I found this sub when I needed it most.

Pre-election, I was had friends that spanned a few states and about 9 years. I, a bisexual male have been fairly right of center for about 6 years. With time my friends came to figure this out but were "tolerant" as I wasn't very vocal about a lot of my beliefs and usually abstained from engaging in political conversations since I was the minority opinion and it wasn't worth the fight over topics that would be irrelevant in a week or so. Despite this dynamic, I was consistently loyal and would usually help friends with whatever they needed extending to even financial means. I was their friend.

Post-election, today I learned that I have essentially been shunned and ostracized by my friends because "I voted for Trump" despite the fact I never talked about the election, nor even spoke to any of them since Tuesday night. (Everyone went offline after he won Georgia). I knew they would be upset by him winning so I just gave people space to process the outcome and went about my life and jobs. I reached out 2 days later and got no responses. For hours I thought they were all having breakdowns only to find out by the one person who would answer me that my best friend of all people has turned everyone against me. I've been blocked, removed from spaces, and ignored by those who I spent years getting to know.

They are mostly LGBT minorities, and usually advocate for inclusion, equality and representation. Ironic in that I didn't fall in line and so they disposed of me. Seeing y'alls stories of your struggles with those you're close to makes me sad that it happens but comforting in knowing that I'm not alone.

Best of luck to all of you navigating these shitty situations and I hope to find a community here with other people who are right leaning and gay (Allies welcomed too!)