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Every day, the tension in our household grows as my stepdad (50m) lashes out at my (23m) younger brother (12m), accusing him of racism while unknowingly imparting these beliefs himself. His discriminatory comments and refusal to acknowledge Palestine underscore a divisive worldview that clashes with my mom's (48f) conservative but more moderate stance.

My stepdad's shift from endorsing toxic masculinity to adopting a more cowardly demeanor has strained our family further. Dishonesty about his work situation contributes to our financial struggles, with my mom being the primary breadwinner while he refuses unemployment benefits.

Homeschooling has uncovered fabricated stories about bullying, exposing my brother's use of racist language influenced by my stepdad. The impact on his social interactions is alarming, as he echoes derogatory terms in gaming environments.

The drastic shift in my parents' political and religious affiliations from Obama Democrats and Catholics to hardcore Christian values post-2015 has intensified the family discord. My stepdad's refusal to believe in forgiveness and condemnation of my brother's forgiving nature further deepens the ideological divide.

Reflecting on the simpler times of 2010-2012 when my parents shared similar values, I can't help but question whether love can withstand such stark differences. The strain caused by opposing beliefs raises concerns about the feasibility of a lasting and harmonious relationship between individuals with fundamentally different worldviews.

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There is a woman I am completly and utterly in love with and have been from the second I heard her voice over the phone when we spoke to each other the first time for work.

It didn't take long for us to form a friendship. Almost immediately. And over a short time we became very close emotionally. We were talking to each other several times every day, but never meeting in person. We met once when I drove to her town on her birthday. I was there for something else but if I'm honest, that thing was an excuse to try and see her. She agreed but I think we were both shy, not many words were exchanged and I left feeling soo deflated. Until she phoned me a couple of hours later and asked why I didn't want to stay with her longer. We called each other 8 times that day after meeting in the morning.

She supported me when my Grandad died. She knew something was wrong and called me to find out. I don't know how she knew, there was no way she could, but she did. My Grandad was my favourite person, and she helped me through it.

This relationship has existed for 2 years now. Although we are not as close as we once were. She used to answer every call whether she was available or not. Even in her sleep. Now she goes hours before texting me back, if she texts back at all. Its been worse over the past couple of months. She won't take my calls, and she texts me as an aquantance rather than a friend. I really miss the relationship we had, and I miss her.

My life before her was not good. She tempted me out of my shell in to the big wide world and has inspired me to live my life. I'm doing things now which I never thought I'd ever do. I'm developing and becoming a better man for me, but because of her.

I want to tell her all of this. I want to thank her before I lose her entirely. I don't know what her reaction will be, I think she won't respond at all and that will be the end. But I don't want the regret of not telling her. I have enough of those.

Is sending my text a good idea?