When Netflix teaches you a lesson (Patreon)

Once upon a time, there was a girl who wrestled with the societal construct of what ‘beauty’ is. She owned her uniqueness, her one-of-a-kind-ness, and before anyone could comment, pre warned them that she was ‘an acquired taste’.

Upon reflection that was the equivalent of an oxymoron. If ‘owning it’, why the disclaimer?

Because, ultimately a life time belief system of force fed standards, ideals and measures of success wore her down.

Then she entered into an anonymous space of being accepted sight unseen. Being acknowledged and even appreciated for values other than her appearance. And whilst those that she shared the ‘reveal’ with heaped praise and adoration, she still knew that, within her own mind, she was different.

Three years later, she is quietly sharing. Not so scared anymore. Sure, she isn’t what she was 10 years ago. The achievements however, they are still achievements and she is slowly beginning to love her physical self. This self that has accomplished so very much. If only she could tell you all.

But she won’t. Because it’s not about you or your response. It’s a conversation with herself. And perhaps it’s watching a Korean competition on Netflix that makes her realise…she is perfect…for her…