My parents have officially shunned me and the middle sibling for not taking the vaccine. They've asked if we no longer contact them. "Until you get vaccinated leave us alone." I knew this day was coming so I'm a bit more mentally prepared but my brother is going off on them like an atomic bomb. Really are sad days in the midst... I pray and hope this is resolved shortly. I pray and hope we are not being conned. I pray and hope all will be well and the awakening will truly begin. Soon. Sorry for the rant, thanks for being the virtual shoulder frens..
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That is some next level manipulation. It is one thing for those who believe they are at serious risk of catching and from COVID-19 through social contact to say "we don't feel safe having you visit the house". It is quite another thing to say, "we do not even want to hear from you because we disagree with your medical decisions." They have bought into the "shame them into compliance" paradigm.
While it may be enormously painful for you and your brother to go through this initially, you may find great healing and growth come from the emotional distance and the sudden opportunity to build new social contacts and relationships. Heck, take this time to get involved with local politics and precinct management... Stick to your convictions and make the most of the sudden shakeup. Just don't apologize or back down. Let then know you have an open door and are available by phone, but this subject is not up for debate. Let any future relationship hinge on mutual respect and moral autonomy- as would your relationship with any other adults on the planet!