"Normal has always felt like a lie to me, a too-tight sweater we force ourselves to wear. Normal has never been too kind to women, to children, or people of color, people mired in poverty, anyone different in any way.
Normal is good for no one, really. It is a lie we all decide to believe — after even the most cursory look, no one is actually normal; it is a plastic bag we wrap around our own heads.
Besides, I tried normal."
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There is no such thing as normal. We are all uniquely differentiated by our fears. Those who choose safety reinforce their fears and those with fear of being mediocre are blessed with a rich life.
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