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Penfist's avatar

I pulled the trigger during COVID as millions died from misinformation and their own critical thinking failures.

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Steven Howard's avatar

Hi Lia, I think your article thoughtfully explores estrangement as a cultural phenomenon, and its alignment with broader movements challenging traditional hierarchies and advocating for personal empowerment is compelling. The framing of estrangement as a form of liberation and self-preservation reflects key tenets of what could be called "Estrangement Ideology," where autonomy, emotional safety and the deconstruction of hierarchical family dynamics are prioritized. My concern would be that that this ideological shift may carry unintended downsides, as normalizing estrangement risks oversimplifying complex relationships, sidelining reconciliation, and deepening societal polarization. Are we just to ditch relationships just because we cannot navigate differing opinions? While the movement may be seen to empower individuals, it also raises important questions about its long-term impact on family cohesion, intergenerational support and the consequences for the wider community.

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