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[–] 18 points 11 months ago (4 children)

It's a struggle. I try to do this with my union hall. Try and get out there and make connections with people. It comes a little easier when you're thrusted into social interactions ,because of your children, as a parent.

It's so much easier to just disassociate.

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  • [+] -15 points 11 months ago* (3 children)

    easier, or more rewarding?

    connections with people aren't very enjoyable when they are shitting on you and harassing you for your identity not being 'progressive' enough. a lot easier to dissociation and enjoy your life on your own without constant harassment for things beyond your control, like being a man.

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  • [–] 4 points 11 months ago* (2 children)

    I've been known to talk ideology at gatherings (I assume that's what you meant by progressive). Maybe that's why I don't get invited to many parties lol.

    My only point being that you have to show up to those gatherings anyway. It's still a chance for valuable human connection, in my opinion. The only thing you can control is the way you react to that harassment.

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