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I’ve had negative feelings relating to social media

courteousMaple2483 March 24th, 2021

I have been down in the dumps lately because it seems like so many people out there on social media are so against LGBTQ+ people and make offensive jokes and it just makes me wonder why people feel so strongly about it. It’s really sad because there are people who are so open about expressing that they don’t like our community and I just can’t figure out where all the hate comes from like we are just people trying to live our lives and they want to come tear it down. Will there ever be a day where there will be no discrimination against LGBTQ+? We deserve love just like everyone else so why is that so hard for people to understand that and why does it matter to anyone anyway? Does anyone else feel this way as well?

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thjakie March 24th, 2021

The greater portion of the internet is toxic in many ways. Lots of different types of people think they can get away with all sorts of things because they're hiding anonymously talking to a stranger they'll never meet. Right now more and more people are growing accepting and understanding of your struggles and more and more people are realising that they are in the same boat as you. A lot of changes are happening in the real world that many people don't understand or feel strongly against but can't do anything about. So they go where they think they are safe to vent out their anger or mess with people to pass time for their enjoyment. Just know that sort of behaviour will make them feel ashamed if they have any humanity once the mask comes off. Likely they will see some sort of karmic retribution if they continue along that path for much longer. More people are growing less tolerant for anyone that holds those views every day. But you aren't alone. Sometimes I catch my sister crying because of the stuff she reads on social media and there's nothing I can do about it. There are many others like you who have to deal with and cope with these issues. All I can suggest is if you come across people like this, ignore it and remove yourself from their presence. If they're coming to you, block them and/or report them. Most social media wants to be seen as very woke and doesn't tolerate this attitude, maybe for the wrong reasons. Find a supportive group of friends that you can talk about your issues with so you don't have to go through it alone. The worst thing you can do is stoop to their level and get caught up in a toxic environment arguing back and forth endlessly. Wishing you the best.

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courteousMaple2483 OP March 25th, 2021

Thank you for your response, it was exactly what I needed, and I feel much better and more optimistic now. Wishing you the best

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