Say what you wanna say
And let the words fall out
Honestly, I wanna see you be brave
With what you want to say
And let the words fall out
Honestly, I wanna see you be brave
I can identify with John Otway in this song and the heartfelt introduction. Sometimes you wake up in the morning feeling like a bit of prat, and this song is the perfect way to tackle that.
Last night I was feeling down, but I knew it would be temporary.
This morning I woke up remembering how, many years ago, I was bullied, penalized, and mocked because I didn't want to use the "mainstream" systems (Windows - I'll write more about this some future posts).
"Because everyone does it" has never worked for me and will continue not to. I always believe that every problem needs its own solution; there is no "one size fits all" magic. I never exclude anything, and I avoid fanaticism, but I will continue on my path, as I always have.
One of my characteristics, since I was a child, has always been this. I listen to everyone, respect everyone, but I make my own decisions and take the responsibility.
Like the great Mama Cass said, "Make your own kind of music" is my motto.
From the land of cleverly meaningless lyrics, where bits and pieces are thrown together because they sound good together, anything fits any theme.
Shriekback, "The Reptiles and I" (1986)
"Here we come in a line
We have no axe to grind
Strong and most capable
Quite unmistakable
Doing everything all of the time
Big healthy appetites
The reptiles and I …"
I mean, gotta have some Shriekback now and then, am I right?
There's an outcast in everybody's life and I am her
(I am her)
There's a shadow in everybody's front door and I am her
(I am her)
There's a dark cloud in everybody's sunlight and I am her
(I am her)
Oh you know I am her
Let's show support for being our true selves whatever that means to us.
The Greatest Showman Cast with Keala Settle - This Is Me
When the sharpest words wanna cut me down
I'm gonna send a flood, gonna drown 'em out
I am brave, I am bruised
I am who I'm meant to be, this is me
Look out 'cause here I come
And I'm marching on to the beat I drum
I'm not scared to be seen
I make no apologies, this is me
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LZZY HALE On Impostor Syndrome Battle & Embracing Her Writing Style: "That's What Makes Me Myself"
"You make a noise until you like it, and then keep making that noise. It's that simple, and that complicated."
#ReligiousTrauma#exchristian#secular#humanist#psychology#freedom#counselor#BeYourSelf It’s OK to:
Reject your family’s beliefs
Embrace your Queer self
Mourn the loss of the family you wish you had
Explore things formerly forbidden
Turn down family gatherings
Enjoy sex (solo & with multiple others)
Miss your old community
Build your own community
Get mad
Rest
Love.