Ive read a lot on this forum and over the years have noticed we often sight 'normal' in our problems.
Just wanted to reassure anyone who isn't feeling like they fit in, or feels they aren't 'normal', or isn't feeling like they are able to become 'normal'....
Normal is exactly what we all are, we are most certainly normal and I accept all of you whoever you are.
If you are 'querky', 'weird', 'diffetent' or 'unique' in your social circle, or even if you feel you aren't in a circle, you are 'normal'.
Normality is a social construct and as such doesn't really exist. What I think we should be looking for is connection, inclusivity and belonging, and for me those things can come from people, interest, animals, stories, genres, art, music, nature, feeling, etc etc.
If you aren't feeling connected, you may be looking for it in a place less tailored to your needs, so perhaps widen your gaze a little? I get mine through the artworld, nature, storytelling and humour.
Congrats to us all for being normal, and perhaps less typical than the next person, you are valued and worthy and important to any community you may be part of or even just close to
