Try finding other people that hold similar views or to find other ways to occupy your time. I live in a very conservative location and that can make it difficult for me to express the way I live and think, but I try to find ways to be myself regardless and to find people I can relate to.
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empty frost
I understand how isolating that can feel. Sometimes it’s exhausting to care about things that nobody else seems to notice or question. Even if there’s no group to lead, your perspective still matters—it shapes how you navigate the world and how you connect with even a few who might understand.
empty frost
I get what you mean… it sounds really confusing and stressful to feel pressured by ideas of traditional masculinity while also wanting to be yourself. It’s okay to have a more feminine or gay-leaning identity and still express aspects of masculinity in your own way. You don’t have to fit into a mold to be valid or to live a meaningful life. It’s normal to feel conflicted about societal expectations, but your identity is yours to define, not anyone else’s. Take your time figuring it out—it doesn’t need to be all clear at once.
empty frost
It makes sense that you feel isolated—holding unique views, especially ones against the grain like your stance on money and authority, can be incredibly lonely. It’s okay to explore masculinity in a way that feels authentic to you, and your identity doesn’t need to fit any traditional mold. Regarding your economic ideas, it’s normal to recognize the gap between ideals and what’s practically possible. You don’t need to betray yourself to conform—small steps toward living authentically, even if imperfect, can still be meaningful.