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OneGrassRoot

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6. I had none of that...

Reply to lostnfound (Reply #5)

Tue Sep 16, 2025, 10:08 AM

Sep 2025

I was born and raised in a violent environment. Because I didn't comply with supremacist views and behavior, I was...punished. To say I never felt I belonged to that family is an understatement.

Idk, I just always had this inherent knowing that I belong, even if not welcome. And made it my mission to step in to protect victims of bullying and abuse and not be identified with any specific group or clique. I was part of a lot of things but never made it my identity because I didn't want anyone who wasn't part of groups to think I saw them as the Other. If that makes sense.

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Cults and community [View all] lostnfound Sep 2025 OP

How? Teaching critical thinking protects against cults Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2025 #1

Better yet... OneGrassRoot Sep 2025 #2

Yes, give them something positive to belong to, while talking to them and pointing out the negative contradictions. . nt Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2025 #3

Good points. lostnfound Sep 2025 #5

I had none of that... OneGrassRoot Sep 2025 #6

I was at a training for precinct chairs this weekend. Trueblue Texan Sep 2025 #4