My older sister and mom like to say that I have internalized misogyny and don’t support women because I don’t always blindly take their sides

Saying that I think my dad is being the reasonable one in a conflict, or even just that I want to stay out of the conflict altogether, is enough to infuriate them.

I remind them that I’m the only woman in the family in the past 10 years to hold a relationship for more than a year. They say it’s another example of me “selling out for the approval of a man” and imply that I’m being abused.

I hate the examples they’re setting for my little sister who is 17. They can never keep the toxicity to themselves.

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Magnolia21 · 22-25, F

I've talked with one woman like that. Listen, you'll never appease them. They're so stuck in their own bubble that they refuse to accept any new ideas or corrections. You do you, and try to set a good example for your sister.

Mysticeve · 22-25, F

Only one, lucky you 😅 @Magnolia21

Magnolia21 · 22-25, F

@Mysticeve Kinda lucky, that sort of attitude doesn't fly down here. You still see one leave the safety of their college town, but they get ignored like the meth heads begging for change.

Mysticeve · 22-25, F

@Magnolia21 where is down there?

Magnolia21 · 22-25, F

@Mysticeve Southeast US. Outside of college towns, it's pretty nice. Not the hellhole they think it is up north.