My neighborhood friend group used to be really close but ever since the election our political differences have made everything tense and awkward. We all still want to maintain the community for our kids' sake, but we keep having these stilted conversations where we're all avoiding the things that actually matter to us.
More people experience this than they realize.
A community is discovering that shared geography and children aren't enough to bridge fundamental differences in values and worldview.
“Where Are You with Cultural expectations vs. personal values in parenting?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.