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    beachyclean posted an update 8 years, 4 months ago

    I really hate when my step-family posts stupid shit online like ”don’t say you’re offended because then you seem whiney” like I’m sorry but am I now allowed to say I’m offended by a rape joke? Or can I not say I’m offended when someone calls me a fag or a dyke? Is it wrong to say I get uncomfortable when people make jokes at the expense of others sexuality, gender, race or religion? and I’m just sitting here saying nothing or it starts all this family drama and everyone gets mad at me for getting offended. I love it. I love it.

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    • @beachyclean

      Your family are insensitive and blaming the victim. Do not let their hypocrisy get to you. Find your support group; people who do not make disparaging claims against you, and stick with them.

      At the same time, do not bother arguing with your family, simply tell them that what they’re saying is offensive and if they care, they will stop. Anyone who mocks you after being told that they are being insulting is not deserving of your time. Stay away from them and do not involve them in your life and your quality of life will begin to improve.

      We cannot make everyone like us, even those people who we feel SHOULD, such as family, the reality is that even families have irreconcilable differences. Do not blame yourself for it, and do not carry the weight of their bigotry on your shoulders. It is not your burden to bear.

    • Don’t let your family be horrible to you @beachyclean, they shouldn’t be making remarks like that, they should support and care for you, I’m sure you will meet people who will be there for you and who will sympathise with you, don’t let mean people get you down, try to stay upbeat and keep smiling, you can do it, I’m always here if you need to chat, message me anytime, my inbox is always open, stay strong, you are never alone :) (hugs)

    • Okay both of these answers are ridiculous, useless and it’s spam. I’ve had some what of the same problem, here is what you do: every time they make a shitty, non-funny, bullshit joke, you don’t get offended, or you don’t let them see that. You start an argument, asking question, make it uncomfortable and ask alot of questions like ”Why is that funny?”, ”What do you mean by that?”, ”That’s not how the world works”, and don’t forget the journalisitic propaganda question: ”So are you saying that… you love rape/you are homophobic/ every muslim is a terroist?” As long as you make it VERY uncomfortable, and whatever you say starts an argument. They won’t find it funny to do it anymore because it’s followed by a tsunami of questions, and they will stop making dumbass jokes infront of you. Now they will just do it when you are not there, which is probably the best you can hope for.