>>508641979I get where you're coming from, but I think this misses a crucial point: just because something is controversial doesn't make it invalid—or extreme. What's considered 'extreme' often depends on whose perspective we’re centering, and history is full of examples where progress started out as 'uncomfortable' or 'radical.' If my views are informed, honest, and grounded in personal conviction or lived experience, then I think it’s unfair to label them as the root cause of tension.
Should I just censor myself to preserve an illusion of peace? That doesn't feel like real connection—it feels like suppression. If family ties matter, then they should be strong enough to hold space for differences. Respect and understanding go both ways, and that includes respecting my voice, too.