Thanks, Iris. I know it was the right thing to do, but the grief is killing me.

My sister now thinks I'm "unsafe" because I'm a Pagan and a democrat. She couldn't even give me real examples of what I'd done wrong, and I've wracked my brain to no avail. But her Christian, conservative heart decided that this meant I was worth disowning and not worth holding onto as a sister.

I both live in Oregon, and am immensely immunocompromised and should wear a mask in public for my own damn safety. This is outright hostile to my continued existence.

I understand completely. I got on Twitter the other day and said something encouraging to Gabino Iglecias, and he FOLLOWED me. It was magical.

Okay, so I Iike rap music when it's women doing it. And I like country when it's black people doing it. Apparently I just like the new, modern takes on these genres I've never listened to much.

You know, unironically, there's a video game called BLAIR WITCH (based on exactly what you think). It's about a veteran and his trauma dog who get Blair-Witched in the middle of the woods. The ending is about what you'd expect, but THE DOG LIVES.

I know exactly what you mean.

Maybe he'll cool his jets down the line. Or maybe he won't. But either way, you did what you could do, and now, I hope you can find peace.

Sure thing! I'll check with them for you. Del's classes are all online, and they have a sliding scale for the people who aren't covered. It's at least worth the question.

I have to hop off and have dinner, but I really hope you're okay, Nova. *hugs* I'll catch you later. You deserve all the good things.