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In reply to the discussion: She used to be my best friend....and then she drank the Kool Aid. [View all]pat_k
(14,696 posts)40. Only thing I have to add is that my participation in Braver Angels workshops has helped a hell of a lot.
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The political divide has broken many relationships. In Braver Angels, you can improve conversations and rebuild trust with friends, family, and coworkers you disagree with politically.
Take the Families and Politics eCourse
Practice your Courageous Conversation Skills in the Depolarization Dōjō
Attend a workshop
Listen to A Braver Way podcast
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Damn, sometimes losing the best friend you EVER had is worse then losing a family member.
a kennedy
Yesterday
#6
I know it may sound crazy, but there is still a chance she may come to her senses.
Fil1957
Yesterday
#18
Radical-right brainwashing is a social problem tearing apart communities and families and we need to figure out...
pat_k
22 hrs ago
#37
It isn't a "political divide" -- the mulitibillion-dollar brainwashing in a social plague we must confront.
pat_k
22 hrs ago
#38
Only thing I have to add is that my participation in Braver Angels workshops has helped a hell of a lot.
pat_k
22 hrs ago
#40
Thanks for that! Anyone looking to build bridges -- as I want to do -- will want to check it out
lostnfound
15 hrs ago
#42
My former BFF of 36 years was apolitical when we met and we never discussed politics.
OMGWTF
9 hrs ago
#47
Fox News and the rest of the right wing media brings this about. They all end up with the same unshakeable belief
Martin68
9 hrs ago
#49
my brother didn't like oompah, til he won. he's a dittohead. not alex jones bad.
pansypoo53219
4 hrs ago
#55