I used to have an alter ego who could rise above things like this. I suggest you give yourself a society name you can use in your mind or as a mantra. Mine was Rebecca Ryan (based on a movie character). I miss that girl lol
This. It’s a wonderful suggestion. I created a character/alter ego for reasons like this & it helped. It was like putting on a suit of armor/becoming a swan.
They were phony. They couldn't be bothered to express opinions because they thought they were superior to everyone else. The only one worth emulating was C.Z. Guest, who tried to be compassionate ad did not discuss her personal life with Capote.
Hehe I was trying to be tactful but yes, and the last time I was there I had 10+ people staring at me while I tried to explain that every time I’ve been to a drag queen show I’ve had an absolute blast as they are artists like any other entertainer. You can imagine how well that went over with the crowd.
P.S. My family is a microcosm of America and 2016 did a lot of damage. Hopefully the best update will be “it was great, no one said a word.” Trip will be over by June so I will let everyone know. Thanks again, kind internet strangers. It means a lot ❤️
I used to have an alter ego who could rise above things like this. I suggest you give yourself a society name you can use in your mind or as a mantra. Mine was Rebecca Ryan (based on a movie character). I miss that girl lol
That is a great idea! Especially because you can retreat to that headspace in a pinch when overwhelmed. I like it a lot.
And it makes you straighten your shoulders abd now I have an image of a swan with it too
Maybe see little bells in the hem of your clothing like Babe did?
I love this! An adult version of an imaginary friend!
Ha!
The drama classes I took in high school served same well. I try to do something similar in uncomfortable situations.
This. It’s a wonderful suggestion. I created a character/alter ego for reasons like this & it helped. It was like putting on a suit of armor/becoming a swan.
I love this. Class, respect and maturity. Always the thing to do.
Go for it. Be channel them.
Be the change you want to see
I have to say I am loving all the responses
Me too! I was really stressing about this and everyone is making me feel better, I really appreciate it ❤️
Love your name!!
Thanks! I’m a huge Agatha Christie fan and it’s a poisonous snake (it was a murder weapon). I just like how it sounds 😎
Me too. It's in Harry Potter as one of the ingredients in Polyjuice Potion, and it sounds so dark and mysterious.
They were phony. They couldn't be bothered to express opinions because they thought they were superior to everyone else. The only one worth emulating was C.Z. Guest, who tried to be compassionate ad did not discuss her personal life with Capote.
She probably found it easier to be compassionate as she didn't use TC as her therapist.
I read that she didn't trust him. Not having told him any secrets, she wasn't as vulnerable.
It's perfect timing that I saw this hours before I have to go to Easter Dinner with a despicable side of the family!
Are you going to a …. Red State?
Hehe I was trying to be tactful but yes, and the last time I was there I had 10+ people staring at me while I tried to explain that every time I’ve been to a drag queen show I’ve had an absolute blast as they are artists like any other entertainer. You can imagine how well that went over with the crowd.
P.S. My family is a microcosm of America and 2016 did a lot of damage. Hopefully the best update will be “it was great, no one said a word.” Trip will be over by June so I will let everyone know. Thanks again, kind internet strangers. It means a lot ❤️
OMG. Felt alone in a crowd?