"The hardest part of facing the monster in the mirror is realizing it’s just you. No claws, no fangs—just flawed, complicated, trying."
Sometimes, the hardest part is facing that you're not a monster at all. Nor are you a saint. You're just human. And loving yourself because of - or in spite- of that.
I am so very in the grey. I flip back and forth, seeing each sides. I fear speaking out about almost anything because there is always a chance I’m wrong—I missed an angle—I’ll get emotional and my brain will fog, making me say the wrong thing, or look irrational—stupid. This character trait makes me inclusive and compassionate but I don’t trust my tongue so often have my own regrets.
that is so interesting! no matter where you are on the spectrum (or side of the coin, if you're me) there is insecurity some and fear of regret. Thanks for sharing that Ani! Good for me to think about :)
So much to relate to here. Especially this: “Because isn’t that what we’re all doing? Carrying our contradictions, our regrets, our sharp edges and soft spots, and hoping that, in the end, they balance out?” ♥️♥️♥️
Your writing always makes me feel something… no monsters just a real human!! L and the shovel is priceless and we all would take out that shovel if needed for ones we love!!! Thank you for inspiring me to take an online writing class I start next week… I have so many unorganized journals , notes on my phone from years of monsters in the mirror and lifetime experiences.. I know there is a book somewhere in there!!! Thanks Bri.
One of my favorite essays so far!
THANK YOU!
"The hardest part of facing the monster in the mirror is realizing it’s just you. No claws, no fangs—just flawed, complicated, trying."
Sometimes, the hardest part is facing that you're not a monster at all. Nor are you a saint. You're just human. And loving yourself because of - or in spite- of that.
as long as i can be a little fuzzy
I am so very in the grey. I flip back and forth, seeing each sides. I fear speaking out about almost anything because there is always a chance I’m wrong—I missed an angle—I’ll get emotional and my brain will fog, making me say the wrong thing, or look irrational—stupid. This character trait makes me inclusive and compassionate but I don’t trust my tongue so often have my own regrets.
that is so interesting! no matter where you are on the spectrum (or side of the coin, if you're me) there is insecurity some and fear of regret. Thanks for sharing that Ani! Good for me to think about :)
So much to relate to here. Especially this: “Because isn’t that what we’re all doing? Carrying our contradictions, our regrets, our sharp edges and soft spots, and hoping that, in the end, they balance out?” ♥️♥️♥️
Your writing always makes me feel something… no monsters just a real human!! L and the shovel is priceless and we all would take out that shovel if needed for ones we love!!! Thank you for inspiring me to take an online writing class I start next week… I have so many unorganized journals , notes on my phone from years of monsters in the mirror and lifetime experiences.. I know there is a book somewhere in there!!! Thanks Bri.
So relatable. Loved this! All of it 🙌