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Jamastiene

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6. Don't back down.

Reply to FirstLight (Reply #1)

Fri Nov 8, 2024, 01:29 PM

Nov 8

Be who you are. And tell your kid to be who they are and be well.

It can be done. I'm in NC too. While it is tough here for our community, and I've been through horrible stuff, I'm still here and still me, whether the bigots like it or not.

The trick is to not let them win. They think they can change you. You have to outlast them. You have to be who you are whether they like it or not.

They don't pay your bills. They don't get to control your life. The biggest thing is don't let them in your head. They don't pay rent for that either.

Live your life and enjoy it despite them. That's what I've been doing. Since I started doing that, I've been much better off mentally. They mostly either accept me or leave me alone now.

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I'm so sorry to agree with you... FirstLight Nov 6 #1

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Don't back down. Jamastiene Nov 8 #6

I am sorry, my friend. HeartsCanHope Nov 8 #3

I understand the fear. 70sEraVet Nov 8 #4

Sadly, I agree with you. Jamastiene Nov 8 #5