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I Refuse to Stay in an Abusive Relationship
Why I broke up with the two-party system
We probably all know someone (or are that someone) who is in an abusive relationship that they refuse to leave. There are many reasons why they stay with their abuser, and compassion is required if we wish to help them awaken to, and escape, an unhealthy relationship.
Criticizing an abused person can send them into even deeper despair and helplessness. Criticism doesn’t help. Understanding does.
Everyday I either read or hear someone criticize the people who voted for Donald Trump: “They’re getting what they deserve by voting for Trump; I hope they’re happy!”
I rather despise Donald Trump (the abuser), but I try to have compassion for those who voted for him (the abused).
NOTE: I understand that billionaires vote for who they believe will grant them even more wealth and power. I’m not referring to them as being “the abused”. I’m referring to everyday folks, who for many reasons actually believed in Trump’s promises.
Yet, I also believe that people who voted for Kamala Harris are, too, like partners in an abusive relationship. In many ways, those who vote Blue No Matter Who are even more blind to their abuse:
Four years after then-candidate Joe Biden…
