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In reply to the discussion: Wow, the Deplorables really don't like us [View all]3catwoman3
(23,985 posts)Curdled seems a perfect word for this.
It must be very draining to be so consumed by hatred and negativity all the time.
A childhood thru high school close friend (probably former close friend now, sad to say) has gone hard right and religiously fundie. I remember being shocked and somewhat hurt when I discovered this via Facebook, when she was ranting about "libtards." I am guessing she has no idea she is talking about me. To my distress, many former classmates hold similar views, based on their supportive responses to her.
She remained in my hometown, and works for her church. I moved away 40 years ago, have traveled a lot, had a variety of jobs in various pediatric health care settings, and am a happily questioning agnostic who has found a good spiritual fit in a Unitarian Universalist community.
We have seen each other only at high school reunion, which has been fun, so far. The 50th will be in 2019. I am not sure how I will feel when I see her and others. Will I just keep my mouth shut? Will I even go?