The grim reality of everything going on and the current state of our country is really getting to me.
Conservatives and Republicans have been reduced to a handful of platforms to share their grievances and concerns about pretty much everything. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, etc. all feel so pointless. I feel like I have no voice, my "friends" openly mock Republicans, Conservatives, and "Trumpers." What I thought were once kind, decent people are openly mocking, censoring, and even in some situations, calling for the death of Trump supporters. This is so depressing. How did we let it get to this?
I, and millions of others weren't even in DC on the 6th yet we're all feeling the same persecution, demonization, and censorship from those on the other side of the aisle. They talk about healing and unification then call their opponents Nazis and Supremacists. It's all so discouraging and has truly been a test of faith.
My self-esteem and confidence have never been so low. I suffer from severe agoraphobia and PTSD and these past few months have made it harder and harder to re-enter society. On top of already dealing with familial and financial issues as I try to navigate through this hellscape we call the world now, it makes me want to cry to see the way some of my friends have treated some people just for modestly supporting Trump. I feel as if I no longer have a place in the world, where my "friends" look at me like I'm a racist or a Nazi or whatever buzzword they feel like using. For the record, I don't even share political stuff on social media all too much, it's just discouraging seeing people who you thought were your friends demonize millions of people over political differences.
It's just so depressing seeing the direction the world is going and low people are willing to go because of their hatred for Trump. I've never seen anything like it as a 20-something person in my life, but I really don't want anything to do with it anymore. We live in a sick world full of sick people and I want off this sick, sick merry-go-round.
Fuck em. Stick around here, find other forums, connect with people who share your beliefs irl. Maybe try a change of scenery, move to a red state or at least a red area. If you're working from home or able to, try even leaving the country. Its cheaper and less gay elsewhere. Fuck the ussa
It's just not the same....i miss my in real life frens...they've all turned into such nasty, selfish, virtue-signaling monsters.
No work from home, sadly. In school now, but what's the point? I have a couple IT certs and working on my software engineering degree currently but cannot find a job for the life of me because of my terrible record full of petty misdemeanors from my days as a self-hating liberal. I feel as if I have a huge scarlet letter on my forehead. I've asked God for forgiveness and pray every day, but what does it matter when you're persecuted and labeled by your peers because of the mistakes of your past?
You’re friends are brainwashed. Do your best to stay clear of their negative energy. I pray you will find a like minded friend with whom you can laugh and shrug some of this shit off with.
I encourage you to believe you are worthy and strong and intelligent and changed from when you made poor decisions. Don’t let anyone label you. Continue to be the best you, each day. It sounds cliche, but it’s our ultimate FU to those who are miserable, mean and unhealthy. God’s Speed.
I know I have changed. I have many accomplishments to be proud of, but I can't help but feel that I have been Scarlet Letter'd. Every job I apply for turns me down almost immediately despite my qualifications. Cliche words and sayings only go so far when no one is willing to give you a chance. It just feels like nothing I do or strive for matters at the end of the day. I appreciate your kind words nonetheless, fren.
Get into a trade instead of being a button monkey. Most trade jobs dont care about petty misdemeanors.
Hmm- a friend of mine has a felony record. It is tough going. But he did find work and is doing well in a trade. It’s been over ten years, and I know he’s hoping for a pardon as a means to clear his record and improve his upward mobility and job options.
It may take awhile, but I’m hopeful for him- and you, that with persistence and a good attitude- you will find success.
Go around the system. Start a business. Go apprentice for a plumber or electrician. Work for local companies. In the interview tell them ‘if you do a background check on me you will see some stupid things I did as a kid but I turned around my life and now I am looking for another chance’ Or go work one year at Lowes or Home Depot they hire people with a record. I did every job under the sun when I was in my 20s until I had references and a record. An easy way to get a job is intern for free at a small company let them see what a good worker you are and then they hire you.
Move. To. The. South. You will be appreciated and find millions who share your beliefs. Hate to say this, but IT positions are a dime/dozen and a colored past makes finding a common job even harder as tons of 'perfect' ppl can already fill them. Time will rid of your history eventually but how about aiming for a job few obtain or going on your own. Tech schools are breeding grounds for said activity. Hvac ppl, plumbers, electricians for example haul home serious cash around my area and many others. My education is circuit design and computer science. I'm a painter. On my own. And I'll never punch a clock again.