I am avoiding a few IRL casual friends and social spaces (like the local market) this weekend, because I'd rather it remain Schrodinger-esque for at least awhile. It's been bad enough to see how some acted during Covid and Trump, and I'm seeing how both of those topics are being used as apologetics in favor of excusing violence. I have a feeling that when this all shakes out, I'm going to have even fewer friends than I do now. You're right. It is tough to realize. I just hope it has a purpose in the end.