When I look back at photos of myself, I see a puppy whose paws are too big for his body, arms and legs too long, and hands and feet too big. In elementary school I was a pretty tall kid and that tallness came with pride, when transitioning to middle school however the pride was slowly stripped away. My height, although advantageous on the surface level, left me open to ridicule in other areas.
Continue readingSomething that I deal with on a fairly frequent basis from my family are expectations that are not privy to my knowledge. I have the habit of doing the same to them and feeling justified in doing so without even thinking. This is a habit that many people have towards those who are close to them but it’s fair to say that we all hold it for each other as well. We have an idea of what the “right thing” is and oftentimes judge others and treat them differently for it. But what about when that “right way” only exists in your head.
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