Any members in the Gulfport Mississippi area? 2 months after arriving here I'm still in culture shock.
One of my kids' teachers has a prayer time before giving tests, & even the black people have Trump stickers & confederate flags on their cars. Well some anyway.
The grocery store clerk didn't know what tofu was when I asked him where it was, & the cashier held up a pomegranate like it was dangerous & asked me what it was called so she could ring it up.
Send help!
11
Enjoy being online again!
Welcome to the community of good people who base their values on evidence and appreciate civil discourse - the social network you will enjoy.Create your free account
6 comments
Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button....sounds familiar - from Oregon to Appalachia, I’ve witnessed similar ..stuff 
At times it’s taken all I had to keep a neutral face.. We’re the Aliens!
I’m not near you, and have been sternly warned about ‘the deep south,’ so won’t be visiting soon… But I hear you ~
Varn
Level 8
Jan 19, 2019
1
You seem to have mad a very poor choice in places to relocate to. The only advice I can give is don't get too settled in and don't unpack.
Wrytyr
Level 7
Jan 19, 2019
2
Ha, yes--I came for the guy, not the location! & I think he may be the only other atheist in the state.... We are planning on heading back to civilization when my divorce is final. Meanwhile it's a very cheap place to live.
@VictoriaNotes Yeah, the Central Valley is quite conservative & christian--Life begins at Conception billboards & all. Seems to be something that goes with agricultural communities, no idea why.
Oh, my. Good luck to you. Hope you eventually find some like minded people nearby.
WilliamCharles
Level 8
Jan 19, 2019
1
Thanks-so far it's just my boyfriend, my 2 twelve year old sons & Victoria Notes!
Oh no! I am very familiar with your story....I was there myself some years ago. I'm not sure I ever did recover from the shock. My advice to you is get out! Get out while you still can! Run. ?
patchoullijulie
Level 8
Jan 19, 2019
2
We felt that way staying in Harrisburg PA. Saw cellphones that made Obama into an ape. We were there 2yrs 9months and 10 days give or take. Glad I lived it always appreciate what I have.
Treehugger
Level 6
Jan 19, 2019
3
Yes, I'm trying to look at it as a cultural experience. It certainly is for my kids. They are actually experiencing Black culture for the first time & I'm happy for that. One of my boys is one of only 2 white kids in one of his classes.
Enjoy being online again!
Welcome to the community of good people who base their values on evidence and appreciate civil discourse - the social network you will enjoy.Create your free account
Share this post
Categories
Agnostic does not evaluate or guarantee the accuracy of any content. Read full disclaimer.