I thought i found a place where i finally belonged

[FireFox]

I thought I finally found a community which made feel wanted, understood me and finally allowed me to be myself. I am alone again. One of the main reasons why I want to kill myself is because I don't belong anywhere as well as the future scares me because I haven't got my life together.

During the second lockdown I started spending time on r/lockdownskepticism on reddit because I had concerns about what humanity and the world has becoming during the pandemic . My family and those around me could not see what I see . I wanted a place where I could share my concerns about the harm lockdowns were doing so I joined the reddit sub.

The majority of people on the sub understood how I felt and for once I felt like I truly belonged. Rescently on the sub I explained how our actions effect the wider community for example that person who gets covid19 from the house party or that mass gathering can spread it to wider community. I also explained there young people that have disabilities and serious health problems that covid19 can very dangerous for. I said is misleading to say covid19 only effects the elderly and young people's are safe,

SOME of The male fourm users were so hostile towards me saying how I am "brainwashed "

One man was so hostile towards me and accused me of " ruining" his life . I mentioned I supported the 1st lockdown but after a while gradually became lockdown sceptical.

The person complained that he couldn't see his friends and family due to lockdown. He complained his friends and ex girlfriend wouldn't see him unless he was vaccinated.

I told him about there millions of young people who are vulnerable and suffer from severe disabilities which covid19 can be dangerous for and in some cases be fatal. He said " Get bent. I shouldn't have to suffer because the most vulnerable are scared."

I am not a horrible person. I want the lockdown restrictions to end but I don't want the most vulnerable in society to be left behind.

 

[Anonymoussn]

I think you often find subreddits like that, where the topic is a niche thing, and specifically one that goes against the norm, its often an echo chamber, and saying things that don't fit in with that hive mind of the sub are often going to not go down well.

I wouldn't take it personally or let it ruin your day though. You had a bad interaction. But that doesn't mean you can't still have good interactions on that sub. If you do genuinely feel you dont want to take part in that community anymore, that's also fine. There are thousands of others on there, and I'm sure you could find another one where you fit in.

 

[Celerity]

On the whole, it sounds like your experiences there were positive. I'd stay off for a day or two, a week if you need it, and get back on. I don't agree with you about the lockdowns, but there's no need to get ugly like that person did. Sounds like a fuckface. Do you care what a fuckface thinks? Probably a point in your favor that they don't like you.

Also, my thread about being too nice sounds really applicable here. Every day, I find posts to which mine applies.

 

[FireFox]

I think you often find subreddits like that, where the topic is a niche thing, and specifically one that goes against the norm, its often an echo chamber, and saying things that don't fit in with that hive mind of the sub are often going to not go down well.

I wouldn't take it personally or let it ruin your day though. You had a bad interaction. But that doesn't mean you can't still have good interactions on that sub. If you do genuinely feel you dont want to take part in that community anymore, that's also fine. There are thousands of others on there, and I'm sure you could find another one where you fit in.

It's not that one encounter it is others as well on that sub as well. On the same sub I have noticed there is lack of acknowledgement and sometimes even lack of compassion for disabled young people that exist . People on the sub say "covid19 only effects the elderly" or "covid19 is not dangerous in young people or" just shield the vulnerable "

I find it so upsetting because I know young people my age and younger who are disabled or immunocimprised that covid19 is very harmful for them . Its upsets me how people ignore the reality that disabled young people do exist and have a right to life everyone else.

On the same sub I was told by a mother to go to kill myself . This same woman was preaching about mental health and caring for mental health to other people on reddit. I was shocked this woman had a psychology degree and wanted to be a therapist.

I just don't fit in anywhere I always feel like an outsider. It's so lonely. I can't relate to women my age because I never had a boyfriend and still a virgin in my 20s . When Sarah everard died women in the UK kept talking about how they were scared and not feeling safe. I was shocked she died but I didn't feel scared at all.

