I did it

[MissScarletInTheBallroom]

I posted in support of the Supreme Court judgment on my Facebook profile.

I've made a note of my friend count, let's see if it drops.

Two likes so far, no comments.

Hamabeed, sorry you don’t feel it’s working well for you - but take heart, there’s no irl unfriending - it sounds like people accept that you have your views, even if they don’t agree with them. This is a huge improvement from everybody assuming everyone else is GI. You never know how you might be allowing people the space to think something different 😊 💐

I have always been very open about my views, and I noticed a stark difference (pre SC) between those who aren’t employed by large companies (in my friend group 100% GC) and those who are - who have therefore had the DEI training. The latter group includes TWAW believers, but also plenty of closet GC who don’t feel they can speak up

Sorry you are feeling downhearted @Hamabeed - it is tough feeling isolated. I have broached it only in a couple of professional settings, rather than with friends, as I am scared of losing some very dear friends who don’t seem to have thought beyond “be kind”.

I think Miss Scarlett’s point about avoiding conversations face to face or one to one may be a good one. It’s easier for people to feel preached at if the message is delivered just for them. I’m reminded of my son’s exasperation at me on a different topic when I was explaining why I didn’t want to buy from a particular retailer: “Mum, not everything has to be about Brexit and the Good Friday Agreement”. Some people just don’t like hearing the message, and others don’t mind it but donkt want it to be the only topic of conversation.

Hope things pick up for you soon.

Thanks everyone. That’s such an interesting point about mentioning it on social media versus real life. I have cut right back on SM anyway but I had it in my head that broadcasting GC views on SM was a lot braver than mentioning it in person one to one to trusted friends. But actually as you say, mentioning in person means people have to respond or avoid or do something on the spot, but online they can choose to engage or not. I work in a very captured profession and am still scared for my relationships at work if I came out as GC publicly or on Linked In or anything. Interesting perspectives on here, thank you!

I feel better today. I’ve had your support on here, from a real life friend who’s already fully on board, or even more passionate than me, and all the other friends in question have been their usual chatty selves about all sorts of other topics so no harm done. I do feel it’s overall better that those of us with GC views can speak its name!