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TigressDem

(5,121 posts)
5. Thank you.
Sat Oct 8, 2022, 09:59 AM
Oct 2022

I am going to try to remember K.I.S.S - Keep It Simple Sweetie.

We have been able to have conversations as long as we don't get into politics, but he says he wants to be "heard" so that is where I am going to start.

Basically, I want to treat it like a business meeting for his "opinion" that he wants to share. 10 minutes he has the floor and I won't interrupt or judge.

However, I am going to set up a format that allows me to "hear HIS opinion" and all the MAGA crap needs to be in handout form.
So he can send me links to his sources or fact checks and I will print out those items.

THAT way, I can specifically disagree with and debate the veracity of his sources without making it about him as a person.

AND I will do that after I step away and have whatever meltdown I need to in my own space.

He is my son. I have fought for his life and mine on several occasions.

This is the first time I have wound up fighting HIM FOR HIS LIFE.

We have had arguments over things and decided to agree to disagree before, but THIS is different.




Can't scream.... OAITW r.2.0 Oct 2022 #1
How did you know? TigressDem Oct 2022 #4
A hug, a laugh, good luck, and best wishes. IA8IT Oct 2022 #2
Thank you. TigressDem Oct 2022 #5
Isn't there a saying, "Better soup with a friend than steak with an enemy"? TigressDem Oct 2022 #6
My oldest son was a concern in high school and college. Very strong opinions. IA8IT Oct 2022 #8
Thanks TigressDem Oct 2022 #9
Oh, dear. PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2022 #3
Yeah. TigressDem Oct 2022 #7
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