“Show Me Hate” is a personally reflective series from columnist Michael McGrady Jr., exploring the widespread harm and vast cultural/political/personal pain stemming from leaders and ideologies—along with how to turn this toxic tide for the betterment of all. This is the fourth and final entry in the series.
Reflecting on your emotions can be a powerful exercise. It can directly yield personal and professional growth. People have been known to realize truths about themselves that existed long before they see them. I mention this because my experience of coming out as bisexual is very similar. As I reflect, I have to account for being raised in a very conservative community in central Colorado. My youth was filled with the teachings of Jesus Christ and a conservative interpretation of Roma