We are all the same

whatisanopinion · Sep 2, 2019

I have always been distraught over taking sides politically. I love hearing everyones opinion not matter how far out or similar to mine. Im an inconclusive, middle of the road, devils advocate. I can never craft a well rounded, sound decision. Which makes me either really great at politics or really ****ty... depending on whose judging... HOWEVER... after participating in this forum and enjoying the variation of opinion... i really really need to say something.

Please, no matter where you stand on this forum, or what you believe in real life... listen to me. I am a smart, experienced, intuitive woman that has earned many friendships, respect, and gratitude from so many different types of human beings. Bc i try to start off and continue a perception that im just a normal person like you. If my sexuality comes up, fine. But i hope its at the tail end of your interaction and perspective of me. I see your arguments, your fears, your stances.. and i 100% respect them. I believe its foolish to scorn those whose beliefs differ than our own. We are all experiencing life so differently.. every single day... how could we all come together and agree? But my point is this.. we are more alike than different. Ive killed myself and wracked my brain over and over to no avail... this is me, this is it. Im not afraid of that. Gay or straight im more confident and self aware than most. My only fear is that i cant shift peoples perspective on this ridiculous subject. Guys, we have the world on our shoulders.. i promise you that my preference will in no way harm you or anyone else. I volunteer as a guardian ad litem, meaning im a legal advocate for children taken by child protective services. I am an exceptional member of the U.S. Coast Guard, earning respect and high marks, constantly trying to prove myself as a woman. Im a consistent habitat for humanity member. Im a sister. A daughter. An athlete. A taxpayer. Id love you and respect you if we met, because i love humans. Please do the same for me. Despite what youve heard.... im no different than you.

HumblePi · Sep 2, 2019

whatisanopinion said:
I have always been distraught over taking sides politically. I love hearing everyones opinion not matter how far out or similar to mine. Im an inconclusive, middle of the road, devils advocate. I can never craft a well rounded, sound decision. Which makes me either really great at politics or really ****ty... depending on whose judging... HOWEVER... after participating in this forum and enjoying the variation of opinion... i really really need to say something.

Please, no matter where you stand on this forum, or what you believe in real life... listen to me. I am a smart, experienced, intuitive woman that has earned many friendships, respect, and gratitude from so many different types of human beings. Bc i try to start off and continue a perception that im just a normal person like you. If my sexuality comes up, fine. But i hope its at the tail end of your interaction and perspective of me. I see your arguments, your fears, your stances.. and i 100% respect them. I believe its foolish to scorn those whose beliefs differ than our own. We are all experiencing life so differently.. every single day... how could we all come together and agree? But my point is this.. we are more alike than different. Ive killed myself and wracked my brain over and over to no avail... this is me, this is it. Im not afraid of that. Gay or straight im more confident and self aware than most. My only fear is that i cant shift peoples perspective on this ridiculous subject. Guys, we have the world on our shoulders.. i promise you that my preference will in no way harm you or anyone else. I volunteer as a guardian ad litem, meaning im a legal advocate for children taken by child protective services. I am an exceptional member of the U.S. Coast Guard, earning respect and high marks, constantly trying to prove myself as a woman. Im a consistent habitat for humanity member. Im a sister. A daughter. An athlete. A taxpayer. Id love you and respect you if we met, because i love humans. Please do the same for me. Despite what youve heard.... im no different than you.

I hear ya, 'whatisanopinion'. We all have 'things' that we're dealing with in our lives, some more tragic than others. Being attentive to day to day politics only piles on additional stress. Frustration builds and people come here to blow off some steam. Maybe that's good because it might safeguard the people in their lives from the fallout. I see it in every day life, people are stressed and frustrated and may manifest that stress through anger. When people respond in anger, their opinions become less legitimate and counterproductive. Defensiveness and striking out seems to be woven into the fabric of some, that's how they deal with stressful situations.

Anyway, it's good to hear your comment, I appreciate it. I will say one thing, one day perhaps a woman such as yourself won't feel the need to have to prove herself to anyone. I respect the path you've taken in life, it's an admirable one.

Acadia · Sep 2, 2019

Hi, and welcome! I'm inferring that you're gay??? You don't have to answer, but yes, I see you as a human, an individual and a person with agency. :2wave:

Oh, and Semper Paratus! Thank you!

Lovebug · Sep 2, 2019

whatisanopinion said:
I have always been distraught over taking sides politically. I love hearing everyones opinion not matter how far out or similar to mine. Im an inconclusive, middle of the road, devils advocate. I can never craft a well rounded, sound decision. Which makes me either really great at politics or really ****ty... depending on whose judging... HOWEVER... after participating in this forum and enjoying the variation of opinion... i really really need to say something.

Please, no matter where you stand on this forum, or what you believe in real life... listen to me. I am a smart, experienced, intuitive woman that has earned many friendships, respect, and gratitude from so many different types of human beings. Bc i try to start off and continue a perception that im just a normal person like you. If my sexuality comes up, fine. But i hope its at the tail end of your interaction and perspective of me. I see your arguments, your fears, your stances.. and i 100% respect them. I believe its foolish to scorn those whose beliefs differ than our own. We are all experiencing life so differently.. every single day... how could we all come together and agree? But my point is this.. we are more alike than different. Ive killed myself and wracked my brain over and over to no avail... this is me, this is it. Im not afraid of that. Gay or straight im more confident and self aware than most. My only fear is that i cant shift peoples perspective on this ridiculous subject. Guys, we have the world on our shoulders.. i promise you that my preference will in no way harm you or anyone else. I volunteer as a guardian ad litem, meaning im a legal advocate for children taken by child protective services. I am an exceptional member of the U.S. Coast Guard, earning respect and high marks, constantly trying to prove myself as a woman. Im a consistent habitat for humanity member. Im a sister. A daughter. An athlete. A taxpayer. Id love you and respect you if we met, because i love humans. Please do the same for me. Despite what youve heard.... im no different than you.

Love your post. Something I am puzzled with is that people expound on their "differences" in their quest for equality.
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