So many tears!! Yes so many of us lived this. I felt terrified, knowing that almost everyone was completely fine with the deliberate exclusion. Did we not all learn about Nazis in school and scratch our heads wondering how good people could look the other way? Human nature is what it is.. or not..? In Eisensteins Dust and Bones series he talks about humanity being capable of making kind choices, and not that there are two classes of people - that anyone can, at the right moment, choose kindness and love.
Thank you for sharing this poignant, vulnerable moment, Kathleen. I applaud your authentic, heartfelt response and hope it will linger with the listeners and make them think twice before glibly accepting escalating totalitarianism.
Your article reminded me of this Off-Guardian piece (https://off-guardian.org/2021/12/12/absent-friends/) by Animal Lover. Maybe it will make you feel better reading about others experiencing the same thing.
If your friendship can’t survive without you suppressing your true thoughts and feelings, then perhaps it is a superficial bond that would be better replaced with authentic relationships. If it can survive your honesty, then it will be made all the stronger.
Thank you Margaret Anna. That means a lot. I just read the piece you shared. So relatable. And yes, it does help. Time will tell if we survive it. But whatever the outcome, it's okay. Honesty is essential. Sending a big hug.
Wow! This is exactly what I needed to read this morning. You put into precise words what I’ve been thinking and feeling the past two years, but you helped to clarify some things for me - the questions you asked and the points you made about friendships, really helped me. I also appreciate the positive outlook that you have. I needed that reminding. (And the last paragraph of the commenter, Margaret Anna Alice, clarified some things for me also!)
Kathleen, I feel like a found a new and very like-minded friend this morning. Thank you for writing this. I look forward to reading more of your pieces!
So many tears!! Yes so many of us lived this. I felt terrified, knowing that almost everyone was completely fine with the deliberate exclusion. Did we not all learn about Nazis in school and scratch our heads wondering how good people could look the other way? Human nature is what it is.. or not..? In Eisensteins Dust and Bones series he talks about humanity being capable of making kind choices, and not that there are two classes of people - that anyone can, at the right moment, choose kindness and love.
I hope so.
I hope so. 🙏🏻🙏🏻✨
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Exactly! I've said the same re Nazi echo.
I enjoy his stack too. And I also hope so. 🙏 Best.
Thank you for sharing this poignant, vulnerable moment, Kathleen. I applaud your authentic, heartfelt response and hope it will linger with the listeners and make them think twice before glibly accepting escalating totalitarianism.
Your article reminded me of this Off-Guardian piece (https://off-guardian.org/2021/12/12/absent-friends/) by Animal Lover. Maybe it will make you feel better reading about others experiencing the same thing.
If your friendship can’t survive without you suppressing your true thoughts and feelings, then perhaps it is a superficial bond that would be better replaced with authentic relationships. If it can survive your honesty, then it will be made all the stronger.
Thank you Margaret Anna. That means a lot. I just read the piece you shared. So relatable. And yes, it does help. Time will tell if we survive it. But whatever the outcome, it's okay. Honesty is essential. Sending a big hug.
I’m glad it helped and agreed an all counts. Sending warm hugs back 🤗
I enjoyed the Guardian piece too. Thank you for sharing.
Wow! This is exactly what I needed to read this morning. You put into precise words what I’ve been thinking and feeling the past two years, but you helped to clarify some things for me - the questions you asked and the points you made about friendships, really helped me. I also appreciate the positive outlook that you have. I needed that reminding. (And the last paragraph of the commenter, Margaret Anna Alice, clarified some things for me also!)
Kathleen, I feel like a found a new and very like-minded friend this morning. Thank you for writing this. I look forward to reading more of your pieces!
Thank you KathyQ! I honestly can't think of a reply I would enjoy more. I'm so grateful. A new friend, indeed. :-)
Thank you, Kathleen!