“She’s far happier thinking her sister is normal, even if she has a lot of problems, than she is having an abnormal sister for whom everything is fine.”
how telling this statement is, it makes you wonder if people’s discomfort with those who don’t conform to the norm says more about them and their inability to face anything that may unsettle the conventions they’ve subscribed to. they may then have to question many of the choices they’ve made, “strange” parts of themselves they’ve sacrificed - i think it takes a lot more courage to be authentic and “abnormal” ;)
at some point i felt the futility of writing this piece, that my inner workings do know that each of us have our own versions of typical and normal, and to follow what is most authentic to us despite how compelling it is to seek the false comfort of fitting in is what's important, so your sentiment is so refreshing to read Anushé. it reminds me of that wise advice by Maya Angelou about integrity 🤍 xx
“She’s far happier thinking her sister is normal, even if she has a lot of problems, than she is having an abnormal sister for whom everything is fine.”
how telling this statement is, it makes you wonder if people’s discomfort with those who don’t conform to the norm says more about them and their inability to face anything that may unsettle the conventions they’ve subscribed to. they may then have to question many of the choices they’ve made, “strange” parts of themselves they’ve sacrificed - i think it takes a lot more courage to be authentic and “abnormal” ;)
at some point i felt the futility of writing this piece, that my inner workings do know that each of us have our own versions of typical and normal, and to follow what is most authentic to us despite how compelling it is to seek the false comfort of fitting in is what's important, so your sentiment is so refreshing to read Anushé. it reminds me of that wise advice by Maya Angelou about integrity 🤍 xx