Being Ordinary

[smithpenny]

Something I’ve accepted is that I’m ordinary. I have ordinary struggles, looks, intelligence, and resources. The only really extraordinary thing about me is my marriage. I lucked out and married a wonderful man 40+ years ago.

Much of my life I think I had to believe I was extra-ordinary. I had to see my struggle with PTSD as a holy war to be able

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[grittypeasant]

[grittypeasant]

I'm not kidding when I say I'm hugely happy for you! I get it. Being able to accept ordinary as good enough, and not needing to be perfect or extraordinary just to be valid enough to exist is an intense breakthrough! I wish everyone could have that much self-acceptance, whatever their version of "normal" or "ordinary" might be.

[smithpenny]

Thank you!

[akonjass]