The constant little lies even by omission are exhausting that’s why if my “trans”daughter “starts” ranting about whatever soap box critical theory is “trending” on Tik Tok my response is “I don’t care!” (even if I do!). She will then say “But you should care!” And I respond “But I don’t care.” Her response “But you should!” my response “…
The constant little lies even by omission are exhausting that’s why if my “trans”daughter “starts” ranting about whatever soap box critical theory is “trending” on Tik Tok my response is “I don’t care!” (even if I do!). She will then say “But you should care!” And I respond “But I don’t care.” Her response “But you should!” my response “I don’t and I don’t have to because that is my choice! You have a choice and so do I so leave me be.” Off she goes! Exhausting! But she’s learning she’s not gonna get the argument she’s looking for. It’s my strategy for claiming some of my life back.
The constant little lies even by omission are exhausting that’s why if my “trans”daughter “starts” ranting about whatever soap box critical theory is “trending” on Tik Tok my response is “I don’t care!” (even if I do!). She will then say “But you should care!” And I respond “But I don’t care.” Her response “But you should!” my response “I don’t and I don’t have to because that is my choice! You have a choice and so do I so leave me be.” Off she goes! Exhausting! But she’s learning she’s not gonna get the argument she’s looking for. It’s my strategy for claiming some of my life back.
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Some days it’s easier said than done, for me at least. You keep saying your truth (the truth) and your sanity. Stay strong!