Peter, I don't know you, but I came across your comments on LinkedIn about a year ago and have followed you ever since. Please know that you have been an absolute inspiration to a lot of people., including myself. You have a wonderful writing style and your intelligence and sense of humour shines a little bit of light on a very dark subject.
I completely understand your mental anguish - I have a similar story when it comes to family fallouts, although not as severe as yours. I think you are doing exactly the right things; staying mentally and physically healthy, preparing for the future, whatever that may be. Please keep writing and reaching out. Yes, you don't have to "preach to the converted" but as a community, we need to keep supporting each other. That means a LOT.
I believe the worst is yet to come. My own children (who are grown) have been so indoctrinated by academia that they honestly think their mother has lost her mind. Covid is a subject that is forbidden in our family. Thank God my husband is awake and aware as well. I don't think I would survive without his support.
Please keep in touch. I am on LinkedIn purely for these wonderful connections, (zero other social media, for my mental health) although most of my like-minded friends have gone the same route as you have. I hope you consider returning at some point because we can't let them win. But if your mental health is at risk, I completely understand.
Take good care of yourself. If I wasn't in Canada I would be stopping by for a cup of tea.
It's a real shame. Platform's like this and telegram seem to only attract like minded people so you end up preaching to the converted. Facebook is a bunch of hate fueled keyboard warrior morons. At least LI had a bit of intelligence and it was good to see you going against the flow although unfortunately to the detriment of your mental health. I think we have reached a point where minds have been made up and people have stopped listening. Like you, I see the signs and an preparing for the next phase
Take care and hope to see you back on LI but understand if you don't
Nov 20, 2022·edited Nov 20, 2022Liked by Forlorn Fimbul
Excellent post by the way,
> 'I’ve been giving my vocation a lot of thought, in fact. I’m not sure if the insurance world is ready for the return of the custard tart, given my recent experience.'
I'm not sure the insurance industry is ready for the return of the unvaxxed either.
Well Pete, they’re the poorer for not having you in their lives. Their children and grandchildren will miss out your intellect as a consequence.
It’s strange, given the limited times we had liaised, but in a way I consider you a close friend.
Keep fighting my friend. The world needs people like you
Peter, I don't know you, but I came across your comments on LinkedIn about a year ago and have followed you ever since. Please know that you have been an absolute inspiration to a lot of people., including myself. You have a wonderful writing style and your intelligence and sense of humour shines a little bit of light on a very dark subject.
I completely understand your mental anguish - I have a similar story when it comes to family fallouts, although not as severe as yours. I think you are doing exactly the right things; staying mentally and physically healthy, preparing for the future, whatever that may be. Please keep writing and reaching out. Yes, you don't have to "preach to the converted" but as a community, we need to keep supporting each other. That means a LOT.
I believe the worst is yet to come. My own children (who are grown) have been so indoctrinated by academia that they honestly think their mother has lost her mind. Covid is a subject that is forbidden in our family. Thank God my husband is awake and aware as well. I don't think I would survive without his support.
Please keep in touch. I am on LinkedIn purely for these wonderful connections, (zero other social media, for my mental health) although most of my like-minded friends have gone the same route as you have. I hope you consider returning at some point because we can't let them win. But if your mental health is at risk, I completely understand.
Take good care of yourself. If I wasn't in Canada I would be stopping by for a cup of tea.
Keep working out. Keep writing. Keep your eye on the long term. Those who bought the vax will one and all come to deeply regret their choice.
It's a real shame. Platform's like this and telegram seem to only attract like minded people so you end up preaching to the converted. Facebook is a bunch of hate fueled keyboard warrior morons. At least LI had a bit of intelligence and it was good to see you going against the flow although unfortunately to the detriment of your mental health. I think we have reached a point where minds have been made up and people have stopped listening. Like you, I see the signs and an preparing for the next phase
Take care and hope to see you back on LI but understand if you don't
Excellent post by the way,
> 'I’ve been giving my vocation a lot of thought, in fact. I’m not sure if the insurance world is ready for the return of the custard tart, given my recent experience.'
I'm not sure the insurance industry is ready for the return of the unvaxxed either.
Thanks Peter, and it is a shame your family has treated you this way…
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