• FrowingFostek@lemmy.world
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    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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      3 days ago

      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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        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.