I know many of us in here have had to navigate many, many difficult conversations with family, friends, coworkers, etc. Creating this thread in hopes that people will give some insight into how they navigate these.
My formula is to always work from a place of love, to question, and to never allow myself to be pulled into a state of anger. Once things devolve into that path, it makes it harder to move forward. Anger is also caused by fear and insecurity, which we don’t have if we’re speaking from the truth.
What are your thoughts and best practice approaches?
I’m at a loss. I have fam still double masking and masking the kids. Literally brainwashed fear. Will not listen to anyone or anything but the fear narrative.
So sad for the kids.
That is sad. Have you attempted any difficult conversations or just keeping your space?
Very sad. Tried early on in the faux pandemic. Pointless.
Had another family member recently try to tell her masks were useless, etc. I got a hysterical phone call afterward with her claiming that something was wrong with so-n-so because they were “being so aggressive” which is highly, highly unlikely.
Honestly, I wonder what the kids think (grade school age) when everybody else is walking around unmasked. I have to wonder how this (mom’s hysterical fear) is/will affect the kids for the rest of their lives.
Unfortunately, those kids will have to work through some serious trauma. Try to be the light of love and courage that I am sure you are when you are around them. Lead by example and show them there is absolutely nothing to fear.
Praying for you and your fam, keep on fighting the good fight
Agreed and t/u.