You Lost Family to MAGA. You Don’t Have to Survive Alone

You're Not Alone: Some of Us Never Joined the Cult

I see the heartbreak. The devastation of watching parents, elders, mentors swept into the hateful MAGA cult — abandoning compassion, truth, and the ethics they once taught you.

I see the ache of wondering if the love you grew up with was ever real. The disorientation of losing someone to propaganda and cruelty.

So let me say this plainly: some of us never left.

Some of us — older, motherly, still rooted in care — are here. We still believe in kindness, in truth, in protecting the vulnerable. We still show up for justice, for community, for love that liberates.

If you're feeling orphaned by ideology, I want you to know: someone is still in your corner. Someone who remembers what it means to be human together.

Mr. Rogers Quote from PBS Learning Media

 You are not alone.

There Are Still Ethical Elders

We grieve alongside you — those of us who have also lost family members and mentors to this cult. We know the particular pain of mourning someone who is still alive but no longer recognizable. The parent who taught you empathy now parrots cruelty. The mentor who modeled integrity now embraces lies. These losses are real, and your grief deserves space.

But here's what queer culture has always known and generously taught the rest of us: family is not only what you're born into. Family can be chosen, built, created through shared values and intentional love. You can seek out and find elders, mentors, and kin who reflect the ethics you hold dear. People who will show up for you with the care and wisdom you deserve.

Many of Us Still Show Up for Love

As Mr. Rogers wisely said, "Look for the helpers." In times of crisis and confusion, look for those who are showing up with compassion and courage. They are out there — and they are looking for you too. Communities of care still exist. Elders who never abandoned their principles are still here, ready to journey alongside you. You don't have to navigate this alone.

If you're seeking a place of care, clarity, and spiritual support — I've created a sanctuary for you.

Visit http://AmyBeltaine.info to find resources, reflections, and companionship for the journey.