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@gordon63 I feel for you - I'm able to relate to all of this. My mom has even fallen for far right talking points in recent years. You are not your mom though and kudos for being so mindful. Whether you have another kid or not, you seem to be actively working on "breaking the cycle".

@gordon63 Your mom and mine actually sound a bit similar, and I suspect she's been struggling with undiagnosed autism and/or ADHD compounded by some definite childhood trauma. Growing up, she was hyper-focused on making sure I had a well-rounded education and a lot of experiences. But she didn't...

@gordon63 I see, thanks for taking the time to share all this. There's actually a bit to process and unpack here. I'm sure your parents did their best, but the part where you mentioned your mother wasn't social sticks out to me a bit. (The whole Florida and DeSantis thing is another convo in...

@gordon63 Soooo many people I know (myself included) are estranged from their siblings. Life is a crapshoot. One thing to consider: How were your parents with you? Would that factor into your childhood experience? Also kids aren't born as blank slates - they're all individuals and some thrive...