You can break down the difference in ideologies between conservatives and liberals pretty evenly into one of two camps:
1. I was screwed over so everyone else should be, too
2. I was screwed over and don't want anyone else to suffer as I did
i really do love people for who they are and not what they can do for me and even though that sounds wholesome and pure, i’m suffering for it. i grew up thinking it was normal for my needs to not be met, so i go long periods of time accepting the bare minimum and it’s hell.
two types of healthy partners: those who witnessed nurturing love between caregivers and experienced a supportive and peaceful life. and those who experienced the opposite - but break patterns by rejecting chaos and refusing to become the people who did not love them correctly
idk who needs to hear this but you can be a kind person and still express your frustration. you can be a kind person and still lose your patience. you can be a kind person and confront an issue assertively. it doesn’t take away from your kindness. let your feelings flow.
Me: brutally murdered and found dumped on the side of the highway
Two 35yr old women with a podcast: ok murder muffins we got a real oopy goopy spoopy story for you today!
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There is no such thing as being “pro-life” while supporting laws that let children be shot in their schools, elders in grocery stores, worshippers in their houses of faith, survivors by abusers, or anyone in a crowded place.
It is an idolatry of violence. And it must end.