fwiw: "You all don't get it. I live in Trump country, in the Ozarks in southern Missouri..."

[chowder66]

82. Agree but they do not have good support systems. Those systems are underhandedly

keeping these people from self-actualization and self-compassion. They are being fed upon by the political and religious machines that demand money from people who are struggling or not getting anywhere. Hell even if people are doing okay or better than okay are getting trapped in this cyclical bullshit.

They are being told everything sucks and it's all the big bad worlds fault. Or if it isn't the big bad worlds fault it's theirs and they should suffer a while longer until the rich do something about it ....which will never transpire. The are in a feedback loop and they can't think beyond the din of noise from those in power. Everyone around them believes the same things and has the same-bad-dialogue tracking in their brains and there are no real challengers to break through.

These people need to break that cycle to get the changes they need. This will be the first step in getting their esteem back.

If they took the time to look into the actions of their politicians, local political and religious orgs (especially those that require loads of $$$) and businesses that support them.... I'm pretty sure they would find some ugly truths.

They feel disenfranchised.
Because of what they see in their social media threads? Or is it because what's really happening in their communities is driven by those in power from their own party and elected officials. It's not like they would have to turn around and vote for democrats (which they have the option to do if they ever choose to) but they can get well informed and elect people that are more moderate who may do more for them especially since they can hold accountable those who are willing to change, evolve, stand up and represent them.