I think Christians in particular have a very hard time knowing how to deal with toxic people (especially if it's family). I know for myself, I often think of that verse that says to "turn the other cheek" and assume that means I just need to grin and bear it.  Something I've noticed, though, while reading the gospels recently, is that Jesus didn't just let people run their mouths at Him. If someone was trying to manipulate him, He'd answer their question with a question of His own. He'd walk away or even simply stay silent. He kinda let the air out of their tanks (thanks, Lego Movie) and stopped them in their tracks by making them think.  It's worth noting that He wouldn't get into long, drawn-out, heated debates with people, but He wasn't afraid to speak the truth in love either. His identity wasn't found in forcing someone to believe or even understand Him (how I wish more people understood this).  I struggle with this greatly. I feel lik...

This is freaking fantastic and something I’d probably do. I love you regardless of how you identify, but nobody is going to force my girls to change in front of someone that is biologically a male. If the child doesn’t feel comfortable changing in front of the boys - that’s fine and they should be given a safe space to change, but it’s not going to be anywhere near my girls. In California right now girls are being forced to sign a mental health disorder acknowledgment form if they refuse to change in front of a biological male. Excuse the F out of me… A WHAT?!?!?!? We’ve lost our dang minds.

It’s fascinating to me how many people didn’t even know who Charlie Kirk was before he was shot and suddenly now they just know everything there is to know about him and are on a crusade to demonize him? Huh….

Guns/2nd Amendment: This comes from sarahgracemeck on Threads. I honestly don’t know who she is, but she’s pointing out the importance of context. We should all know better than to take anything at face value anymore. People even quote the Bible out of context for their own gains. You need to get the full picture. I’m not saying Charlie Kirk has never done or said anything wrong, or even what side I’m on for this topic. I’m just pointing out that the one-liners I’m hearing often don’t mean what many think they mean, and that’s frustrating. If I’m making you mad and you’re not open to a conversation - feel free to just scroll on by, unfollow, unfriend, or even block if you feel the need. I’m sharing my own personal thoughts on my own personal page. It’s not an invitation to spar with me. Charlie Kirk let countless people yell at him and spit on him and even threaten him, and didn’t budge. I’m just personally not in the mood. (posted to Facebook)