Yale psychiatrist calls it ‘essential’ for liberals to cut off Trump-voting loved ones during holidays

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With the holiday season approaching, a prominent mental health expert told MSNBC viewers that they should feel justified in cutting ties with relatives that voted for President-elect Donald Trump.

Yale University chief psychiatry resident Dr. Amanda Calhoun spoke to MSNBC host Joy Reid on Friday night about ways liberals who are devastated with Trump’s re-election this week can cope with news, including separating from certain loved ones.

"So, if you are going into a situation where you have family members, where you have close friends who you know have voted in ways that are against you… it’s completely fine to not be around those people and to tell them why," Calhoun told Reid.

The host prompted the expert’s answer by discussing how the LGBTQ community and other minority groups have been feeling particularly vulnerable following Trump’s election on early Wednesday morning.

Citing a recent report from progressive outlet, The 19th, Reid said, "Yeah, and we know that there’s been a vast increase since the election – 700 percent increase in calls from LGBTQ youth to The Trevor Project, which offers phone, online chat, or text to people – 700 percent increase in calls, texts, and chats compared to recent weeks."

The host then asked how these people should be interacting with those they know – including family – that voted for Trump, who she accused of being against Americans’ rights.

"But I wonder if also, are people challenged with the idea of, how do you interact with people who voted for this?"

She added, "If you are an LGBTQ person and you know someone in your family voted essentially against your rights, or you’re a woman knowing, you know, that this man was calling people the b word. JD Vance was literally calling Kamala Harris ‘the trash.’ He said, ‘We’re going to take out the trash.’ I know a lot of Black women were incredibly triggered by that."

Calhoun affirmed it’s fine for those aggrieved by Trump’s win to avoid Trump supporting family and friends, adding that they should tell them why.

"You know, to say, ‘I have a problem with the way that you voted because it went against my very livelihood, and I’m not going to be around you this holiday. I need to take some space for me.’"

Calhoun continued, noting that it is important, and even "essential" for people to establish boundaries with family members for their own sanity.

"I think you should very much be entitled to do so, and I think it may be essential for your mental health."


 

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The Yale pscyhiatrist's advice was given in the spirt of
this Julia Roberts-narrated ad.

 
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lol! Damn liberals getting what they deserved. They plunged America into wokeness. Now they pay the price by going insane. Why did democrats ever listen to these idiots. Slick Willy Clinton had it right back in the 90s.
Whereas you guys elected a moronic asshole con man who desires nothing other than notoriety and will accomplish nothing but chaos and division. So glad I'm a Canadian.
 

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lol! Damn liberals getting what they deserved. They plunged America into wokeness. Now they pay the price by going insane. Why did democrats ever listen to these idiots. Slick Willy Clinton had it right back in the 90s.
I much prefer wokeness then sexual aggressors.

Do you the difference between Clinton's affair in the 90's and Trump's sexual agression? consentement.
 
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I much prefer wokeness then sexual aggressors.

Do you the difference between Clinton's affair in the 90's and Trump's sexual agression? consentement.
I much prefer a stable world than personal vendettas. Nuclear war, inflation, is a bigger threat than disliking someone. If you want to use Clinton, I would read up on that Epstein list. You may have TDS if you can look past others faults but not Trumps.
 
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Whereas you guys elected a moronic asshole con man who desires nothing other than notoriety and will accomplish nothing but chaos and division. So glad I'm a Canadian.
That’s what you think because that’s what your Canadian news outlets feed you. Trudeau is on the wrong side of history and is going to get crushed. I wouldn’t be glad to be a Canadian right now. You need someone who can work with Trump, not the other way around.
 

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Why does this bother you? If you have liberal family members that disagree with your views to the point that they are profoundly offended then better if they stay away from you, no?

Why would you want a bunch of liberals coming to your home and spoiling Thanksgiving anyway?
 
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Why does this bother you? If you have liberal family members that disagree with your views to the point that they are profoundly offended then better if they stay away from you, no?

Why would you want a bunch of liberals coming to your home and spoiling Thanksgiving anyway?
It’s just sad though. The fact that people let politics get in the way like this. Yes we have strong opinions but to let friends and family go because of it is kind of crazy. I blame the media for sowing this division in the states.
 

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These guys are fucked in the head. Talking about Fascists.


With the holiday season approaching, a prominent mental health expert told MSNBC viewers that they should feel justified in cutting ties with relatives that voted for President-elect Donald Trump.

