[specialist]

Sure, if you think that'll help. Or what you must do for your own sanity. I get it. I have friends who are in very tough spots who have had to make hard choices. I can't and won't judge any one else's life choices. We're all a little bit confused, exhausted, anxious, and maybe even a bit insane. And just trying to do the best we can. Even my crazy uncle who forwards me emails about liberals like me destroying real America.

Honestly, the 2016 presidential broke me. Then around 2018 I decided my relationships were more important than being right. For instance, it was our turn to do eldercare (and other family emergencies), so I had to cooperate with my family. Because that's what's best for our mom. I definitely iced out the more toxic individuals (eg "Obama's a Muslim!") who just wanted to fight.

Ask me again in 10 years, after our mom's passed, if I made the right choice.