Quote from: RobynD on October 11, 2017, 12:28:42 PM
As we see the world over, people choose to believe whatever whacky information supports their world view. I would definitely be prepared with material that refutes that. The vast majority of science and thousands of years of existence support us.
At some point you may have to have a pointed but as loving as you can be, conversation with her saying that her espousing those viewpoints to you is definitely not ok, that nothing will change who you are and as your family member you expect acceptance and support from her, because that is the moral thing that everyone expects of their family members.
I think that most reasonable people would agree that there are many views and perspectives to any given situation. Medicine is more an art of approximations, seeking always to find what works best in a given situation.
Demanding or "expecting" family to agree with us because that is the "moral" thing to do is a reach.
It has been my experience that others, including family will eventually accept the reality of who you are. If you are troubled, or for whatever reason unable to make your own way in the world, in life; then that is what they will see and accept. If on the other hand they see you successfully dealing with a tough situation, imho they will eventually recognize that and even come to respect and admire you for that
Explaining to them what you plan to do, including moving out on your own is a good first step. Demanding or trying to 'convince' them to support your position or actions, is to me a losing proposition destined to fail.
Just my personal opinion.
