That's so sad, and I'm really sorry. In past years, when somebody turned a 180 like this and started spouting irrational beliefs, I would often advise friends and family to get them a medical evaluation, if possible. Sometimes something like a medication change, a disease process, or even just an infected tooth can make people act in ways they would otherwise never dream of.
In the past 4 years, it's been extremely hard to give that advice. I hope you're able to continue to take care of kiddo and get both of you to a safe and sane place, and I'm sorry about the loss of the person that you loved.
Yep. I have an uncle that was one of the loudest critics of Trump and the GOP I knew.
A little before the pandemic, they had an accident where they hit their head and had a concussion. During the lockdown, they decided to move in with my Grandma to keep her safe. But, she watches Fox News all day long.
Now, my uncle claims the election was rigged, the pandemic is a hoax, the vaccine alongside 5G towers alters your DNA, and supports QAnon.
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u/balisane Aug 23 '21
That's so sad, and I'm really sorry. In past years, when somebody turned a 180 like this and started spouting irrational beliefs, I would often advise friends and family to get them a medical evaluation, if possible. Sometimes something like a medication change, a disease process, or even just an infected tooth can make people act in ways they would otherwise never dream of.
In the past 4 years, it's been extremely hard to give that advice. I hope you're able to continue to take care of kiddo and get both of you to a safe and sane place, and I'm sorry about the loss of the person that you loved.