I said to my grandmother " I refuse to my life in fear . I would rather have an exciting adventurous fun life dying young than live a a long boring life " I have clashed with my family over this issue throughout the week Sarah everard death was in the news. I have clashed with my family over this issue. I am the the liberal free spirit hippy feminist CBD tea drinker in my family whereas everyone is so cautious and to some extent conformist

On the whole, it sounds like your experiences there were positive. I'd stay off for a day or two, a week if you need it, and get back on. I don't agree with you about the lockdowns, but there's no need to get ugly like that person did. Sounds like a fuckface. Do you care what a fuckface thinks? Probably a point in your favor that they don't like you.

Also, my thread about being too nice sounds really applicable here. Every day, I find posts to which mine

It's not that encounter it is also others as well over a period of time I have spent on the fourm.

What upsets me about the sub is peoples lack of acknowledgement about existence of immunocomprised and disabled young people. Most people in the sub frequently say "covid19 only effects the elderly " or "not dangerous in young people ". There is millions of young people that have illness that covid19 can make them seriously ill or even fatal in some cases. I know lots of disabled young people my age its just sad to see people out there can't acknowledge their existence or reality. Whenever I bring this up I get down voted heavily or told disabled people should stay at home. It is like there is resentment towards the vulnerable and disabled in society. I have found some people on there too self centred

I can't take it anymore. I actually can't. I am a very tolerant person but the forum I feel like most people are down playing the effects of covid19 saying its the flu and not that serious.

I am opposed to lockdowns but I don't want the most vulnerable in society to be left behind. Disabled people have a right to life like everyone else. It's immoral to exclude a vulnerable group in society.

 

[poisonedminds]

maybe you just need to find a forum that better suits your needs? Like the subreddit r/disability or r/ChronicIllness? If those don't work, you can make a post on r/findareddit and hopefully find a good community for you! Aand if all fails, r/puppersheckingdying is always there for you.

 

[Celerity]

It's not that one encounter it is others as well on that sub as well. On the same sub I have noticed there is lack of acknowledgement and sometimes even lack of compassion for disabled young people that exist . People on the sub say "covid19 only effects the elderly" or "covid19 is not dangerous in young people or" just shield the vulnerable "

I find it so upsetting because I know young people my age and younger who are disabled or immunocimprised that covid19 is very harmful for them . Its upsets me how people ignore the reality that disabled young people do exist and have a right to life everyone else.

On the same sub I was told by a mother to go to kill myself . This same woman was preaching about mental health and caring for mental health to other people on reddit. I was shocked this woman had a psychology degree and wanted to be a therapist.

I just don't fit in anywhere I always feel like an outsider. It's so lonely. I can't relate to women my age because I never had a boyfriend and still a virgin in my 20s . When Sarah everard died women in the UK kept talking about how they were scared and not feeling safe. I was shocked she died but I didn't feel scared at all.

I said to my grandmother " I refuse to my life in fear . I would rather have an exciting adventurous fun life dying young than live a a long boring life " I have clashed with my family over this issue throughout the week Sarah everard death was in the news. I have clashed with my family over this issue. I am the the liberal free spirit hippy feminist CBD tea drinker in my family whereas everyone is so cautious and to some extent conformist

It's not that encounter it is also others as well over a period of time I have spent on the fourm.

What upsets me about the sub is peoples lack of acknowledgement about existence of immunocomprised and disabled young people. Most people in the sub frequently say "covid19 only effects the elderly " or "not dangerous in young people ". There is millions of young people that have illness that covid19 can make them seriously ill or even fatal in some cases. I know lots of disabled young people my age its just sad to see people out there can't acknowledge their existence or reality. Whenever I bring this up I get down voted heavily or told disabled people should stay at home. It is like there is resentment towards the vulnerable and disabled in society. I have found some people on there too self centred

I can't take it anymore. I actually can't. I am a very tolerant person but the forum I feel like most people are down playing the effects of covid19 saying its the flu and not that serious.

I am opposed to lockdowns but I don't want the most vulnerable in society to be left behind. Disabled people have a right to life like everyone else. It's immoral to exclude a vulnerable group in society.

I agree with you and was pro-lockdown. I think the cat is out of the bag now, but you may not be able to find friends there in the forum. People are selfish as a rule.