How Tight a Grip Does Society Have on You?

“That’s the norm.” “Everybody’s doing it.” “You’re so… different.” These statements may sound familiar to those who have encountered situations where who they are or the way they live their life was not what others would deem as “normal.” For example, some people will comment when a person doesn’t drown their fries in ketchup but dabs it on each fry instead, and vice versa. That’s how society works- anything outside of what people are used to, or believe is the “right” way of doing things, is considered abnormal.

An Insecure Mindset Leads to an Unsecure Future

It haunts us from our childhoods, and stays with most of us even when we are adults. It's the barrier that hinders us from fully opening up to those we care deeply about. It's the veil we always wish we had to hide ourselves from the outside world. It's the voice in our head convincing us we aren't good enough and that we won't reach our full potential. It's insecurity.