took something on facebook personally

I really wish people wouldn't use facebook to be hurtful.

My boyfriend's children have political views to which they are entitled. But his son posts lots of things saying that people with opposing political views are the scum of the earth. My political leanings are different from my bf's kids'. I don't denounce the people of any political leaning. I have relatives and friends on the right and on the left. I would not treat anyone with scorn, based on who they vote for.

Also, I don't use facebook to broadcast that I am upset with someone. I wish there was less of that going on.

They didn't call him Christmas eve or Christmas day. I feel so bad for him. I know this is off topic compared to my original post.

This man provided well for his family. Then, 20 years into the marriage, his wife fell out of love. She found someone else and pursued divorce. He fell apart and drank himself into homelessness. Then he turned things around a bit, met me and he and I have been together - sort of - for many years. He is old now and in failing health . . . can't hardly walk. He lives on his Social Security. I stay with him to provide the care he needs. I do this for free. He's in clean, comfortable, attractive surroundings. He hasn't drank in almost 20 years. He's not bothering anyone. When they call him, he just wants to know if they are all okay. He's not an attention hound. He complains about nothing.

I don't think he'll live more than another year or two . . . if that. He's not a burden to his kids in any way.

They seem like decent people - more or less.

Yet . . . Christmas . . . they don't call to say "Hi Dad."

I'm horrified. I'm depressed tonight.