Permanent damage

Daily writing prompt
What fears have you overcome and how?

I had a fear that I was never going to be able to get past knowing that certain people in my family had supported Trump for President in 2016 and 2020. When Trump finally lost in 2020 (after multiple days of waffling by the networks), I thought I’d be able to put that knowledge behind me, but then the insurrection happened and they did not condemn it.

When Biden was finally sworn in, I tried to “get over it.” For a while, I did. I never dreamed the GOP would nominate Trump again in 2024, but apparently that’s exactly what’s going to happen next month (despite the fact that Trump is now a convicted felon).

My feelings of anger towards these family members is back and now I feel they are truly permanent. I don’t think I will overcome them.

It’s sad that a once-in-a-lifetime con man and demagogue has torn apart so many perfectly good relationships. To me, supporting the new MAGA GOP is not a matter of right vs left, but right vs wrong.

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4 thoughts on “Permanent damage

  1. I can’t believe one person could divide a nation. It really is a cult when you think about it. I find it incredible that people have blinders on to the boldface lies. This is absolutely insane. I’m sorry you have family member who are sucked in. That really can change the dynamics of the relationship.

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