A Personal Perspective: Politics have hindered my friendships.
I used to make light of people who skipped out on Thanksgiving or refused to attend special occasions like weddings, baby showers, or anniversaries, due to political divides among friends and family members. Now I better understand why people might have to enforceenters the picture. Relationships can become tainted. When it’s a loved one, I can find myself in a predicament.
Recently I decided to take a step away by utilizing the blocked feature on my phone. When I hear that “ding” and an unwarranted text comes through, I can’t help myself. I read it then I fire back a response. Instead of pushing agendas, hopefully, I can come to a place where I can work toward what can be done to better protect relationships with others and the relationship I have with myself.
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