Yale University chief psychiatry resident Dr. Amanda Calhoun spoke to MSNBC host Joy Reid on Friday night about ways liberals who are devastated with Trump’s re-election this week can cope with news, including separating from certain loved ones.

"So, if you are going into a situation where you have family members, where you have close friends who you know have voted in ways that are against you… it’s completely fine to not be around those people and to tell them why," Calhoun told Reid.

The host prompted the expert’s answer by discussing how the LGBTQ community and other minority groups have been feeling particularly vulnerable following Trump’s election on early Wednesday morning.

Citing a recent report from progressive outlet, The 19th, Reid said, "Yeah, and we know that there’s been a vast increase since the election – 700 percent increase in calls from LGBTQ youth to The Trevor Project, which offers phone, online chat, or text to people – 700 percent increase in calls, texts, and chats compared to recent weeks."

The host then asked how these people should be interacting with those they know – including family – that voted for Trump, who she accused of being against Americans’ rights.

"But I wonder if also, are people challenged with the idea of, how do you interact with people who voted for this?"

She added, "If you are an LGBTQ person and you know someone in your family voted essentially against your rights, or you’re a woman knowing, you know, that this man was calling people the b word. JD Vance was literally calling Kamala Harris ‘the trash.’ He said, ‘We’re going to take out the trash.’ I know a lot of Black women were incredibly triggered by that."

Calhoun affirmed it’s fine for those aggrieved by Trump’s win to avoid Trump supporting family and friends, adding that they should tell them why.

"You know, to say, ‘I have a problem with the way that you voted because it went against my very livelihood, and I’m not going to be around you this holiday. I need to take some space for me.’"

Calhoun continued, noting that it is important, and even "essential" for people to establish boundaries with family members for their own sanity.

"I think you should very much be entitled to do so, and I think it may be essential for your mental health."


Good advice. Trump supporters will steal all the turkey and they bring shitty presents. 😯
 

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Why does this bother you? If you have liberal family members that disagree with your views to the point that they are profoundly offended then better if they stay away from you, no?

Why would you want a bunch of liberals coming to your home and spoiling Thanksgiving anyway?
She bothers me because she's divisive. Mature people can agree to disagree when it come to politics. No need to make it worst than it is. She should be pushing ideas to work it out, families are already struggling. And no I have no problems when liberals come to my house or discussing politics.
 

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It’s just sad though. The fact that people let politics get in the way like this. Yes we have strong opinions but to let friends and family go because of it is kind of crazy. I blame the media for sowing this division in the states.
for me it’s not politics it’s morals and intelligence. If you deny that Trump is a criminal I question your intelligence. If you feel it’s okay for the country to be led by a criminal I question your morals.
I definitely don’t want friends who are not intelligent. And I am careful with friends who are immoral
 

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lol! Damn liberals getting what they deserved. They plunged America into wokeness. Now they pay the price by going insane. Why did democrats ever listen to these idiots. Slick Willy Clinton had it right back in the 90s.
Hmmmm... new member PeterParker1000? 🤔 All posts about politics on a sex forum?

I wonder what basement-dwelling toad handle you used to go by here on TERB before you were either banned or humiliated by your own words so disappeared and re-christened yourself?

What handle did all these cowardly toads like Darts and nottyboi et al reincarnate themselves as?

Any guesses?
 

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Why does this bother you? If you have liberal family members that disagree with your views to the point that they are profoundly offended then better if they stay away from you, no?

Why would you want a bunch of liberals coming to your home and spoiling Thanksgiving anyway?
Its what I thought.
The last thing you'd want during holidays is to put up with an annoying family member who starts ranting offensive politics. lol.
 
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for me it’s not politics it’s morals and intelligence. If you deny that Trump is a criminal I question your intelligence. If you feel it’s okay for the country to be led by a criminal I question your morals.
I definitely don’t want friends who are not intelligent. And I am careful with friends who are immoral
Very well put Leimonis.(y)
 

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Throughout my extended family, politics is not discussed. It's an unspoken rule of etiquette. And wise. Nothing to be gained.

Having said that, ONE, just one of the family (second cousin) insists on bringing up politics, vax conspiracies etc. He did this twice at two consecutive family celebrations and was respectfully asked to not discuss politics at the dinner table and only doubled down... he hasn't been invited by anyone since. 🤷‍♂️
 
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