sexual abuse. Am I too sensitive when it comes to that monster?

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BIG family blowup [View all] TSExile Jan 2024 OP
No, you are not. cilla4progress Jan 2024 #1
No Timewas Jan 2024 #2
You are fine. LuckyCharms Jan 2024 #3
Don't you dare blame yourself, Beachnutt Jan 2024 #4
You have a clear understanding of just one of the Tesha Jan 2024 #5
True, and any president would lower prices if at all possible nt yellowdogintexas Jan 2024 #11
To a clearer understanding... GiqueCee Jan 2024 #21
You understand that when I say this, I'm speaking to Tesha Jan 2024 #33
A MUCH clearer understanding! Thank you. GiqueCee Jan 2024 #35
None of the US's allies are socialist, none, zero. Your definition of socialism is in error. Celerity Jan 2024 #39
You are NOT "too sensitive," but a president cannot legalize rape. Trump likely would have done that Maru Kitteh Jan 2024 #6
You're assuming he will work within constitutional bounds ExWhoDoesntCare Jan 2024 #43
Neither do I. TSExile Jan 2024 #47
Just a question. Who is Beth Moore? The evangelist or the Democrat from Georgia? sinkingfeeling Jan 2024 #7
The evangelist... TSExile Jan 2024 #9
Who is Beth Moore? Sugarcoated Jan 2024 #8
Here you go. TSExile Jan 2024 #10
Thanks for this. ShazzieB Jan 2024 #36
Several Christian women with platforms... TSExile Jan 2024 #46
Good to know! ShazzieB Jan 2024 #48
so, she sees the obvious, despite believing in the bible Skittles Jan 2024 #53
You are definitely not too sensitive Generic Brad Jan 2024 #12
That was my thought about her sister. There's lack of empathy and respect. Deuxcents Jan 2024 #27
Recommending. To the OP, I'm sorry that your sister is mistreating you. lostnfound Jan 2024 #40
My sister and I have always been different. TSExile Jan 2024 #42
no. AllaN01Bear Jan 2024 #13
she ought to try being single . AllaN01Bear Jan 2024 #14
Be true to yourself. Maintain your rights. LiberalFighter Jan 2024 #15
100% support YOU here bluestarone Jan 2024 #16
Are you too sensitive? Only you can answer that. JustABozoOnThisBus Jan 2024 #17
Professional psychological counseling and the local rape crisis center. TSExile Jan 2024 #20
I remember election night 2016. I went to bed before the outcome was known. JustABozoOnThisBus Jan 2024 #22
I think I blocked out election night and its immediate aftermath. TSExile Jan 2024 #23
When I learned Trump had "won" I literally puked because I was thinking that this OMGWTF Jan 2024 #28
My brother was in the army in 2000 Unwind Your Mind Jan 2024 #50
Absolutely not! Rebl2 Jan 2024 #18
No you are not. canuckledragger Jan 2024 #19
My sibling, too, played a long game scheme--no other side but hers...n/t Backseat Driver Jan 2024 #73
My whole family is like that, which is why I left them behind. canuckledragger Jan 2024 #77
You aren't alone, sadly, not by a lonng shot Warpy Jan 2024 #24
Find peace wherever you can PJMcK Jan 2024 #25
His 3 pet Supreme Court justices have already legalized abusing women's bodies. viva la Jan 2024 #26
You cannot reason with them. TNNurse Jan 2024 #29
Absofreakinglutely not OldSWODog Jan 2024 #30
You are not too sensitive on the subject TheKentuckian Jan 2024 #31
First of all, politics DO NOT belong at family gatherings. Niagara Jan 2024 #32
drumpf cannot "legalize rape". I can tell you that is something you don't need to worry about. Takket Jan 2024 #34
Oh ye of little pessimism ExWhoDoesntCare Jan 2024 #45
It's unlikely. maxsolomon Jan 2024 #78
I stand with you. ificandream Jan 2024 #37
No, you are not! Momma Jan 2024 #38
How does she think that videohead5 Jan 2024 #41
She and her husband think the lockdowns were unwarranted. TSExile Jan 2024 #44
Same happened with me. jerseyjim Jan 2024 #49
You are not "too sensitive ... to that monster". LoisB Jan 2024 #51
I'll never understand families that spend a holiday Raine Jan 2024 #52
indeed Skittles Jan 2024 #54
I guess my question is what do they think rethugs will do make prices come down? GoodRaisin Jan 2024 #55
Something to consider SkylineChili Jan 2024 #56
Thank you. TSExile Jan 2024 #59
NOPE. There is no such thing as being overly sensitive to that monster, especially as it relates ... marble falls Jan 2024 #57
Never let people set you on fire in kairos12 Jan 2024 #58
love that statement et tu Jan 2024 #62
NO you are not "too sensitive" CousinIT Jan 2024 #60
It would be bad enough if they had a point about the economy.... Happy Hoosier Jan 2024 #61
Nope. It represents a larger risk that we have to deal with every day. 58Sunliner Jan 2024 #63
That is 100% dead on. TSExile Jan 2024 #65
Time doesn't heal all unfortunately. 58Sunliner Jan 2024 #80
Exactly. TSExile Jan 2024 #81
You're not the only survivor out there. I know your pain. I applaud your strength. Kennah Jan 2024 #64
Thank you!!! TSExile Jan 2024 #68
I have not heard of this book, but thank you for it. I will check it out. Kennah Jan 2024 #74
You know how you feel about that cancerous garbage human. You are NOT being sensitive, and please do NOT ever apologize onecaliberal Jan 2024 #66
All I was trying to do is warn them. TSExile Jan 2024 #67
It's true. It's beyond the pale. You need to protect yourself from them. onecaliberal Jan 2024 #71
No you're not too sensitive Dorian Gray Jan 2024 #69
Just let them go on and on True Blue American Jan 2024 #70
No. I would have pointed out to your sister that it is avebury Jan 2024 #72
Thanks for this... ShepKat Jan 2024 #75
No ismnotwasm Jan 2024 #76
The crux of the fight... TSExile Jan 2024 #79
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