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I believe I know someone "like you", that once belonged to a hate group but has stepped away from it. This friend of mine has many "nazi tattoos" and I want to be able to talk to him about it but I don't know how to start the conversation. I am worried he still has connections to the group. Question being: What's the best way to start a conversion on the subject? How do I deal with it if he tells me that he still is connected to the group and its vision? What would you tell him in order to show you don't agree with it but not pushing him away?

I'm going to see him today. I'll get some courage and bring it up. I do think you are right and that he is embarrassed about it. He is very shy and stays "in the background". I just feel weird saying something stupid that I think may be "supportive" but in reality is just patronizing. Would it be rude of me to say "Hey, that tattoo you have , I'm intrigued about it... does it relate to a nazi group?" ?

Thanks for your encouragement! I'm going to do it !!

I'm so glad I found your AMA. I've just came back from working at a refugee camp for a few months and I have been feeling different, I think I may be having some of the symptoms you describe, and I think I need some help. Good work on the trail!

Hey, ended up not seeing him today. I will post an update when I see him, and if I still have the guts to mention the subject.

What was something about military/army culture that surprised you ? What was something that surprised ou about the lifestyle in Finland ?