AIBU to think while this pandemic has brought families together, it’s also created potentially irreparable ruptures in some families due to differing views?
Some family members are of the view covid is all a big drama over nothing and have taken to using phrases like ‘sheeple’, and ‘lamestream media’. They break the rules (not in ‘big parties’ way but deliberately misinterpreting the social bubble concept and going away for ‘work purposes’ aka a nice
stay in a cottage in the Cotswolds with a swimming pool with their kids and in laws).
I have tried to keep the peace by not saying much (and obviously wouldn’t dream of reporting them, it’s their business and not massive rule break). But lately, I’ve just had to make sure they know I think they’re wrong, just little comments on their social media posts pointing out the facts they’re sharing are wrong or the famous person they’ve quoted is a clueless moron.
As a result, I think they’ve decided to cut me off (eg. Not responding to an update about a clinically vulnerable family member, not responding to question from my daughter for a school project she’s doing when usually they do). They would argue that I’m the one who caused it which probably is right as they haven’t argued at me, I’m the one who’s chosen to point out the wrongs (in my view) of their posts.
It’s fine, probably for the best anyway as they can be energy vampires. But still saddens me, especially from our kids’ point of view and the clinically vulnerable family member (who incidentally is aware of what’s happening and is fed up of their rule breaking covid denying ways).
Anyone else in a similar situation? Just need to feel like we’re not alone.