I started watching a YouTube doc on how feminism emasculates men and found it fascinating. If I can find the link I'll revise my answer. I don't consider myself a feminist and never read books on the topic. That said, it is an important topic in developing countries.

I haven't seen the posts so I can't comment on them.

I focus on pleasant memories and count my blessings. Sometimes I will revisit homes I have been in the past and go from room to room and try to (mentally) place all the furniture, and re-live some of the experiences. I will count all the things I am grateful for - it works!

I have no idea! I mean I really have no idea. Do you?

Sam Harris.

I am so very sorry to hear how this turned out. This must be a horrible time for you. I know what that heavy weight in your chest feels like. I remember that feeling well in my youth when my family was in turmoil. I hope you can find a place of refuge until your family heals. It sounds like it is coming to a head and there will be some significant changes in the near future. You need some psychological space to sort things out. I hope you have a good set of friends to lend some much needed support and help you navigate through this awful time. Sometimes, things have to get really bad before they get better. I hope you are able to hang in there until the worst blows over and some healing takes place. Please check back frequently to provide updates. I am worried about you. It won’t always be this way...situations (even the really bad ones) can and do get better. I am rooting for you!! Love, Quanty

It's more like passion. Young people get a little bit of knowledge and are mortified at some of the injustice of the world and they lash out. As one gets older they start to appreciate/understand/acknowledge the nuances of life and they begin to understand that no matter how much you try and fix world problems there is still going to be 'fire' in relation to ice.

Plan B is grad school anywhere Rachel chooses, study abroad for at least one year, possible California residency if UC Berkeley is still on 'the list.'

Mello Yello.

You should hear some of our arguments at home (college students think they know everything). Resurrect civil discourse!

Yes, but it would entail moving across the country. It is not viable so we are going with Plan B.

No, I haven't seen the video. However, I have seen enough disturbing things over a lifetime that I can excuse myself from viewing any more. The older I get the more squeamish I am. Tyson animals are living a hell on Earth.

Modernity was built upon conventionalism so I like a little of both!

It would be more awesome if they could scream right before slaughter.

Be cordial, exchange a few pleasantries, then promptly excuse yourself to 'mingle.'

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I think young people tend to be more sensitive than older people. It is quite possible they have forgotten the incident. (or the circumstances of the incident have greatly diminished over time). There is something troubling about your question. If they said very bad things about you and you were not to blame, then perhaps they are not deserving of the respect you want to pay them. Just act like you normally act. Share pleasant memories of your grandmother and see how they respond. You are your own person. As such you have to protect yourself, stand up for yourself and demand some respect. You don't deserve to be mistreated. Please accept my condolences on the loss of your grandmother.

Oh, yes she is okay. They broke up after Christmas. Thank you for your concern and compliments. :-)

Yes! www.ted.com Really immerse yourself in this site and you will be blown away. Find some topics that interest you and click on the Ted Talks. I can't think of a better site.

Zack? No, they broke up late last year.